The Central Institute of Psychiatry commonly known as CIP Ranchi has released the online applications from eligible candidates for admission to M.Phil Clinical Psychology and PhD Clinical Psychology programs for the academic year 2024-25.
The CIP is India’s oldest and most prestigious institution, renowned for its expertise in addressing mental health issues. It is widely recognized as a top destination for those aspiring to join MPhil clinical psychology.
CIP provides high-quality training in courses like M.Phil and PhD in Clinical Psychology, offering a rich OPD and practical exposure. RCI recognizes CIP, and it affiliates with Ranchi University for the courses mentioned below.
Generally, CIP used to start their entrance process for the M.Phil Clinical Psychology course in the month of Jan-Feb every year, and after a long wait finally, it announced the application for the 2024 session on 3rd June 2024.
CIP Ranchi MPhil/PhD Admission 2024, Detailed information regarding the course is mentioned below.
CIP Ranchi – MPhil in Clinical Psychology 2024
Duration: 2 years
Number of seats:
| Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | (PwD) | Total |
| No. of seats | 09 | 06 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 21 |
Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold an M.A./M.Sc. degree in Psychology from a university recognized by the UGC, with a minimum aggregate score of 55% for UR & EWS and 50% for SC, ST & OBC categories.
Stipend: Students admitted to the course will get a scholarship of ₹25,000 per month
Note: Candidate should have the passing certificate of Master’s Degree in Psychology on or before 15th May 2024.
CIP Ranchi – Ph.D in Clinical Psychology 2024
Duration: 2 years
Number of seats: 4 seats (no reservation)
Eligibility criteria: M.Phil. (Medical & Social Psychology/ Clinical Psychology)
Stipend: Students admitted to the course will get a scholarship of ₹25,000 per month
Note: Candidate should have the passing certificate of M.Phil. (Medical & Social Psychology/ Clinical Psychology) on or before 15th May 2024.
CIP 2024 Application procedure for M.Phil and Ph.D:
Eligible candidates can apply by clicking the link provided below in this article before the application deadline. Hard copies of the applications will not be entertained. Make sure to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
Application fee has to be made through online transfer.
Entrance Pattern: Ph.D/M.Phil (Clinical Psychology)
Mode of entrance exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Center: Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore & Ranchi
Type of Question: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Selection procedure: Entrance Test + Interview Session
Total no. of question: 100
Duration of the test: 60 mins
Language of exam: English
You will receive one mark (1) for a correct response and lose 0.25 marks for a wrong answer.
Important dates: CIP Ranchi MPhil/PhD Admission 2024
- Last Date to Apply: 18th June,2024
- Availability of Admit Card: 24th June,2024
- Date of Entrance Test: 6th July,2024
- Date of Interview Session: 18 to 20 July 2024
The All India Online Entrance Examination (CBT) is conducted in the following cities across the country: Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Ranchi.
Application fee
Submit the application form exclusively online through the CIP official website on or before June 18, 2024. Make the payment via online transfer.
- Unreserved and EWS candidates: Rs.1000/-
- OBC, SC and ST candidates: Rs. 500/-
Click here to apply now
Click here to download the admission Notice
General Instruction:
- Please note that the examination fee is non-refundable. The CIP website will have the admit card and a cover letter with the necessary instructions.
- If candidates score the same marks in a written test, interview, and practical for a particular course, the selection will be based on the marks they obtained in the minimum qualifying examination, i.e., MA/M.Sc. (Psychology) for M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology) and M.Phil. (Cl. Psychology or M&SP) for Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology). If there is still a tie, older candidates will be selected.