St. Xavier’s College Mumbai MA Psychology Admissions 2026

St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai, has invited applications for its MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling Program for the 2026-27 academic session.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the program by filling out the online application form before the deadline. Read on for detailed information about eligibility, entrance exam pattern, and application steps.

About St Xavier’s College

Established in 1869, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, is among India’s oldest and most reputed higher education institutions. Affiliated with the University of Mumbai, it’s known for its heritage Indo-Gothic campus in South Mumbai and its strong academic reputation. The college offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes while emphasizing holistic development, critical thinking, and social responsibility as part of its educational philosophy.

About the MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling Program

Course Duration and Number of Seats

• The course duration for the MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling program is two years.
• Number of Seats: 30
  • Christian Minority: 12
  • Management Quota: 5
  • General Category: 11
  • Persons with Disability: 1
  • Special Category: 1

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The Special Category is reserved for candidates who are wards of transferred State or Central Government employees, Defence personnel, Ex-Servicemen, or Freedom Fighters, as well as for students who have experienced serious accidents and those who have achieved recognition at the State or National level in sports or cultural activities.
• Seats for international students are supernumerary. Applications for these seats must be submitted through the University of Mumbai website.
• Applicants are also required to inform the department by emailing: ma.psychology@xaviers.edu if they are applying under the international student category. This category includes:
  • Students who have completed their undergraduate degree outside India
  • Foreign Students (FR/FS)
  • Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
  • Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
  • SAARC students
  • Non-Resident Indians (NRI)
• If you are unsure about your eligibility under the NRI category, you are advised to contact the department at the email address mentioned above.

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Eligibility Criteria for the MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling Program

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university, with at least three Psychology papers studied during their undergraduate program (across all years).

Method of Selection for the MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling Program

The selection process for St. Xavier’s College’s MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling Program consists of a two-part entrance examination:

• Section I: Computer-based Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Section II: Handwritten, pen-and-paper essay

Entrance Exam Pattern

• The MCQ section (Section I) includes 100 questions
• The questions will be from the following topics:
  • Introductory Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Industrial-Organizational Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Psychological Testing and Statistics
• The duration of the Exam will be 2 hours
• The exam will only be in English
• There is NO negative marking
• The essay question (Section II) evaluates a candidate’s thought process, reasoning ability, analytical skills, and depth of understanding of topics both within and beyond Psychology.

Application Process for the MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling Program

To apply for the MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling Program at St. Xavier’s College, candidates need to fill out the online application form, available here.

The application form requires the following details:

• Basic demographic information
• Details of your Bachelor’s degree (year and university)
• Category/quota applied under
  • Applicants under minority or special categories must upload valid supporting documents (e.g., Baptism certificate or relevant proof)
• Semester V marks (marks must be entered, not grades)
  • A clear scanned copy of the Semester V marksheet must be uploaded
• Important Note: Admission is granted provisionally based on Semester V marks and is subject to successfully passing Semester VI and submitting the final marksheet when available.

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Important Dates and Other Details

Entrance Exam Centers

St. Xavier’s College will conduct the entrance exam across multiple cities in India, including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Jaipur, Cochin, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Guwahati.

• Candidates can select one preferred test center while filling out the application form
• The college will provide the exact venue details on the admit card.
• The college may shift applicants to the nearest available centre if their selected centre has insufficient candidates.
• Mumbai Center: St. Xavier’s College, Fort, Mumbai

Admit Card Details

• Admit cards will be available for download from 28th April 2026 onwards via the candidate login portal
• The admit card will include important exam instructions
• Candidates must carry a printed and self-attested copy of the admit card to the exam center

If the admit card is not available by the specified date, candidates should contact: online.admission@xaviers.edu.

Need More Help?

If you need help regarding the application process, Exam Dates, or the Centers for the MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling entrance, you can contact us at UPS Education or reach out using the contact details provided below:

Contact no: +91-9990717772

Website: upseducation.in

FAQs: St. Xavier’s MA Psychology Admissions 2026

1. Is the MA Psychology Lifespan Counselling program at St. Xavier’s College RCI approved?

The MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling program at St. Xavier’s College is not RCI-recognized. Students who wish to become licensed clinical psychologists in India must pursue an RCI-approved course later.

2. What is the entrance exam pattern for St. Xavier’s MA Psychology?

The entrance exam consists of:

• Section I: 100 MCQs (no negative marking)
• Section II: Essay-based question

The exam tests core psychology subjects along with analytical and reasoning skills.

3. What is the selection process for St. Xavier’s MA Psychology admissions?

Selection is based on:

• Entrance Exam Score (70% weightage)
• Semester V Marks (30% weightage)

Only candidates who clear the MCQ section are evaluated for the essay.

4. Where are the exam centers for XET 2026?

St. Xavier’s College conducts the exam across multiple cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Jaipur, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Guwahati.

5. How many seats are available in the program?

The MA Psychology: Lifespan Counselling program at St. Xavier’s College offers 30 seats, distributed across different categories.

6. When will the XET 2026 exam be conducted?

St. Xavier’s College will conduct the entrance exam on 2nd–3rd May 2026 (outside Mumbai) and on 6th May 2026 (Mumbai centre).

7. Are international students eligible to apply?

Yes, international students can apply under the supernumerary category through the University of Mumbai, along with informing the college via email.