Update: 18 September 2026: The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) has updated the approval status of Santosh Medical College (Deemed to be University), Ghaziabad, for the 2026–27 academic session.
In the RCI’s latest update dated 17 September 2026, Santosh Medical College (Institute Code: UP261) is no longer listed with approval for the MPhil Clinical Psychology programme. Instead, the institution has been granted approval for the Master in Clinical Psychology (M.Clin.Psy.) programme.
The earlier RCI-approved institutions list dated 3 September 2026 had listed Santosh Medical College for MPhil Clinical Psychology for the 2026–27 to 2030–31 period, with an approved intake of 16 seats. The admission information in the earlier version of this article was based on that list and the institute’s MPhil admission notice.
As the approval status has since been updated, candidates should not rely on the MPhil admission information below as confirmation of current MPhil admissions at Santosh Medical College. Candidates interested in pursuing Clinical Psychology at SMC Ghaziabad should refer to the latest RCI approval information and the institution’s current admission notification for the M.Clin.Psy. programme.
Click here to read about SMC Ghaziabad’s MClinPsy-RCI Admissions 2026.
RCI Approval Status of the Programme
The RCI approval status of the MPhil Clinical Psychology programme at Santosh Medical College (SMC), Ghaziabad, has changed following the RCI’s latest update.
In the RCI-approved institutions list dated 3 September 2026, SMC (Institute Code: UP261) was listed for the MPhil Clinical Psychology programme for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31, with an approved intake of 16 seats.
However, in the latest RCI update dated 17 September 2026, the MPhil Clinical Psychology approval for SMC is no longer listed. Instead, SMC Ghaziabad is listed with approval for the Master in Clinical Psychology (M.Clin.Psy.) programme.
Therefore, the MPhil Clinical Psychology admission information previously published for SMC Ghaziabad should be treated as superseded by the latest RCI update. Candidates seeking admission to a Clinical Psychology programme at SMC Ghaziabad should refer to the current M.Clin.Psy. admission notification and the latest RCI approval status.
Earlier MPhil Admission Information
The admission details below were published based on the SMC Ghaziabad MPhil Clinical Psychology admission notice and the RCI approval status available on 3 September 2026.
Following the RCI’s 17 September 2026 update, SMC Ghaziabad is no longer listed for MPhil Clinical Psychology and is instead listed for the M.Clin.Psy. programme. Therefore, the eligibility criteria, selection process, application details, and other MPhil-specific information below should be treated as archived information and not as confirmation of current MPhil admissions.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the MPhil in Clinical Psychology programme at SMC Ghaziabad, candidates must meet the following academic and minimum percentage requirements:
- An MA or MSc in Psychology from a UGC-recognized university.
- A minimum of 55% marks is required.
Selection Process
Admission to the MPhil Clinical Psychology programme at SMC Ghaziabad is conducted in two stages:
- Entrance Examination: Candidates must first appear for and qualify in the mandatory MCQ-based entrance examination. Shortlisting for the next stage is based on merit and the minimum cut-off marks prescribed for the entrance test.
- Viva-Voce/Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview (PI), also referred to as the Viva-Voce round.
The final selection is based on a Cumulative Merit Score, which takes into account the candidate’s performance in both the entrance examination and the interview.
Application Process and Fee
To apply for the MPhil Clinical Psychology programme at SMC Ghaziabad, candidates need to download the application form attached below. The completed application form, along with the required documents, should be sent via email to mphil@santosh.ac.in.
The application fee is Rs 1500. Candidates must deposit the application fee into SMC’s bank account and submit the completed application form along with proof of fee payment.
The application fee is non-refundable & non-adjustable.
Earlier Admission Notice: SMC Ghaziabad MPhil Clinical Psychology Admissions 2026–27
This admission notice reflects the MPhil admission information issued before the RCI’s 17 September 2026 update.
SMC Ghaziabad’s Current Admission Notice on MPhil Clinical Psychology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does Santosh Medical College currently have RCI approval for MPhil Clinical Psychology?
No current MPhil Clinical Psychology approval for Santosh Medical College (SMC) is listed in the latest RCI update dated 17 September 2026. The earlier RCI list dated 3 September 2026 had listed SMC (Institute Code: UP261) for MPhil Clinical Psychology for 2026–27 to 2030–31 with 16 approved seats. In the 17 September update, SMC is instead listed for the Master in Clinical Psychology (M.Clin.Psy) programme.
2. Why was the MPhil Clinical Psychology information for SMC Ghaziabad published earlier?
The earlier admission information was based on the RCI approval status and SMC’s admission notice available at the time of publication. The RCI subsequently updated the institution’s approval status on 17 September 2026, after which the MPhil approval was no longer listed for SMC.
3. Does Santosh Medical College offer M.Clin.Psy.?
Yes. Following the latest RCI update, Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad, is listed for the Master in Clinical Psychology (M.Clin.Psy.) programme. [Read more about SMC Ghaziabad M.Clin.Psy. Admissions 2026.]
4. Should candidates apply for MPhil Clinical Psychology at Santosh Medical College based on the earlier admission notice?
No. Candidates should not rely on the earlier MPhil admission information as confirmation of current admission availability. They should refer to the latest RCI approval status and SMC’s current M.Clin.Psy. admission notification before applying.
5. What happened to the MPhil Clinical Psychology approval at Santosh Medical College?
The RCI’s latest update, dated 17 September 2026, no longer lists Santosh Medical College for MPhil Clinical Psychology. Instead, SMC is listed for the Master in Clinical Psychology (M.Clin.Psy.) programme.
