PhD Applied Psychology Admission 2025 at Calcutta University
University of Calcutta has invited the applications from eligible candidates in prescribed format for PhD course and subsequent research work for obtaining the PhD Degree in Applied Psychology for the session 2025.
Interested applications must read the further details about the university and admission in this article below.
About Calcutta University
In the year 1857, the University of Calcutta came into existence. The CU serves various undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), Doctorate, and Diploma courses in various fields including Psychology. The he University of Calcutta holds a special place in the history of Psychology in India. In 1916, the first psychology laboratory in the country was established here, marking the beginning of formal psychological research and education in India.
Calcutta University PhD Applied Psychology Admission 2025
Essential Qualification
Candidate must have a MA /MSc in Psychology /Applied Psychology /Clinical Psychology/Counselling Psychology.
Seats Available
At present maximum 6 students (Unreserved – 3, SC -2, OBC B – 1) will be taken.
Examination Process:
The eligible candidates will have to appear in a written examination of 2:30 hours, to be held in the Department on Wednesday, 07/May/2025 (12.00 Noon to 2.30 PM) in offline mode.
Note: The candidates who have already cleared UGC (JRF) examination, NET/SET in Psychology or passed the M.Phil in Psychology/Clinical Psychology or equivalent examinations need not appear for the written examination. They can appear directly for the interview but they need to submit their application forms for admission within the last date.
Guidelines for Written Examination:
The written examination will be of 100 marks. Also, for the written examination, the examinees will have to write a research proposal of 75 marks using concepts/keywords provided at the time of the examination.
Maximum word limit for the proposal will be 1000 words. They will also have to answer one question within 400 words (out of five alternatives) of 25 marks. Answers must be in English.
The syllabus of this entrance test will be similar of NET Psychology exams and existing syllabus of M.A./M.Sc. in Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta.
The results of the written test will be published not later than Wednesday, 14/May/2025, and communicated to the candidates. The successful candidates will be called for an interview on Monday, 19/May/2025.
Application Procedure
The candidates need to download the attached application form for Ph.D Psychology.
Duly filled-in application form along with scanned self-attested photocopies of certificates and mark sheets of Master’s degree, NET/SET/M.Phil (if applicable), age proof certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and copy of Aadhar card and copy of SBI payment receipt /offline challan receipt must reach the office (physically or by post) of the Head of the Department within Wednesday, 30/April/2025.
Application Fee
Students need to make the payment of ₹100/- as the fee for the application either online or through an offline challan.
For payment please refer to the following steps
1. Click: https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm
2. State: West Bengal
3. Type of Institution: Educational Institutions
4. Educational Institution Name: Calcutta University – Online Payment
5. Payment Category: Payment for Misc Fees
6. Category: Application for Admission to Ph.D.
