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Master’s in Counselling Psychology at IIPR Bangalore
Learn, Practice & Transform Lives with Expert Counselling Training

Master’s in Counselling Psychology at IIPR Bangalore

The M.Sc. Counselling Psychology at IIPR, Bangalore, is a two-year full-time postgraduate program that develops core counselling skills, therapeutic approaches, and practical field training—integrating theory, research, and hands-on practice to prepare students for professional counselling roles across diverse settings.

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Why IIPR
Why Choose IIPR for Master’s in Counselling Psychology?
Top Counselling Psychology College in Bangalore

1. Top Counselling Psychology College in Bangalore

IIPR is ranked among the best counselling psychology colleges in Bangalore, known for its known for its student-focused approach and excellence in placements.

Comprehensive Specializations

2. Comprehensive Specializations

Students gain exposure across counselling domains including child, family, educational, and workplace counselling—opening multiple career paths.

Practical Training & Internships

3. Practical Training & Internships

With 150+ hours of supervised internships in hospitals, schools, counselling centers, and corporates, students bridge theory and practice.

Expert Faculty & Research Opportunities

4. Expert Faculty & Research Opportunities

Guidance from experienced professors with opportunities for training in statistical software, dissertations, and research paper publications.

Strong Career & Placement Support

5. Strong Career & Placement Support

Graduates secure roles as counsellors, psychologists (as applicable), researchers, and trainers in institutions and organizations.

Holistic Student Development

6. Holistic Student Development

Workshops, conferences, mentoring programs, and a supportive campus life make IIPR one of the best psychology colleges in Bangalore.

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Program Overview
Programme Details
The M.Sc. Counselling Psychology program at IIPR Bangalore equips students with
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Counselling Skill Training

Professional training in Macro and Micro skills across individual group and organizational settings.

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Theoretical Training

Master counselling skills across individual and organizational settings.

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Supervised internship

150+ hours of supervised internship across diverse professional settings.

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Scholarly excellence

Expert training in research methods, training in statistical software, and dissertation writing.

Specialization areas include

Child & Adolescent Counselling
Child & Adolescent Counselling
Marriage & Family Counselling
Marriage & Family Counselling
Educational & Career Counselling
Educational & Career Counselling
Workplace & Career Counselling
Workplace & Career Counselling
Your Subjects, Your Learning Journey
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How to Apply
Admission and Selection Process
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Who Can Apply
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for M.Sc. Counselling Psychology in Bangalore at IIPR, candidates must have
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A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in B.A./B.Sc./B.Ed./PG Diploma in Counselling or Psychology related fields.

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Studied at least one subject in Psychology during undergraduate/postgraduate studies.

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Course Structure
Curriculum Overview
Specializations: Educational & Career counselling, Family & Relationship Counselling

Semester 1

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101 - Theoretical Perspectives of Psychology

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102 - Foundations of Professional Counselling

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103 - Theories and Models of Life-Span Development

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104 - Quantitative Research Methods

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105 - Basic Skills in Counselling (Practical 1)

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106 - Assessment for counselling-1 (Practical 2)

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107 - Psychological Assessment

Semester 2

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201 - Theoretical foundations of Individual counselling

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202 - Theoretical foundations of Group Counselling

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203 - Social and Community Psychology

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204 - Qualitative Research Methods

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205 - Techniques of Individual counseling (Practical 1)

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206 - IT Applications for Research(Practical 2)

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207 - Behaviour Modification Techniques

Semester 3

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301 - Psychological Interventions and Rehabilitation

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302 - Educational and School Counselling

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303 - Workplace Counselling

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304 - Process of Group Counselling (Practical 1)

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305 - Supervised Practicum (Practical 2)

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306 - To choose one elective from the list provided

Semester 4

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401 - Psychopathology

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402 - Career Counselling

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403 - Family and Couple Counselling

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404 - Positive Psychology

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405 - Dissertation (Practical 1)

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406 - Internship (Practical 2)

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Program Fees
Fee Structure – M.Sc Counselling Psychology
M.Sc Counselling Psychology1st Year2nd Year
Karnataka₹1,35,000₹1,45,000
Non Karnataka₹1,45,000₹1,60,000
NRI Students₹3,00,000₹3,00,000

Fees can be paid semester-wise, with two semesters in each academic year.

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Program Goals
Programme Objectives
Counselling Skills

Counselling Skills

Train students in counselling skills and therapeutic techniques.

Career Preparation

Career Preparation

Prepare graduates for roles in education, healthcare, industry, and NGOs.

Research Skills

Research Skills

Build strong research, diagnostic, and intervention skills.

Ethical Practice

Ethical Practice

Promote ethical counselling with empathy and cultural sensitivity.

Programme Outcomes
Graduates of the M.Sc. Counselling Psychology program will
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Gain mastery in individual, family, group, and workplace counselling.

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Be qualified to pursue M.Phil. or Ph.D. programs in India and abroad.

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Eligible for careers across mental health, education, and corporate sectors.

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Gain the ability to design and conduct psycho-educational programs.

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Be prepared for teaching and research careers in psychology, subject to UGC norms.

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Career Pathways
Potential Career Options
Counselling Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist
School / College Counsellor
School / College Counsellor
Child & Adolescent Counsellor
Child & Adolescent Counsellor
Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Workplace / Industrial Counsellor
Workplace / Industrial Counsellor
Research Assistant / Academic Pathways
Research Assistant / Academic Pathways
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Corporate Trainer / HR Support
Corporate Trainer / HR Support
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Submission Checklist
Documents Required
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Original Marks Sheets of all qualifying exams to be submitted

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Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate from the university conferring the degree

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Conduct certificate from the institute last attended.

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Transfer certificate

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Migration certificate

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Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)

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Income Certificate (if applicable)

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Copy of Passport and Visa (Foreign Nationals)

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Letter from the concerned embassy office (Foreign Nationals)

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Indian passport size photographs - 4 numbers(with plain white background).

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Need Help?
Admission Queries
Students can apply through the IIPR website or directly at the campus. For queries about the M.Sc. Counselling Psychology admissions in Bangalore, contact the admissions office via email or phone.
Visit the IIPR campus.
Contact the admissions office.
Apply directly through the official website.
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Key Dates
Important Dates
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January onwards
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As per weekly notification
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August / September
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Cancellation Guidelines
Admission Cancellation Policy
IIPR follows strict admission cancellation rules in line with UGC regulation F.No. 6-1(7)/2006 (CPP-I)

When Admission May Be Cancelled

  1. If admission is not approved by Bengaluru City University (BCU) – fees refunded with deductions.
  2. If a student submits fake/forged documents or fails to submit required originals – admission stands cancelled with no refund.
  3. After commencement, if a student violates college rules, has poor attendance, or loses eligibility – admission may be cancelled with no fee reimbursement.

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.

Refund Timeline And Deductions

Cancellation Period
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Refund Amount
Within 15 days
0%
Full Refund
After 15 days
10%
90% Refund
After 1 month
20%
80% Refund
Within 15 days before the course starts
100%
No Refund
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Procedure For Cancelling Admission:

  1. Submit a written request to the Admissions Office stating reasons for cancellation.
  2. If authorizing someone else, provide an authorization letter in prescribed format.
  3. Fill out the admission cancellation form (issued by office).
  4. Submit: Original fee paid receipt | Document submission receipt | Any documents received from college.
  5. Collect acknowledgement of request.
  6. Admissions Office will notify the date for collecting original documents & refund (if applicable).
  7. Refund will be processed via account payee cheque or online transfer.
Course Description
Summary

Course Description

The M.Sc. Counselling Psychology program at IIPR, Bangalore, is a two-year postgraduate course offering integrated training in counselling skills, fieldwork, internships, and research, with specializations in child, family, educational, and workplace counselling.

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