Does IIT offer psychology and does it offer placements after? If yes than how do I prepare for it?

Is there any scope for psychology in India even if I do the course from any other college?

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Psychology prtogrammes including PhD are offered under the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IITs at Kanpur, Mumbai, Roorkee etc. in the areas of Social Psychology, Cross-cultural Psychology, Personality, Indian concepts relevant to Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Cognition, S

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Monisha Barua
2016-03-01 18:39:13
Hi Kripa, Psychology is still at a nascent stage in India but things are changing now and scope for psychology graduates virtually seems limitless. Some of the psychology careers that Indian students usually opt for are: 1. Career Counselor 2. Clinical Psychologist 3. Counselor 4. Forensic Psycholo

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