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I have completed B.Com ( Computers) and then MBA (HR) . After completion i worked as an HR Manager for a year. Then i pursued Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling Skills. From then i have been freelancing as a counselor and soft skills trainer. I wish to become a psychologist in India. Kindly guide what educational qualifications i should pursue to be able to practice as a psychologist.

Now , You have completed Post-Graduation in Psychology that mean you are Psychologist.You can start your practice as a Psychologist.

Courses For Psychologist
- M.A In Psychology
- M.Sc In Psychology

Education Qualification
- You must have passed bachelor degree in any stream from recognized university.
- You also require to qualify the entrance exam conducted by university.

Psychology Specialization
- Clinic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- School Psychology
- Nueropsychology
- Social Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Environmental Psychology

Best Colleges Offering Post-Graduation In Psychology Courses
- Government College of Educational Psychology & Guidance , Jabalpur
- Madras University
- Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi
- Delhi University
- Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied University
- Culcutta University
- S.N.D.T Women's University , Mumbai
- Dr.D.Y.Patil Arts , Commerce & Science University
- Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay University
- Lady Shree Ram Women College

Job Prospects
As a Psychologist , You can start your career & having job opportunities in Welfare Organizations , Advertising Industry , Colleges/Universities , Hospitals , Community Mental Health Centres , Personnel Administration , Correctional Programs , Prisons, Clergy , Rehabilitation Centres , Child/Youth Guidance Centres , Research Establishments &
Vocational Rehabilitation Offices etc.

You can work as a
- Clinic Psychologist
- Clergymen
- Community Relations Officer
- Developmental Psychologist
- Child Support Specialist
- Social Worker
- Day-care Centre Supervisor
- Social Psychologist
- Industrial Organization Psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Psychiatric Assistant
- Counselling Psychologist
- Psychiatric Technician

Is PhD a necessary requirement to start private practice in clinical psychology.