Established in 1973 in Agra, Dayalbagh Educational Institute offers holistic, value-based education across various disciplines. It blends academics with work-based training and ethical living. Known for innovation and community focus, DEI promotes simplicity and social responsibility through its unique educational model.
Vision
To provide education, more education, education made perfect, which is the only “panacea for our country’s ills and evils”. DEI aims to serve as an exemplary model of education, covering the entire spectrum of knowledge and wisdom, to selflessly serve mankind by evolving a race of supermen, who possess the virtues to resolve the grave global challenges and establish a more humane and enlightened society.
Mission
The mission objective of DEI is to provide value-based, comprehensive and inter-disciplinary education to evolve a ‘complete person’, i.e., a well-rounded total quality person, whose hallmarks are intellectual strength, emotional maturity, truthfulness, simple living, high moral character, scientific temper, general awareness, interdisciplinary outlook and one who discharges duties and obligations and is capable of giving a fuller response to social and environmental challenges.
Highlights of Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI)
- DEI was established in 1917 and became a deemed university under UGC in 1981.
- Located in Agra on an 86-acre campus, it offers UG, PG, doctoral, and diploma programs across multiple disciplines.
- Accredited with NAAC A+ grade in 2019, scoring a CGPA of 3.4/4.
- Recognized by UGC and AICTE, DEI ranks among the top 150–200 universities in India according to NIRF.
- The institute is praised for its innovative education model, strong research output, robust placement support, and a focus on social and value-based learning through practical engagement.
Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology at Dayalbagh Educational Institute began in 1951 and became a full university department in 1981. It offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs with a strong focus on Clinical, Environmental, Cognitive, and Organizational Psychology. The department has an active research culture with over 400 publications and several UGC-funded projects. Students regularly win fellowships, present papers at national and international conferences, and gain practical training in mental health institutes.
Masters Program Overview
- Admission Process: Admission is determined through CUET scores and/or a personal interview, based on the specific course requirements.
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters) - Total Seats: 20 Seats
- Eligibility Criteria: Graduate with at least 55% marks in the relevant stream.
- Reservation policy – Link
- Fully compliant with the Government of India norms for reserved categories
- Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) candidates must appear in the relevant entrance test (CUET, University exam, state exams) to claim reservation.
- Vacant SC seats can be given to ST candidates and vice versa (interchangeable).
- Vacant reserved seats will not be allotted to General category candidates.
Syllabus – Click on the word Syllabus
M.A. Psychology
- Semester 1:
- Experimental Designs
- Organisational Behaviour
- Experimental Social Psychology
- Childhood Disorders
- Practicum I
- Seminar & Group Discussion
- Semester 2:
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychology of Consciousness
- Psychometric Methods
- Environmental Psychology
- Practicum II
- Seminar & Group Discussion
- Semester 3:
- Basic Research Methods, Statistical Tools & Analysis
- Pre-Dissertation
- Dissertation
- Counselling
- Clinical Case Study
- Computer Applications in Psychology Practical
- Semester 4:
- Dissertation I
- Dissertation II
- Self Study Course
- Advanced Research Methodology & Analysis
- Health Psychology
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Recruitment/Placement/Career
Other Psychology Programs Offered – Link
- B.A. (Hons) Psychology – 4 Years
- M.Phil.- 2 years
- Ph.D.- 2 – 5 Years
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