About the University
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women (Deemed to be University) is a well-established institution located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its strong focus on women’s education and offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including psychology. The university was established in 1957 as an aided college and later became a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. It is recognized by UGC and AICTE and has been re-accredited with an “A++” Grade by NAAC. It consistently ranks among top institutions, for instance, securing the 98th rank under the University category by NIRF 2024.Avinashilingam Institute offers wide campus convenience for the students the institute has two campuses: Main campus in urban setting and the Satellite campus in rural/rustic setting.
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
The Department of Psychology at Avinashilingam University is a distinguished academic unit offering comprehensive programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. levels. The department provides specialization in Applied Psychology and Clinical Psychology, equipping students with both theoretical understanding and hands-on skills. It is led by experienced faculty including Dr. S. Gayatri Devi, who continues to uphold the department’s legacy of excellence in psychological education and mental health advocacy. The department also emphasizes research-driven learning, professional training, and the development of core competencies in counseling assessment. Following are the objectives of department of Psychology.
Objectives
- To promote optimum Personality Development
- To develop Sound Mental Health and Healthy Human Relations
- To develop Skills in Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis
- To develop skills in Counselling using varied Psychotherapeutic Techniques
- To develop Affective Skills
- To develop Skills to Conduct Research
Academic Program Offered at undergraduate and postgraduate and Ph.D. level are mentioned below.
BSC PSYCHOLOGY
| Eligibility | Passed 12th class from any stream . |
| Duration | 3years |
| Admission procedure | CUET UG |
| Seat | 50 |
| Fees structure depend on whether you choose aided or self financed ug program of psychology check fees detail through given website | Aided program -₹ 26,845 self financed program-₹ 25,000 UG Programmes Offered 2025-26.pdf |
Syllabus of BSc psychology
| Semester | Course Content |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Introduction to Psychology |
| General Psychology | |
| Bio-Psychology | |
| Semester 2 | Cognitive Psychology |
| Foundation to Development Psychology | |
| Semester 3 | Foundation of Social Psychology |
| Introduction to Psychological Inquiry 1 | |
| Semester 4 | Fundamentals of Counseling |
| Introduction to Psychological Inquiry 2 | |
| Semester 5 | Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology 1 |
| Foundation of Organizational Psychology | |
| Semester 6 | Quantitative Data Analysis |
| Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology 2 |
For more detail about the syllabus, you can visit to this link (23. B.Sc_. Psychology_2023.pdf).
MSC APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY / CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
| Eligibility for Applied psychology | BSc in psychology |
| Eligibility for clinical psychology | Bachelor’s degree in any psychology course from recognized university |
| Admission procedure | CUET PG |
| Duration | 2 years |
| seat | 20 |
| Fees structure check fees detail through given website | self financed applied psychology -₹28,555 self financed clinical psychology -₹80,550 PG Programmes Offered 2025-26.pdf |
Syllabus of MSc applied psychology
| Semester | Course Content |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Theories and System of Psychology |
| Physiology of Behavior | |
| Applied Cognitive Psychology | |
| Psychopathology 1 | |
| Practicum and Assessment | |
| Professional Development Course 1 – Flourishing Psychology | |
| Semester 2 | Personality Theories |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Psychopathology 2 | |
| Experimental Design Research | |
| Psychodiagnostics Method | |
| Semester 3 | Applied Social Psychology |
| Advanced Life Span Development | |
| Counseling Psychology | |
| Health Psychology | |
| Psychological Measures and Statistics | |
| Human Resource Management | |
| Sport Psychology | |
| Mini Project | |
| Internship | |
| Professional Development Course 2 – Resilience Quotient | |
| Semester 4 | Clinical Internship |
| Research Project/Thesis/Patent |
For more detail about the syllabus, you can visit to this link (SKM_C25813010109220).
PHD (COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY)
| Eligibility | 1) M.A./M.Sc./M.Phil. in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology from a recognized university. 2) 1-year master’s after a 4-year Bachelor’s or 2-year master’s after a 3-year Bachelor’s with minimum 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade). M.Phil. holders with at least 55% marks are also eligible. Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree alone must have minimum 75% aggregate marks. 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS and other reserved categories. |
| ENTRANCE TEST | All candidates must appear for a university-conducted entrance exam. Exemptions: UGC NET, CSIR NET, SLET, or FIP qualified candidates are exempt from the entrance test. However, they must attend the personal interview. Minimum 50% score in the entrance exam is required to qualify for the interview (with 5% relaxation for reserved categories). |
| Selection procedure | Final selection is based on: 70% weightage to entrance exam performance 30% weightage to personal interview |
TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The department offers robust training in a wide range of psychotherapeutic techniques. This training ensures students are practice-ready for diverse clinical and community settings. All M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. students receive in-depth counselling training and exposure to real-world psychological issues. A key part of the postgraduate program is the one-month hospital internship during the summer break. During this period, students provide counselling to patients dealing with a variety of concerns, including mental health disorders, chronic illnesses like cancer and heart disease, trauma, abuse, childhood learning difficulties, geriatric issues, and lifestyle-related problems. These internships not only strengthen clinical skills but often lead to direct employment offers. Graduates find placements in hospitals, counseling centers, schools, colleges, industries, IT companies, and some even establish their own counseling practices.
Highlights and Unique Features
One of the most notable contributions of the department is the development of Positive Therapy, a unique intervention model created by former professor Dr. Hemalatha Natesan. This therapy combines Eastern techniques of Yoga with Western Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and has shown remarkable effectiveness in addressing a wide spectrum of psychological issues. The department continues to integrate such innovative approaches into its curriculum and research work. Regular workshops, mental health awareness programs, and seminars are conducted to promote community engagement and professional development. With a strong foundation in ethics, research, and applied practice, the department remains a pioneer in preparing future psychologists to meet contemporary mental health needs.
For more detail you can visit to this link.
Department Of Psychology | Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women
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