About the University
Barkatullah University is a public university in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. formally known as University of Bhopal, and informally known as Bhopal University. It was named after Barkatullah, One of the freedom fighter in Bhopal. Established in 1970 and renamed in 1988 to honor freedom fighter Prof. Barkatullah from Bhopal. It was awarded a ‘B’ grade by NAAC in 2015.
Address: Barkatullah University, Habib Ganj, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462026
The university offers a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs across faculties such as Arts, Science, Social Science, Life Science, Medicine, Law, Engineering, Commerce, Management, Education, and more. The Chakravorty Rajgopalachari Institute of Management (CRIM) and the Institute of Open and Distance Education (IODE) provide specialized and distance learning programs.
It emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching and research, follows the semester system, and hosts specialized centers like the Women’s Studies Centre and departments receiving special assistance in Microbiology and Physics under SAP and COSIST schemes.
Department of Psychology
The department is offering M.A., P.G. Diploma in HRD, P.G. Diploma in Guidance & Counseling. M.Phil. Psychology and Ph.D. courses in Psychology. The teaching programme is oriented toward imparting training in core areas and developing professional skill relevant to application in various fields. In addition, the students are required to prepare research proposals, perform data analysis, conduct field studies and present seminars. The research facilities are available in the area of Experimental Psychology. Applied Social Psychology, Human Development, Cross Cultural Psychology, Cognitive and Affective Processes, Mental Health and Stress. Rural Development, Motivation in Educational Setting, Environmental Psychology and Organizational Behavior. The department has a fully equipped laboratory and computers for teaching and research purposes. In recognition of its academic achievements, the State UGC has identified this department as a Centre for Excellence.
Academic Programs Offered by the Department
| Course Name : M.A(Psychology) | |
| Seats | 10 |
| Eligibility | Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks in theory papers. Preference will be given to those student having Hons. Degree in Psychology |
| Course Name :M.A. (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY) | |
| Seats | 20 |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Eligibility | Graduation with Psychology in II Division, Graduation in Medicine/Ayurvedic/Homeopathic/B.Sc. in Special education/Nursing/BPT/BSW |
| Course Name :PG Diploma in Guidance & Counseling | |
| Seats | 30 (Self-Financing) |
| Duration | One Year. |
| Eligibility | Post graduation in Psychology/ Education/ Sociology/ Social work/ Management/ Home Science or MBBS with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. Sponsored candidate having graduate degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and three year experience after graduation or post graduation degree with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and one year experience after PG Degree. |
| Course Name : M.Phil. (Psychology) | |
| Seats | 10 |
| Eligibility | M.A./ M.Sc. in Psychology with 55% marks. |
Ph.D.( Psychology ) – The Department offers Ph.D. programme in the areas of Social, Organizational Behavioral, Development, Cognitive, Environmental and Cross culture Psychology.
Admission Process:
Admission to MA (Psychology) and MA (Clinical Psychology) is only through CUET-PG score
Application Procedure
As of now, registrations for admission to Barkatullah University have not yet started. Candidates interested in applying are advised to regularly check the university’s official website for updates regarding the commencement of the application process.
Once registrations open, the general steps are likely to include:
- Register and apply through the designated university portal (to be announced).
- Fill out the application form with the required personal, academic, and course-related details.
- Upload necessary documents, such as CUET/qualifying exam scorecard, mark sheets, certificates, and a passport-sized photograph.
- Pay the application fee as specified in the admission guidelines.
Stay updated through the official Barkatullah University website: http://www.bubhopal.ac.in for official announcements.
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