The Post Graduate Institute of Behavioural and Medical Sciences (PGIBAMS), Raipur, offers a range of postgraduate programmes across psychology, psychiatry, social work, and psychiatric nursing. Among its offerings is the Master in Clinical Psychology (MClinPsy) RCI, a professional postgraduate programme designed to prepare students for careers in clinical psychology. This article covers everything candidates need to know about PGIBAMS Raipur's MClinPsy programme, including its eligibility criteria, course duration, seat intake, selection process, application procedure, important dates, and preparation resources.

About PGIBAMS Raipur

The Post Graduate Institute of Behavioural and Medical Sciences (PGIBAMS) is an institution located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, offering postgraduate programmes in behavioural and medical sciences. Its academic offerings span multiple disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, psychiatric social work, and psychiatric nursing.

Among its various academic offerings, the MClinPsy is the institute's clinical psychology programme and is the focus of this article. The MClinPsy programme is affiliated with Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, and recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), New Delhi.

Psychology Programmes Offered by PGIBAMS Raipur

The following clinical psychology programme is being offered at PGIBAMS Raipur:

• Master in Clinical Psychology (MClinPsy) RCI

Master in Clinical Psychology (MClinPsy) RCI

The Master in Clinical Psychology (MClinPsy) RCI programme at PGIBAMS, Raipur, is a professional postgraduate course that includes clinical training, psychological assessment, and therapeutic interventions.

Successfully completing this programme and fulfilling its requirements makes a candidate eligible to apply for registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), subject to the applicable regulations. RCI registration is mandatory to work as a Clinical Psychologist in India.

Course Duration and Number of Seats

• Duration: 2 Years
• Number of Seats: 24

Eligibility Criteria for MClinPsy Programmes

To be eligible for admission to PGIBAMS Raipur's MClinPsy-RCI programme, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Candidates must have completed a 4-year BA/BSc degree in Psychology from a UGC recognised university.
• Candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.
• Candidates who completed a 3-year graduation programme in Psychology must either:
  • pass a fourth-year Bridge Course, or
  • complete the first year of a Master’s programme in Psychology, with a minimum of 55% marks.
• Candidates who have not cleared their final-year examination at the time of submitting the application form must submit a handwritten application addressed to the Director, Post-Graduate Institute of Behavioural and Medical Sciences, Raipur (Chhattisgarh). In the application, candidates must state that they will submit their CC, TC, and Degree Certificate at the time of selection for the course.
• Candidates must upload a soft copy of this handwritten application in the respective fields for CC, TC, and Degree Certificate while submitting the online application form.

Selection Process for MClinPsy Programmes

Selection for PGIBAMS Raipur’s MClinPsy-RCI programme is conducted through a two-stage selection process:

1. Written Test: Candidates are required to appear for the written test, which will be conducted in offline mode.
2. Personal Interview: Candidates shortlisted after the written test will proceed to the personal interview.

The date of the written test and personal interview will be announced by PGIBAMS separately.

Application Process and Fee

To submit their applications for PGIBAMS Raipur’s MClinPsy-RCI programme, candidates need to visit the online application portal and fill out the application form available there.

• Visit PGIBAMS Raipur’s online application portal.
• Fill out the online application form with the required personal, academic, and contact details.
• Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
• Application Fee: ?1500
• Review all the information carefully before submission.
• Submit the application form and keep a copy of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Note: The dates mentioned above are based on the 2026–27 admission cycle and are intended to give candidates an indication of the expected admission timeline for the next admission cycle. Actual dates may vary. Candidates should refer to the institution's official website for updates regarding the upcoming admission cycle.

Important Dates

• Opening & Closing Dates of Application Forms: October
• Date of Exam & Personal Interview: October
• Declaration of Result: October

NOTE: The dates mentioned above are based on the 2026–27 admission cycle and are intended to give candidates an indication of the expected admission timeline for the next admission cycle; the actual dates may vary. Candidates should refer to the institution's official website for updates regarding the upcoming admission cycle.

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Need More Help?

If you need more information regarding the application process, dates, or any other aspect of the programme, or require guidance with preparation, application strategy, or interview readiness, you can connect with UPS Education using the details below:

Contact no.: +91-9990717772

Website: upseducation.in

References

1. PGIBAMS, Raipur | www.pgibams.ac.in | Post Graduate Institute of Behavioural and Medical Sciences (PGIBAMS), Raipur, (Chhattisgarh). https://pgibams.ac.in/
2. Education, U. (2026, October 14). PGIBAMS Raipur Master in Clinical Psychology RCI Admissions 2026. UPS Education. https://www.upseducation.in/update/pgibams-raipur-mclinpsy-rci-admissions-2026/