About the Institution

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), located in Faridabad, is a NAAC A++ accredited deemed-to-be university known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development. Established with the vision of creating future-ready professionals, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across diverse fields such as Engineering, Management, Psychology, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Education, and Humanities.

A key strength of MRIIRS lies in its focus on research and innovation, encouraging students and faculty to engage in meaningful research, publications, and collaborations. The university also maintains strong industry linkages and global partnerships, providing students with opportunities for international exposure, exchange programs, and enhanced career prospects.

With a dedicated placement support system, MRIIRS has built a reputation for strong career outcomes, attracting reputed recruiters across sectors. Overall, the institution aims to nurture competent, ethical, and socially responsible professionals equipped to meet the evolving demands of the global workforce.

School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Psychology)

The School of Behavioral and Social Sciences at MRIIRS offers a comprehensive range of programs in Psychology, designed to build strong theoretical knowledge along with practical skills. The department provides Bachelor’s, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Master’s programs in Psychology, catering to students at different academic levels.

The curriculum focuses on key areas such as clinical psychology, counselling, mental health, and human behavior, ensuring students gain both academic understanding and real-world application. With a blend of classroom learning, practical training, internships, and research exposure, the department prepares students for careers in mental health, counselling, research, and related fields.

Programs Offered

• #BA (Hons.) Applied Psychology

  • Duration: 4 years (with exit option after 3 years)
  • Eligibility:Pass in 10+2 Examination / Equivalent Examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate in 5 subjects including English as compulsory subject along with 4 subjects with the highest score out of the remaining subjects.
  • Admission Criteria:Merit-based + MRNAT / CUET-UG / Interview
  • APPLICATION LINK: CLICK HERE
• #B.Sc. (Hons.) Clinical Psychology

  • Duration: 4 years (with exit options as per NEP)
  • Eligibility:pass the 10+2 exam or an equivalent exam from a recognised board with a science stream with at least 50% mark. 
  • Admission Criteria:Merit-based + MRNAT / CUET-UG / Interview
  • APPLICATION LINK: CLICK HERE
• #M.A. Applied Psychology

  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility:For the 2-year programme, a 3-year Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks is required.For the 1-year programme, a 4-year Hons./Hons. with Research degree with minimum 45% marks is needed.Overall, 45% in any Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is the minimum eligibility.
  • Admission Criteria:Merit-based selection+MRNAT, CUET-PG, interview
  • APPLICATION LINK: CLICK HERE
• #Fellowship in Clinical Psychology

  • Duration: 10 months (2 Semesters)
  • Eligibility:Minimum Graduation in Psychology, Exclusive cohort of only 30 Fellows to ensure personalized clinical supervision
  • Admission Criteria: Direct/ Graduation/ Post- graduation in Psychology
  • APPLICATION LINK: CLICK HERE
• #P.G. Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology

  • Duration: 1 Year (RCI APPROVED)
  • Seats: 20
  • Eligibility:Bachelor’s degree (regular mode) with Psychology in all three years, or a Master’s degree in Psychology/Counselling Psychology (regular or distance) with minimum 55% aggregate marks.A relaxation to 50% marks is provided for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
  • APPLICATION LINK: CLICK HERE
• #Advance Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling

  • Duration: 1Year (RCI APPROVED)
  • Eligibility:Any recognized Master’s Degree in Social Work / Psychology / Child Development / Community Resource Management / Development Communication Extension / Nursing / Special Education. or
  • M.Ed. From recognized University. Or
  • Any recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work / Psychology / Child Development / Community Resource Management / Development Communication Extension / Nursing / Special Education with minimum 05 years of experience of working with children. Or
  • B.Ed. from recognized University with minimum 04 years of experience of working with children.
  • APPLICATION LINK: CLICK HERE
• MRNAT ’26 (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test) Entrance test

  Category	Sections	Number of MCQs	Total Marks Distribution
  Undergraduate Aspirants	Arithmetic & Logical Reasoning	25	25
  	General English	25	25
  	General Awareness	25	25
  	Total	75 MCQs	75 Marks

  Category	Sections	Number of MCQs	Total Marks Distribution
  Postgraduate Aspirants	Arithmetic & Logical Reasoning	15	15
  	Verbal Ability	15	15
  	General Awareness	15	15
  	Domain Specific	30	30
  	Total	75 MCQs	75 Marks

  Note: The test is computer-based (MCQ format), with a duration of 90 minutes, assessing reasoning, language, awareness, and subject knowledge (for PG level).

  If Phase 1 entrance is missed, candidates get another opportunity in Phase 2 scheduled on 25th, 26th, and 27th April.
  This ensures applicants still have a chance to appear for the entrance test in the second phase.

  Phase 1 previously held on 17th January,2026

• #Ph.D. in Applied Psychology

  • Duration: 3 to 6 years
  • Eligibility :Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent) after a 3-year Bachelor’s + 2-year Master’s or 4-year Bachelor’s + 1-year Master’s (or equivalent recognized qualification).
  • Candidates with an M.Phil. (≥55%) from a recognized institution are also eligible.
  • 5% relaxation for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, Differently-Abled, and other categories as per UGC norms; M.Phil. holders (completed before Dec 2024) are exempt from the entrance test.
  • Entrance Based:The Ph.D. entrance process includes a 90-minute test (70 marks) with 50% Research Methodology (Part A) and 50% subject-specific questions (Part B), each having 35 MCQs.
  • Candidates scoring at least 50% qualify for the next stage, while UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-JRF, GATE, and M.Phil. qualified candidates are exempt from the entrance test.
  • Shortlisted and exempted candidates are then called for a Personal Interview (30 marks), and final selection is based on test performance (where applicable) and interview.
  • Entrance Syllabus

  Applied PsychologyDownload

  Important Dates

  Advertisement on Website	April 06th, 2026 (Monday)
  Last Date for e-form filling	July 31st, 2026 (Friday)
  Entrance Test and Date of Interview/Presentation before respective DRC	August 08th, 2026 (Saturday)
  Declaration of Final Result for PhD Admission on website	August 11th, 2026 (Tuesday)
  Last date for Fee Payment (1st Merit List)	August 18th, 2026 (Tuesday)
  Declaration of Waiting list based on Ph.D. Entrance Test	August 19th, 2026 (Wednesday)
  Last date for Fee Payment (Waiting List)	August 24th, 2026 (Monday)
  Orientation & Commencement of Course Work Classes	September 05th, 2026 (Saturday)
  Course work Examination	March 13th, 2027 (Saturday)
  Last date for admission	September 30th, 2026 (Wednesday)

  APPLICATION LINK: CLICK HERE

For detailed information on scholarship amounts and fee structure, please refer to the attached file.