Presidency College Chennai M.Sc Psychology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to M.Sc Psychology at PCC is through the TNGASA PG portal. Candidates register at tngasa.in (last date July 31, 2026), fill in their college and course preferences, and are allotted seats based on their B.Sc Psychology aggregate marks. No separate entrance examination is required. After allotment, candidates report to Presidency College Chennai with original documents and pay the first-year fee of INR 925 to confirm admission.

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Psychology at Presidency College Chennai is INR 1,845 for the 2-year programme. Year 1 costs INR 925 (including a one-time INR 5 admission charge) and Year 2 costs INR 920. Hostel charges, if required, are payable separately. As a Tamil Nadu government autonomous college, PCC offers one of the most affordable M.Sc Psychology programmes in the state.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or an allied social science from a recognised university, with minimum eligibility marks as prescribed by the University of Madras. No entrance exam is required. Admission is based entirely on the aggregate marks of the qualifying degree, as processed through the TNGASA PG merit list. Candidates from B.Sc or B.A. Psychology programmes are typically eligible.

Ans. Yes. M.Sc Psychology from Presidency College Chennai is awarded by the University of Madras, one of the oldest universities in India. The degree is widely recognised for employment in government and private sector counselling roles, for teaching positions in Tamil Nadu government colleges, and for pursuing MPhil or PhD research. PCC’s NIRF 2025 ranking of 15th under Colleges reflects its academic standing nationally.

Ans. After M.Sc Psychology from PCC, graduates can pursue PhD or MPhil research, appear for Tamil Nadu government lecturer recruitment through TNPSC, or work in counselling, rehabilitation, and mental health roles. Human resource roles in corporate settings, NGO sector positions in community mental health, and clinical roles (after RCI registration) are other paths. Many graduates also prepare for UPSC or other civil services examinations.

Ans. The last date to register for M.Sc Psychology admission at Presidency College Chennai through the TNGASA PG portal is July 31, 2026. Candidates must visit tngasa.in and complete registration, choice filling, and fee payment before this date. The rank list will be published in August 2026, followed by seat allotment and class commencement in August 2026.