About the university
The Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), located in Gaya, Bihar, is one of 56 central universities under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Established under the Central Universities Act, 2009, and renamed in 2014, CUSB operates from its 300-acre permanent campus in Panchanpur, 15 km from Gaya town. With the motto Collective Reasoning, the university offers a serene academic environment with state-of-the-art facilities like Aryabhatta Bhawan, Chanakya Bhawan, Malaviya Bhawan, hostels, lecture complexes, and an iconic administrative building. CUSB emphasizes multidisciplinary learning, a high teacher-student ratio, CBCS, and internal assessments at both UG and PG levels. It started in 2009 at the BIT Patna campus with an MA in Development Studies and has since grown into a vibrant institution known for its research-friendly atmosphere, quality faculty, and holistic student support.
- It was originally a state university and was designated as a Central University on January 15, 2009, under the Central Universities Act, 2009.
- The President of India (currently Droupadi Murmu) is the official Visitor of the university.
- It holds a prestigious NAAC A++ grade, making it the first university in Bihar to receive this top accreditation
- In the NIRF 2024 overall ranking, CUSB is placed within the 151–200 band
Vision
To develop enlightened citizenship of a knowledge society for peace and prosperity of individuals, nation and the world, through promotion of innovation, creative endeavors, and scholarly inquiry and to be global destination for higher education and research.
Mission
To serve as a beacon of change, through multi-disciplinary learning, for creation of knowledge community, by building a strong character and nurturing a value-based transparent work ethics, promoting creative and critical thinking for holistic development and self-sustenance for the people of India. The university seeks to achieve this objective by cultivating an environment of excellence in teaching, research and innovation in pure and applied areas.
Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychological Sciences was established under the School of Human Sciences in 2011. The aim of the department of psychological sciences is to study human beings as a social, cultural and biological species in the context of their experiences, activities, constructs and artefacts. The human nature is not discipline bound and therefore the school emphasizes Multidisciplinary approach to understand it. The department has a mission to pursue quality education and research for greater understanding of human nature and challenges faced by humanity. Discipline like Sociology, Psychology, Social work and other social sciences interactively may engage in research leading to knowledge system that serves the development of mankind. The Department was set up to develop an awareness of the importance of studying human behavior and the societal relevance of psychology. It is presently offering Master’s and PhD programs in Psychology. The department also offers an integrated 5 year program. Department also participates in enhancing the overall well-being of students by facilitating their emotional, interpersonal and intellectual development through Centre of well being.
Integrated Program
| Semester | Papers |
|---|---|
| Semester I | 1. Introduction to Psychology 2. Emotional Intelligence 3. Science of Happiness 4. Indian Knowledge System & Psychology 5. English Communication |
| Semester II | 1. Foundations of Social Psychology 2. Stress and Coping 3. Indian Psychology 4. Mental Health as Human Right 5. Psychology for Health and Well-being |
| Semester III | 1. Psychology of Human Development 2. Sports and Exercise Psychology 3. Life Skills 4. Communicative English II |
| Semester IV | 1. Introduction to Psychological Research Methods 2. Psychology of Individual Differences 3. Cyberbullying and its Management 4. Psychological Testing |
| Semester V | 1. Clinical Psychology 2. Health Psychology 3. Practical in Experimental Psychology and Testing 4. Positive Youth Development |
| Semester VI | 1. Advanced Research Methodology and Design 2. Advanced Practicals (Statistics, Testing, Reporting) 3. Group Project Work |
| Semester VII | 1. Advanced Cognitive Psychology 2. Psychological Assessment 3. Gender and Mental Health |
| Semester VIII | 1. Psychological Statistics 2. Qualitative Research Methods 3. Positive Psychology |
| Semester IX | 1. Psychopathology 2. Human Resource Management 3. Counselling Psychology |
| Semester X | 1. Dissertation / Project Work 2. Clinical Assessment 3. Developmental Disabilities and Psychological Intervention 4. Rehabilitation Psychology |
Masters Program
| Semester | Papers |
|---|---|
| Semester I | 1. Cognitive and Affective Processes 2. Quantitative Methods of Data Analysis 3. Biological Bases of Behavior 4. Social Psychological Perspective 5. Open Elective (Interdisciplinary – OEIC-1) 6. Mandatory Non-Credit Course (MENC-1): e.g., Stress Management / Science of Happiness and Well-being |
| Semester II | 1. Indian Knowledge System in Psychological Perspectives 2. Research Methodology and Ethical Issues 3. Psychological Assessment 4. Counselling Skills 5. Discipline Based Core Elective-1 (Choose from Psychopathology / Community Psychology / HRM) 6. Mandatory Non-Credit Course (MENC-2): e.g., Yoga, Health and Mental Wellbeing / Life Skills |
| Semester III | 1. Dissertation: Preparation of Research Proposal 2. Internship / Field Visit 3. Discipline Based Core Elective-2 (Choose from Clinical Assessment / Neuropsychology / Self and Personality / Rehabilitation Psychology / Organization Behavior in Indian Context) 4. Discipline Based Core Elective-3 (Choose from above list) 5. Open Elective (Interdisciplinary – OEIC-2) |
| Semester IV | 1. Qualitative Method of Data Analysis 2. Dissertation: Report Submission and Viva Voce 3. Discipline Based Core Elective-4 (Choose from Health Psychology / Positive Psychology / Psychotherapy / Coaching and Mentoring at Workplace / Forensic Psychology) 4. Discipline Based Core Elective-5 (Choose from above list) |
CUET PG 2025 CUT-OFF
| Category | 1st List | 2nd List |
| GEN | 221 | – |
| OBC-NCL | 197 | – |
| SC | 138 | 85 |
| ST | All registered | All registered |
| PwD | – | – |
| EWS | All registered | – |
Doctorate Program
The Ph.D. program at the Department of Psychological Sciences, Central University of South Bihar, is a well-structured initiative aimed at training postgraduate students in conducting high-quality research in psychological sciences. It offers a robust theoretical foundation alongside essential research skills, enabling scholars to undertake independent and rigorous academic investigations. The program places strong emphasis on research methodology and advanced statistics to support effective planning and analysis in psychological research. Currently, research opportunities are available in the areas of Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Organizational Behavior, and Health Psychology. The program is designed to cultivate analytical thinking, preparing students to engage in interdisciplinary research and address theoretical, social, and contemporary human issues. Eligibility for admission to the Ph.D. in Psychology requires a Master’s degree in Psychology with at least 55% aggregate marks (or Grade B on the UGC 7-point scale), with a 5% relaxation for reserved categories. For the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, candidates must have a Master’s in Psychology and an M.Phil in Clinical Psychology from an RCI-recognized institution, each with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade), with similar relaxations for eligible categories.
Application Procedure
- Candidates must register and apply for admission at https://dspmuranchi.ac.in
- Complete the registration and fill out the application form with required details.
- Upload necessary documents (such as scorecard, mark sheets, certificates, and photographs).
- Pay the application fee as specified.
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