BM Institute PG Diploma Clinical Psychology Admission 2024 Notification!
BM Institute of Mental Health, Ahmedabad has invited the applications in prescribed format for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology-PGDCP (earlier known as Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology-PDCP) and Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (PGDRP) for the academic year 2024.
About BM Institute of Mental Health
Since its establishment in 1951, the B. M. Institute of Mental Health has stood as a major center in the field of mental health in Gujarat. Their primary areas of focus are clinical diagnosis, training, care, and education. Their wide-ranging programs straddle various aspects such as mental health and professional education along with disability rehabilitation; they groom specialists through training, cater to patients’ needs via both diagnosis and treatment services, as well as run educational courses aimed at promoting mental health and furthering rehabilitation efforts that others can participate in.
The BM Institute of Mental Health offers a Diploma course in Clinical Psychology, which is recognized by RCI, Delhi, and affiliated with Gujarat University.
Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology Diploma at BM Institute
The Institute has announced the application for the Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP) which will be known as the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDCP) from 2025-26 onwards. This year only the RCI has proposed the change in the name of the professional diploma course from PDCP to PGDCP.
Students on successful completion of this course will be awarded the RCI registration as Clinical Psychologist (Associate).
Course duration: 1 year
Edibility (As per RCI Norms):
UGC-recognized Master’s degree in any branch of Psychology of 2-year duration (4 semesters) with a minimum grade average of 55% (or equivalent grade as per UGC norms).
Or
UGC recognized Masters’ Degree in any branch of Psychology of 1-year duration (2 semesters) (NHEQF 6.5) after obtaining a 4-year duration Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Psychology, with a minimum grade average of 60% (or equivalent grade as per UGC norms).
Admission will be based on the Entrance test.
Entrance Exam Pattern:
- The entrance test for the PG Diploma in Clinical Psychology will be held in an offline Paper-pad test.
- The medium of the test will be English (only)
- Each Question will carry 1 mark, and there will be no negative marking.
How to apply?
- The eligible candidates can download the application form by “CLICKING HERE”.
- Take a printout of download the application and fill in all the required details.
- Students are also required to pay the application fee of ₹250/- through (UPI/IMPS/NEFT).
Bank Details:
Bank: Bank of Baroda.
Account Name: B. M. Institute of Mental Health Trust.
Account No: 08490100027355.
IFSC Code: BARB0ASHRAM (fifth character is zero)
Branch: Ashram Road, Ahmedabad.
Once the candidate fills out the application form and pays the application fee, they need to self-attest copies of all the required documents listed below.
- 1. Statement of marks of Bachelor Degree (All Semester marksheet separately).
- 2. Statement of marks of Master’s Degree (All Semester marksheet separately).
- 3. Proof of valid OBC / SC/ ST / PWD/EWS (As per Govt. of Gujarat Norms) certificate.
- 4. Proof of valid PWD (As per Govt. of India Norms) certificate.
- 5. Self-Attested copy of Aadhaar Card.
- 6. Attach a photocopy of the transaction ID to the application form.
The candidates need to submit the application along with the above-mentioned documents at the institute in person or they can also send it by Courier / Post at BMIMH, Near Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009.
Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology at BM Institute
The PGDRP course at BM Institute of Mental Health is recognized by RCI, Delhi, and affiliated with the Gujarat University.
Upon successful completion of the PGDRP course, students will receive the RCI registration as Rehabilitation Counselors.
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree (regular mode) with general psychology courses in all three years.
OR
Master’s degree in any branch of Psychology either in regular or distance mode.
OR
Master’s degree in counseling psychology either in regular or distance mode. With a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. For SC/ST/OBC category, a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate is essential. Entry qualification shall be from a UGC-recognized university.
Click here to read the complete details for the PDRP Course at BM Institute.
Important Dates for PGDCP and PGDRP
| Start Date of Applications | 02-07-2024 |
| Last Date of Submitting Application | 15-07-2024 till 5:00 PM |
| Dates of Entrance Examination (For Diploma in Clinical Psychology) | 19-07-2024 (Reporting Time 10:00 AM) |