A Complete Guide to Admission Criteria for Psychology at Mount Carmel College.

Ever wondered what it feels like to study at one of the most prestigious colleges in South India? Here’s a complete guide to Mount Carmel College and its application process for psychology aspirants.

About the Institution

Mount Carmel College is one of the prestigious Catholic colleges in Bangalore, affiliated with Bengaluru City University. Founded with the objective of empowering women through education, the institution has undergone tremendous changes over time. From being an exclusively women’s college to becoming a co-educational institution in 2024, the college has shown its progressive side. Today, the institution is growing with the objective of becoming a deemed university while carrying on with the legacy of excellence.

Highlights of Institution:

Re-accredited with an A+ Grade (5th Cycle) by NAAC, which indicates the high level of academics in the institution
Emphasis on research, skill development, and holistic learning
Offers excellent scope for psychology students to learn and do research
Has a rich legacy of 75+ years in academics
Has notable alumni like Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Nithya Menen, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, etc.

Programs Offered

Program Type	Name of the Program	Fee Structure	Eligibility
Undergraduate	B.A – Psychology	1^st Year – ₹1,04,900 2^nd Year – ₹1,16,500 3^rd Year – ₹1,22,400	A candidate who has completed II PUC or 12th Standard (CBSE/ISC) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board is eligible for admission to the programmes.
Undergraduate	B.A – Psychology, History, Sociology	1^st Year- ₹58,800 2^nd Year- ₹68,100 3^rd Year- ₹71,600	A candidate who has completed II PUC or 12th Standard (CBSE/ISC) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board is eligible for admission to the programmes.
Undergraduate	B.A – Psychology, English, Communicative English	1^st Year – ₹1,00,500 2^nd Year – ₹111,900 3^rd Year – ₹1,17,500	A candidate who has completed II PUC or 12th Standard (CBSE/ISC) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board is eligible for admission to the programmes.
Undergraduate	B.A – Psychology, Economics, English	1^st Year- ₹62,800 2^nd Year- ₹72,300 3^rd Year- ₹76,000	A candidate who has completed II PUC or 12th Standard (CBSE/ISC) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board is eligible for admission to the programmes.
Undergraduate	B.A – Psychology, English, Journalism	1^st Year- ₹92,900 2^nd Year – ₹1,03,900 3^rd Year – ₹1,09,100	A candidate who has completed II PUC or 12th Standard (CBSE/ISC) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board is eligible for admission to the programmes.
Undergraduate	B.A – Psychology, Economics, Sociology	1^st Year- ₹58,800 2^nd Year- ₹68,100 3^rd Year- ₹71,600	A candidate who has completed II PUC or 12th Standard (CBSE/ISC) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board is eligible for admission to the programmes.
Undergraduate	B.A – Psychology, Travel & Tourism, Physical Education	1^st Year- ₹84,700 2^nd Year- ₹95,300 3^rd Year- ₹1,00,100	A candidate who has completed II PUC or 12th Standard (CBSE/ISC) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board is eligible for admission to the programmes.
Postgraduate	M.Sc. – Psychology	First Year- ₹1,14,700 Second Year – ₹1,25,700	A candidate who has completed a 3-year bachelor’s degree from any recognised university and has secured not less than 50% marks in aggregate in core courses is eligible for admission to the programmes.

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Admission Procedure:

Stage 1: Official Website Access

Candidates must visit the official website by searching for Mount Carmel College Bangalore admissions, clicking on the official site, and navigating to the “Admissions” section.

Stage 2: Online Registration

Candidates must register by clicking on “Apply Online” and creating an account using a valid email ID and mobile number. Login credentials will be generated upon successful registration.

Stage 3: Portal Login

Candidates must log in to the application portal using their registered email ID and password to access the application dashboard.

Stage 4: Course Selection

Candidates must select their desired programme, such as BA Psychology (Single Major), or triple majors with Psychology, ensuring the correct subject combination is chosen.

Stage 5: Application Form Completion

Candidates must fill out the application form with accurate personal details, academic information (10th and 12th marks), and contact details.

Stage 6: Document Upload

Candidates must upload required documents, including a passport-size photograph, 10th marks card, 12th marks card (or CBSE Portal screenshots if results are pending), and valid ID proof.

Stage 7: Application Fee Payment

Candidates must pay the application fee through online modes such as UPI, card, or net banking. The fee generally ranges between ₹500–₹1000 (subject to change).

Stage 8: Form Submission

Candidates must review all entered details carefully before submitting the application form and downloading the confirmation receipt for future reference.

Stage 9: Selection and Interview Process

Following the shortlisting process, the candidate would have to undergo an interview process, which would be conducted either online via MS Teams or offline for those in Bangalore. This would involve a personal interview, where the candidate’s grades, school accomplishments, co-curricular activities, strengths and weaknesses, and personality would be assessed.

The subject interview would involve the candidate’s basic knowledge in the field of psychology. The candidate would be expected to have a clear understanding and knowledge of concepts such as personality traits and theories, different kinds of intelligence, the basic definition and branches of psychology, abnormal behaviours such as mental disorders, and social behaviours such as attitudes and conformity.

Interview Syllabus – Undergraduate

Personality	Traits, types, basic theories like Freud and the Big Five, and self-concept
Intelligence	Meaning of intelligence, IQ, and theories by Gardner and Sternberg
Introduction to Psychology	Definition, scope, branches, and basic concepts like behavior, cognition, and emotion
Abnormal Psychology	Basic understanding of mental disorders such as anxiety and depression and their causes
Social Psychology	Social behavior, attitudes, conformity, and group influence

Interview Syllabus – Postgraduate

Personality	Traits, types, basic theories (Freud, Big Five), self-concept
Intelligence	The meaning of intelligence, IQ, theories (Gardner, Sternberg)
Abnormal Psychology	Common disorders (anxiety, depression), causes, basic mental health understanding
Emotion & Motivation	Types of emotions, basic theories, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
Introduction to Psychology	Definition, scope, branches, basics of behavior, cognition, and emotion
Research & Statistics	Basic research methods, experiments, surveys, mean/median/mode (very basic idea)
Social Psychology	Social behavior, attitudes, conformity, group influence
Biopsychology	Brain-behavior relationship, neurons, basic functions of brain parts, limbic system,
Cognitive Psychology	Memory, thinking, perception, problem-solving, classical and operant conditioning, father of behaviourism, and interval schedules.
Psychotherapies	Basic idea of therapies (CBT, psychoanalysis, behavioral therapy), Application-based questions.