Clinical psychology as one of the core disciplines in the area of mental health/illness has grown significantly in the last two decades. Consequently, the number of clinical psychologists available in service sectors has increased significantly. Though there is an upward trend, number of professionals currently available at various levels is no match to the number specified to face the ever growing demands in the field. Clinical Psychologists play an important role for optimizing health care delivery system and there is an urgent need to train more number of professional clinical psychologists. The following program provides a cohesive and meaningful training so that the trainees develop to their fullest potential and shall be able to discharge their responsibilities competently as clinicians, teachers/ trainers, researchers and administrators in the field of mental health. The aim of this course is to prepare the trainee to function as a qualified professional in the areas of mental and physical health by offering Diagnostic, Therapeutic, Rehabilitative, Administrative services, and to work towards promoting the well-being and quality-of-life of individuals. The course is developed as a rigorous two-year program with extensive theoretical inputs and widespread clinical experience to acquire the necessary skills in the area of Clinical Psychology.
Graduate Minimum educational requirement for admission to this course will be Graduate degree in Psychology from any university recognized by the UGC with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate, preferably with special paper in Clinical / Abnormal Psychology. Reservations as per the GOG rules.