Kristu Jayanti University (Deemed to be University) M.Sc Counselling Psychology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. M.Sc. Counselling Psychology focuses on therapeutic communication, counselling theories, psychotherapy models, and community/school/workplace counselling, preparing graduates for roles as professional counsellors, therapists, and mental health specialists. M.Sc. Clinical Psychology, on the other hand, has a stronger focus on psychopathology, neuropsychology, psychological assessment, and clinical diagnosis, preparing graduates for clinical settings and RCI-aligned pathways. The fee for Counselling Psychology (INR 2,40,000 total) is also lower than Clinical Psychology (INR 2,80,000 total).

Ans. The total tuition fee is INR 2,40,000 (INR 1,20,000 per year) plus a one-time non-refundable admission registration fee of INR 5,000, making the total INR 2,45,000 for Karnataka students. Students from outside Karnataka may pay an additional migration fee (INR 10,000 to INR 20,000) in the first year. There is also a non-refundable application processing fee of INR 1,200.

Ans. Students receive extensive practical exposure through supervised practicum sessions, role-plays, case discussions, community outreach, institutional counselling assignments, and real client interactions under expert supervision. The programme has collaborations with hospitals, NGOs, schools, and corporate organisations. Internships and fieldwork are integrated across semesters (Semester II, III, and IV), and the programme culminates in a supervised research dissertation.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as professional counsellors, school counsellors/educational psychologists, family and relationship therapists, rehabilitation/trauma counsellors, NGO/community mental health project leads, and corporate wellness/employee assistance counsellors. They can work in schools, colleges, hospitals, mental health clinics, NGOs, rehabilitation centres, and corporate HR departments. Many graduates also pursue M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes or UGC-NET for academic and research positions.

Ans. Both B.Sc. Psychology and B.A. Psychology graduates are eligible to apply for M.Sc. Counselling Psychology at Kristu Jayanti University, provided they have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST) in their qualifying degree. The key requirement is a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from a recognised university.

Ans. The 4-semester curriculum covers Theories of Human Behaviour, Applied Counselling Skills, Health Psychology, Human Development, Individual and Group Counselling Techniques, Psychological Disorders, Child and Adolescent Counselling, Social and Cultural Psychology, Group Counselling, Couple and Family Therapy, School Counselling, Consumer Behaviour, Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Educational and Career Counselling, Workplace Counselling, and Research Methodology. The programme also includes mandatory field visits, internships, and a Research Project/Dissertation across semesters, ensuring a strong blend of counselling skills and research competence.