RCI Approved MA Clinical Psychology Colleges in India

RCI Approved MA Clinical Psychology Colleges in India | Complete List

Are you searching for colleges that offer the new RCI-recognised MA in Clinical Psychology?
From the 2026 academic session, the MA in Clinical Psychology will replace the M.Phil in Clinical Psychology as the RCI-approved route to become a licensed Clinical Psychologist in India. Many students already know that 2025 will be the last intake for M.Phil Clinical Psychology, and institutions are now preparing to introduce the newly RCI-regulated MA Clinical Psychology program.

This article will help you understand the course structure, eligibility, and admission process of the RCI-recognised MA in Clinical Psychology. We have also shared the list of institutions that are recognised by RCI for MA Clinical Psychology

What is the RCI-Regulated MA in Clinical Psychology?

The MA in Clinical Psychology, regulated by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), is a professional postgraduate course specifically designed to train students to become licensed Clinical Psychologists in India. This course replaces the earlier M.Phil in Clinical Psychology program from 2025-26 onwards and provides both academic knowledge and practical clinical training under RCI guidelines.

It is important to understand that this RCI-recognised MA in Clinical Psychology is different from the regular MA or MSc degrees in Psychology, Applied Psychology, or Clinical Psychology offered by many universities such as Delhi University (DU), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), and others.

Those university-based master’s degrees are general academic programs in psychology and do not include the supervised clinical training or professional licensing eligibility that the RCI course provides. As a result, students who complete a regular MA or MSc in Psychology cannot register with the RCI as Clinical Psychologists unless they complete the RCI-recognised course (previously M.Phil, now the new MA in Clinical Psychology).

Also read: NIEPMD Chennai MPhil in Clinical Psychology 2025

Duration:

2 years (4 semesters)

Eligibility:

• A four-year BA/B.Sc degree in Psychology from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates).
• Candidates with a three-year undergraduate degree in Psychology must either:
  • Complete fourth-year Bridge Course, OR
  • Pass the first year of a master’s program in Psychology with a minimum of 55% marks.

List of RCI-Recognised Institutions Offering MA in Clinical Psychology (2025–26)

S.No	Institution Name	Location	Number of Seats
1	Faculty of Education, Manav Rachna University	Faridabad, Haryana – 121004	10
2	Gurugram University	Gurugram, Haryana-122003	10
3	Christ (Deemed to be University)	Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560029	10
4	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University	Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra – 410206	10
5	Savitribai Phule Pune University	Pune, Maharashtra-411007	10
6	Lovely Professional University	Dist. Kapurthala, Punjab – 144411	10
7	Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital	Jaipur, Rajasthan 302022	10
8	Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh-208024	10
9	Rama University (Faculty of Psychology & Behavioural Sciences)	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 209217	10
10	National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan), (NIEPVD)	Rajpur Road, Dehradun	10

Important Note:

Currently, RCI has approved this new MA in Clinical Psychology course in about 10 universities only. However, many other reputed colleges and institutes that are already offering the M.Phil in Clinical Psychology are expected to start this new course soon, once they receive RCI approval.

This is just the beginning, and the list of approved institutions will increase over time. We will keep updating this list as more colleges receive official recognition from RCI. Stay connected with us and keep checking for the latest updates.

Check the list of RCI-recognised M.Phil Clinical Psychology Colleges here!

Admission Process

Each university or institute may follow its admission procedure, but the general admission process includes:

1. Submission of Application – Candidates need to apply/register at RCI-recognised institutes.
2. Entrance Exam – Institutions will conduct an entrance test for the eligible students.
3. Interview or Counselling – Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews or counselling rounds.
4. Final Selection – Based on entrance scores, interviews, and document verification.

Read more about the new RCI-approved MA Clinical Psychology here!