If you’re planning to pursue the M.Clin.Psy programme, identifying an RCI-recognized institution is an important first step. However, admission notifications are often released at different times, and information is spread across multiple institutional websites, making it difficult to find all eligible options in one place.
To make your search easier, we’ve compiled a state-wise list of institutions offering the M.Clin.Psy (Master of Clinical Psychology) programme that are recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). These institutions meet the standards prescribed by the RCI; candidates who complete the programme from these institutions and fulfil the applicable RCI requirements may become eligible for professional registration as Clinical Psychologists.
Whether you’re looking for institutes in your home state or exploring options across India, this guide provides a quick and organized reference to help you shortlist eligible colleges for admission.
M.Clin.Psy (RCI): Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Master of Clinical Psychology (M.Clin.Psy) |
| Regulatory Body | Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) |
| Programme Duration | 2 Years |
State-wise List of RCI-Recognized M.Clin.Psy Institutions
Punjab
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMCH) | Tagore Nagar, Ludhiana, Punjab – 141001 | 20 | 2030-31 |
| Desh Bhagat University | NH-1, Amloh Road, Mandi Gobindgarh, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab – 147301 | 10 | 2027-28 |
| Lovely Professional University (LPU) | Jalandhar-Delhi, G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab – 144411 | 10 | 2031-32 |
| Amity University, Punjab | Sector 82 A, IT City Rd, Block D, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab – 140306 | 10 | 2029-30 |
Haryana
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurugram University | Sector – 51, Mayfield Garden, Gurugram, Haryana – 122003 | 10 | 2027-28 |
| SGT University | Chandu-Budhera, Gurgaon-BadliRoad, Gurgaon – 122505 | 20 | 2029-30 |
| GD Goenka University | GD Goenka Education City, Gurugram, Sohna Road – 122103 | 10 | 2029-30 |
| Amity University, Manesar | Amity Education Valley, Gurgaon (Manesar), Haryana – 122413 | 10 | 2029-30 |
Delhi
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences (IHBAS) | PO Box No. 9520, Dilshad Garden, Delhi – 110095 | 28 | 2032-33 |
| NFSU (Delhi Campus) | Delhi Campus, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Rohini Sector-3, New Delhi – 110085 | 18 | 2032-33 |
| Ashtavakra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research | 5 PSP Institutional Area, Sector-14, Madhuban Chowk, Rohini, Delhi – 110085 | 10 | 2029-30 |
| Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies | Institutional Area, Madhuban Chowk, Sector -14, Rohini, New Delhi – 110085 | 10 | 2029-30 |
Note: “Valid Till” refers to the period for which the institution’s RCI recognition is valid. Institutions may apply for renewal, and recognition status can be updated by the RCI.
Uttar Pradesh
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSJM University | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208024 | 10 | 2029-30 |
| Rama University | Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh – 209217 | 10 | 2025-26 (conditional approval) |
| Amity University, Noida | Sector -125, Plot No. 4, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida | 10 | 2031-32 |
| Amity University, Greater Noida | Plot No. 48A, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201308 | 12 | 2030-31 |
| Amity University, Malhore, (Lucknow) | Near Railway Station, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226028 | 10 | 2029-30 |
| Society for the Institute of Psychological Research & Health | Talwar Shah Street, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh – 244221 | 10 | 2029-30 |
| Santosh Medical College & Hospitals | Santosh Nagar, Pratap Vihar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh – 201009 | 16 | 2030-31 |
Rajasthan
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIS (Deemed to be University) | ICG Campus, Gurukul Marg, Mansarover Marg, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 302020 | 10 | 2030-31 |
| Apex University | Jaipur, Rajasthan – 303002 | 10 | 2027-28 |
| Shyam University | Dehlal-Didwana, Lalsot, Dausa, Rajasthan – 303511 | 10 | 2025-26 (conditional approval) |
| Shekhawati Teachers Training Institute | Behind Circuit House, Jaipur Road, Sikar, Rajasthan – 332001 | 10 | 2027-28 |
| Tantia University | Hanumangarh Road, RIICO, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan – 335002 | 10 | 2029-30 |
| Amity University, Jaipur | Kant Kalwar, NH–11C, Jaipur-Delhi National Highway, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 303002 | 10 | 2029-30 |
| Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Pacific Medical University | Amberi NH- 27, Udaipur, Rajasthan – 313024 | 16 | 2030-31 |
| Indian Institute of Learning Disabilities and Rehabilitation (IILDR) | Baniyana Road, Hingotiya, Dausa, Rajasthan | 10 | 2030-31 |
| Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology (MGUMST) | 19-20 RIICO Institutional Area, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302022 | 16 | 2030-31 |
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Madhya Pradesh
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amity University, Madhya Pradesh | Opposite Airport Maharajpura, P.O.:Gole Ka Mandir, Tehsil: Morar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh | – | 2030-31 |
| National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) | Bhopal-Indore Highway, Sherpur, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh – 466001 | 12 | 2032-33 |
| Man College of Special Education & Psychological Studies (MCSEPS) | Green Park Colony, Bhullandura Bypass Road, Guna, Madhya Pradesh – 473001 | 18 | 2030-31 |
| Dr. Preeti Global University | Gram Dinara, Karera, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh – 473665 | 16 | 2030-31 |
| S.S. College | Salaiya, Sunkhedi, Via-Danish Kunj, Kolar Road, Bhopal (M.P.) | 10 | 2030-31 |
Maharashtra
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU) | Located Near Shedung Toll Plaza, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra – 410206 | 10 | 2027-28 |
| MGM University (Deemed University) | MGM Campus, N-6, CIDCO, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra – 431003 | 14 | 2030-31 |
Jharkhand
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences (RINPAS) | Kanke, Ranchi (RINPAS) – 834006 | 10 | 2032-33 |
| Amity University, Jharkhand | Nayasarai, HEC, Core Capital Area, Pundag, Ranchi – 834004 | 20 | 2029-30 |
| Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP) | Post – Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834006 | 12 | 2032-33 |
Chhattisgarh
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central India Institute (CII) | G.E. Road, Dewada Chowk, Kopedih Road, Gram Dewada, Dist- Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh – 491441 | 16 | 2030-31 |
| Amity University, Chhattisgarh | Baloda Bazaar Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-493225 | 14 | 2030-31 |
| Post Graduate Institute of Behavioural & Medical Sciences (PGIBMS) | Opp. Rajkumar College, Swami Atmanand Marg, Raipur, Chhattisgarh | 24 | 2023-31 |
West Bengal
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amity University, Kolkata | Major Arterial Road, Action Area – II, Rajarhat, New Town, Kolkata – 700135 | 10 | 2029-30 |
| Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) | IPGME&R, 7 D.L. Khan Road, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700025 | 18 | 2032-33 |
| University of Calcutta (CU) | 92, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700009 | 24 | 2032-33 |
Karnataka
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ University | Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560029 | 10 | 2031-32 |
| National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS) | Post Box No. 2900, Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560029 | 21 | – |
| JSS Medical College | Sri Shivarathreeshware Nagara, Mysuru – 570015 | 10 | 2027-28 |
| Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institute | Manasa Trust “Vinodini Building”, Park Extension, Durgigudi, Shivamogga, Karnataka – 577201 | 10 | 2027-28 |
| Manipal University | Manipal, Karnataka – 575104 | 20 | 2030-31 |
| St John’s Medical College and Hospital | John Nagar, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru – 560034 | 16 | 2030-31 |
| Dharwad Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (DIMHANS) | Dist. Dharwad, Karnataka | 14 | 2030-31 |
Tamil Nadu
| Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital | No. 7 Works Roads, Chromepet, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600044 | 10 | 2029-30 |
| NIEPMD | East Coast, Muttukadu, Kancheepuram Dist., Kovalam Post, Tamil Nadu – 603112 | 10 | 2032-33 |
| SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, SRM Deemed University | SRM Nagar, Potheri, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu – 603203 | 22 | 2032-33 |
| Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) (Deemed to be University) | Porur, Chennai – 600116 | 18 | 2032-33 |
| Variyar School of Rehabilitation and Behavioral Sciences (VSRBS) | NH-47, Sankari Main Road, Chinna Seragapadi, Veerapandi, Salem, Tamil Nadu – 636308 | 16 | 2030-31 |
Other RCI-Recognized M.Clin.Psy Institutions
| State | Name of the Institution | Address | Total Available Seats | Valid Till |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assam | Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH) | Tezpur, Dist. Sonitpur – 784001, Assam | 20 (10 – NER) | 2030-31 |
| Mizoram | Mizoram University (MZU) | Tanhril – 796004, Aizawl, Mizoram | 10 | – |
| Sikkim | Pannadhay University | Salghari Zoom, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737126 | 10 | 2025-26 (conditional approval) |
| Bihar | Amity University, Patna | Police Station, Bailey Road near Rupaspur, Rupaspur, Kaliket Nagar, Patna, Bihar – 801503 | 10 | 2027-28 |
| Uttarakhand | NIEPVD | 116, Rajpur Road, Dehradun | 10 | 2031-32 |
| Gujarat | NFSU (Gujarat Campus) | 18/A, B/H Police Bhawan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382007 | 24 | 2032-33 |
| Pondicherry | Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation – Deemed University (VMRF-DU) | Cuddalore Main Road, Kirumambakkam, Puducherry – 607402 | 20 | 2030-31 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Indlas Hospitals | Dist. Dharwad, Karnataka | 16 | 2030-31 |
Important NOTE: The list above is based on the latest RCI recognition status available at the time of writing. Recognition validity, intake capacity, and admission details may change over time.
Choosing an RCI-recognized institution is an essential step for students planning to pursue the M.Clin.Psy programme. While the number of institutions offering the programme is limited, candidates have options across multiple states in India. Before applying, always check the latest admission notification, eligibility criteria, intake, entrance examination pattern, and RCI recognition status on the official website of the respective institution, or they can contact UPS Education to get the latest information regarding the MClinPsy Entrance Examinations.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the M.Clin.Psy programme?
The Master of Clinical Psychology (M.Clin.Psy) is a postgraduate professional programme that provides advanced academic and clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions.
2. Why is RCI recognition important for M.Clin.Psy?
The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) regulates professional training in rehabilitation and special education in India. Pursuing the M.Clin.Psy programme from an RCI-recognized institution is important for candidates seeking professional registration as Clinical Psychologists, subject to the applicable RCI regulations and requirements.
3. What are the eligibility criteria for the M.Clin.Psy programme?
Eligibility requirements can vary across institutions, but most colleges require candidates to have:
- A four-year BA/BSc in Psychology, or
- A three-year BA in Psychology along with a one-year bridge course, or
- A BA in Psychology provided the first year of the MA in Psychology has been successfully completed, or
- A BA in Psychology with a completed MA in Psychology.
Applicants should check the official admission notification of the respective institution for detailed eligibility criteria.
4. How are admissions conducted for M.Clin.Psy programmes?
Admission procedures differ from one institution to another. Many institutions conduct entrance examinations (written test/MCQs) followed by interviews or other selection processes. Candidates should refer to the official admission guidelines of their preferred institution.
5. How often is the list of RCI-recognized institutions updated?
The recognition status of institutions may change based on approvals or renewals issued by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Students are advised to verify the latest recognition status and admission details on the official website of RCI and the respective institution before applying.
6. Does this list include all RCI-recognized M.Clin.Psy institutions in India?
This article is based on the latest RCI-recognized institutions available at the time of publication. As approvals and recognition status may change, readers should always cross-check the latest information with the RCI and the respective institution, or they can contact UPS Education.
