M.Phil (Clinical Psychology)(R.C.I & Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai)

Programme Code MPCP
Programme Name M.Phil(Clinical Psychology)
Recognition Rehabilitation Council of India
Affiliation Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
Level of Programme Professional Clinical Training Program
Duration Two academic years
Pattern of Programme Non Semester
Sanctioned Intake 13
Medium of Instruction English
Eligibility (as per the guidelines of Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai) The minimum qualification for admission into M. Phil., Clinical Psychology shall be 10+2+3+2 under full time regular mode. The candidates should have obtained their basic Degree in Psychology B.A. or B.Sc. and P.G. Degree in M.A / M.Sc. (Psychology, Applied Psychology, Counselling Psychology) in full time regular mode from a university recognized by the UGC with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. For SC/ST category & PwD, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate is essential, as per GOI. (Note: As per the guidelines of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, candidates without Under Graduation in Psychology and those who acquired B.A. or B.Sc. and M.A or M.Sc. degrees by correspondence course or part time or by distance education will not be eligible) Candidates appearing for the final semester of their PG Degree (on regular mode only) will be eligible to appear for the entrance examination. If the candidate is shortlisted for the interview he/she should be able to produce their original 10th, +2 Mark Statements; UG Degree Certificate, Consolidated Mark Statement and Provisional / Degree Certificate of their PG Degree; Community Certificate / Income Proof in the Central Govt. format (if applicable) at the time of interview. The candidates those who have been selected for the final admission, along with the above mentioned certificates, must also produce their Transfer Certificate and Migration Certificate from their previous college / university and Eligibility Certificate from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University to complete the admission procedures. The following is the link to apply for the eligibility certificate: https://cms2.tnmgrmuexam.ac.in/#/EligibilityCertificateOnlineApplication External website that opens in a new window new_update
Candidates with the educational back ground from the State Board of Tamil Nadu should also submit the Eligibility Certificate, if selected for the final admission. Candidates with inadequate certificates at the time of interview will be disqualified for the final admission.
Admission Procedure A Selection Committee that includes Head of the Department of Clinical Psychology shall make provisional admission on the basis of an entrance examination, consisting of a written examination and interview.
Syllabus Syllabus approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India
Qualifying Criteria Minimum Pass Mark (for both years):
                  Theory Papers: 50%
                  Practical & Viva-voce:50%
                  Record submission:50%
                  Dissertation (II year only):50%
Evaluation Pattern As per Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Evaluation & Certifying Authority Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Vacation There is no Vacation
Scope of the Program • • As a Clinical Psychologist in the field of Mental Health, Health & Rehabilitation Sector.
• Academic and Research work in the field of Clinical Psychology.
NOTE The candidates are advised to follow the NIEPMD(D) website on regular intervals for the updates.

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