About the Programme
The M.A. Clinical Psychology programme offered at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Yeshwanthpur Campus is a Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) approved programme designed to train competent mental health professionals through rigorous academic, clinical, and research-oriented training. The curriculum integrates foundational and advanced knowledge in clinical psychology with supervised practicum, psychological assessment, psychotherapy training, and multidisciplinary mental health exposure. The programme enables students to develop competencies in diagnosis, assessment, intervention planning, psychotherapy, ethical clinical practice, and evidence-based mental health care across diverse populations and settings. In addition, students are trained in scientific inquiry through research methodology, proposal development, dissertation work, and dissemination of research findings relevant to contemporary mental health concerns. The programme also emphasizes holistic development by integrating academic learning with reflective practice, professional ethics, community engagement, and personal growth. Through structured internships and supervised clinical training, students are prepared to function as responsible and competent professionals within hospitals, rehabilitation centres, educational institutions, mental health organizations, and community settings.
Candidates who successfully complete the two-year M.A. Clinical Psychology programme are eligible to register with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) under the Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) as “Clinical Psychologist” and practice independently as trained professionals in the field. Graduates may also pursue advanced professional training and higher education opportunities, including Psy.D. Clinical Psychology programmes, subject to eligibility criteria.
RCI-Approved Professional Training
The programme is structured in accordance with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) guidelines to ensure rigorous professional and ethical training in Clinical Psychology. Students receive competency-based education aligned with national standards for clinical practice.
Supervised Clinical Practicum
Students undergo intensive supervised practicum and internships across hospitals, rehabilitation centres, mental health clinics, and community settings. The training emphasizes psychotherapy, assessment, case management, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Advanced Assessment & Psychotherapy Skills
The curriculum provides extensive hands-on training in psychological assessment, diagnostic formulation, psychotherapy, and evidence-based interventions. Students develop practical competencies through case discussions, simulations, and supervised clinical work.
Research & Contemporary Mental Health Training
The programme integrates strong research training with exposure to emerging areas such as AI in mental health, multicultural practice, trauma-informed care, and community mental health. Students are encouraged to develop scientific thinking and socially responsive clinical practice.
Why Choose This Programme?
RCI-Approved Professional Qualification
The programme is approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), enabling graduates to register and practice as Clinical Psychologists in India.
Intensive Clinical Training
Students receive extensive supervised clinical exposure through internships, practicum, psychotherapy training, and case-based learning.
Advanced Assessment & Diagnostic Skills
The curriculum provides rigorous training in psychological assessment, diagnosis, case formulation, and clinical report writing.
Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Training
Students are trained in contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches through supervised intervention-focused practice.
Strong Research & Academic Foundation
The programme develops scientific thinking and research competencies through advanced methodology training and dissertation work.
Multidisciplinary & Future-Focused Learning
Students gain exposure to psychiatry, psychopharmacology, rehabilitation, community mental health, and emerging areas in Clinical Psychology
Choose Your Track
The programme offers specialized training pathways that enable students to develop competencies in clinical practice, psychological assessment, research, and community mental health across diverse professional settings.
Focuses on psychotherapy skills, therapeutic interventions, case conceptualization, and supervised clinical practice across diverse mental health concerns.
Provides advanced training in psychodiagnostics, cognitive and personality assessment, case formulation, and clinical report writing.
Emphasizes scientific research, evidence-based practice, community engagement, preventive mental health, and socially responsive psychological care.
What You Will Learn
Programme Structure
The programme structure outlines the academic curriculum designed to provide a systematic progression of learning through core subjects, electives, and practical components across semesters, ensuring both theoretical understanding and skill development.
Semester 1 — S1 & S2
Semester 3 — S3 & S4
Eligibility & Fee Structure
Career Paths
Your Career Roadmap
Select a specialisation track to explore the learning journey and career outcomes tailored to your chosen domain.
Students build foundational competencies in psychopathology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling skills, and clinical interviewing through coursework, supervised placements, and psycho-diagnostic training. Clinical Placement–1 introduces students to real-world mental health settings and professional case documentation.
Students receive advanced training in psychotherapy, behavioural medicine, neuropsychology, and counselling interventions through intensive supervised clinical placements. The programme strengthens therapeutic competencies, case management skills, and ethical clinical practice through psychotherapy record submissions and direct client work.
Students receive extensive training in psychological assessments, psychopathology, psychiatry, and psycho-diagnostic procedures across diverse clinical populations. The curriculum emphasizes test administration, interpretation, diagnostic formulation, and professional report writing.
Advanced exposure to neuropsychology, behavioural medicine, and supervised clinical placements helps students strengthen competencies in diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and evidence-based assessment practices. Practical training is reinforced through case documentation and supervised assessment work.
Students develop foundational competencies in research methodology, statistics, psychopathology, and mental health systems through academically rigorous coursework and supervised field exposure. The programme encourages scientific thinking and multidisciplinary understanding of mental health concerns.
Students engage in research thesis work, behavioural medicine, neuropsychology, and community-oriented clinical training to strengthen evidence-based and socially responsive mental health practice. Clinical placements further prepare students for interdisciplinary collaboration and mental health advocacy roles.
Admission Process
- Register with your Email ID
- Login to the Admission Portal
- Fill the Application Form
- Pay Application Fee
- Entrance Test (If Applicable)
- Assessment
- Interview
- Check login page for result
- If selected, Offer Letter attached
- Pay Course Fee Online
- Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?
Applications are open. Deadline: 2026-02-02 23:45:00.