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

Ans. M.Sc. Psychology is the broadest programme, covering both clinical and organisational tracks including cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, organisational behaviour, HR management, and research methods. M.Sc. Clinical Psychology focuses specifically on psychopathology, neuropsychological assessment, and clinical diagnosis for clinical/hospital settings. M.Sc. Counselling Psychology focuses on therapeutic communication, counselling theories, and community/school/workplace counselling. M.Sc. Psychology (INR 2,40,000) and M.Sc. Counselling Psychology (INR 2,40,000) have the same fee, while M.Sc. Clinical Psychology (INR 2,80,000) is higher.

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. Yes. The curriculum includes dedicated courses in Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Organisational Development and Change Management, Industrial Relations and Labour Law, Human Resource Development, and Organisational Behavioural Profiling Practical. This makes the programme well-suited for students interested in corporate HR, organisational consulting, and behavioural science roles in addition to clinical and research careers.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as clinical/health psychologists (with relevant licensing), organisational development consultants, academic researchers/lecturers, behavioural scientists/data analysts, programme evaluators/policy researchers, and psychometric specialists. They can work in hospitals, corporate HR departments, research institutions, NGOs, schools, and government bodies. Many graduates also pursue M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes or UGC-NET (Psychology) for academic and research positions.

Ans. Both B.Sc. Psychology and B.A. Psychology graduates are eligible to apply for M.Sc. 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 research component is very strong. The curriculum includes Academic Writing Skills, Advanced Statistics (SPSS/R), Psychological Test Construction, Research Methodology, and a full Research Project/Dissertation spanning Semesters III and IV. Students also engage in data collection, proposal writing, and literature review as structured components. High-performing students can access fast-track research roles and international exchange programmes, and the university provides publication opportunities for outstanding research work.