Gwalior Mansik Arogyashala (GMA), located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, is an autonomous institute under the Department of Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1935, it has been a major center for mental health services, psychiatric treatment, and clinical training in India. The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recognizes GMA Gwalior’s MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil in Clinical Psychology) program, ensuring it meets the regulatory requirements for professional training in clinical psychology.

Psychology Programs Offered by GMA Gwalior

GMA Gwalior offers the following programs in clinical psychology:

• MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology)

MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology)

The MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) program at GMA, Gwalior, includes supervised clinical training, assessment, and therapeutic intervention. Successful completion of the program makes graduates eligible for an RCI license to work as clinical psychologists in India.

Course Duration and Number of Seats for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) at GMA Gwalior

The number of seats available and the duration of the MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) program are as follows:

• Duration of the Program: 2 Years
• Total Seats: 12

NOTE: Seats shown above are based on the 2025 seat matrix for the MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) program at GMA Gwalior. The number of seats is subject to change every year. Seats will be reserved in accordance with the Central Government’s Reservation Policy.

Eligibility Criteria for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) at GMA Gwalior

Candidates need to meet the following criteria to get admission into the MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) program at GMA, Gwalior:

• Applicants must have either a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a 3-year Bachelor’s + 1-year Master’s in Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Applied Psychology or other relevant specializations for admission into the course, from a UGC-recognized university.
• Minimum Marks
  • General/UR: 55% aggregate
  • SC/ST: 50% aggregate
• Mode of Study
  • Full-time; On-campus

Method of Selection for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) at GMA Gwalior

Selection in GMA, Gwalior’s MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) program is based on an Offline Entrance Examination.

Application Process for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) at GMA Gwalior

To get admission in GMA, Gwalior’s MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) program, candidates must follow the following process:

1. Download the application from the official website.
2. After downloading the application form, print it and fill in all required details, including your educational qualifications.
3. Make a demand draft of the application fee in favor of “Director, Gwalior Mansik Arogyashala” payable at Gwalior.
4. Enclose the completed application form, the original demand draft, and self-attested photocopies of relevant documents such as mark sheets, degree certificates, caste certificates, NoC (for working candidates), and two recent passport-size photos.
5. Submit the application, demand draft, and photocopies of documents to the institute at the following address:  Director’s office, Gwalior Mansik Arogyashala, Jail Road, Gwalior, M.P. Pin: 474012.
6. Examination fee: Rs 1000/- for UR and OBC & Rs 500/- for ST/SC candidates of MP.

Important Note: The exam fee mentioned is based on last year’s [2025] GMA application form. The institute will not consider applications submitted without the fee or any other relevant documents. Applicants must also carry the original certificate, mark sheets, testimonials, caste certificates or residential/disability certificates, and other relevant documents at the time of the entrance examination.

Important Dates for GMA's MA Clinical Psychology (RCI)

• Last Date to Submit the Application Form: June
• Date of Entrance Exam: July
• Declaration of Result: July
• Date of Counselling: July
• Commencement of Program: August

NOTE: The dates mentioned above are tentative & subject to change.

Recommended Books to Prepare for MA Clinical Psychology

Students preparing for the MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) entrance exam at GMA, Gwalior, may find the following books helpful. These texts cover core areas such as psychopathology, assessment, research methodology, statistics, and clinical theories.

• Introduction to Psychology (8th-10th Edition): Rita Atkinson and Hilgard
• Social Psychology: Baron Robert
• Human Development: Papalia and Sally Olds
• Cognitive Psychology: Robinson-Riegler / Sternberg and Sternberg
• Statistics: Quinn McNemar / Minium
• Biopsychology: Arvind Otta
• Research Method: James Goodwin / Lewin & Fox / A. K. Singh
• Psychological Testing: Ronald Jay Cohen and Mark E. Swerdlik
• Abnormal Psychology: Sarason and Sarason / R. Comerc
• Clinical Psychology: Alan Carr / Hecker and Geoffrey
• Psychology Question Bank: Arvind Otta

Given the limited number of seats and the competitive nature of the entrance, early, structured preparation is strongly recommended.

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Sample Questions for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) Entrance Exam

1. The process of changing your behaviour to match that of others in a group is termed:
A. Norming
B. Conformity
C. Standardization
D. Forming a social contact

2. The first-grade teacher gives students stickers when they perform well. If they earn five stickers in one day, they are exempt from homework. The stickers in this example could also be called:
A. Primary reinforcer
B. Token
C. Generalized reinforcer
D. Prepotent responses

3. Highway engineers sometimes paint stripes on freeway off-ramps to enhance the perception of depth. This uses the cue of:
A. Aerial perspective
B. Parallax
C. Overlap
D. Texture gradients

4. Delusion of infidelity on the part of the sexual partner is known as:
A. Ekbom’s Syndrome
B. Othello syndrome
C. de clérambault’s syndrome
D. Couvade syndrome

5. Which of the following is NOT a Schneider’s first-rank symptom?
A. Auditory hallucination
B. Delusional perception
C. Passivity phenomenon
D. Delusion of self-reference

6. The Yerkes-Dodson law states that between performance and anxiety, there is:
A. Inverted-U-shaped relationship
B. Curvilinear relationship
C. Linear relationship
D. M-shaped relationship

7. The term ‘la Bella indifference’ seen in hysteria was first used by:
A. Sigmund Freud
B. Anna Freud
C. Pierre Janet
D. Hippocrates

8. The neurotransmitters called feel-good hormones are known as:
A. Dopamine
B. Endorphins
C. GABA
D. Acetylcholine

9. Distress tolerance is a major treatment modality in which of the following therapies?
A. Behaviour therapy
B. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
C. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
D. Psychodynamic therapy

10. Which of the following acts as a receptor(s) for scotopic vision?
A. Retina
B. Cones
C. Iris
D. Rods

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References

1. Upseducationin. (2025, June 5). M.Phil in Clinical Psychology 2025 session at Gwalior Mansik Arogyashala (GMA). UPS Education. https://www.upseducation.in/update/m-phil-in-clinical-psychology-2025-session-at-gwalior-mansik-arogyashala-gma/