Central Institute of Psychiatry is a pioneer institute that offers postgraduate as well as doctoral level courses related to psychiatry. The admission to most of the higher study courses is offered through entrance test and interview. The institution carries out a single test for the selection of candidates in to Ph.D programs in Clinical Psychology and Medical & Social Psychology. The details regarding the admission to Ph.D program in Clinical Psychology and M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology are mentioned below.

Structure of Central Institute of Psychiatry Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)/ M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology) Entrance Exam

Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)/ M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology) Entrance test is carried out as an objective type one. There will be a total of 100 questions. The time allotted for the candidate to answer the test is 60 minutes. The questions will be based on the standard of the qualifying master’s level course. There will be negative marks for each wrong answer.

Syllabus of Central Institute of Psychiatry Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)/ M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology) Entrance Exam

• Applications of Psychology
• Ecological Psychology
• Experimental Psychology
• Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology
• Industrial Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Physiological Psychology
• Population Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Statistics and Research Methods
• Systems and Theories of Psychology

Apart from this, the candidate can expect questions on research aptitude, general awareness, and English language.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criterion mentioned for Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology) and M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology are different. The candidate who applies for Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology should possess any of the following qualification.

• M.A /M.Sc (Psychology)
• M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology/ Clinical Psychology

The qualification must be obtained from a recognized educational institution with first class marks.

Those who possess M.A /M.Sc. degree in Psychology from a recognized

University with minimum 50% marks (in the aggregate) can apply for M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology.

How to Apply?

The application for Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)/ M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology) should be submitted through online method. Before starting the application process, the candidate should remit the fee amount for attending the entrance test. The amount of Rs. 400/- must be paid in the form of Demand Draft only. The entrance fee will be Rs.300/- for SC/ST candidates. This must be taken in the name of Director, CIP, Ranchi.  After submitting the application through online method, the hardcopy of the same must be posted to the mentioned address. They must send the DD along with the application through registered post or via directly.

How to fill the Form?

• Interpret guidelines given in the prospectus clearly
• Complete the columns with exact details
• Submit the application on time
• Write the name of the aspirant in the back of the Demand Draft
• Keep one printed copy of the application for future use

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Last date of submission of Applications online: First week of December, 2011

Last date of receiving hard copy of Application Form at C.I.P: First week of December, 2011

Starting date for issuing Admit Cards: First week of January, 2012

Date of Entrance Examination: Between Third and Fourth week of February, 2012

Date of Admission: Last week of March, 2012

List of Central Institute of Psychiatry Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)/ M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology) Entrance Exam Test Centers

Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi

Contact Address for Central Institute of Psychiatry Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)/ M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology) Entrance Exam

• Address: Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi, 834006, India
• Email: [email protected] ; [email protected]
• Tel: 91-651-2451115/116; 2231848

Colleges Accepting Central Institute of Psychiatry Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)/ M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology) Entrance Exam Score

Central Institute of Psychiatry

Reference Books on Central Institute of Psychiatry Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)/ M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology) Entrance Exam

• Cognitive Psychology by Carol Brown
• Experimental Psychology by Ram Nath Sharma
• Cognitive Psychology by Ronald T Kellogg
• Counseling and Life- Span Development by R Murray Thomas
• Cognitive Psychology by Greg L Robinson Riegler
• Cognitive Psychology by Nick Braisby, Angus Gellatly
• Counseling Psychology by Charles J Gelso, J Gelso, R Fretz
• Counseling Psychology by Sharma
• Counseling, Psychology, and Children by William G Wagner
• Essentials of Life- span Development by John Santrock
• Experimental Psychology by Kantowitz
• Experimental Psychology by Robert S Woodworth
• Experimental Psychology by Shukla Kc Tara
• Introduction to Statistics in Psychology by Dennis Howitt, Duncan Cramer
• Life- Span Development and Behavior by Paul B Baltes
• Cognitive Psychology by Philip Quinlan, Ben Dyson
• Cognitive Psychology by Robert L Sols
• Experimental Psychology by M Mac Lin
• Life- Span Development by John W Santrock Anne
• Perspectives: Life- Span Development by Allen Keniston
• Research Methods and Statistics for Psychology by Wendy A Schweigert
• Statistics for Psychology by Arthur Aron
• Statistics for Psychology by Arthur Aron, Elaine N Aron, Elliot J Coups
• Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology by Alex Haslam, Craig Mc Garty, S Alexander Haslam
• Social Psychology by Hussain A
• Social Psychology by Robert A Baron, Donn Byrne, Nyla R Branscombe, Gopa Bhardwaj
• Social Psychology by Robert S Feldman
• Statistics in Psychology by Larry J Stephens
• Theory and Practice of Counseling Psychology by Richard Nelson Jones

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• Aakash Tutorials
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Study Plan

• Devise a time table for study
• Prepare the time table by including the whole syllabus
• Note down important points during study
• Use reference books
• Previous questions asked in the exams should be worked out regularly.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of Central Institute of Psychiatry Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)/ M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology) Entrance Exam can be obtained from the official website of the University.

Score Validity

The score validity of Central Institute of Psychiatry Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)/ M.Phil (Medical & Social Psychology) Entrance Exam will be only for 1 year.