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Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling in Bangalore – IIPR
Build practical counselling skills for mental health practice.

Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling in Bangalore – IIPR

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.

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Why IIPR
Why Choose IIPR’s PGDPC Program?
Leading PGDPC Course in Bangalore

1. Leading PGDPC Course in Bangalore

IIPR offers one of the most sought-after Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology programs in Bangalore, recognized for academic excellence and practical training.

Practical Counselling Skills Training

2. Practical Counselling Skills Training

The program focuses on core counselling techniques, therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology, preparing students for professional counselling practice.

Experienced Faculty & Mentorship

3. Experienced Faculty & Mentorship

Students learn under the guidance of qualified psychologists and counsellors, ensuring strong academic foundation and hands-on expertise.

Internship & Field Exposure

4. Internship & Field Exposure

The PGDPC course includes supervised internships and fieldwork in schools, hospitals, clinics, and counselling centers for real-world experience.

Flexible & Career-Oriented Program

5. Flexible & Career-Oriented Program

Ideal for graduates, teachers, HR professionals, and social workers, the diploma enhances employability across multiple sectors.

Gateway to Higher Studies & Careers

6. Gateway to Higher Studies & Careers

The Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology prepares graduates for advanced study or professional counselling roles across sectors.

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Program Overview
Programme Details
The PG Diploma in Psychological Counselling (PGDPC) at IIPR, Bangalore, is a one-year full-time program affiliated with Bangalore University, focused on counselling theory, practical training, and professional readiness.
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Programme Duration

One-year full-time PG Diploma affiliated with Bangalore University.

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Core Learning

Strong foundation in counselling theories, psychological concepts, and therapeutic techniques.

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Practical Training

Hands-on learning through labs, case work, and supervised counselling practice.

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Fieldwork Exposure

Real-world counselling experience across diverse professional settings.

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How to Apply
Admission and Selection Process
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Who Can Apply
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks (including languages). Eligible backgrounds include:
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Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Home Science, HRD, or B.Ed.

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Eligible graduates include rehabilitation sciences, medicine, and allied paramedical fields.

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Structure
Syllabus – PGDPC at IIPR
Specializations offered: A: Child and Adolescent Counselling | B: Human Resource Management - Training and Counselling | C: Family and Relationship Counselling

Semester 1

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Fundamentals of  Human Behaviour

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Theoretical basis of Individual Counselling

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Theoretical basis of Group Counselling

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Psychological Assessment

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Assessment for Counselling (Practical 1)

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Individual Counselling: Skills and Techniques (Practical 2)

Semester 2

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Introduction to Psychological Disorders

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Foundations of Specialization Paper A/B/C

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Theoretical Approaches for Sspecialization paper A/B/C

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Intervention Techniques for the specialization paper A/B/C

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Processes in Group Counselling- Skills and Techniques (Practical 1)

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Supervised Internship (Practical 2)

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Program Fees
Fee Structure – Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling (PGDPC)
PGDPC1st Year2nd Year
Karnataka / Outside Karnataka₹1,20,000₹1,20,000
NRI Students₹2,00,000₹2,00,000

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

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Program Goals
Programme Objectives
Academic Foundation

Academic Foundation

Build a strong grounding in counselling psychology.

Skill Development

Skill Development

Train in counselling skills, therapy techniques, and practical application.

Ethics & Empathy

Ethics & Empathy

Develop ethical awareness, cultural sensitivity, and empathy.

Career Readiness

Career Readiness

Prepare graduates for diverse professional roles.

Programme Outcomes
Graduates of the PGDPC program will
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Demonstrate competence in individual, group, and educational counselling.

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Apply psychological theories effectively in real-world counselling contexts.

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Conduct counselling sessions with professionalism and ethical responsibility.

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Gain readiness for careers in mental health, education, healthcare, and HR fields.

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Build confidence to pursue further studies in psychology such as MSc or clinical training.

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Career Pathways
Potential Career Options
School Counsellor
School Counsellor
Clinical / Community Counsellor
Clinical / Community Counsellor
Career Guidance Counsellor
Career Guidance Counsellor
NGO & Rehabilitation Specialist
NGO & Rehabilitation Specialist
Corporate HR & Wellness Counsellor
Corporate HR & Wellness Counsellor
Family & Relationship Counsellor
Family & Relationship Counsellor
Mental Health Support Staff
Mental Health Support Staff
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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
For admission-related queries regarding the pg diploma in psychology program, students can contact the admissions office at IIPR via
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.
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