I did 10+2 from commerce. Now, I want to become a psychologist. What should I do?

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Yes. Demand for psychology in India is growing rapidly. National Mental Health Policy and increasing awareness around mental health have created jobs in schools, hospitals, corporates, and private practice.
Average starting salary after BA Psychology in India is INR 3 LPA to INR 5 LPA. With postgraduate degree, salaries can rise to INR 6 LPA- INR 15 LPA.
Psychology has the most scope in terms of salary growth and job demand, especially in mental health, HR, and corporate sectors. BA General offers the widest flexibility for government jobs and higher studies. Sociology has strong scope in NGOs, research, and policy.
For admission to the B.A. (Hons.) Psychology programme at S.P. College, Nalanda in 2026 (Shift I), the cutoff requirement is a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Class 12. The course has only 22 seats, so practical competition may push the effective cutoff higher depending on applicant volume.
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