The Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural Sciences at Shree Gobind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) University, has started accepting the application forms for its Clinical Psychology programs for the academic year of 2026-27. The Rehabilitation Council of India recognizes their programs for meeting the regulatory standards for professional training in clinical psychology.
Interested students who wish to apply for the programs can complete the online application form before the deadline. Read on to know more about the additional details.
Programs Offered
The SGT University has started accepting admission applications for the following two programs:
- MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology)
- Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP)
Method of Selection
The University selects candidates for both programs through an offline entrance examination, which includes:
- a written test, and
- a personal interview.
Eligibility Criteria
For MA Clinical Psychology (RCI)
Applicants must have their Bachelor’s in Psychology (4 Years) or Bachelor’s in Psychology (3 Years) + Master’s (1 Year) in Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Applied Psychology or other relevant specializations from a UGC-recognised university.
- Minimum 55% aggregate marks for General category candidates
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates
For Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP)
MA/MSc in Psychology from a UGC-recognized university
- Minimum 55% aggregate marks for General category candidates
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates
Program Duration and Number of Seats
For MA Clinical Psychology (RCI)
- Duration: 2 Years; Full-time course
- Number of Seats: 10 (Ten)
For Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP)
- Duration: 1 Year; Full-time course
- Number of Seats: 16 (Sixteen)
Application process
- To get admission into SGT University’s Clinical Psychology programs, students must visit the university’s online application portal.
- Once on the portal, students must register themselves and then use those credentials to log in.
- Then, they need to select the program in which they’re interested, i.e., the MA in Clinical Psychology (RCI) or the Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP). They should then fill out the rest of the form according to their selection and carefully upload all the necessary documents.
- Students then need to pay the application fee of Rs 1500 through the payment gateway at the end of the application form and then submit the form.
Important Dates
The following are the tentative dates for the entrance examination:
- Application Opening Date: January
- Date of Exam: June-July
- Venue: SGT University, Gurugram
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FAQs
1. What is the selection process for Clinical Psychology programs at SGT University?
Selection for both programs is based on an offline entrance examination, which includes a written test followed by a personal interview.
2. Are the Clinical Psychology programs at SGT University RCI recognized?
Yes. Both the MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) and the Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP) are recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and meet the regulatory standards for professional training in clinical psychology.
3. What professional registration is available after completing the PDCP program?
After completing PDCP from SGT University, candidates become eligible to register with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) as a Clinical Psychologist (Associate).
4. Does the MA in Clinical Psychology (RCI) also lead to RCI registration?
Yes. After completing the MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) from SGT University, students are eligible to apply for registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). This registration allows them to work as fully licensed Clinical Psychologists, with the ability to practice independently in clinical settings, conduct psychological assessments, make diagnoses, and provide therapeutic interventions.
5. MACP vs PDCP – Quick Comparison
- MACP → Leads to RCI registration as a Clinical Psychologist (independent practice permitted).
- PDCP → Leads to RCI registration as Clinical Psychologist (Associate) (practice in non-academic service settings, usually under supervision).