Although you do have a BMS, it doesn't exclusively keep you off a career path in *clinical psychology*. The steps are yours to follow below:
Step 1: Bridge the Gap with a Psychology Course
Most universities demand that you bridge your commerce background by doing some form of psychology-related qualification before jumping into clinical psychology. The options open for you are the following:
Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Psychology
Universities Offering Such Courses:
IGNOU-*PG Diploma in Psychological Counselling*
Annamalai University, *PG Diploma in Applied Psychology*
Indian Institute of Psychology & Research (IIPR)—PG Diploma in Psychological Counselling*
Step 2 : Do a Psychology Conversion Course
- A few universities, like the UK and USA, have psychology conversion programs that qualify a student from a non-psychology background to take a master's in clinical psychology.
M.A. Psychology or M.A. in Clinical Psychology Step 2:
After the Diploma or similar degree, you can get admission for:
M.A. / M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
M.A Applied Psychology with specialisation in Clinical Psychology
Best Indian Colleges to join M.A./M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
-Delhi University
-Christ University, Bangalore
-Amity University
-Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
-Jamia Millia Islamia
IGNOU
-In case of distance education
Eligibility is very different at these places, but any of the mentioned colleges accepts a psychology background or background with coursework before admitting the candidate.
Step 3: Get Licensed & Obtain Experience
? *Do an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology. To practice as a clinical psychologist in India, you must complete an *M.Phil. in clinical psychology* (recognized by the *Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
? Get Practically Experienced: Projects through internships, counseling centers, or working with psychologists add value.
Alternate Route: Becoming a Counselor without M.Phil.
You could become:
? Psychological Counsellor after a PG Diploma ? Corporate/HR Psychologist after M.A. in Psychology ? Career Coach or Life Coach after getting certified
