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Aneena Abraham

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There are about 30+ best Psychology colleges in Chennai. Of these, 36 colleges are privately owned, 5 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 1 college. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards. Some of the top Psychology colleges in India include MCC, Loyola College, Stella Maris College, Women's Christian College, SDNB Vaishnav College for Women, Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Institute of Distance Educatio

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Aneena Abraham

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No, it can be said that studying top colleges for Psychology in India can be inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh. Please refer to the table below for detailed information:

Course Fee RangeNo. of CollegesTop Colleges
Free of cost3 collegesBanaras Hindu University, UniPune, Annamalai University
Less than INR 1 Lakh499 collegesUniversity of Delhi, Mithibai College, St. Xavier's College, Loyola College, etc.
INR 1 - 2 Lakh161 collegesAmity University, Mount Carmel College, St. Joseph's University, Stella Maris College, etc.
INR 2 - 3 Lakh102 collegesKristu Jayanti College, Christ University, Galgotias University, St. Claret College, etc.
INR 3 - 5 Lakh87 collegesMIT-WPU,  Lovely Professional University, Parul University, Manipal University, etc.
More than INR 5 Lakh64 collegesChandigarh University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, IILM University, Ashoka University, etc.

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Aneena Abraham

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Hi, you can refer to the table below for the best Psychology colleges in India and for more information you can visit this page: Best Psychology Colleges in India.

College NameTuition FeeEligibility / Exams
BHUINR 10,230 - INR 10,930CUET, CUET PG, BHU PET
Amity University NoidaINR 1.39 Lacs - INR 13.2 lakhCUET, UGC NET, etc.
DUINR 10,890CUET, CUET PG
Institute of Distance Education University of MadrasINR 21,750 - INR 25,410Merit-Based
Christ University INR 2 Lacs - INR 3.6 lakhMerit-Based

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

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Aneena Abraham

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In order to pursue a particular psychology course, candidates need to have the required skill set to be successful in the field. Some of these required skills are as follows:

  • Analytical ability
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Patience
  • Passionate
  • Compassionate
  • Pragmatic
  • Problem-solving ability

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Psychology is considered to be one of the respectable professions as it involves helping a person’s bad state of mind. A career in psychology offers different pathways from being a psychiatrist to a child counsellor. Psychology is a field that is expected to expand at a rate of 14% per year because it assists in understanding the root causes of issues in individuals as well as their solutions.

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Aneena Abraham

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A BSc in Psychology offers a versatile foundation for a variety of career paths, you can refer below for some of them:

Mental Health and Counseling:

    • Clinical Psychologist (with further studies)
    • Counsellor
    • Psychotherapist  
    • Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Education:
    • School Psychologist
    • Educational Psychologist
    • Teacher
    • Career Counselor
  • Corporate World:
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Market Research Analyst
    • Organizational Development Consultant
    • Industrial Psychologist 
  • Social Services:
    • Social Worker
    • Community Development Worker
    • Child Welfare Worker
  • Research:
    • Research Assistant
    • Data Analyst
    • Academic Researcher (with further studies)

Other Potential Roles

  • Forensic Psychol
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To make a career in the field of psychology, students need to first have the intrinsic characteristics mentioned above. The higher the degree a person has, the better their career options are. In the field of Psychology, theory and practicals go hand in hand and with the demand growing for practitioners, a career in Psychology is highly rewarding. Psychologists can work as counsellors at universities, hospitals, schools, clinics, government agencies etc.

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Aneena Abraham

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A required internship is a component of certain psychology courses. However, it might not be relevant to every academic programme. Nevertheless, doing an internship would be a benefit for applicants looking to launch their careers in this industry, regardless of the mandate. The applicant needs to finish a two-year internship. Due to the fact that they will obtain on-the-job training, many students will gain from this experience.

Additionally, a student will know if the specialisation is a good fit for them. The candidate will benefit from the fulfilment of helping others throughout this period. Since professions in mental health insti

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Yes, a student from any stream can apply for a BA in Psychology. All that is required of the candidate is that they must have graduated from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% in their boards. However, the requirements for admission to various universities and institutes offering psychology courses may differ.

The disciplines and subjects that a candidate must study in Psychology courses is a list of requirements for a career in this field. Psychology is the study of human thought and behaviour patterns. It is a wide field that includes social behaviour, mental health, human development, and cognitive processes.

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Please refer to the table below for the placement trend for best Psychology colleges in Delhi NCR along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

Average Placement Package

Zakir Husain Delhi CollegeINR 23,890 - INR 50,450INR 5 LPA - INR 15.5 LPA
DUINR 480 - 10,890INR 5 LPA - INR 15.5 LPA
JMIINR 19,200 - INR 24,000INR 4.8 LPA - INR 8.66 LPA
LSR College for Women DUINR 60,810 - 64,770INR 8 LPA

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