About the University
Brij University, Bharatpur was founded in 2012 by the Government of Rajasthan under the Brij University, Bharatpur Act, 2012, with Professor K. D. Swami serving as the inaugural Vice Chancellor (VC). The institute is overseen by the Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan, who serves as the Chancellor. To honour Maharaja Surajmal, the university was renamed Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur in 2014 via the Brij University, Bharatpur (Change of Name) Act, 2014. With more than 1,70,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students studying across our 167 colleges, MSBU offers our community rich-experiences and endless possibilities to pursue interests, master skills, and develop one’s whole self.
Vision
Maharaja Surajmal Brij University is committed to creating and sustaining the conditions that enable all the university students to experience an unparalleled educational journey that is intellectually, socially, and personally transformative. They are expanding avenues of discovery across all fields while creating new pathways for applying knowledge where it is needed in the world. At the same time, they are ensuring that new ideas are grounded in ethics and solutions benefit from diverse perspectives. Their vision guides the university’s approach to research, education & impact and includes new initiatives that accelerate the creation and application of knowledge, anchor research and education in ethics; civic responsibility and promote access and inclusion across our activities. They also recognizes the need to forge deeper partnerships in our community and in the world to move ideas into action.
Mission
Maharaja Surajmal Brij University is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world’s great challenges. They are focused on providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. They seek to develop in each member of the University community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind. They hope that students will begin to style their lives by gaining a sense of what they want to do with their gifts and talents, assessing their values and interests, and learning how they can best serve the world. The University aims to innovate in education, research and vocation for excellence in scattering, creation and utility of knowledge by fostering academic and industry unison to create highly skilled individuals to build the society and nation in harmony with bionetwork.
Department of Psychology
The Deparment of Psychology at Maharaja Surajmal Brij University is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. It offers the following courses.
| Program Name | Level |
| B.A. Psychology | Undergraduate |
| M.A. Psychology | Postgraduate |
| M.A. Sports Psychology | Postgraduate |
| Ph.D. in Psychology | Doctoral |
The university also offers a B.A.+ M.A. Program
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Maharaja Surajmal Brij University provides a well-rounded and in-depth exploration of psychological science through a structured and skill-focused curriculum. Students study Psychological Disorders, Developmental Psychology, and Statistical Methods for Psychological Research, gaining insights into mental health conditions, lifespan development, and quantitative research techniques. The course builds on this foundation with courses in Psychology of Individual Differences, Social Psychology, and Research Methodology, offering students a deeper understanding of personality traits, social behavior, and scientific inquiry in psychology. Each semester integrates practical work, allowing students to apply psychological tests and conduct data analysis for experiential learning.
Doctorate in Psychology
The university offers a doctorate program as well.
Master of Arts in Psychology
| Schedule for PG Admissions 2025 | Click here to know the detailed schedule |
Program Overview
- Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
- Total Seats: Varies each year.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates who have completed full time B.A./B.Sc. Honors in Psychology, in regular mode; Candidates who have completed full time B.A./B.Sc. General – with a minimum of three papers in Psychology, in regular mode.
- Candidates who have completed any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
Course Structure (Annual Scheme)
Year 1
| Paper Number | Title |
| Paper-I | Systems and Theories of Psychology |
| Paper-II | Cognitive Psychology |
| Paper-III | Physiological Psychology |
| Paper-IV | Statistics and Research Methods |
| Paper-V | Practicals/Experiments |
Year 2
Compulsory Papers:
| Paper Number | Title |
| Paper-I | Applications of Psychology |
| Paper-II | Social Psychology |
- Group A – Clinical Psychology
| Paper Number | Title |
| Paper-III | Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology |
| Paper-IV | Personality or Thesis |
| Paper-V | Practical/Testing |
- Group B – Vocational Psychology
| Paper Number | Title |
| Paper-III | Guidance and Counselling |
| Paper-IV | Vocational Psychology or Thesis |
| Paper-V | Practical/Testing |
- Group C – Industrial Psychology
| Paper Number | Title |
| Paper-III | Industrial Psychology |
| Paper-IV | Organizational Psychology or Thesis |
| Paper-V | Practical/Testing |
- Group D – Environmental Psychology
| Paper Number | Title |
| Paper-III | Ecological Psychology |
| Paper-IV | Population Psychology or Thesis |
| Paper-V | Practical/Testing |
Application Procedure
- Candidates must register and apply for admission at https://msbuadmission.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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