UPES B.Sc {Hons.} Psychology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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The B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology and Behaviour at UPES, Dehradun is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme (3+1 structure) offered under the School of Liberal Studies and Media. The programme is designed to cultivate a deep understanding of human cognition and behaviour, integrating theory with practical applications through transdisciplinary learning and experiential pedagogy. The total programme fee is Rs. 17,64,800 (excluding hostel), and admission is based on a Personal Interview, CUET-UG, SAT, IB, or CIE scores. This is a regular, full-time, on-campus course requiring students to attend classes at the UPES campus in Dehradun. The programme is gaining popularity as mental health awareness grows in India, opening career paths in clinical psychology, counselling, HR, research, and neuroscience.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are currently ongoing. Applications can be submitted at admission.upes.ac.in. Based on last year's schedule, the batch is expected to commence in July 2026. The last date to apply for B.Sc. (Hons.) admissions for AY 2026-27 is yet to be announced (TBA) on the official UPES website. Students are advised to apply early as seats are limited.

Key Points

The programme follows a 3+1 structure: students can exit after 3 years with a B.Sc. degree or continue for the 4th year to earn a B.Sc. (Hons.) with a double major.
Training in data analysis tools including SPSS, MATLAB, and NVIVO, covering qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research approaches.
Transdisciplinary learning environment with exposure to students from six UPES schools including Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Management, Design, and Health Sciences.
Access to globally renowned faculty and researchers from institutions such as Cambridge, Cornell, Imperial College London, NUS Singapore, NIMHANS (under progress), and Madras School of Social Work.
Students engage in practical components including mock counselling sessions, role-plays, and observation of master therapists.
Mandatory internship in Semester 7 and a dissertation in Semester 8 provide strong applied and research exposure.
The biannual student-led newsletter "Mental Health Matters" reflects the programme's commitment to mental health advocacy beyond academics.

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UPES B.Sc Psychology Fees

The total programme fee for B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology and Behaviour at UPES for AY 2026-27 is Rs. 17,64,800 (excluding hostel). The fee comprises tuition fees of Rs. 12,62,000 and academic service fees of Rs. 4,18,000 across 8 semesters, along with one-time and periodic charges. The tuition fee increases progressively each year, starting at Rs. 1,44,000 per semester in Year 1 and going up to Rs. 1,73,000 per semester in Year 4.

Programme Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Total (Full Programme)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 12,62,000
Academic Service Fee	Rs. 4,18,000
Training and Certification Fee (one-time, Sem 3)	Rs. 29,500
Technology Fee (Rs. 3,600 per semester x 8)	Rs. 28,800
Alumni Fee (one-time)	Rs. 500
Convocation Fee (one-time)	Rs. 2,000
I-Card Fee (one-time)	Rs. 500
Refundable Security Deposit (one-time)	Rs. 20,000
Medical Insurance Fee (Rs. 500 per year)	Rs. 2,000
Total Fees (excluding hostel)	Rs. 17,64,800

Hostel Fees

Room Type	Annual Fee
Triple Sharing, Common Washroom (Boys and Girls)	Rs. 1,83,000
Double Sharing, Attached Washroom (Girls only)	Rs. 2,32,000
Triple Sharing, AC with Common Washroom (Kandoli, Boys and Girls)	Rs. 2,04,000
Triple Sharing, Attached Washroom (Kandoli, Girls only)	Rs. 1,98,500
Triple Sharing, AC with Attached Washroom (Kandoli, Girls only)	Rs. 2,20,000

The refundable security deposit of Rs. 20,000 is interest-free and returned at the end of the programme.
An additional refundable hostel security of Rs. 10,000 is charged at the time of hostel registration.
Fee payment schedule for AY 2026-27: Semester 1 at the time of admission; Semester 2 by 2nd January 2027; Semester 3 by 10th July 2027; Semester 4 by 2nd January 2028; and so on.
Hostel fee is not mandatory.
Hostel is allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Education loans are available through leading banks.
UPES facilitates loan assistance for eligible students.
Fees are subject to revision each academic year.

UPES B.Sc Psychology Admission 2026-27

Admissions to B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology and Behaviour at UPES for AY 2026-27 are currently open. The selection process involves a Personal Interview conducted by UPES, and students may also be considered based on CUET-UG, SAT, IB, or CIE scores. Applications can be submitted online at admission.upes.ac.in. Based on the previous year's pattern, the batch is expected to begin in July 2026.

UPES Admission Dates

Event	Date
Application Portal Opens	Open (ongoing)
Last Date to Apply (B.Sc. Hons.)	TBA - check upes.ac.in/admissions/important-dates
Personal Interview / Selection Process	Rolling basis (after application)
Offer Letters Issued	Rolling basis
Fee Payment Deadline (Semester 1)	At the time of admission
Batch Commencement	July 2026 (tentative)

CUET-UG Exam Dates

Event	Date
CUET-UG 2026 Registration Start	January 3, 2026
CUET-UG 2026 Registration End	February 26, 2026
CUET-UG 2026 Admit Card Release	May 5, 2026 (tentative)
CUET-UG 2026 Exam Dates	May 11 to May 31, 2026
CUET-UG 2026 Answer Key Release	June 17, 2026 (tentative)
CUET-UG 2026 Result	July 4, 2026 (tentative)

Note: CUET subjects accepted for B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology and Behaviour: General Aptitude Test, English, and any relevant subject. UPES also accepts SAT, IB, and CIE scores in lieu of CUET.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% marks in Class X and Class XII from any stream and any recognised board.
No specific subject requirement in Class XII; students from Science, Commerce, and Arts streams are all eligible.
No entrance exam conducted by UPES specifically for this programme.

Admission Process

Step 1: Apply online at admission.upes.ac.in and pay the application fee.
Step 2: Appear for the Personal Interview conducted by UPES (online or in-person), or submit valid CUET-UG / SAT / IB / CIE scores.
Step 3: Receive the admission offer letter upon selection.
Step 4: Pay the acceptance fee within the stipulated deadline to confirm the seat.
Step 5: Complete registration formalities and pay Semester 1 fees at the time of joining.

UPES B.Sc Psychology Scholarships 2026-27

UPES offers a comprehensive range of scholarships for students admitted to the B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology and Behaviour programme. In AY 2023-24, UPES awarded Rs. 46 crore in scholarships benefiting 6,844 students. Entry-level scholarships are available based on Class XII board marks and national exam scores, while continuing students can avail academic performance-based scholarships from the 2nd year onwards. Special scholarships are also available for Uttarakhand domicile students, defence personnel wards, teachers' wards, and sports achievers.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Name	Eligibility	Benefit
Board Merit Scholarship (Girls and Others)	12th marks: 95.01% and above	30% on 1st year tuition fee
Board Merit Scholarship (Girls and Others)	12th marks: 90.01% to 95%	25% on 1st year tuition fee
Board Merit Scholarship (Girls and Others)	12th marks: 85.01% to 90%	20% on 1st year tuition fee
Board Merit Scholarship (Girls and Others)	12th marks: 75% to 85%	15% on 1st year tuition fee
Board Merit Scholarship (Girls and Others)	12th marks: 60% to 74.99%	10% on 1st year tuition fee
Board Merit Scholarship (Boys)	12th marks: 95.01% and above	30% on 1st year tuition fee
Board Merit Scholarship (Boys)	12th marks: 90.01% to 95%	25% on 1st year tuition fee
Board Merit Scholarship (Boys)	12th marks: 85.01% to 90%	20% on 1st year tuition fee
Board Merit Scholarship (Boys)	12th marks: 75% to 85%	15% on 1st year tuition fee
National Exam Scholarship (CUET)	CUET score 95.01 percentile and above	100% on 1st year tuition fee
National Exam Scholarship (CUET)	CUET score 90.01 to 95 percentile	40% on 1st year tuition fee
National Exam Scholarship (CUET)	CUET score 85.01 to 90 percentile	25% on 1st year tuition fee
Domicile Scholarship (Uttarakhand)	Valid Uttarakhand domicile certificate	25% on tuition fee per semester
Jyoti Scholarship (Freeship)	Min. 80% in 10th and 12th; family income up to Rs. 8 lakh per annum	100% on semester fees (all components except security deposit); 51 seats only
Vijay Scholarship (Sports)	International medal holder	100% on tuition fee
Vijay Scholarship (Sports)	International participation	75% on tuition fee
Vijay Scholarship (Sports)	National medal holder	50% on tuition fee
Vijay Scholarship (Sports)	National participation	35% on tuition fee
Academic Performance Scholarship (from 2nd year)	CGPA 8.5 and above; top 10% of programme	10% to 20% on tuition fee
Scholarship for Wards of Defence Personnel	Serving/retired/martyr defence parent	35% on 1st year tuition fee
Scholarship for Wards of Teachers	Ward of full-time school teacher	35% on 1st year tuition fee
Student Financial Support	Loss of earning parent after joining UPES	Rs. 50,000 per semester relief on tuition fee

A student is eligible for only one scholarship at a time (highest applicable is awarded), except Academic Performance Scholarship which can be clubbed with Domicile, Sports, Employee Ward, and Alumni scholarships from the 2nd year onwards.
Board Merit and National Exam scholarships are applicable for the 1st year tuition fee only and must be claimed before registration.
Total scholarship seats for Board Merit category are up to 3,000 and are awarded in order of merit.
Domicile scholarship is available for 25% of total seats reserved for Uttarakhand students.
Scholarship is in the form of fee concession/waiver on tuition fees only and cannot be exchanged for cash.

UPES B.Sc Psychology FAQs

Ques. Can students from Commerce or Arts background apply for B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology and Behaviour at UPES?

Ans. Yes, absolutely. The eligibility criteria for this programme require only a minimum of 50% marks in Class X and XII from any stream. Students from Science, Commerce, and Arts backgrounds are all eligible to apply. There is no specific subject requirement in Class XII, making this one of the most accessible B.Sc. programmes at UPES.

Ques. Is NEET required for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology and Behaviour at UPES?

Ans. No, NEET is not required for this programme. Admission is based on a Personal Interview conducted by UPES, or valid scores from CUET-UG, SAT, IB, or CIE. There is no medical entrance exam requirement for this psychology programme.

Ques. What is the difference between B.Sc. Psychology and B.A. Psychology, and which is better for a career in clinical psychology?

Ans. B.Sc. Psychology at UPES emphasises scientific methods, data analysis (SPSS, MATLAB, NVIVO), and research-oriented learning, making it more suitable for students aiming for clinical psychology, neuropsychology, or research careers. B.A. Psychology typically has a stronger humanities orientation. For clinical psychology in India, a B.Sc. followed by an M.Sc. or M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology (RCI-recognised) is the recommended pathway.

Ques. Does completing B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology from UPES make one eligible to practice as a psychologist or counsellor in India?

Ans. A B.Sc. degree alone does not qualify a graduate to independently practice as a clinical psychologist or counsellor in India. To practice professionally, students typically need to pursue an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology or an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from an RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) recognised institution. The UPES B.Sc. programme provides a strong foundation for these advanced qualifications.

Ques. What research tools and software are taught in this programme?

Ans. The programme provides training in SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), MATLAB, NVIVO, and R (introduced in Semester 7). Students are trained in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research approaches, preparing them for both academic research and applied roles in industry and healthcare.

Ques. What are the global exposure opportunities available in this programme?

Ans. UPES has formal tie-ups with international universities for semester exchange and study abroad programmes. Students also have access to seminars and workshops led by global experts from institutions such as Cambridge, Cornell, Imperial College London, NUS Singapore, NIMHANS, and Madras School of Social Work. Additionally, the programme encourages participation in national and international conferences. These opportunities are competitive and students are advised to confirm availability directly with the admissions office.

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