M.Phil Clinical Psychology

Programme Overview

The M.Phil. Clinical Psychology program is a two-year professional training course that gives students the advanced skills and knowledge they need to get their Clinical Psychologist license. The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) says that the program is good. It looks at how schools and communities use clinical psychology for testing, diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, researching, and legal reasons.

Specializations

Clinical Psychology

Students who choose this major learn more advanced skills in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses using therapies that have been shown to work. Most of the training is about working with people, families, and groups in different clinical settings, with a focus on mental and behavioural health throughout life. You need to study a lot and work in a clinical setting with supervision to become an expert in this field.

Programme Details

  • Duration: The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) has given the green light for two years of full-time professional training.
  • Structure: includes both theoretical coursework and a long clinical practicum, as well as a research dissertation.
  • Clinical Training: You will work in a clinical setting for more than 250 hours a year under supervision.
  • Focus Areas: using psychometrics to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and test
  • Students work with people from different backgrounds in hospitals, clinics, and the community as part of their clinical training.
  • There are a lot of different kinds of therapy: Supervised training in therapies for adults, kids, families, groups, and the brain
  • Writing: You need to send in detailed records of your diagnosis and treatment.
  • Results for Experts: Graduates can join RCI to become clinical psychologists.

Duration: 2 yrs. (4 Semesters)

Eligibility

You need to get a master's degree in psychology (M.A./M.Sc.) from a school that is well-known.

Minimum score needed: 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates)

Admission Requirements 

  • The institute gives an entrance test to see how well you know both the theory and the practice of psychology.
  • Personal Interview: Tests your clinical skills, communication skills, and desire to be in the program

Nationality

For students from India and other places

Criteria for Selection

  • Entrance Test: Tests your knowledge of psychology in both theory and practice
  • The personal interview checks your clinical skills, communication skills, and interest in the program.
  • Please note that the process for applying and choosing students is the same, so both sections are the same for clarity.

Curriculum

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Internship & Placement Opportunities

Students have access to diverse and reputed institutions for internships and placements, including:

  • VIMHANS (Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences)
  • CIMBIS (Centre of Integrative Medicine and Basic Sciences)
  • Tihar Jail (for forensic and correctional psychology exposure)
  • No Worry No Tension (mental wellness organization)
  • IHBAS (Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences)
  • Moolchand Hospital

These organizations provide hands-on clinical, research, and community mental health experience, enhancing employability and practical skills.

Industry Exposure

  • Getting real-world experience in places like hospitals, mental health centres, and rehab centres.
  • Working with fields like psychiatry, paediatrics, neurology, and emergency medicine
  • Internships where you had to look at real patients and learn how to take care of them
  • Joining community mental health programs and outreach efforts
  • Going to workshops, seminars, and conferences at the national level
  • Learning by looking at cases that are like real-life medical situations

Placement Statistics

  • Every year, over 250 companies come to campus to hire students. There are many fields and industries where students can find work.
  • If a school gets a QS 5-Star rating for employability, it means that a lot of students get jobs there and the school is well-known in the business world.

Global Exposure

Students who study abroad and work with people from other countries learn more about the world and are more likely to get jobs.

Innovation & Startups

  • Students, alumni, and faculty at Manav Rachna Business Incubator can use design, fabrication, and manufacturing tools to help them think of new ideas.
  • Angel investors, government programs, and groups that want to make the economy better can all give the incubator money. People can also learn from each other, get expert advice, and meet new people.
  • You can get customised, all-in-one incubation support services that can help you with new ideas. These include help with rules, money, and running a business, as well as programs that help people who want to start their own businesses get better at what they do.

This full support system gives students everything they need to start their own businesses and do well in their jobs.

Future Career Prospects

People who have an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology can work as RCI-licensed Clinical Psychologists in hospitals, clinics, and mental health institutes1. You can also work in schools, research labs, rehab centres, and crime scenes. You can choose from a lot of different career paths.

Graduates can also open their own private practices, work as consultants for schools and businesses, or do therapy. The program also gives you a strong base for getting a Ph.D. or an international clinical psychology fellowship. This will help you get ahead in your job and learn more difficult things all over the world.

Placement Support

  • The Dedicated Placement Cell can help students get jobs in a wide range of fields. This strengthens ties with those fields and gives students more job options.
  • Students often go to workshops to learn new things, practise what they already know, and get ready for job interviews.
  • At alumni networking and mentoring events, students can meet people who can help them and give them good advice.
  • A lot of businesses come to campus to talk to students and give speeches before they start working. Students can meet people who might be able to help them find work at this event.

You can improve your skills and get ready for the real world by doing capstone and research projects.

Student Support Services

  • Academic advising, peer mentoring, and career counselling can help students do well in school and in life.
  • Counselling and health services on campus can help people stay healthy in every way.
  • Using digital learning tools, an e-library, and research databases helps students do better in school.
  • Workshops on communication, soft skills, and time management teach students important skills they will need in the workplace.

Why Pursue ?

  • To work as a clinical psychologist in India, you must complete the M.Phil. Clinical Psychology program through the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). This means you can be a clinical psychologist on your own.
  • Real-World Hard Training: Students learn everything they need to know about psychological testing, diagnosis, therapy, and research through the program. It also gives them a lot of practice working with real patients.
  • A lot of jobs to choose from: There is a growing need for qualified mental health professionals, and graduates are ready to work in hospitals, mental health clinics, NGOs, schools, and private practice.
  • This program is perfect for people who want to help people with mental health problems and promote health in general.
  • Professional Growth: It gives you a strong base for doing more schoolwork, research, and leading in the field of mental health.
  • This program is perfect for people who want to help people and communities have better mental health and are really interested in clinical psychology.

Fee Details for M.Phil Clinical Psychology

  • Course Level

    Course Fee (Annual): INR 4,30,000 US $ 0

  • Duration

    Duration: 2 Years

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Modes of Payment

  • Online Payment: Via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the university's official payment portal.
  • Bank Transfer: NEFT/RTGS to the university’s designated bank account.
  • Demand Draft (DD): In favor of “Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies”, payable at Faridabad/New Delhi
  • Cash Payment: At the Accounts Office on campus (subject to limits as per government regulations).
  • Education Loan: Through tie-ups with banks like PNB, SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, offering easy financing options.

Residential Facilities & Transport

We at Manav Rachna offer generous residential facilities and convenient transportation services so that each student, including those studying Manav Rachna, gets to enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling campus life.

Residential Services

MREI provides on-campus and off-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls with various types of rooms. Students can choose single, double, and triple rooms as per their preference.

Key Points

Room Types: The hostels offer different types of rooms to suit different budgets and preferences:

  • Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms
  • Single-seater, two-seater, three-seater, and five-seater rooms
  • The rooms can be equipped with attached or common toilets as per the choice of room category.

Fee Structure: The hostel fee is to be paid on the basis of the room category chosen by the student and it can be paid through DD (Demand Draft) or in cash.

Additional Facilities:

  • Medical services and medical insurance to keep the students fit.
  • Library facilities for access to study materials and academic inputs.
  • Laundry facilities as included in the hostel fees, to ease the life of students.

Mess Plan

At Manav Rachna, we offer world-class sports facilities to keep our students fit and active. Our facilities comprise a range of outdoor and indoor games, including:

Sports

Mess plan also comes as part of hostel fee. Healthy food is served through the mess considering the multicultural requirements of different food habits for the students. By providing choices involving vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options, healthy lifestyle is available for the students enabling them to pursue their studies focusing on programs with full seriousness.

  • Basketball, volleyball, cricket, soccer, chess, and carom among others.

Notable facilities include:

  • A 25m shooting range and a 10m air-conditioned indoor shooting range with Olympic-standard SIUS Ascor electronic targets.
  • Indoor badminton and table tennis stadia with synthetic courts in association with Yonex and Stag.
  • A Semi-Olympic pool for swimming and a Soccer Academy for students who have sporting interest and passion.
  • A Sports Fitness Centre to service psychological, physiotherapy, and other aspects of health for students.

The facilities enable students to pursue physical exercises that complement their academic development.

Laundry

Laundry facilities are available at an extra fee in the hostel fees. This saves students from worrying about laundry, so they can focus on their studies, and also allows their clothes to remain properly cleaned.

Parking

There is a vast parking space facility available for students who commute using their own means of transport. It is provided to cater to the requirements of students, so that their travel will be easy and hassle-free.

Transport

Our well-maintained transport facility offers a stress-free, secure, and safe journey for students from Delhi and Gurugram. The GPS-located, contemporary fleet of buses is operated by professionally trained personnel, with onboard support staff to assist students. Our emphasis is on reliability, safety, and convenience, ensuring unproblematic travel to and from the campus.

How to Apply for M.Phil Clinical Psychology

Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.

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Step 1 - Go to the Official Website

Log in to www.manavrachna.edu.in and click on the Admissions link.

Step 2 - Complete the Online Application Form

Click on "Apply Now," generate your login credentials, and fill out the form with your personal, educational, and contact information.

Step 3 - Upload Mandatory Documents

  • Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents, such as:
  • Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
  • Aadhaar card
  • Passport-size photos

Step 4 - Pay the Application Fee

Fill in the application by paying online using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.

Step 5 - Appear for MRNAT or Submit JEE Score

Get qualified through MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test) or produce a valid JEE Main score for merit-based admission.

PO's and PSO's

Program Outcomes (PO's)

PO1

Apply Psychological Theories to understand and explain human behavior, psychopathology, and mental health conditions.

PO2

Conduct Comprehensive Assessments using standardized psychological tools for diagnosis and case formulation.

PO3

Deliver Evidence-Based Interventions through structured psychotherapies and clinical counseling.

PO4

Demonstrate Professional Ethics in clinical practice, documentation, confidentiality, and therapeutic relationships.

PO5

Engage in Multidisciplinary Collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and allied health professionals.

PO6

Design and Execute Research that contributes to the field of clinical psychology and mental health.

PO7

Promote Mental Health Awareness and contribute to prevention, early intervention, and community well-being.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO's) 

Diagnose and Treat Mental Disorders across developmental stages using DSM/ICD and culturally sensitive approaches.

Implement Psychometric Testing Protocols effectively for intellectual, emotional, personality, and neuropsychological evaluation.

Practice Diverse Therapy Models including CBT, behavior therapy, client-centered therapy, and integrative approaches.

Maintain Clinical Documentation including case histories, psychodiagnostic reports, and therapy session logs, as per professional norms.

Undertake Empirical Research Projects and produce scientifically valid dissertations contributing to clinical practice.

Fulfill RCI Competency Requirements for registration as a licensed Clinical Psychologist in India.

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