M.A. Psychology Colleges in Kolkata - Fees, Admissions, Eligibility

Psychology is offered by 5 colleges in Kolkata. There are 3 public / government owned and 2 private owned that provide the Psychology in Kolkata.

Location wise

Psychology colleges in Kolkata are spread across the state. Uttar Pradesh has the most Psychology colleges in Kolkata, followed by Maharashtra, Delhi/NCR and Madhya Pradesh etc. Tabulated below is the list of top states/cities housing the colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	104 Colleges
Maharashtra	76 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	55 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	47 Colleges
Bihar	39 Colleges
Rajasthan	36 Colleges
Gujarat	33 Colleges
Orissa	29 Colleges
Punjab	27 Colleges
Haryana	25 Colleges
Jharkhand	21 Colleges
Uttarakhand	20 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	19 Colleges
Jaipur	19 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	19 Colleges
Bhopal	18 Colleges
Varanasi	18 Colleges
Mumbai	17 Colleges
Pune	14 Colleges
Delhi	13 Colleges

Specializations

A variety of specialisations, including , inical Psychology, are offered for the Psychology in the Kolkata. Refer to the table below, which lists the most popular specialisations and the number of universities that offer them:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Clinical Psychology	1 Colleges

Psychology is offered by 5 colleges in Kolkata. There are 3 public / government owned and 2 private owned that provide the Psychology in Kolkata.

Location wise

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	104 Colleges
Maharashtra	76 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	55 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	47 Colleges
Bihar	39 Colleges
Rajasthan	36 Colleges
Gujarat	33 Colleges
Orissa	29 Colleges
Punjab	27 Colleges
Haryana	25 Colleges
Jharkhand	21 Colleges
Uttarakhand	20 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	19 Colleges
Jaipur	19 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	19 Colleges
Bhopal	18 Colleges
Varanasi	18 Colleges
Mumbai	17 Colleges
Pune	14 Colleges
Delhi	13 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
Clinical Psychology	1 Colleges

Bethune College

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Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

₹2.2 LPA

Calcutta University

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Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

₹2.4 K - 12 K

Median Salary

₹9.2 LPA

Commonly asked questions
On M.A. Psychology Colleges in Kolkata - Fees, Admissions, Eligibility

Q: Which are the affordable MA Psychology colleges in India?

Some of the most affordable MA Psychology colleges in India are listed below along with their course fees:

College Name	Average Fees
Central College for Women Fees	INR 432
Delhi University Fees	INR 480
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University Fees	INR 600
Maharshi Dayanand University Fees	INR 800-880
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University Fees	INR 1,440
Jai Narain Vyas University Fees	INR 1,920
Central University of Haryana Fees	INR 2,000
Calcutta University Fees	INR 2,400-12,000
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences Fees	INR 2,430

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Q: Can you share information about the best MA Psychology colleges in India?

Yes, of course! Take a look at the table below for an overview of the top MA Psychology colleges in India:

Particulars	Details
Number of MA Psychology Colleges in India	546 colleges
Annual Fees	Free: 1 college Less than INR 1 Lakh: 191 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 50 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 27 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 12 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 3 colleges
Top MA Psychology Colleges in India	Mithibai College of Arts, St. Xavier's College, Calcutta University, Delhi University, Jamia Millia Islamia, JNU, etc.
Top MA Psychology Specializations	Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, Personnel Management, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	CUET-PG, CPGET, JMI Entrance Exam, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Q: What's the difference between MA psychology and M.Sc. psychology?

You can see the differences in the table provided below:

Parameters	MA in Psychology	MSc in Psychology
Focus	Emphasizes theory, qualitative research, and applications in counseling and social aspects.	Centers on scientific research, quantitative methods, and data analysis.
Career paths	Suitable for roles in counseling, education, and community services.	Ideal for careers in research, clinical psychology, and technical fields.

Choosing between them depends on whether you're more interested in practical applications or scientific research.

Q: How do I get admission to Bethune College?

Bethune College's admissions to most of the courses are merit-based. For all courses, candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria to get shortlisted for any and every course offered by Bethune College. Check below popular Bethune College courses along with their eligibility and selection criteria:

Course	Common Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BSc	Class 12th from a recognised board	Merit-based
BA	Class 12th from a recognised board	Merit-based
BA (Hons)	Class 12th from a recognised board	Merit-based
MA	Graduation in the relevant discipline	Merit-based
MSc	Graduation in the relevant discipline	Merit-based

Q: Is Calcutta University good for placement?

Calcutta University has achieved good placement numbers over the past few years. During 2023 placements, the number of students placed has dropped for all the UG and PG courses in comparison to 2022. For detailed analysis refer to the table below depicting the Calcutta University placement trends:

Course

Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

UG (3-year)

- Total students: 419

- Students placed: 247

- Total students: 417

- Students placed: 252

- Total students: 380

- Students placed: 198

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