University of Calcutta is inviting applications for admission to the M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology. Candidates can apply online through the University’s admission portal. Selection will be based on the Entrance exam and Viva-voce conducted by Calcutta University.

CU Kolkata MPhil Admission Schedule

Event Date
Last Date for submission of online application January 28, 2025
Release of Admit Card February 4, 2025
Reporting time for Entrance Test February 13, 2025 (10:00 AM)
Entrance Test February 13, 2025 (11:00 AM- 12:30 PM)
Viva-Voce February 15, 2025

CU Kolkata MPhil Eligibility

  • Candidates must have an M.A. / M.Sc. in Psychology / Applied Psychology / Clinical Psychology with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
  • A relaxation of 5% marks is provided to candidates belonging to the SC / ST / OBC-A / OBC-B / PwD category.
  • Candidates who have appeared in the M.A. / M.Sc. final examination can apply, provided their final marks must be submitted before the viva voce date.

CU Kolkata MPhil Entrance Exam Details

  • The written test consists of 60 MCQs (1 mark each) and 1 long-answer question (40 marks), with a 0.25 mark deduction for each wrong MCQ answer.
  • The time allocated for the test is 1 hour for MCQs and 30 minutes for the long-answer question.
  • Long answers of only those candidates will be considered for evaluation who will secure at least 25% marks (15 out of 60 for candidates of the general category, 11 for SC, ST & PWD, OBC A & OBC B 13.5) in the MCQs.
  • Results showing both MCQ and long-answer marks will be published on the Calcutta University official website.
  • Candidates who pass the written examination will be called for a viva voce worth 50 marks.
  • Candidates must pass both the written examination and viva voce for final course selection.
  • A merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in the written test (100 marks) plus viva voce (50 marks).

CU Kolkata MPhil Fees

The fee structure for the MPhil Programme is as follows:

Particular Amount
Admission fee INR 5,000 (per year)
Tuition fee INR 5,000 (per month)
Examination fee INR 1,000 (for each yearly examination)

CU Kolkata MPhil Seat Matrix

The category-wise seat intake for the MPhil course is as follows:

Category Seat Intake
UR 6
SC 3
ST 1
OBC-A 1
OBC-B 1

Documents Required for CU Kolkata MPhil Admission

Candidates must bring the below-listed original documents along with the self-attested photocopies of the same at the time of the entrance examination:

  • Copy of the online Application Form
  • The transaction receipt of the Entrance Test fee
  • Mark sheet & Certificates of Class X, Class XII, Graduation and Post-graduation
  • Date of Birth Proof
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate for reserved category candidates of other states
  • Aadhar card

Candidates must visit the Calcutta University official website for regular updates and information.

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