Hi,
It's good to know that you have interest in Psychology field.
1) Well, to understand the field well and enhance your career options as a Psychologist, you need to obtain a degree in Psychology or allied subjects. The course will help you understand and deal with human mind and behavior.
2) You may then go for Post graduation in the desired branch of Psychology :
-You may opt for Clinical Psychology to work as a Psychologist in hospitals, rehabilitation centers etc.
-You may opt for Counseling Psychology to work as a counselor in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers etc.
-You may opt for Child Psychology if you wish to counsel students in schools, hospitals, NGOs etc.
- You may even consider other branches in Psychology field such as Organizational Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Sports Psychology etc.
Opt for the specialization as per your interest and skills.
3) You may alongside attend workshops and short term therapeutic / organizational courses to enhance your counselling skills and widen up your opportunities.
Then, opt for research programs and apply for jobs in public or private sector and acquire experience alongside in the related field.
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If you wish to establish yourself as a Clinical Psychologist and open up your clinic, then, it would be advisable to enroll in those courses which are recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and be in touch with the council for the rules and regulations to obtain a licence. This licence will help you to open your own clinic legally.
4) Some of the best colleges offering Psychology in your desired location are :
-Parivartan (Delhi)
-University of Delhi (Delhi)
-Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar (Delhi)
-Indian Institute of Counselling, South Ex 1 (Delhi)
-Saarvy Institute Of Health And Management (SIHM) (Delhi)
-Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Shahdara (Delhi)
-Bethune College, Hedua (Kolkata)
-University of Calcutta (Kolkata)
For more names and course details, you may refer to the below link :
https://medicine.shiksha.com/clinical-psychology-colleges-in-india-categorypage-5-133-1317-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
While selecting the best, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.

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Hi, It's good to know that you have interest in Psychology field. 1) Well, to understand the field well and enhance your career options as a Psychologist, you need to obtain a degree in Psychology or allied subjects. The course will help you understand and deal with human mind and behavior. 2) You may then go for Post graduation in the desired branch of Psychology : -You may opt for Clinical Psychology to work as a Psychologist in hospitals, rehabilitation centers etc. -You may opt for Counseling Psychology to work as a counselor in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers etc. -You may opt for Child Psychology if you wish to counsel students in schools, hospitals, NGOs etc. - You may even consider other branches in Psychology field such as Organizational Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Sports Psychology etc. Opt for the specialization as per your interest and skills. 3) You may alongside attend workshops and short term therapeutic / organizational courses to enhance your counselling skills and widen up your opportunities. Then, opt for research programs and apply for jobs in public or private sector and acquire experience alongside in the related field. # If you wish to establish yourself as a Clinical Psychologist and open up your clinic, then, it would be advisable to enroll in those courses which are recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and be in touch with the council for the rules and regulations to obtain a licence. This licence will help you to open your own clinic legally. 4) Some of the best colleges offering Psychology in your desired location are : -Parivartan (Delhi) -University of Delhi (Delhi) -Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar (Delhi) -Indian Institute of Counselling, South Ex 1 (Delhi) -Saarvy Institute Of Health And Management (SIHM) (Delhi) -Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Shahdara (Delhi) -Bethune College, Hedua (Kolkata) -University of Calcutta (Kolkata) For more names and course details, you may refer to the below link : <a href="https://medicine.shiksha.com/clinical-psychology-colleges-in-india-categorypage-5-133-1317-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://medicine.shiksha.com/clinical-psychology-colleges-in-india-categorypage-5-133-1317-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0</a> While selecting the best, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.

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alia kapoor | Contributor-Level 8

2014-01-15 11:27:30

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Hi,
Colleges offering masters in Psychology-
*Kolkata
University of Calcutta- M.A. / M.Sc. in Psychology
*Delhi
University of Delhi- M.A. in Psychology
You may browse through the respective websites for more information.
An M.A. is a two year postgraduate degree, eligibility for which is an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Psychology is the scientific study of the mental and behavioral functions of humans and animals. Subjects usually studied under this degree are Advanced General Psychology, Statistics & Research Methods, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Psycho-Therapeutics, Organizational Behaviour, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Counselling, Cognitive Psychology, Neuro-Psychology, Psychodiagnostics, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology etc.
Basic Eligibility
Students holding bachelor degree in any stream are eligible for this course. The master degree course duration is 2 years.
A graduate in psychology can seek jobs in various sectors such as private industry, universities, schools & colleges, clinics, hospitals and in government agencies. Some graduates work under the management of doctoral level psychologists. Psychology graduates can also work in sectors such as in health centers, as assistant in administrative department and rehabilitation sector. A student in international relations gets more preference in physiology field.
Some of the placement areas:-
Prisons
Advertising Industry
Research Establishments
Rehabilitation Centers
Welfare Organizations
Child/ Youth Guidance Centers
Remuneration:-
The work of psychology is tough but has good income. The income also depends upon the experience, specialization and qualification. The remuneration earned by psychologist in NGOs, colleges and school can earn Rs 18000 – Rs. 20000 every month. In the field of industrial sector and in corporate house the income is even higher. A graduate in psychology can opt for teaching jobs in research institutes, universities and in colleges.
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Hi, Colleges offering masters in Psychology- *Kolkata University of Calcutta- M.A. / M.Sc. in Psychology *Delhi University of Delhi- M.A. in Psychology You may browse through the respective websites for more information. An M.A. is a two year postgraduate degree, eligibility for which is an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Psychology is the scientific study of the mental and behavioral functions of humans and animals. Subjects usually studied under this degree are Advanced General Psychology, Statistics & Research Methods, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Psycho-Therapeutics, Organizational Behaviour, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Counselling, Cognitive Psychology, Neuro-Psychology, Psychodiagnostics, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology etc. Basic Eligibility Students holding bachelor degree in any stream are eligible for this course. The master degree course duration is 2 years. A graduate in psychology can seek jobs in various sectors such as private industry, universities, schools & colleges, clinics, hospitals and in government agencies. Some graduates work under the management of doctoral level psychologists. Psychology graduates can also work in sectors such as in health centers, as assistant in administrative department and rehabilitation sector. A student in international relations gets more preference in physiology field. Some of the placement areas:- Prisons Advertising Industry Research Establishments Rehabilitation Centers Welfare Organizations Child/ Youth Guidance Centers Remuneration:- The work of psychology is tough but has good income. The income also depends upon the experience, specialization and qualification. The remuneration earned by psychologist in NGOs, colleges and school can earn Rs 18000 – Rs. 20000 every month. In the field of industrial sector and in corporate house the income is even higher. A graduate in psychology can opt for teaching jobs in research institutes, universities and in colleges. If you found the information useful, raise a thumbs up or mark it as best.

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aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

2014-01-15 11:21:11

Hi,
To become a successful psychologist in India, you will have to follow an entire degree course; that is Bachelor's program in psychology, followed by Master's degree, and then PhD in this subject.
Other Options that can help you in knowing- how to become psychologist in India:
-You can enroll into one year diploma course in psychology under guidance and counseling.
-Opt for certification courses (6 months- 1 year) after you have completed your graduation, conducted by qualified psychologists and afterwards, you can become a member of Association of Professional Psychologists.
Therefore, minimum qualification required in becoming a psych

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