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

Mumbai is the financial and entertainment capital of India and is home to some of the top higher education institutions for Psychology.

MA in Psychology is a postgraduate programme in the field of Psychology. The duration of the programme is two years wherein the students are taught about human anatomy, human brain development, behaviour, personality, consciousness and related subjects. Masters in Psychology opens up many gates for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of Psychology.

There are nine M.A in Psychology colleges in Mumbai, among which two are private, three are government or public and four of them are public-private. Some of the popular MA in Psychology colleges in Mumbai are ICRI Mumbai, University of Mumbai, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, St. Xavier’s College, etc.

Popular Private MA in Psychology Colleges/Universities in Mumbai

Check out the popular private MA in Psychology colleges in Mumbai along with their admission fees in the table below:

Name of the Institute	Location	Average Course Fee (in Rs lakh)
ICRI Mumbai	Andheri East	1.8
St. Xavier’s College	Mahapalika Marg	1.84

Popular Public/Government MA in Psychology Colleges/ Universities in Mumbai

Checkout the popular government MA in Psychology colleges in Mumbai along with their admission fee and location in the table below:

Name of the Institute	Location	Average Course Fee (in Rs)
University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus	Santacruz East	-
SNDT Women’s University	Churchgate	37,940
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)	Deonar	1.58 lakh

Popular Public-Private MA in Psychology Colleges/ Universities in Mumbai

The table below depicts the list of popular MA in Psychology public-private colleges in Mumbai along with their fees.

Name of the Institute	Location	Average Course Fee (in Rs)
Smt. Maniben MP Shah Women’s College of Arts and Commerce	Matunga	-
Rishi Dayaram And Seth Hassaram Assomull Science College	Bandra West	-
Smt. P.N Doshi Women’s College of Arts	Ghatkopar West	-
Maniben Nanavati Women’s College	Vile Parle West	-

MA in Psychology Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to pursue MA in Psychology from Mumbai must fulfil the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• Students must have completed their graduation from a recognised university with Psychology as the main subject with at least 45% aggregate.
• Students in their final year of graduation or awaiting the results are eligible to apply.
• Students who have completed their bachelor’s degree from an open university or in distance education are not eligible.

What are the Study Options after MA in Psychology?

Aspirants who wish to study MA in Psychology, have numerous opportunities to explore. They can opt for higher studies or for jobs. However, to be able to land up in a good job, they must be well-versed with nitty-gritty of the field.

Check the various popular Psychology courses that the students can pursue after studying MA in Psychology below:

• MPhil in Psychology: Students who wish to study further can pursue MPhil in Psychology after completing MA in Psychology. It is a research-based two-year programme. Students who do not wish to pursue a PhD degree but seek further knowledge in the field can opt for MPhil in Psychology. The programme focuses on theoretical principals of clinical psychology as well as provides experience with patients in clinical setup.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology: The doctoral degree in Psychology prepares the students to conduct scientific research as well as for personal practice. After completing this course, students receive Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree. The degree provides the students a deeper knowledge of the field and skills.

Placement Trends

An MA in Psychology degree in hand opens up numerous opportunities for students to pursue their career in art and scientific fields both. There are numerous career options in various sectors such as healthcare, education, social work, counselling, media, etc. With the growing demand of practitioners, a career in the field of Psychology is highly rewarding. Some popular job profiles that one can pursue with a MA in Psychology degree are listed below:

Job Profile	Average Salary in India
Therapist	2.70
Psychotherapist	5.19
Counsellor	5.32
Social Worker	6.18
Clinical Psychologist	7.50
Consultant	8.61
Human Resources Manager (HR)	8.83
Psychiatrist	17.31
Practitioner	17.91

Listed below is the average salary offered in top MA Psychology colleges in Mumbai

Name of the Institute	Average Salary Offered (in Rs LPA)
SNDT Women’s University	1.80
Mumbai University	3.5
St. Xavier’s College	4.5
Tata Institute of Social Sciences	6

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview:

Top Recruiters for Psychology Graduates in Mumbai

Some of the popular MA in Psychology colleges in Mumbai offer placements to students on completion of the course. Below is the list of institutions along with their placement ratings (based on Shiksha’s student reviews) and top recruiters that visit the campus for placements:

Name of the Institute	Placement Ratings (Based on Shiksha.com’s student reviews)	Top Recruiters
Tata Institute of Social Sciences	4.3	Google, The Hindu, Piramal Healthcare, Radio One, Reliance, Teach for India, Mid Day, Mumbai Mirror, The Indian Express, Times of India, Red Chilies Entertainment, Deloitte, CUTS International, Swiggy
St. Xavier’s College	4	TCS, Morgan Stanley, Gandhi Fellowship, Deloitte, Blue Star, Crimson Interactive, Ernst & Young, Infosys
Mumbai University	3.3	Godrej, Future Group, Syntel, BNP Paribas, Taj
ICRI Mumbai	3.1	Accenture, Genpact, Cognizant, HCL, Novartis, PharmaLeaf, Sun Pharma, Wipro, TCS

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview:

Skillset Requirements

Students who wish to pursue a career in the field of Psychology from Mumbai must possess the following skillsets:

• Brilliant communication skills
• Goal-orientation
• Observant and realistic
• Research skills
• Sensible
• Logical skills
• Sharp memory and good knowledge
• Philosophical skills
• Judicious
• Leadership skills
• Pragmatic
• Perceptive
• Prudent
• Adaption ability
• Problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team-building skills
• Therapeutic and counselling skills

MA in Psychology in Mumbai: Modes of Study

MA in Psychology programme in Mumbai is only offered in full-time mode of study in the institutes and universities. There is no college/university in Mumbai which provides the MA in Psychology course through distance or online mode of study. Students have to enroll themselves in the institution of their choice and visit the campus to attend the classes/lectures regularly.

How Affordable is Studying MA in Psychology in Mumbai?

The fee structure varies from institute to institute which offer MA in Psychology courses in Mumbai. Read below to know the fee bracket of various colleges which offer MA in Psychology courses in Mumbai.

Pursuing MA in Psychology in Mumbai is rather affordable. SNDT Women’s University located in Churchgate, is the only Psychology college in Mumbai which offers the MA in Psychology programme with an annual fee of less than Rs 1 lakh. The annual fee at SNDT Women’s University is Rs 37,940.

Approximately, 34% of the total number of colleges which offer MA in Psychology in Mumbai have an annual fee between the range of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 2 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• ICRI Mumbai
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences
• Xavier’s College

MA in Psychology Specialisations Offered in Mumbai

Colleges in Mumbai offer various Psychology specialisations. There are a number of options that the aspirants can choose from and some of the specialisations are listed below:

• Clinical Psychology
• Counselling Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Health Psychology

Popular Psychology Entrance Exams in Mumbai

Most of the MA in Psychology institutes in Mumbai offer admission based on the scores obtained by candidates in their graduation. Some colleges also accept the scores of various national level, university level and state level entrance exams. One of the most popular entrance exam is TISSNET and the scores of TISSNET exam is accepted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Shiksha Singh