RCI Approved M.Phil/MA Clinical Psychology Programs in India (2026-2027)

📋 List prepared by

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Important Notice: Transition Phase

RCI has transitioned from M.Phil Clinical Psychology to MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) starting 2025-26. However, some institutions still offer M.Phil for the 2026-27 cycle based on existing approvals.

📍 State-wise List of RCI Approved Institutions

ANDHRA PRADESH

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Indlas Hospitals, Vijayawada M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact Institute

BIHAR

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Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology, Patna MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here
Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology, Patna M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Apply Here

CHANDIGARH

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Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact Institute
Government Medical College & Hospital M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact Institute

CHHATTISGARH

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Post Graduate Institute of Behavioural & Medical Sciences (PGIBMS), Raipur M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact Institute
Amity Institute of Behavioural & Allied Sciences, Raipur M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Apply Here

DELHI

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Ashtavakra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact Institute

GUJARAT

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Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact University

HARYANA

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Manav Rachna University, Faridabad MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here Varies
Gurugram University MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here 15 Feb 2026
SGT University, Gurgaon MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here Varies
Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here Varies
Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Apply Here Varies
Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact University Varies

KARNATAKA

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Christ University, Bengaluru MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here Varies
JSS Medical College, Mysuru MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here Varies
Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Shivamogga M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact Institute Varies
NIMHANS, Bengaluru MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) - Open Apply Here 31 March 2026

MADHYA PRADESH

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Dr Preeti Global University, Shivpuri MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact University
Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS), Indore M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact Institute
SS College (Chouhan Educational Society), Bhopal M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact Institute

MAHARASHTRA

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Navi Mumbai MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here Feb 2026

PUDUCHERRY

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Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (VMRF-DU) M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact Institute

PUNJAB

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Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here

RAJASTHAN

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Apex Institute of Special Education, Apex University, Jaipur MA/M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact University
Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here
Shri Khushal Das University (SKDU), Hanumangarh M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact University
OPJS University, Churu M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact University
Madhav University, Sirohi M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact University
Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact University
NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact University
Pacific Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact University
Shekhawati Teachers Training Institute, Sikar MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact Institute

TAMIL NADU

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Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact Institute

UTTAR PRADESH

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Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact University
Rama University, Kanpur MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact University
Amity University Noida MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here
Amity University Noida M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Apply Here
Amity University Lucknow MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here
Amity University Greater Noida MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Apply Here
Amity Institute of Behavioural (Health) & Allied Sciences (AIBHAS), Noida M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Apply Here
Nai Subah (Institute of Mental Health & Behavioural Sciences), Varanasi M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Contact Institute

UTTARAKHAND

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NIEPVD (National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities), Dehradun MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact Institute

WEST BENGAL

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University of Calcutta, Kolkata M.Phil Clinical Psychology - Open Apply Here Feb 2026
Amity University Kolkata MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact University Varies

SIKKIM

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Shyam University, Dausa MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact University
Pannadhay University, Gangtok MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) 10 Open Contact University

🗓️ Important Dates for 2026-2027 Admissions

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Institution Last Date for Application Entrance Exam Date
NIMHANS 31 March 2026 29-31 May 2026
Gurugram University 15 February 2026 -
University of Calcutta 2 February 2026 -
CSMU (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University) 4 February 2026 6 February 2026

✅ General Eligibility Criteria

For MA Clinical Psychology (RCI)

  • 4-year BA/BSc Psychology from UGC-recognized university with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST)
  • OR 3-year UG degree with Bridge Course (4th Year) OR first year of MA/MSc Psychology with 55% marks

For M.Phil Clinical Psychology

  • MA/MSc Psychology from UGC-recognized university with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories)

Last Updated: March 2026

Sources: RCI Official Website, UPS Education, Power Within Psychology, Individual University Websites

Disclaimer: Always verify information directly from the official RCI website and respective university admission portals before applying. This database is for informational purposes only.