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Admissions at IIPR Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Psychology & Research (IIPR), Bangalore, affiliated with Bengaluru City University (BCU), is a leading Psychology college in Bangalore offering UG, PG, and PG Diploma programs in Psychology, Counselling, and Social Work through.
IIPR admits students througha transparent, structured, and student-friendly admission process that ensures equal opportunity for all eligible candidates.

Where Learning Meets Experience

UG, PG & PGDPC Admissions

Apply online for UG, PG & PG Diploma at www.iipr.in

Complete all the required field inapplication and submit the form

Pay application fees securely online along with application form submission.

UG Courses

₹750/-

PG Courses

₹1500/-

PGDPC Courses

₹1000/-

Assessment Process

Interview Process (UG and PGDPC)
Interview & Entrance Process (PG)

Admission is based on Personal Interview

Interview Process

Eligible candidates will be notified of the personal/online interview via email.
The interview assesses subject knowledge, aptitude, communication skills, and overall suitability.
Admission is confirmed after interview clearance and fee payment.

Admission Process

Interview & Entrance Exam

Applications to be submitted online

Application receipt acknowledged by email

Eligible applicants informed about Interview dates

Interviews Assess

Subject Knowledge

Aptitude

Attitude

Overall Suitability

UG / PGDPC Interviews

Offline/online Interview Process.

PG Interviews

Entrance Exam + Interview.

PG Entrance Exam (Objective Type) Covers

General Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

Industrial Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Health Psychology

Research Methods & Statistics

Online candidates must complete verification during admission.

How to Apply

Admission Process

1. Course Fee Payment

Selected candidates must pay the one-year course fee (two semesters) within 4 working days.

2. Document Verification

Original documents must be submitted for admission confirmation.

3. Admission Confirmation

Admission confirmation will be communicated within 2 working days of the interview.

4. Receipt And Verification

Fee receipt and acknowledgement of documents will be provided.

5. BCU Approval Required.

Original documents will be sent to BCU for approval and returned after the first semester.

6. Vacancy-Based Admission

Candidates placed on the waitlist may be offered admission if seats become available due to withdrawals or unfilled vacancies.

Qualification Criteria

Eligibility & Criteria

UG Courses

Eligibility

Students from Science, Arts, or Commerce streams are eligible.
Candidates awaiting PUC/12th results can apply with their 11th/1st PUC marks for provisional admission.
Students from NIOS (Open Schooling) are also eligible, provided they submit separate 11th & 12th mark sheets.
B.Sc. Psychology requires a PCMB (Science) background or a Psychology/Economics combination.

Admission Process

Direct admission through application form submission.
Selection based on marks in qualifying exams and personal interview.
Document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.

PG Courses

Eligibility

Candidates must have completed graduation with Psychology as a major subject.
M.Sc. Psychology: Minimum 40% aggregate in UG + 50% aggregate in Psychology papers.
M.Sc. Counselling Psychology: Minimum 50% aggregate in B.A./B.Sc./B.Ed./PG Diploma in Counselling, with at least one paper in Psychology.
Students awaiting final-year UG results may apply with previous semester mark sheets for provisional admission.
Students from non-psychology backgrounds, distance education, open universities, or online graduate programs are NOT eligible

Admission Options (PG)

Admission process conducted at IIPR.
Fees as decided by IIPR Governing Council (Self-Financing).

Application through www.bcu.ac.in (July/August).
Merit list and admission counselling at BCU Central College Campus, Bengaluru.
Fee paid to BCU; receipt + admission note to be submitted at IIPR.

Admission Criteria (PG)

Marks secured in UG qualifying exams.
Entrance Exam (Objective Type) covering:
- General Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Industrial Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Research Methods & Statistics
Personal Interview (assessing subject knowledge, aptitude, and communication).

Payment Methods

Fee Payment Modes

Course fee details will be communicated to selected candidates by the Admissions Office; fees vary by academic year and student category, and selected candidates must pay the prescribed fee within four working days to confirm admission.

Cash

Online Transfer

warning No donation/capitation is collected apart from prescribed fees.

Final Admission

Original Documents Required

For UG & PG Courses

Original Marks Sheets of all qualifying exams to be submitted
Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate from the university conferring the degree (Applicable for PG)
Conduct certificate from the institute last attended.
Transfer certificate
Migration certificate
Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate (if applicable)
Copy of Passport and Visa (Foreign Nationals)
Letter from the concerned embassy office (Foreign Nationals)
Indian passport size photographs - 4 numbers(with plain white background).

Do not send original documents with the application form.

Originals must be submitted only during final admission.

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

If admission is not approved by Bengaluru City University (BCU) – fees refunded with deductions.
If a student submits fake/forged documents or fails to submit required originals – admission stands cancelled with no refund.
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

Deduction

Refund Amount

Within 15 days

Full Refund

After 15 days

10%

90% Refund

After 1 month

20%

80% Refund

Within 15 days before the course starts

100%

No Refund

Tip: if table looks tight, swipe sideways.

Procedure For Cancelling Admission:

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

Admissions at IIPR Bangalore

Where Learning Meets Experience

UG Courses

₹750/-

PG Courses

₹1500/-

PGDPC Courses

₹1000/-

Assessment Process

Interview Process (UG and PGDPC) Interview & Entrance Process (PG)

Interview Process

Admission Process

UG / PGDPC Interviews

PG Interviews

PG Entrance Exam (Objective Type) Covers

How to Apply

Qualification Criteria

UG Courses

Eligibility

Students from Science, Arts, or Commerce streams are eligible.

Candidates awaiting PUC/12th results can apply with their 11th/1st PUC marks for provisional admission.

Students from NIOS (Open Schooling) are also eligible, provided they submit separate 11th & 12th mark sheets.

B.Sc. Psychology requires a PCMB (Science) background or a Psychology/Economics combination.

Admission Process

Direct admission through application form submission.

Selection based on marks in qualifying exams and personal interview.

Document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.

PG Courses

Eligibility

Candidates must have completed graduation with Psychology as a major subject.

M.Sc. Psychology: Minimum 40% aggregate in UG + 50% aggregate in Psychology papers.

M.Sc. Counselling Psychology: Minimum 50% aggregate in B.A./B.Sc./B.Ed./PG Diploma in Counselling, with at least one paper in Psychology.

Students awaiting final-year UG results may apply with previous semester mark sheets for provisional admission.

Students from non-psychology backgrounds, distance education, open universities, or online graduate programs are NOT eligible

Admission Options (PG)

Direct Admission through IIPR (Management Quota).

Admission via Bengaluru City University (BCU) Quota.

Admission Criteria (PG)

Marks secured in UG qualifying exams.

Entrance Exam (Objective Type) covering:

Personal Interview (assessing subject knowledge, aptitude, and communication).

Payment Methods

Course fee details will be communicated to selected candidates by the Admissions Office; fees vary by academic year and student category, and selected candidates must pay the prescribed fee within four working days to confirm admission.

Final Admission

For UG & PG Courses

Cancellation Guidelines

IIPR follows strict admission cancellation rules in line with UGC regulation F.No. 6-1(7)/2006 (CPP-I)

When Admission May Be Cancelled

Refund Timeline And Deductions

Procedure For Cancelling Admission:

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Interview Process (UG and PGDPC)
Interview & Entrance Process (PG)