Mental Health Institute, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, invites applications for their MPhil Clinical Psychology program for the session of 2025-26. The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recognizes the MPhil Clinical Psychology program offered by SCB, Cuttack, as meeting the regulatory requirements for professional training in clinical psychology.
Read the article to get all the relevant details about the program, eligibility, exam pattern, and application process.
Selection Process
Selection in the SCB Medical College and Hospital’s MPhil Clinical Psychology program is based on Merit, determined by the marks obtained in the Written Examination, Interview, and Practical.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates applying for the program must have an MA/MSc degree in Psychology from a UGC recognised university by the cut-off date of October 10th, 2025.
- The minimum marks required for the General Category are 55% in aggregate, whereas the minimum marks required from the SC/ST Category are 50% in aggregate.
- The candidate has to be a permanent resident of Odisha.
Exam Pattern
- The written exam will consist of 90 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 Mark each.
- The question will be based on the MA/MSc Psychology syllabus.
- The total time allotted will be 60 minutes or 1 hr.
- The Interview and Practical will be of 10 Marks.
- Cutting, erasing, or overwriting in the answer sheet will result in 0 Marks.
- Qualifying marks for the Entrance Exam:
- Unreserved/General: 50%
- Reserved (SC/ST): 40%
- The institute will call applicants from the Unreserved/General category for the interview and practical in the ratio of 1:3, and those from the Reserved category in the ratio of 1:4.
- For example, the Unreserved category (General category):
- The institute will call 3 candidates for the interview + practical for every 1 seat.
- If there are 10 seats in the General category, the institute will shortlist and invite 30 applicants.
- Reserved category (SC/ST):
- The institute will call 4 candidates for the interview + practical for every 1 seat.
- If there are 5 seats in a Reserved category, the institute will shortlist and invite 20 applicants.
- For example, the Unreserved category (General category):
- For more information, visit the prospectus attached below.
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Course Duration and Number of Seats:
- Duration: 02 Years, Full-time course.
- Number of Seats: 12
- Gen/UR: 10.
- SC/ST: 1 each.
Application Procedure & Fee Details
To apply for the MPhil in Clinical Psychology Program at SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack, applicants need to download the application form attached below. Applicants should send the duly filled application form along with all the necessary documents to:
“Convener, M.Phil. Selection Committee (2025-26), O/O Director-cum-Medical Superintendent, Mental Health Institute, SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack – 753007, Odisha,” only by registered/speed post or delivered personally on or before October 4th, 2025, by 5 PM.
The application fee is Rs 1500 for all categories. It must be submitted via a Demand Draft drawn in favor of Convener, M.Phil. Selection Committee, MHI, Cuttack, payable at Cuttack. Applicants should enclose the original draft with the application form.
Documents Required
Please make sure to enclose the following documents with the application form:
- Self-attested copy of the resident/nativity certificate from the competent authority (issued not before than five years)
- Self-attested copy of HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate).
- Self-attested copies of certificates & marksheets of MA/MSc examinations.
- Self-attested copy of conduct certificate from the last attended institution.
- Self-attested copy of the certificate of the Reservation category claimed from a competent authority.
- Two recent passport-size photographs (one for the application form & other for the admit card)
- One self-addressed envelope (25×12 cms) with Rs 42 postage stamp affixed.
- Copy of the intimation letter to the employer, if applicable.
Important Dates & Other Details
- Date of Notification for Admission and Download of Application Form: September 8th, 2025
- Last date of Submission of the application form: October 4th, 2025, 05:00 PM
- Date of Entrance Exam: October 28th, 2025
- Entrance Exam Result Declaration: October 29th, 2025 (will be published on the official website)
- Date of Interview, Practical & Document Verification: October 30th, 2025
- Release of Merit List: November 1st, 2025 (will be published on the official website)
- Date of Admission: November 11 & 12th, 2025
- Commencement of the Course: November 17th, 2025
Stipend
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 10000 during the course.
Prospectus
Application Form
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FAQs
Q1. Is the MPhil Clinical Psychology program at SCB Cuttack recognized by RCI?
Yes, the MPhil Clinical Psychology program at SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack, is recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Q2. What are the eligibility criteria for SCB MPhil Clinical Psychology 2025?
Applicants must have an MA/MSc degree in Psychology from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). They must also be permanent residents of Odisha.
Q3. What is the exam pattern for SCB MPhil Clinical Psychology entrance?
The entrance exam consists of 90 multiple-choice questions based on MA/MSc Psychology syllabus, with a duration of 1 hour. Qualified candidates will also attend an interview and practical.
Q4. How many seats are available for the 2025 session?
There are 12 seats in total: 10 for General/UR category and 1 each for SC and ST categories.
Q5. What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs. 1500 for all categories, payable via Demand Draft drawn in favor of the Convener, M.Phil. Selection Committee, MHI, Cuttack.
Q6. What is the stipend offered to selected students?
Selected candidates will receive a stipend of Rs. 10,000 per month.
Q7. What are the important dates for SCB MPhil Clinical Psychology Admission 2025?
- Last date of application: October 4, 2025
- Entrance Exam: October 28, 2025
- Result: October 29, 2025
- Interview & Practical: October 30, 2025
- Merit List: November 1, 2025
- Admission: November 11–12, 2025
- Course commencement: November 17, 2025
Q8. Where should applicants send the application form?
Applicants must send the duly filled application form and required documents to:
Convener, M.Phil. Selection Committee (2025-26), O/O Director-cum-Medical Superintendent, Mental Health Institute, SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack – 753007, Odisha.