Ques. What is the difference between M.Sc Psychology and M.Sc Applied Psychology at the University of Calcutta?
Ans. Both are 2-year M.Sc programmes at CU but they are distinct departments with different course codes. M.Sc Psychology (PS) and M.Sc Applied Psychology (APS) each have 42 seats and admit through the same Group-5 application. Applied Psychology focuses on the application of psychological principles to clinical, industrial, and educational settings, while the Pure Psychology programme is more research and theory-oriented.
Ques. Can students with B.A. Hons. in Psychology apply for M.Sc Applied Psychology at CU?
Ans. Yes, both B.A. Hons. and B.Sc. Hons. graduates in Psychology with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for M.Sc Applied Psychology at the University of Calcutta. There is no restriction on the undergraduate stream. Admission is based purely on merit in the qualifying degree examination, with 60% of seats reserved for CU graduates and 40% open to all including candidates from other universities.
Ques. Is there an entrance test for M.Sc Applied Psychology admission at CU?
Ans. No, there is no separate entrance test for M.Sc Applied Psychology at the University of Calcutta. Admission is based on marks obtained in the qualifying B.A./B.Sc. Hons. in Psychology examination. Candidates apply online through the Group-5 application at caluniv-ucsta.net and are allotted based on merit after submitting documents at the Rajabazar Campus Secretary Office.
Ques. What career options are available after M.Sc Applied Psychology from the University of Calcutta?
Ans. Graduates pursue careers as counsellors, psychologists, and HR professionals in corporate, healthcare, and educational organisations. Many appear for the NET for lectureship and Junior Research Fellowships to pursue academic careers. Roles in mental health NGOs, rehabilitation institutes, child development centres, and government welfare departments are common paths. Doctoral programmes in psychology at IITs, central universities, and national research institutions also attract Applied Psychology graduates from CU.
Ques. What is the fee payment schedule for M.Sc Applied Psychology at CU?
Ans. At the time of admission, students deposit 6 months of tuition fee and laboratory fee along with the library fee for the full 2-year course and all annual session charges. The total 2-year programme fee as per the official fee schedule is INR 4,488. Remaining semester fees are collected subsequently as per the fee book issued at admission.
Ques. How does the Group-5 preference system work for M.Sc Applied Psychology admission at CU?
Ans. Under the Group-5 application, Psychology Hons. graduates list their preferences between M.Sc Psychology and M.Sc Applied Psychology in their desired order. The system allots the higher-preference course first to higher-merit candidates. Once allotted a higher-preference course, lower preferences are automatically closed. Candidates should list Applied Psychology as their first choice if that is their primary goal, since order of preference cannot be changed after the online submission deadline.
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