Central University Entrance Test (CUET) can provide a single window opportunity to the students to seek admission in participating Universities/institute(s) across the country. The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC), conducts the CUET test. Through CUET-PG, Psychology students can apply at various participating universities (including Central, State, Deemed & Private) across the country, for their MA/MSc Psychology Admission (Postgraduate programs) 2025.
This year’s psychology paper for CUET PG 2025 was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on March 30, 2025. In this article, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive list of universities accepting CUET PG scores for MA/MSc Psychology Admission 2025, along with their important dates and deadlines to help aspiring students make an informed decision and plan their postgraduate journey with confidence.
List of Participating Universities for MA/MSc Psychology Admission 2025
Central Universities for MA/MSc Psychology Admission 2025:
| Name of Universities/Colleges/Institute | Programmes Offered | Eligibility Criteria | Admission Dates (Starting & Closing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajeev Gandhi University, Arunachal University | MA Psychology & MA Sports Psychology | MA Psychology: Graduates under 10+2+3 pattern of education from any UGC recognized University with 45% marks in any discipline; MA Sports Psychology: Graduates under 10+2+3 pattern of education from any recognized University in Psychology with 45 % marks | May 27, 2025 to June 12, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | MSc Applied Psychology | Any Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks for General Category, 50% marks for EWS/OBC (Non-creamy Layer), 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD Candidates at Graduate level. | May 24, 2025 to June 16, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| University of Delhi (DU) | MA Psychology & MA Applied Psychology | 1. Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University OR 2A. B.A. (Hons.) Psychology/ Applied Psychology from University of Delhi OR 2B. B.A. (H)/B.A. (Prog.) with at least two (02) courses/papers in Psychology/Applied Psychology from University of Delhi. | May 19, 2025 to June 6, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwavidyalaya | MA/MSc Psychology | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with at least 50% marks aggregate (45% for OBC {NON CREAMY LAYER}, SC, ST, PWD, and Kashmiri Migrant and non-migrants Students) at graduate level. All seats will be filled on the merit in the Central Universities Entrance Test 2025 to be conducted by NTA. | May 2, 2025 to June 6, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Central University of Punjab | MA Psychology | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks {45% in case of SC/ ST/ OBC (NCL)/ PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | May 26, 2025 to June 02, 2025 — Admission Closed |
| Central University of Karnataka | MSc Psychology | A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) having secured a minimum of 50% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. | May 21, 2025 to June 16, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | MA/MSc Psychology | B.A./ B.Sc. three-year course in Psychology/any Bachelor’s degree with Psychology as one of the subjects for at least four semesters from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% of marks. Reservation/ Relaxation as per GOI reservation rules. | May 24, 2025 to June 20, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development | MSc Applied Psychology | B.A./ B.Sc. three years course in Psychology/any Bachelor’s degree with Psychology as one of the subjects for at least four semesters from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% of marks. Reservation/ Relaxation as per GOI reservation rules. | May 21, 2025 to June 23, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Central University of Rajasthan | MA/MSc Sports Psychology | Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Science in any subjects with Psychology as the subjects or any other examination recognized equivalent there to or higher degree with 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General category and 45% or equivalent grade for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates. | June 1, 2025 to July 10, 2025 — Admissions Open |
| Pondicherry University | MSc Applied Psychology | B.A./ B.Sc. (Hons) three-year course in Psychology with at least 55% marks or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate in any discipline with Psychology as one of the major subjects for all three years. | May 24, 2025 to June 13, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Central University of Andhra Pradesh | MSc Applied & Clinical Psychology | B.A./ B.Sc. (Hons) three years course in Psychology with at least 55% marks or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate in any discipline with Psychology as one of the major subjects for all three years. | May 22, 2025 to June 15, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Central University of South Bihar | MA/MSc Psychology | Bachelor’s Degree with Psychology/ sciences/human sciences/social sciences/life sciences/ Medical Sciences/Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized university for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates | May 21, 2025 to June 8, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Central University of Haryana | MA Psychology | Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent grade in aggregate (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates). | May 27, 2025 to June 23, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | MA Psychology | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/ Institute with a minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for General Category and 45% or equivalent grade in aggregate for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PWD | May 19, 2025 to June 20, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| University of Hyderabad | MSc Psychology | With a minimum of 60% marks at the Graduate level with Psychology as one of the subjects for 3 years | May 21, 2025 to June 9, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Manipur University | MA/MSc Psychology | A Bachelor’s degree with 45% marks in Honors/Major in the subject concerned in the Degree Examinations OR 50% marks in Psychology for those who do not have Honors/Major in Psychology OR 50% marks in aggregate for those who do not have psychology in Degree Examination | June 6, 2025 to July 7, 2025 — Admissions Open |
| Sikkim University | MA/MSc Psychology | Any Hons Graduate with 45% marks in aggregate/ equivalent grade or 56% marks for pass graduate | May 22, 2025 to June 15, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | MA/MSc Psychology & MSc Psychology [For non-Psychology Graduates (Engineering, Medical and Science)] | MA/MSc Psychology: Bachelor of Science/Arts degree securing a minimum aggregate of 50% marks, with Psychology as a Major subject studied in all the years. MSc Psychology [For non-Psychology Graduates (Engineering, Medical and Science)]: Bachelor degree in Science/ Medical / Engineering securing a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. | May 22, 2025 to June 15, 2025 — Admission Closed |
| Mizoram University | MA/MSc Psychology & MSc Clinical Psychology | MA/MSc Psychology & MSc: Three Year Bachelor Degree (Major/ Hons in relevant subject from a recognized University with 50% marks aggregate which is relaxable upto 5% for SC/ ST / PWD applicants. MSc Clinical Psychology: Three Year Bachelor Degree (Major/ Hons with Psychology as one of the subjects or UG degree in the allied and cognate disciplines of psychology (i.e. Education, History,Philosophy, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, Zoology, Public Administration, Anthropology, Management, Chemistry, Commerce, English, Mizo, Mass Communication, Nursing, Statistics) from a recognized University with 50% marks aggregate which is relaxable upto 5% for SCI ST I PWD applicants. | June 5, 2025 to June 15, 2025 — Admission Closed |
| Tripura University | MA in Psychology | Graduation in any Discipline: Candidates belonging to Unreserved (UR), EWS, and OBC-NCL categories must have secured at least 45% marks or equivalent CGPA. A relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination will be given to the candidates belonging to SC, ST and PWD categories. |
State Universities under CUET PG offering Psychology
| Name of Universities/Colleges/Institute | Programmes Offered | Eligibility Criteria | Admission Dates (Starting & Closing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assam Women’s University, Jorhat | MA Psychology | Graduation in psychology with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university OR Any graduate with minimum 24 credit hours worth of course in Psychology at UG level | May 10, 2025 to June 30, 2025 — Admissions Open |
| Dr. BR Ambedkar University, Delhi | MA Psychology | A candidate seeking admission to the programme must have passed bachelor’s degree examination with Psychology as core subject OR have earned 50% of Credits in Psychology in UG program under NEP-2020. If seats remain vacant, students having earned 24 credits as minor in Psychology will be considered. | May 16, 2025 to June 30, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Vikram University, Ujjain | MA Psychology | Minimum 45% in UG | |
| Dr. Shyama Prasad University, Ranchi | MA Psychology | Candidates must hold a Bachelor Degree in any stream, preferably in Psychology, from a recognized University in India. Must have secured an aggregate of at least 50% marks in the Bachelor’s degree examination. | |
| Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur | MA Psychology | Applicants need to have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade from a recognised university (Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST/PwBD/ D-OBC (NCL)/Defence/KM). | May 25, 2025 to July 15, 2025 — Admissions Open |
| Jiwaji University | MA Psychology & MA Sports Psychology | Graduation with 50% marks. | |
| University of Jammu | MA Psychology | Bachelor’s Degree with Psychology as one of the subjects or equivalent degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 45% marks (or equivalent grade) in aggregate for SC/ST candidates and 50% (or equivalent grade) for other category candidates. | Admissions Closed |
| Barkatullah University, Bhopal | MA Psychology | Applicants need to have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade from a recognised university (Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST/PwBD/ D-OBC (NCL)/Defence/KM). | |
| Dr. Rammahonar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya | MA Applied Psychology | Graduation with 40% marks | May 1, 2025 to July 15, 2025 — Admissions Open |
| Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Satna (MP) | MA Psychology & MA Applied Psychology | Bachelor of Arts | April 17, 2025 to June 25, 2025 — Admissions Open |
| Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyang State University, Chitrakoot | MA Psychology | Graduation from any recognized University with 45% marks | |
| Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi | MA Applied Psychology | Graduation with a minimum 2nd division | June 20, 2025 to July 6, 2025 — Admissions Open |
Also Read: Admission Process for MA/MSc Psychology through CUET-PG
Deemed Universities under CUET PG offering Psychology
| Name of Universities/Colleges/Institute | Programmes Offered | Eligibility Criteria | Name of Universities/Colleges/Institutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University) | MA (Social Science) Psychology | Graduate with at least 55% marks in the relevant stream. | Admissions Closed |
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | MA Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counseling Practice) – Mumbai Campus | Candidates who have completed full time B.A./B.Sc. Honors in Psychology, in regular mode; Candidates who have completed full time B.A./B.Sc. General – with a minimum of three papers in Psychology, in regular mode, Candidates who have completed any bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University and have completed a University recognized one-year, part-time/full-time post-graduate diploma in counseling fulfilling the UGC criterion of a minimum of 40 credits (Distance and online diploma courses will not be considered). | May 23, 2025 to June 15, 2025 — Admissions Closed |
| Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad | MA Applied Psychology | For 2-Year programme: 45% marks or equivalent CGPA in 3- Year Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. For 1 Year programme: 45% marks or equivalent CGPA in 4-Year Bachelor Degree with Hons./Hons. with Research in any discipline from a recognized University. | |
| Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore | MSc Applied & Clinical Psychology | Applied: B.Sc. Psychology; Clinical: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any Psychology course from a recognized University | |
| Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar | MA/MSc Psychology | Passed Graduation or equivalent examination | May 18, 2025 to June 25, 2025 — Admissions Open |
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FAQs
Question: What is CUET PG, and who conducts it?
Answer: The Central University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for admissions into PG programs across participating universities in India.
Question: Can I apply to multiple universities using my CUET PG Psychology score?
Answer: Yes! The CUET PG score allows you to apply to multiple Central, State, Deemed, and Private universities across India offering MA/MSc Psychology [Admission 2025] programs, depending on their eligibility and cut-off criteria.
Question: Which universities accept CUET PG scores for MA/MSc Psychology?
Over 30+ universities accept CUET PG scores for psychology courses, including:
- Central Universities: DU, University of Hyderabad, Central University of Punjab, etc.
- State Universities: Vikram University, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, etc.
- Deemed Universities: TISS, Manav Rachna, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, and more.
Question: What are the eligibility criteria for MA/MSc Psychology Admission 2025 via CUET PG?
Answer: While eligibility differs by university, most require:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related disciplines,
- Minimum 45–55% marks, depending on category and institution.
Always check the specific university’s criteria before applying.
Question: Are the admission dates the same for all universities under CUET PG?
Answer: No, each university has its own admission schedule. Some closed by early June, while others, like Dr. Ambedkar University Delhi, are open till June 23–25, 2025. Always check the last date listed by each university.
Question: How many seats are typically available for Psychology programs through CUET PG?
Answer: The number of seats varies across institutions — from as few as 10 to over 50 — depending on the course structure and university policies.
Question: Can non-Psychology graduates apply for CUET PG Psychology programs?
Answer: Yes, some universities allow applicants from related disciplines, or those with psychology as a minor/subject in their UG degree. For example, BHU offers MSc Psychology for non-psychology grads in science/medical streams.
Also Read: Can a Non-Psychology Student Pursue a Master’s in Psychology?
Question: Is the CUET PG score the only selection criterion?
Answer: In most cases, yes — admissions are based purely on CUET PG scores. However, some universities may conduct interviews or give weightage to academic performance in addition to the entrance score.
