The B.A. (Hons.) and B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology degrees at the Jindal School of Psychology & Counselling (JSPC) are four-year undergraduate programmes that focus on the human brain, mind, and behaviour.

The programmes are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in psychological theory, experimentation, and practice. Students can also opt, in year four, for the B.A. (Hons.) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology with Research degree, with the final year focused on experimental design and the collection and analysis of research data. The JSPC programmes are designed to nurture the next generation of professional leaders in the psychological sciences.

What is Psychology?

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mind. It explores how people think, feel, act, and interact with themselves and others. Psychology covers a wide range of topics, such as personality, development, cognition, emotion, motivation, social psychology, health psychology, and clinical psychology.

If you are interested in psychology, you can pursue a bachelor of psychology degree from one of the many psychology colleges in India. There are two types of bachelor’s degree in psychology: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).

What Makes It Different at JGU?

The JSPC B.A. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) syllabus employs a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that students gain a broad understanding of the psychological sciences. One unique aspect of the programme is the opportunity for students to customize their psychology education—via selection of a wide variety of Psychology elective courses—based on their personal interests and long-term professional goals.

In addition to classroom learning, students gain hands-on experience through practicums and internships. The programme also offers access to a new student-oriented Brain and Behaviour Laboratory and a faculty-oriented Psychology Research Laboratory. There are also many JGU research centres, including several hosted by JSPC. This gives interested students ample opportunities to gain experience in research design and collection.

JSPC nurtures the intellectual growth of all students in a culture of learning and exploration. Graduates of the programme are well-prepared to pursue various occupational or academic pursuits and successfully navigate the opportunities and challenges of the future.

Scope of the Courses

The scope of B.A. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)  is vast and diverse, as it can be applied to many domains of life, such as personal, professional, social, and health. Psychology can help you understand yourself and others better, improve your well-being and happiness, and make a positive difference in the world.

Benefits of the Course

Pursuing a B.A. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)  from Jindal School of Psychology & Counselling (JSPC) offers several benefits. The programme’s multidisciplinary approach ensures that students gain a broad understanding of the psychological sciences, while the opportunity to customize or personalize their psychology honours subjects allows students to tailor their education to their personal interests and long-term professional goals. Overall, the B.A. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)  psychology degree at JSPC provides students with a well-rounded education that can lead to a fulfilling and meaningful career in psychology.

The B.A. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)  in Psychology programme at Jindal School of Psychology and Counselling (JSPC) is a four-year undergraduate degree programme that aims to provide a comprehensive and rigorous understanding of psychological theory, experimentation, and practice. The programme consists of a mix of core and specialized courses in the psychological sciences and general elective courses, allowing students to gain broad exposure to fields of study outside of psychology.

The core courses provide a foundational understanding of the field of psychology and its many sub-disciplines. These courses include Introduction to Psychology, Critical Thinking and Academic Writing, Development Across the Lifespan, Statistical Methods of Psychological Research I and II, Cognitive Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Brain and Behaviour, Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Advanced Writing, and Psychology Essay Paper

In addition to the core courses, students take specialized courses that introduce psychological topics and findings beyond those offered in core courses, with an emphasis on the field’s major domains, including treatment (e.g., clinical and counselling psychology) and applied (e.g., education, forensic, industrial/organization). The programme also offers skill-based courses, such as Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Digital Research Tools in Psychology, and Psychometrics.

To ground theoretical learning in hands-on, real-world experience, all students participate in practicums and skill-based courses. Students must also complete internships during their winter and/or summer breaks, facilitating student engagement with disparate psychological professionals and organizations.

Students have the option to graduate with a B.A. (Hons.) degree or B.A. (Hons.) with Research degree. The latter requires specialized instruction in experimental research design, data collection, and analysis. Students must complete a Thesis during their final (fourth) year of study.

The programme also offers a multi-disciplinary approach, where students can complete minor certification from other schools of JGU. If requisite coursework is completed, students will graduate with a disciplinary minor.

Duration- 4 Years

B.A. Hons. Course Structure*

*Above information is provisional and subject to change.

B.A. (Hons.) with Research Psychology Degree**

**Above information is provisional and subject to change.

B.Sc. (Hons.) With Research Psychology Degree Course Structure***

***Above information is provisional and subject to change.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Course Structure****

****Above information is provisional and subject to change.

The eligibility criteria for the B.A. & BSc in Psychology Honours programme at JSPC requires applicants to have completed the 10+2 level of schooling or its equivalent in humanities, science, or commerce with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from CBSE, ISC, State Boards, IB, Cambridge, and other Govt. recognized Boards. In addition to this, the university also offers Merit-cum-Means Scholarships (MCM) for eligible students, which covers the first-year tuition fee.

The scholarship is awarded based on the income proof of parents, grade XII score, and faculty interview score. The admission process for the programme is holistic and includes a personal statement, supplemental questions, Grade 10 and 12 marks, interview, and JSAT score or equivalent (SAT/ACT/LNAT-UK).

Admission Criteria

1. Review all the information before submitting the application form as you will not be permitted to make changes to the application form.
2. The application fee is Rs 3000/- to be paid digitally (through debit/credit/UPI/NET banking or Paytm)
3. Please select JSAT > AWAITED in the entrance exam field to proceed, you may select multiple entrance exams as well if applicable.
4. Keep your class 10th mark sheet, 12th mark sheet (if applicable), and photograph ready to be uploaded on the application form.
5. We will send you a copy of your application to your registered email ID.
6. An admission manager will be assigned to you throughout your journey from application to admission, you are advised to connect with us at 91- 7419613583, 91- 7419842425

Accepted Standarized Tests or Competitive Examinations

• JSAT (Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test) Score of 50% or equivalent SAT/ACT/LNAT-UK

JSAT Weightages

• English Verbal: 50%
• Logical Reasoning: 40%
• Quantitative Skills: 10%

Application Fee

• INR 2,500

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Tuition Fees*: 4,50,000 (INR per annum)

*The Tuition fee, accommodation charges and other allied service charges are subject to an annual increase of ten percent (10%).

**The security deposit will be fully refunded, subject to the completion of studies and/or receipt of a ‘No Dues Certificate’. The security deposit shall not carry any interest.

B.A. & BSc Psychology Hons. graduates can expect to have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. Some of the possible career paths include education, counselling, social work, research, healthcare, and industry/organization. Within the education sector, graduates may work as project managers, career counsellors, or pursue a career in counselling or clinical psychology. Graduates may also become school career/guidance counsellors or family and relationship experts. In the social work sector, possible careers include working for NGOs as programme officers or welfare officers, or in community mental health care settings.

You will have the option to choose between two undergraduate degree programs B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology and one postgraduate program M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology

In the field of research, graduates may work as research assistants, analysts, or coordinators in institutional and field settings. Within healthcare, graduates may become community or youth educators and advocates or pursue a career in special and remedial education. Graduates may also work as behavioural analysts and human resources professionals or in business development and management consultation within industry/organization.

O.P. Jindal Global University has announced the award of more than 2,000 scholarships to deserving students for the forthcoming academic year 2024-25.This transformative initiative is geared towards providing outstanding young talent with equal opportunities to access high-quality education. The decision to award these scholarships for the incoming batch of 2024-25 is to commemorate  the special occasion of the 15th anniversary of JGU to be celebrated in 2024. This  will empower more than 60% of the new students admitted in 2024 to receive  these scholarships to study at JGU. With this announcement of scholarships for 2,000  students, JGU continues to ensure that these invaluable resources are  accessible to exceptionally talented individuals, thereby enriching its academic  community and fostering global excellence. The scholarships are to be awarded on merit-cum-means, following a transparent and holistic admissions process.