The RCI-Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology P.D. (Cl.Psy) program at MGM University's Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Social Sciences is a focused postgraduate diploma program approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Students develop specialized competencies in psychological assessment, therapeutic intervention, and clinical case management through structured coursework in clinical psychopathology, psychological testing, and counseling techniques combined with supervised clinical practicum in mental health facilities.
The curriculum emphasizes practical clinical skills including psychometric assessment, diagnostic interviewing, and therapeutic techniques for common mental health disorders. Students gain hands-on clinical experience through placements in hospitals, psychiatric clinics, and community health centers, working with diverse client populations while learning ethical clinical practice, report writing, and multidisciplinary collaboration in mental health teams under experienced clinical supervisors.
Graduates are recognized by RCI as clinical psychology professionals and equipped for careers as clinical psychologists, psychological counselors, and mental health workers in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and community organizations. The program emphasizes competence-based training, practical application, and client-centered care, preparing professionals to provide psychological assessment and therapeutic services while contributing to mental health promotion and clinical psychology advancement in healthcare and community settings.
M.A./M.Sc. degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Applied Psychology from a UGC-recognised university, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, or 50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates, as per Government of India norms.
| Particulars | Amount | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹250000/- | Yearly |
| Application Form & MGMU-CET | ₹2000/- | One Time |
| Examination Fees | ₹5000/- | Yearly |
| Student Activity | ₹2000/- | Yearly |
| UMIS & Student Insurance | ₹3000/- | One Time |
| Caution Money Deposit | ₹5000/- | Refundable |
| Eligibility Fees | ₹5000/- | One Time |
| Alumni Association Membership fees | ₹2000/- | One Time |
The Computer lab caters the class of 40 students. List of Design Software accessible to the students:-
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDRAW AutoCAD
(All the computers have 24X7 internet access.)
IFD Total books. 601 volume Total magazine 06 Volume 189
Total journal 03 Volume 30
COFA Total books volume 852 Total magazine 4
List of equipment’s accessible to the students: -Fibre testing equipment - Microscope
Yarn Testing Equipment - Beesly Balance Twist Tester Wrap Reel Motorized Crease Recovery tester GSM Round Cutter Fabric thickness tester Tearing strength tester
Washable platform for Chemical Testing with a sink at the corner For Mechanical Testing wooden platforms or tables with storage and a centre table for cutting of specimen and demonstration
Equipped with table looms so that students can create weave patterns.
Garment Construction lab is equipped with commercial sewing machines (Juki), drafting tables and white boards
The Pattern making studio is equipped with drafting tables, dress forms and white boards.
Exhibition Area to exhibit students, work.
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