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:

CollegeCourseSeatsEligibility
University of DelhiMA Psychology /Applied Psychology1. 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 Psychology42Graduation with 55 % Marks
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)M.A. Psychology Psychological/Clinical Studies42Graduation with 45 % Marks
Banaras Hindu UniversityMA/M.Sc Psychology 64Candidates 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 DelhiM.A Applied Psychology NAGraduation in any discipline with a minimum score of 50% or equivalent from any recognized university.
Central University, HaryanaM.A. Psychology40Graduation with 50 % Marks
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)M.A. Clinical &y Behavioural Psychology40Graduation with 55 % Marks
Central University, Tamil NaduM.Sc. Applied Psychology20Graduation with 55 % Marks
Central University, PunjabM.A. Psychology25Graduation with 55 % Marks
Central University, KarnatakaM.Sc. Psychology30Graduation with 50 % Marks
National Forensic Science University (NFSU)M.Sc. Clinical Psychology40+10Graduation with Science Stream
Christ UniversityM.Sc. Clinical, Counselling and HR PsychologyNAGraduation with 50 %
Central University, South BiharM.A. / M.Sc. Psychology35Graduation with 50 % Marks
Amity UniversityM.A. / M.Sc. Psychology with Many SpecificationsNAGraduation
Banasthali UniversityM.A. PsychologyNAGraduation
Pondicherry UniversityM.Sc. Applied Psychology59Graduation with 50 % and 2 papers in Psychology
University of AllahabadM.A. /M.Sc. Psychology120Graduation with 60% Marks
Bir Tikendrajit UniversityM.A. PsychologyNAGraduation with 55% Marks
Martin Luther Christian UniversityM.Sc. Counseling PsychologyNAGraduation with 50% Marks
Sikkim UniversityM.A. /M.Sc. PsychologyNAGraduation with 50% Marks
Manipur UniversityM.A. /M.Sc. Psychology70Graduation with 50% Marks
KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research, BelagaviM.Sc. in Psychology20Bachelor’s Degree with as main or subsidiary subject from any recognized university
St. Joseph University, NagalandMA in PsychologyNAGraduation with 40% Marks
NIMS University, JaipurMA in Psychology M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
DIT University, DehradunMA Clinical Psychology Graduation with 55% Marks
NERIM group of institutionsMA in Applied Psychology Graduation with 45% Marks
William Carey universityMA in Psychology Graduation
Bir Tikendrajit UniversityMA in Psychology Bachelor’s Degree
Manipur universityMSc in Psychology70Graduation with 50% Marks
Central University of Andhra PradeshM.Sc. in Applied Psychology26Graduation with 50% Marks
Adikavi Nannaya UniversityMA in Psychology30Graduation with 50% Marks
Andhra UniversityMA in Psychology Graduation
Yogi Vemana UniversityM.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 KarnatakaM.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 VidyalayaM.A./M.Sc Psychology Graduation in any Discipline with at least 45% marks or equivalent CGPA
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University AmarkantakM.A./M.Sc Psychology B.Sc. or Graduate of Life Health Sciences from any University recognized by UGC.
Apex UniversityM.A Psychology Pass in Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and StudiesMA Applied Psychology 45% marks in Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Mody University, RajasthanMA Psychology Candidate should be a graduate from any recognized University with minimum 50% of marks with proficiency in English.
Dayalbagh Educational Institute, AgraMA Psychology Graduate with at least 55% marks in the relevant stream.
Nirwan University, JaipurMA 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 UniversityMA Psychology Graduation from any recognized university with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent grade in aggregate
Gurukula Kangri, HaridwarM.A./M.Sc Psychology Candidates have Passed Graduation or equivalent examination
Jagannath University, BahadurgarMA Psychology Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% Marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
Avinashiling am Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for WomenM.Sc Applied Psychology Any undergraduate degree.
Barkatullah UniversityMA Psychology Graduation in any discipline with II division
Career Point University, KotaMA Psychology Bachelors/UG degree (any discipline) from a recognised University or an equivalent examination.
Apeejay Stya UniversityM.Sc Applied Psychology Any Bachelors / graduation degree from any discipline with minimum 55% marks from any recognised university.
Sanskriti UniversityMA Psychology Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject with 50%marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
Central University of OdishaM.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, JabalpurMA 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 HanumangaMA Psychology Bachelor degree in Arts with 36% or more
Parul University, VadodaraM.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, NoidaM.A Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology BA with minimum 50% marks.
Awadhesh Pratap Singh UniversityMA PsychologyGraduation with at least 45% Marks

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