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Psychologist

Psychologists study how people think, feel and behave, and help them with emotional and mental wellbeing.

Class 11–12 subjectsAny stream

Entrance / admissionCUET UG / Class 12 marks

DegreeBA / B.Sc Psychology

Duration3 years+2 years master’s

Your route, step by step

1Class 11–12: any streamScience students do well; Biology helps for clinical work.
2BA / B.Sc Psychology · 3 yearsThrough CUET UG or Class 12 marks.
3MA / M.Sc Psychology · 2 yearsChoose clinical, counselling, organisational or child psychology.
4Professional trainingClinical psychologists need an RCI-recognised M.Phil / professional programme.

What a psychologist does

Listen to and assess clients
Use evidence-based therapy and counselling
Run psychological tests
Work with schools, hospitals and companies

Entrance exams & admission

CUET UGCentral universities
Class 12 marksMost Tamil Nadu colleges

Where you may work

Hospitals, schools, counselling centres, companies (HR), NGOs, research and private practice.

Official links

Official bodyRehabilitation Council of India (opens in a new tab)rehabcouncil.nic.in
Exam / admissionNational Testing Agency (CUET UG notices) (opens in a new tab)nta.ac.in
CollegeNIMHANS, Bengaluru (opens in a new tab)nimhans.ac.in

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

Awareness of mental health is rising quickly, so trained psychologists are needed in schools, hospitals and workplaces.

Specialise later

Clinical psychology
Counselling
Child & school psychology
Organisational psychology
Sports psychology