About department

The Department of Psychology was established in the year 2010 with two Assistant Professors. Currently, the Department is running with four highly qualified faculty. The Department was set up to develop an awareness of the importance of studying human behaviour and the societal relevance of psychology. The Department offers M.A. Psychology with an intake of 30 students, which is of four semesters and the curriculum is so designed as to provide strong theoretical, methodological and contemporary knowledge of various areas of Psychology to the students. The purpose is to equip the students with knowledge, skills and values to become an effective and competent professional psychologists. During the course, the students are taken for field visits at mental health centers and counselling cells besides interactive classroom teaching and laboratory training. From time to time, the Department organizes Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and extended lectures from experts in relevant fields are also conducted for the benefit of the faculty and students. This academic training enables the students to work in a broad range of settings such as medical, organizations, counselling centers, NGOs, educational institutions, government and semi-government organizations. The department was also planned to introduce a one-year post-graduation diploma in child & Adolescence guidance and counselling from 2021.

Academic & Other Activities

✔ Regular theoretical, practical classes and tutorials

✔ Regular seminars, journal clubs, movie clubs, case conferences, group

✔ discussions with audio-visual medium

✔ Individual student counselling

✔ Regular assessments of the students through assignments and presentations.