The University of Allahabad has invited online applications from eligible candidates for admission to MA/ MSc Psychology through the Post Graduate Admission Test (PGAT) for the academic session 2024-25.
The University of Allahabad is a public central university in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It was founded on September 23, 1887, by an act of Parliament and is considered an Institute of National Importance. The university has a strong academic history and is especially well-known for its psychology programs.
Below in this article, we have provided all the relevant details for Master’s Psychology admission 2024 at the University.
MA/MSc Psychology- University of Allahabad
Duration of the Course: 2 Years
Course code: 24
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates who have passed B.Sc. with 60% or above marks as well as candidates from social Science discipline having Political Science / Education/ Geography / Philosophy/ Sociology / Social Anthropology/Economics as one of the subjects in B.A.-III Examination have passed with 60% or above marks shall be considered as eligible candidates.
Number of Seats:
| College | AU | CMP | ADC | IDSC | Total |
| Seats | 56 | 50 | 38 | 31 | 175 |
Entrance Pattern and Syllabus
The question paper will consist of 150 MCQs carrying 2 marks each, totaling 300 Marks. There will be no negative marking for wrong questions.
- Basic Psychology Process
- Psychological Statistics
- Psychopathology
- Psychology and Social Processes
- Development Psychology
- Personality Research and Measurement
- Clinical Psychology in School Setting or Organizational Behavior
Application procedure for M.A. / M.Sc. Psychology:
To apply, students should click the ‘Apply Now’ link below, fill in their information, and upload the necessary documents. Once the application is complete, candidates need to pay the application fee.
Application fees:
- The registration fee for PGAT-I courses is Rs. 1000 for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC categories, and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PwD.
Entrance Test Center:
- ONLINE & OFFLINE (both): Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Bareilly in Uttar
Pradesh and New Delhi.
- ONLINE only: Bhopal, Kolkata, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Important dates: University of Allahabad MA/MSc Psychology Admission 2024
Starting dates of Application: 16.05.2024
Last date to Apply: 05.06.2024
Admit card released date: One Week before the Test date
Date of Entrance test: Third week of June 2024 (Tentative)
Important Instructions:
- Applicants should ensure that they enter all information in the online application form accurately and finally, as changes won’t be permitted. Applicants will be responsible for any errors they make, not the University.
- Only such RTI applications shall be entertained which are received within 60 days from the declaration of final result.
- Every candidate needs to specify their Sub-Category along with their Overall Category, such as UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS.
- Students who passed the eligibility exam in 2023-24 will receive a deduction of 5% marks for each gap year from their PGAT score, up to a maximum deduction of 15%.
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