Kristu Jayanti University (Deemed to be University) Ph.D Psychology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Ph.D. in Psychology at KJU covers a wide range of research areas including Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Industrial-Organisational Psychology, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Trauma-informed interventions, Sports Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Community Mental Health. The department has faculty with expertise across these specialisations. Candidates are advised to review the research supervisor profiles on the university's doctoral research webpage to align their research proposal with available expertise.

Ans. Yes. Candidates with an MSc in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or any equivalent postgraduate degree in Psychology from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks are eligible. The university also offers separate Ph.D. programmes in Clinical Psychology and Counselling Psychology for those who wish to pursue a more specialised doctoral track.

Ans. Yes. The Department of Psychology is equipped with state-of-the-art psychology laboratories featuring psychometric testing stations with cutting-edge software, biofeedback systems, computer-based analytics workstations for machine learning-driven mental health insights, and real-time data recording facilities. Counselling Skills Laboratories (individual and group settings) and advanced research facilities with statistical software and qualitative analysis tools are also available for doctoral scholars.

Ans. The minimum duration is 3 years and the maximum is 6 years. The programme includes a coursework phase followed by the research phase. The monthly fellowship of INR 15,000 is available for full-time scholars for up to 30 months after completion of coursework and receipt of the full registration order. Fellowship recipients must contribute a minimum of 6 hours per week in departmental tutorial or evaluation work.

Ans. Ph.D. graduates in Psychology from KJU are well-positioned for careers in academia as faculty and researchers, clinical practice in hospitals and mental health centres, organisational development and HR analytics, forensic and criminal psychology, community mental health, and research institutions. The department's collaborations with premier hospitals, NGOs, and industries provide strong professional networks for doctoral scholars.

Ans. Yes. KJU offers three separate doctoral programmes: Ph.D. in Psychology (general), Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology. The Ph.D. in Psychology is broader in scope and covers general psychological research, while the Clinical and Counselling Psychology PhDs are more specialised. Candidates should choose the programme that best aligns with their research interests and career goals. All three programmes follow the same fee structure, admission process, and fellowship benefits.