Psychology

SGT University BA (H) Psychology curriculum is inclusive of core subjects related to the field of psychology. The course curriculum also includes activities and assignments to ensure the students get better understanding of the topic and become more industry ready. Some of the topics covered in the programme are:

• Basic Psychological Processes
• Personality and Behaviour
• Meaning of Personality
• Social and Community Psychology, etc. 

The syllabus for PhD in Psychology entrance exam is given below:

• General Aptitude: This section tests logical reasoning, numerical ability, and analytical skills. Psychology Topics:
• Research Methodology
• Psychological Theories
• Cognitive Psychology
• Clinical and Counseling Psychology
• Behavioral Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Developmental Psychology

Current Trends in Psychology: Topics related to the latest developments in psychological research and practices.

No, Work experience is not always mandatory or required for PhD in Psychology courses, also it depends on the type of course you are going to pursue, and also on the institutions, but it can be beneficial, especially for specializations like organizational or clinical psychology.

The selection process is quite the same, like other courses only, here are some general steps to follow:

Step 1: Entrance Test

Step 2: Personal Interview or Counselling 

Step 3: Review of Research Proposal (if required by the university)

The eligibility criteria for a PhD in Psychology is a Master's degree in Psychology or a related field (e.g., Counseling, Clinical Psychology) with a minimum required percentage (usually 55% for general category and 50% for reserved categories).

Some universities may require a valid score in national or university-level entrance exams. 

1. Presidency College

2. Stella Maris College

3. Ethiraj College for Women

4. Women's Christian College

5. Madras School of Social Work

6. Hindustan College of Arts and Science

7. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

8. M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women

9. Madras Christian College (MCC)

10. DG Vaishnav College

Here's some information about the CUET cut-off for BA (Hons) Psychology at Dr. BR Ambedkar University, Delhi:

Course BA(Hons)  :     Psychology

CUET 2024 Cutoff (in percentage):98.00

The CUET cut-off is determined by each participating university separately. Some of the factors that determine the cut-off are:

1)The number of candidates who appeared for the CUET exam.

2)The number of seats offered by the participating universities.

3)The difficulty level of the exam.

4)The overall performance of the test takers .

NIPM, West Bengal or National Institute of Personnel management thus has moderate fees structure for their programs. The total MBA course fee ranges to INR 5.5 Lacs to INR 6.5 lakhs. Breakdown: INR 1.1 Lacs - 1.3 Lacs per year for a two year full time degree. Additional costs: Tuition Fee: INR 50,000 Admission Fee INR 10,000 Exam Fee INR 5,000 (Library deposit). Scholarships: up to INR 50,000 based on merit up to INR 25000 based on financial need. Placement statistics: Placement percentage 85%, median pay package: Rs. 6.5 Lacs per annum. ROI (Return on Investment): 117%.