West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) has announced IOP Kolkata MPhil Clinical Psychology Admissions 2024-25. Read all the necessary information about Admissions
Besides this, some other institutes have also opened their application for MPhil Clinical Psychology 2024. More details related to IOP Kolkata and the admission into the program are as follows.
The Institute of Psychiatry, Kolkata is a government-run mental health institution in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The institute is one of the oldest psychiatric hospitals in the country. It is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences and the University of Calcutta and is also recognized as a center of excellence by the Government of India.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for M.Phil Clinical Psychology at IOP, students should have completed their MA /MSc in Psychology /Applied Psychology or equivalent course from any university recognized by the UGC. Besides this, candidates must have gained at least 55% marks.
There is a relaxation of 5% marks for the candidates belonging to the category of SC /ST /OBC-A /OBC-B candidates.
Exam Pattern of MPhil at IOP Kolkata
Exam pattern of M.Phil. Clinical Psychology at IOP Kolkata is as follows.
- No. of Question: 100
- Type of Question: Objective-Type MCQ
- Duration of Examination: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)
- Language: English
- Interview: Yes
After the examination, candidates will have to appear in an interview conducted by WBUHS. The personal interview carries 15% weightage and the entrance exam carries 85% weightage. Those candidates will not be ranked in the merit list who fail to appear in personal interviews.
Also Read: NMIMS University MSc Applied Psychology Admissions 2024
JEMAS (PG) 2024 Exam Schedule
| Event | Dates |
| Start Date of Application | 26th April 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Application Fee | 14th May 2024 |
| Online Confirmation and downloading revised confirmation page | 16th May 2024 to 17th May 2024 |
| Publication of Admit Card for Downloading | 04.07.24 (Thursday) (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Admit Card) |
| Date of Examination for JEMAS (PG) | Online Confirmation and downloading the revised confirmation page |
| Result Announcement | Will be notified later |
Syllabus of MPhil Clinical Psychology at IOP
The exam at IOP Kolkata for M.Phil. Clinical Psychology will include the following topics.
- General Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Personality Theories
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychotherapy
- Psychiatric and Legal Aspects of Mental Health
Marking Scheme of MPhil Exam
- For each correct answer, students will get 1 mark.
- There will be no marking for unattempted questions.
- Make sure that you choose the only ONE correct option according to you. In case, if you select more than one question, there will be ZERO marking for that question even if it contains the right answer.
Age Limit and Intakes
The age limit for M.Phil. Clinical Psychology at IOP is 40 Years. There are total 08 Intakes for MPhil Clinical Psychology.
Application Fee
Candidates need to pay ₹3000/- as the fee for application. Notably, the fee will not be refundable to the candidates under any circumstances.
Application Process
Application Link: https://admissions.nic.in/WBJEEB/Applicant/Report/Instructions
Required Documents to Enter in Examination
- Printed copy of admit card
- A copy of colored photograph that you uploaded while filling out the application form
- Any identity of photo in original like Aadhar Card /PAN Card /Passport /Voter ID etc.
Important Instructions
- Candidates are advised to reach the examination center at least half an hour before the commencement of the examination.
- You should not carry any papers, calculators, pens, watches, phones, or any other electronic devices into the exam room. If someone is caught with these things, they will be reported and their chance to take the test will be canceled.
- Candidates must take the test only at the center assigned to them, as stated on their admit card.