IGNOU launches PG Diploma in Mental Health Admission 2017

IGNOU launches PG Diploma in Mental Health Admission 2017

IGNOU's School of Social Sciences (SOSS) has launched a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH) programme from July'2017 session.

The programme is offered by the Discipline of Psychology, SOSS, and aims at providing the learners a sound base in the field of mental health through an in-depth study into a broad range of psychological issues and concerns related to mental health.

“The objective of the programme is to build capacity through spreading of awareness and training of personnel working in the field to take care of the pressing need of the society addressing the mental health and well-being of the people,” explained the programme co-ordinator Dr. Swati Patra. She further added that the programme would help address the mental health requirements of people in view of shortage of trained mental health personnel in India.

The prospective learner for the programme should be Post Graduate in Psychology/Social Work/Nursing or be a medical graduate in any of the medicine fields viz., Allopathy/Homoeopathy/Ayurvedic/Unani/Siddha.

The programme follows Open & Distance Mode of education and uses multiple media approach viz., self-instructional print material, audio-video programmes, counselling sessions, teleconferencing and interactive radio counselling through Gyan Vani, FM channel of IGNOU.

The courses covered under the programme range from Fundamentals of Mental Health, Mental Disorders to Services for the mentally ill. The last date to apply for the programme is 18 August 2017 through online admission procedure of the University.

For more information visit : http://www.ignou.ac.in/

IGNOU MA Psychology Admissions 2013

IGNOU MA Psychology Admissions 2013

IGNOU Master of Arts Psychology- MAPC Admissions 2013


The aim of this programme is to give the learners a sound base in psychology and human behaviour through an indepth investigation into a broad range of psychological techniques and skills as applied to diverse settings.

The Programme aims at catering to a variety of clientele such as fresh graduate students and those who want to enter the employment arena in the areas of Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology and Industrial and Organizational Psychology. The programme offers not only theoretical knowledge but also practicals, field training and project work.

Prospectus can be obtained from Regional Centres in person in Rs.200/-, or by post by sending a DD of Rs.250/- in favour of IGNOU, New Delhi, to Registrar (Student Registration Division), Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-68.It can be downloaded from the university website www.ignou.ac.in. or contact nearest IGNOU centre.

Last date to apply : 15th June 2013

For more information visit : http://www.ignou.ac.in/

IGNOU Ph.D in Psychology Admissions 2012

IGNOU Ph.D in Psychology Admissions 2012

Programme Details
Level of the Programmes : Ph.D
Research Discipline : Psychology
Admission Cycle : July (Once in a Year)
Mode of Admission : Independent Mode
Programme for whom : Stream A only

Eligibility :

a) For Stream ‘A’:
i) At least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST Stream) in Masters Degree from a duly recognized University/Institution.
ii) Candidates with M.Phil. or 5 years teaching/professional experience may be exempted by the Doctoral Committee from undergoing Course Work (worth 32 Credits and a minimum of one year duration). However, they cannot claim this exemption on the basis of having M.Phil degree/5 year teaching/professional experience unless such candidates possess knowledge and skills in the area of research proposed by him/her.

Mode of Selection :
For Stream A: Faculty of Psychology will shortlist the candidates. Subsequently, all the short-listed candidates will be called for Interview before the Doctoral Committee.

Proposed dates for Ph.D. Proposal Presentation and Interview for Stream ‘A’: In the second/ third week of May 2012.

Last date for submission of forms is 29.02.2012

Ph.D Programme Coordinators :
Prof. Vimala Veeraraghavan, Phone No. 9810132735, Email: vveera2000@gmail.com
Dr. Suhas Shetgovekar, Phone No. 9990015666/ 011-29572773,
Email: sshetgovekar@ignou.ac.in

Fro more information visit : http://www.ignou.ac.in/

IGNOU Psychology Admission 2010

IGNOU Psychology Admission 2010

School of Social Sciences Psychology Admission 2010

Psychology courses equip you with an understanding of human behaviour, and the skills and techniques to handle human behaviour

IGNOU's Psychology courses make you a skilled professional throwing open career opportunities in

Hospitals and clinics as clinical psychologists
Schools as school psychologists
Rehab centres as rehabilitation psychologists
Corporates and industries as HR managers
Psychometric testing set-ups as psychometricians
NGOs dealing with children, women and others in need of help
Marriage and family counsellors
Researchers in organisations / universities undertaking research projects
Freelance psychologists

Bachelor's Degree (3 years)

Master's Degree (2 Years)

Eligibility : 10 + 2 (for Bachelor's degree)
Graduate degree in any subject (for Master's degree)

Application along with the prospectus can be obtained and submitted to

Registrar, SRD
Indira Gandhi National Open University-IGNOU
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068
Phone - 011-29532741

By paying Rs.100/- by hand (add Rs.50/- for ordering by post)
The form can also be downloaded from the IGNOU website : www.ignou.ac.in

Last date for receiving filled-in application is 30th July, 2010 (16th August with late fee of Rs.200/-)

For more information visit-: http://www.ignou.ac.in/