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What should I study to clear NIMHANS entrance exam for M.Phil. in clinical psychology?
In order to clear the NIMHANS entrance exam for M.Phil. In clinical psychology, you should be thorough in the basics of the syllabus prescribed for a PG in psychology. Consider studying topics like cognitive psychology, Biological basis of behavior, abnormal psychology, social psychology, and research methodology.
In reality, clearing the MPhil entrance is just a small step of the whole process. You should be mentally strong enough and have the ability to report to different people and tolerate their valid criticism. You will have to learn to work together with people from different disciplines, develop a passion for your patients, and spend long working hours including Saturdays. The bright side is, that you will be working with some of the highly intellectual people who will guide you to manage both academics and clinical work.
I am sure, eventually, you will realize that all the efforts were worth the result!
Does the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS), Bangalore have RCI registration for M.Phil in clinical psychology?
No, NIMHANS does not have registration as of now. The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recognized NIMHANS’ M.Phil Clinical Psychology course from 2010–11 to 2014–15 as per the RCI’s 2017 List of the Institutions Approved by RCI. But now it does not. However, it does not mean the NIMHANS M.Phil Clinical Psychology course is invalid or not recognized.
NIMHANS enjoys the status of an ‘Institute of National Importance ’ owing to its top-notch education quality and huge contributions to society. It therefore has become autonomous and has the right to regulate all its functions like starting a new course, conducting exams, recognizing its own degrees, etc. So, no approval of RCI is required for the degrees awarded by NIMHANS.
In simple words, NIMHANS’ M.Phil Clinical Psychology degrees are no longer recognized by RCI but by NIMHANS itself because it’s now an Institute of National Importance. As for the value of its degrees, they enjoy good recognition globally.
Is there an interview at NIMHANS for Mphil clinical psychology after passing your entrance exam? If so, how is the interview?
Yes, everyone who clears the entrance exam for MPhil Clinical Psychology at NIMHANS is called for an interview. However, not everyone gets selected because the number of seats available is very low in comparison to the shortlisted students.
The interviewers don’t ask much technical questions and usually assess your personality and talents. The most common question asked is ‘Why do you want to join this specific course?’. So, it’s better to prepare for it beforehand. Sometimes candidates might be enquired about their post-graduation thesis.
Usually, it’s just a very personal interview with no technical questions so don’t worry about preparing for it and just be your real self.
How is Amity University Kolkata and Amity University Gwalior for MPhil Clinical Psychology?
Unfortunately, my knowledge is limited to Amity Gwalior only as my brother is an alumnus of the same. The program offered in Psychology at Amity Gwalior are
- M. Phil (Clinical Psychology)
- M.A. (Applied Psychology)
- M.A. (Clinical Psychology)
- Ph.D. (Psychology)
- Ph.D. (Psychology) - Part Time
- BA(Hons.) Applies psychology
Pursuing a course in Psychology from Amity Gwalior, be it M.Phil, PG or graduate will be very useful as the courses are taught by extremely learned professors that adopt excellent pedagogy. The post-graduate courses focus on research and the graduate courses focus on building knowledge and experience. The classes are dynamic and interactive. Students come up with new ideas and there is no rigidity. The course syllabus is also flexible giving considerable freedom to the students to explore the subject.
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