The Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling at IIPR, Bangalore, is a one-year program that combines theory and practical training to prepare graduates for counselling roles across schools, healthcare, corporate, and community settings.
Why IIPR
IIPR offers one of the most sought-after Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology programs in Bangalore, recognized for academic excellence and practical training.
The program focuses on core counselling techniques, therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology, preparing students for professional counselling practice.
Students learn under the guidance of qualified psychologists and counsellors, ensuring strong academic foundation and hands-on expertise.
The PGDPC course includes supervised internships and fieldwork in schools, hospitals, clinics, and counselling centers for real-world experience.
Ideal for graduates, teachers, HR professionals, and social workers, the diploma enhances employability across multiple sectors.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology prepares graduates for advanced study or professional counselling roles across sectors.
Program Overview
The PG Diploma in Psychological Counselling (PGDPC) at IIPR, Bangalore, is a one-year full-time program affiliated with Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University, focused on counselling theory, practical training, and professional readiness.
One-year full-time PG Diploma affiliated with Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University.
Strong foundation in counselling theories, psychological concepts, and therapeutic techniques.
Hands-on learning through labs, case work, and supervised counselling practice.
Real-world counselling experience across diverse professional settings.
One-year full-time PG Diploma affiliated with Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University.
Strong foundation in counselling theories, psychological concepts, and therapeutic techniques.
Hands-on learning through labs, case work, and supervised counselling practice.
Real-world counselling experience across diverse professional settings.
Who Can Apply
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks (including languages). Eligible backgrounds include:
Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Home Science, HRD, or B.Ed.
Eligible graduates include rehabilitation sciences, medicine, and allied paramedical fields.
Structure
Specializations offered: A: Child and Adolescent Counselling | B: Human Resource Management - Training and Counselling | C: Family and Relationship Counselling
Fundamentals of Human Behaviour
Theoretical basis of Individual Counselling
Theoretical basis of Group Counselling
Psychological Assessment
Assessment for Counselling (Practical 1)
Individual Counselling: Skills and Techniques (Practical 2)
Introduction to Psychological Disorders
Foundations of Specialization Paper A/B/C
Theoretical Approaches for Sspecialization paper A/B/C
Intervention Techniques for the specialization paper A/B/C
Processes in Group Counselling- Skills and Techniques (Practical 1)
Supervised Internship (Practical 2)
Program Fees
| PGDPC | Fee |
|---|---|
| Karnataka / Outside Karnataka | ₹1,20,000 |
| NRI Students | ₹2,00,000 |
Fees can be paid semester-wise, with two semesters in the academic year.
Program Goals
Build a strong grounding in counselling psychology.
Train in counselling skills, therapy techniques, and practical application.
Develop ethical awareness, cultural sensitivity, and empathy.
Prepare graduates for diverse professional roles.
Build a strong grounding in counselling psychology.
Train in counselling skills, therapy techniques, and practical application.
Develop ethical awareness, cultural sensitivity, and empathy.
Prepare graduates for diverse professional roles.
Graduates of the PGDPC program will
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Cancellation Guidelines
IIPR follows strict admission cancellation rules in line with UGC regulation F.No. 6-1(7)/2006 (CPP-I)
Post commencement of the course if any student is found violating/disregarding the rules and regulations of the college, loses eligibility to move on to subsequent semester owing shortage of attendance etc., such students & admission will be cancelled at the discretion of the Principal and NO fee reimbursement will be made.
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