Can a Non-Psychology Student pursue a Master’s in Psychology?

Many students often ask if they can do an MA or M.Sc in Psychology without having a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. To clarify this for students, we have created a list of colleges that accept non-Psychology graduates for their master’s programs in Psychology.

If you’re interested in studying MA or M.Sc in Psychology but don’t have a background in it, this information will be very helpful.

Based on student requests, we’ve also created a video that lists universities and colleges where non-Psychology graduates can apply for an MA or M.Sc in Psychology. In the video, we also provide details about the number of seats available, eligibility criteria, and the selection process for each institution.

Note: The eligibility requirements may change from one academic session to another. We recommend confirming the latest details directly from the universities before applying.

However, you have a long list of colleges for your MA/M.Sc Psychology if you have completed your bachelor’s in Psychology. We have also uploaded the list of colleges for the course MA or M.Sc Psychology all over India. Click on the following link for the list.

List of Colleges in India Providing M.A./M.Sc. Psychology to Non-Psychology Background Students:

College	Course	Seats	Eligibility
University of Delhi	MA Psychology /Applied Psychology		1. Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University OR 2A. B.A. (Hons.) Psychology/ Applied Psychology from the University of Delhi OR 2B. B.A. (Prog.) with at least two (02) courses/papers in Psychology from the University of Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)	M.A. Applied Psychology	42	Graduation with 55 % Marks
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)	M.A. Psychology Psychological/Clinical Studies	42	Graduation with 45 % Marks
Banaras Hindu University	MA/M.Sc Psychology	64	Candidates having a graduate degree in Science, Engineering & Technology, and Medical Sciences without having studied Psychology at the Graduate level are also eligible.
Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Dwarka, New Delhi	M.A Applied Psychology	NA	Graduation in any discipline with a minimum score of 50% or equivalent from any recognized university.
Central University, Haryana	M.A. Psychology	40	Graduation with 50 % Marks
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)	M.A. Clinical &y Behavioural Psychology	40	Graduation with 55 % Marks
Central University, Tamil Nadu	M.Sc. Applied Psychology	20	Graduation with 55 % Marks
Central University, Punjab	M.A. Psychology	25	Graduation with 55 % Marks
Central University, Karnataka	M.Sc. Psychology	30	Graduation with 50 % Marks
National Forensic Science University (NFSU)	M.Sc. Clinical Psychology	40+10	Graduation with Science Stream
Christ University	M.Sc. Clinical, Counselling and HR Psychology	NA	Graduation with 50 %
Central University, South Bihar	M.A. / M.Sc. Psychology	35	Graduation with 50 % Marks
Amity University	M.A. / M.Sc. Psychology with Many Specifications	NA	Graduation
Banasthali University	M.A. Psychology	NA	Graduation
Pondicherry University	M.Sc. Applied Psychology	59	Graduation with 50 % and 2 papers in Psychology
University of Allahabad	M.A. /M.Sc. Psychology	120	Graduation with 60% Marks
Bir Tikendrajit University	M.A. Psychology	NA	Graduation with 55% Marks
Martin Luther Christian University	M.Sc. Counseling Psychology	NA	Graduation with 50% Marks
Sikkim University	M.A. /M.Sc. Psychology	NA	Graduation with 50% Marks
Manipur University	M.A. /M.Sc. Psychology	70	Graduation with 50% Marks
KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research, Belagavi	M.Sc. in Psychology	20	Bachelor’s Degree with as main or subsidiary subject from any recognized university
St. Joseph University, Nagaland	MA in Psychology	NA	Graduation with 40% Marks
NIMS University, Jaipur	MA in Psychology		M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
DIT University, Dehradun	MA Clinical Psychology		Graduation with 55% Marks
NERIM group of institutions	MA in Applied Psychology		Graduation with 45% Marks
William Carey university	MA in Psychology		Graduation
Bir Tikendrajit University	MA in Psychology		Bachelor’s Degree
Manipur university	MSc in Psychology	70	Graduation with 50% Marks
Central University of Andhra Pradesh	M.Sc. in Applied Psychology	26	Graduation with 50% Marks
Adikavi Nannaya University	MA in Psychology	30	Graduation with 50% Marks
Andhra University	MA in Psychology		Graduation
Yogi Vemana University	M.Sc psychology		Graduation with Science
GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSHS)	MA Applied Psychology		Graduation (excluding Bachelor of Fine Arts) with 60% Marks
Central University Karnataka	M.Sc Psychology		Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university with at least 50% marks aggregate.
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya	M.A./M.Sc Psychology		Graduation in any Discipline with at least 45% marks or equivalent CGPA
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak	M.A./M.Sc Psychology		B.Sc. or Graduate of Life Health Sciences from any University recognized by UGC.
Apex University	M.A Psychology		Pass in Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies	MA Applied Psychology		45% marks in Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Mody University, Rajasthan	MA Psychology		Candidate should be a graduate from any recognized University with minimum 50% of marks with proficiency in English.
Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra	MA Psychology		Graduate with at least 55% marks in the relevant stream.
Nirwan University, Jaipur	MA Psychology		Graduation in any stream.
Vikram University, M.P.	MA Psychology		Minimum 45% in UG.
Galgotias University, U.P.	MA Applied Psychology		Graduation with minimum 50% marks or equivalent.
Mewar University	MA Psychology		Graduation from any recognized university with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent grade in aggregate
Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar	M.A./M.Sc Psychology		Candidates have Passed Graduation or equivalent examination
Jagannath University, Bahadurgar	MA Psychology		Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% Marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
Avinashiling am Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women	M.Sc Applied Psychology		Any undergraduate degree.
Barkatullah University	MA Psychology		Graduation in any discipline with II division
Career Point University, Kota	MA Psychology		Bachelors/UG degree (any discipline) from a recognised University or an equivalent examination.
Apeejay Stya University	M.Sc Applied Psychology		Any Bachelors / graduation degree from any discipline with minimum 55% marks from any recognised university.
Sanskriti University	MA Psychology		Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject with 50%marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
Central University of Odisha	M.Sc Applied Psychology		With a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade [5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST/PwD candidates] in the aggregate at the Graduate level with Psychology as one of the subjects.
Mangalayat an University, Jabalpur	MA Psychology		Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 45% marks or equivalent grade (5% relaxation for SC, ST & OBC candidates)
Rajiv Gandhi University (A.P)	M.A Psychology		Any graduate under 10+2+3 scheme or an equivalent recognised by UGC with a minimum 50 % marks.
Shri Khushal Das University Hanumanga	MA Psychology		Bachelor degree in Arts with 36% or more
Parul University, Vadodara	M.A Clinical Psychology, M.A Industrial Psychology		A candidate to be eligible for admission to M.A. programme should have passed in the Bachelor Degree Examination conducted by any recognized University.
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida	M.A Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology		BA with minimum 50% marks.
Awadhesh Pratap Singh University	MA Psychology		Graduation with at least 45% Marks