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 (M.Clin.Psy) 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: State-wise List of RCI-Recognized M.Clin.Psy Institutions in India 2026

Duration:

2 years (4 semesters)

Eligibility:

• A four-year BA/BSc 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 a 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	Gurugram University (GU)	Gurugram, Haryana-122003	10
2	Christ (Deemed to be University)	Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560029	10
3	Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208024	10
4	Faculty of Psychology & Behavioural Sciences, Rama University	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 209217	10
5	National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan) (NIEPVD)	116, Rajpur Road, Dehradun	10
6	JSS Medical College (Deemed to be University)	Sri Shivarathreeshware Nagara, Mysuru – 570015	10
7	Desh Bhagat University	NH-1, Amloh Road, Mandi Gobindgarh, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab – 147301	10
8	Shyam University, Department of Special Education (conditional approval)	Dehlal-Didwana, Lalsot, Dausa, Rajasthan – 303511	10
9	Pannadhay University (conditional approval)	Department of Special Education Salghari Zoom, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737126	10
10	Amity University, Noida	Amity University, Amity Campus, Sector -125, Plot No. 4, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida	10
11	Amity University, (Malhore) Lucknow	Near Railway Station, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226028	10
12	Amity University, Greater Noida	Plot No. 48A, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201308	10
13	Amity University, (Manesar) Haryana	Amity Education Valley, Gurgaon (Manesar), Haryana – 122413	10
14	Amity University, Jaipur	Kant Kalwar, NH–11C, Jaipur-Delhi National Highway, Jaipur, Rajasthan –303002	10
15	Amity University, Kolkata	Major Arterial Road, Action Area – II, Rajarhat, New Town, Kolkata – 700135	10
16	Amity University, Patna	Police Station, Bailey Road near Rupaspur, Rupaspur, Kaliket Nagar, Patna, Bihar – 801503	10
17	Amity University, Jharkhand	Nayasarai, HEC, Core Capital Area, Pundag, Ranchi – 834004	20
18	Amity University, Punjab	Sector 82 A, IT City Rd, Block D, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab – 140306	10
19	Amity University, Madhya Pradesh	Opposite Airport Maharajpura, P.O.:Gole Ka Mandir, Tehsil: Morar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh	–
20	Amity University, Chhattisgarh	Baloda Bazaar Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-493225	14
21	Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital (SBMCH)	No. 7 Works Roads, Chromepet, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600044	10
22	Ashtavakra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research	5 PSP Institutional Area, Sector-14, Madhuban Chowk, Rohini, Delhi – 110085	10
23	Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University (SGTU)	Chandu-Budhera, Gurgaon-Badli Road Gurgaon – 122505	20
24	Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institute of Allied Health Sciences	Manasa Trust “Vinodini Building”, Park Extension, Durgigudi, Shivamogga, Karnataka – 577201	10
25	Shekhawati Teachers Training Institute	Behind Circuit House, Jaipur Road, Sikar, Rajasthan-332001	10
26	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU)	Located Near Shedung Toll Plaza, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra – 410206	10
27	Apex Institute of Special Education, Apex University	Padmani VT Rd, Ward 27, Mansarovar Sector 5, Mansarovar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302018	10
28	National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)	Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 5600029	21
29	Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)	Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka – 576104	10
30	GD Goenka University	GD Goenka Education City, Gurugram, Sohna Road- 122103	10
31	Lovely Professional University (LPU)	Jalandhar-Delhi, G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab-144411	10
32	Tantia University	Hanumangarh Road, RIICO, Sri Gaganagar, Rajasthan 335002	10
33	Society for the Institute Of Psychological Research And Health	Talwar Shah Street, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh – 244221	10
34	Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry & Allied Sciences (RINPAS)	Kanke, Ranchi (RINPAS) – 834006	10
35	National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD)	East Coast, Muttukadu, Kancheepuram Dist., Kovalam Post, Tamil Nadu – 603112.	10
36	Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies (TIAS)	Institutional Area, Madhuban Chowk, Sector -14 Rohini, New Delhi – 110085	10
37	Mizoram University (MZU)	Mizoram University, Tanhril – 796004, Aizawl, Mizoram	10
38	Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH)	Tezpur, Dist. Sonitpur – 784001, Assam	20 (10 – NER)
39	IIS (Deemed to be University)	ICG Campus, Gurukul Marg, Mansarover Marg, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 302020	10
40	Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)	PO Box No. 9520, Dilshad Garden, Delhi – 110095	28
41	National Forensic Science University (NFSU) – Delhi Campus	Delhi Campus, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Rohini Sector-3, New Delhi – 110085	18
42	Central India Institute (CII)	G.E. Road, Dewada Chowk, Kopedih Road, Gram Dewada, Dist- Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh – 491441	16
43	Institute of Psychiatry (IoP)	IPGME&R, 7 D.L. Khan Road, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700025	18

Important Note:

Currently, RCI has approved this new MA in Clinical Psychology course at approximately 40+ universities & institutions throughout India. 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 universities and institutions receive official recognition from RCI. Please stay connected with us and keep checking for the latest updates.

Also Read: 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.

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