Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH), Tezpur, Assam, is a well-known mental health institution and hospital in the North-Eastern region of India. It was established as the ‘Tezpur Lunatic Asylum’ in 1876, and later, in 1922, it was renamed as ‘Tezpur Mental Hospital’. Since then, it has gone through many changes and has evolved to become one of India’s leading center for mental health care, research, and education.

On June 1st, 2007, it was taken over by the Government of India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It’s now known as Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health.

Psychology Programs Offered by LGBRIMH Tezpur

LGBRIMH only offers professional and doctoral programs in psychology. It’s affiliated with the University of Guwahati, a renowned institution on its own, located in Assam, and the Rehabilitation Council of India, Delhi, for the programs it offers.

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

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

The MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) at LGBRIMH combines clinical practice, theory, and research. The program is offered in regular mode, and after its completion, the candidates become eligible for a license from RCI to work as a clinical psychologist in India.

Course Duration and Number of Seats

The following are the duration and number of seats at LGBRIMH Tezpur for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology):

• Duration: 2 Years, Full-time course.
• Number of Seats: 12 (from which 6 are reserved for the North Eastern Region (NER))

Following is a classification of seats by the categories:

Method of Selection at LGBRIMH for MA Clinical Psychology

Selection in LGBRIMH’s MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) program will be based on the entrance exam, called the Guwahati University Research Eligibility Test (GURET), conducted by the Guwahati University (GU). It conducts the entrance exam on behalf of LGBRIMH.

Final Selection will be based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam.

Entrance Exam Pattern for MA Clinical Psychology at LGBRIMH Tezpur

• The Entrance Exam will have 100 multiple-choice questions. The question will be of post-graduate level of psychology.
• Total time allotted for the entrance exam is 2 hours.
• There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
• After the deceleration of the result, only shortlisted students will be invited for counselling document verification.

Eligibility Criteria for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI)

Candidates will have to meet certain eligibility criteria to apply for the MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) at LGBRIMH Tezpur:

• Applicants must have their Bachelor’s in Psychology (4 Years) or Bachelor’s in Psychology (3 Years) + Master's (1 Year) in Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Applied Psychology or other relevant specializations for admission into the course, from a UGC-recognized university.
• Students appearing in the MA/MSc final exam can also apply; however, they must present their final MA/MSc passing Certificate/Mark sheet at the time of the entrance test.

Application Process & Fee

Eligible students can apply online for the MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) at LGBRIMH Tezpur through Guwahati University’s official Admission Portal. Applicants are advised to:

• Register on the portal using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill out the online application form carefully, including accurate academic and personal details.
• Then upload the required documents (as per the prescribed format).
• The application fee is 1500, plus bank transaction charges, which you need to pay online along with the application. You’ll see the path to the payment gateway in the application form.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Applications must be submitted online only. Incomplete or offline applications will not be accepted.

Exam Center Allotment for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI)

The entrance examination for the MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) is conducted by the Guwahati University, to which the institute is academically affiliated for this course. Thus, the entrance exam is typically organized at the centers designated by Guwahati University, most commonly in Guwahati.

Important Dates for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI)

Following are the tentative dates for LGBRIMH’s MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) entrance exam:

• Application Form: July-August
• Date of Exam: August
• Declaration of Result: August
• Counselling and Document Verification: September
• Commencement of Course: September

Fee Structure for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) at LGBRIMH Tezpur

The fee structure of MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) program at LGBRIMH, as per the official prospectus, is as follows:

• Tuition Fees: Rs. 10,000
• Laboratory Fees: Rs. 500
• Gymkhana & Recreation Fees: Rs. 250
• Library Fees: Rs. 1,000
• Identity Card Fees: Rs. 100
• Caution Money & Hostel Deposit: Rs. 5,000

Total Fees (per year): Rs. 16,850

Important Note:

• Fees related to enrolment, eligibility verification, registration, and university examinations are payable separately to the affiliating university/state council, as per their prescribed norms.
• The caution money and hostel deposit (Rs. 5,000) is refundable at the time of course completion or official release, subject to institutional rules.

Stipend for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) at LGBRIMH Tezpur

LGBRIMH pays a stipend of RS. 25000 per month to the selected candidates.

Sample Questions for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) Entrance Exam

1. The primary focus of functionalism was to study:

A. Structure of consciousness

B. Adaptive functions of consciousness

C. Unconscious mental processes

D. Observable behaviour only

2. Which of the following best represents Allport’s concept of cardinal traits?

A. Traits common to all individuals

B. Traits that emerge in specific situations

C. Traits that dominate an individual’s entire life

D. Traits shaped entirely by the environment

3. Which factor most strongly increases conformity, as shown in Asch’s experiments?

A. Task difficulty

B. Group unanimity

C. Group size beyond ten members

D. Presence of an authority figure

4. According to Erikson, failure to resolve the stage of Identity vs Role Confusion leads to:

A. Isolation

B. Inferiority

C. Role diffusion

D. Stagnation

5. Damage to the hippocampus would most likely result in:

A. Loss of motor coordination

B. Impaired emotional regulation

C. Difficulty in forming new memories

D. Loss of language comprehension

6. Which of the following disorders is most effectively treated using Behaviour Therapy techniques?

A. Bipolar disorder

B. Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder

C. Specific phobia

D. Schizophrenia

7. Which of the following is a core diagnostic feature of Major Depressive Disorder?

A. Hallucinations

B. Elevated mood

C. Anhedonia

D. Delusions of grandeur

8. When the same test is administered to the same group on two different occasions, the reliability obtained is called:

A. Split-half reliability

B. Inter-rater reliability

C. Test–retest reliability

D. Parallel-forms reliability

9. Which level of measurement allows for the computation of a true zero?

A. Nominal

B. Ordinal

C. Interval

D. Ratio

10. According to Bandura, which process is essential for observational learning to occur?

A. Reinforcement

B. Motivation

C. Attention

D. Insight

Recommended Books to Prepare for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI)

Students preparing for the MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) entrance exam of LGBRIMH Tezpur may find the following books helpful in their preparation. 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 for Psychology Entrance Examination: 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

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PhD Clinical Psychology

PhD in Clinical Psychology at LGBRIMH Tezpur is a full-time doctoral program that combines advanced clinical training with intensive research.

Course Duration & Number of Seats for PhD Clinical Psychology

The following are the duration and number of seats at LGBRIMH Tezpur for PhD in Clinical Psychology:

• Duration: 3 Years, Full-time course.
• Number of Seats: 9

Following is a classification of seats by the categories:

Method of Selection for PhD Clinical Psychology at LGBRIMH

Selection in LGBRIMH’s PhD in Clinical Psychology program will be based on the entrance exam, called the Guwahati University Research Eligibility Test (GURET), conducted by the Guwahati University (GU). It conducts the entrance exam on behalf of LGBRIMH.

Final Selection will be based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam.

Entrance Exam Pattern for PhD Clinical Psychology at LGBRIMH

• The Entrance Exam will have 100 multiple-choice questions. The question will be of post-graduate level of psychology.
• Total time allotted for the entrance exam is 2 hours.
• There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks.

Eligibility Criteria for PhD Clinical Psychology at LGBRIMH

Candidates will have to meet certain eligibility criteria to apply for the PhD Clinical Psychology (RCI) at LGBRIMH Tezpur:

• Applicants must have completed a two-year Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related specialization from a UGC-recognised university, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, along with an MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil in Clinical Psychology).

Application Process for PhD Clinical Psychology at LGBRIMH

Eligible students can apply online for the PhD in Clinical Psychology at LGBRIMH Tezpur through Guwahati University’s official Admission Portal. Applicants are advised to:

• Register on the portal using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill out the online application form carefully, including accurate academic and personal details.
• Then upload the required documents (as per the prescribed format).
• The Application fee is 1500, plus bank transaction charges, which you need to pay online along with the application. You’ll see the path to the payment gateway in the application form.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Applications must be submitted online only. Incomplete or offline applications will not be accepted.

Exam Centers Allotted by LGBRIMH For PhD in Clinical Psychology Entrance

The entrance examination for the PhD in Clinical Psychology is conducted by the Guwahati University, to which the institute is academically affiliated; thus, the entrance exam is typically organized at the centers designated by Guwahati University, most commonly in Guwahati.

Fee Structure for PhD Clinical Psychology at LGBRIMH Tezpur

As per the official information provided by LGBRIMH, the annual fee structure for the PhD Clinical Psychology program is as follows:

• Tuition Fees: Rs. 18,000
• Laboratory Fees: Rs. 500
• Gymkhana & Recreation Fees: Rs. 250
• Library Fees: Rs. 1,000
• Identity Card Fees: Rs. 100
• Caution Money & Hostel Deposit: Rs. 5,000

Total Fees (per year): Rs. 24,850

Important Note:

• Fees related to enrolment, eligibility verification, registration, and university examinations are payable separately to the affiliating university/state council, in accordance with their prescribed norms.
• The caution money and hostel deposit (Rs. 5,000) is refundable at the time of course completion or official release, subject to institutional rules.

Stipend for PhD Clinical Psychology at LGBRIMH Tezpur

The PhD Clinical Psychology program at LGBRIMH is a three-year, full-time course, during which students receive a monthly stipend to support their training and research.

• First and Second Year: Rs. 25,000 per month
• Third Year: Rs. 28,000 per month

The stipend structure reflects the progressive nature of doctoral training, with an increased amount in the final year as research responsibilities intensify.

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