Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 31, 2026

M.Sc Clinical Psychology is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by Saveetha Medical College (SIMATS), Chennai. The programme provides advanced training in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, counselling, neuropsychology, and the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. It is designed for graduates in psychology seeking to build expertise in clinical practice and mental health care. The total programme fee is Rs. 2,50,000 (as per the latest official fee structure). Admission is merit-based on graduation marks, and the programme is popular due to the growing demand for clinical psychologists in hospitals, mental health clinics, and rehabilitation centres across India.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are currently open at SIMATS. Students can apply online through the official SIMATS admissions portal (simatsadmissions.saveetha.com). The expected application deadline is April 15, 2026 (tentative). Classes are expected to commence from July/August 2026.

Key Points

Offered under Saveetha Medical College, part of SIMATS Deemed University (NAAC A++ accredited).
Students receive clinical training at Saveetha Medical College Hospital, which has a dedicated psychiatry and clinical psychology department.
Graduates are eligible to register with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) as clinical psychologists.
The programme covers evidence-based psychotherapies including CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches.
Degrees are awarded by Saveetha University (SIMATS Deemed University).

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Scholarships
FAQs

Saveetha Medical M.Sc Clinical Psychology Fees

The M.Sc Clinical Psychology programme at Saveetha Medical College has a total programme fee of Rs. 2,50,000 over 2 years (as per the latest official fee structure). The first year includes one-time charges in addition to the annual tuition fee.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount	Remarks
Annual Tuition Fee	Rs. 1,25,000 (approx.)	Payable each year (2 years)
Admission Fee	Rs. 5,000	First year only
University Registration Fee	Rs. 3,500	First year only
Eligibility Fee	Rs. 1,500	First year only
Caution Deposit	Rs. 5,000	First year only (refundable)
IT Fee	Rs. 10,000	First year only
Total Programme Fee (2 Years)	Rs. 2,50,000	All inclusive (as per official fee structure)

Caution deposit of Rs. 5,000 is refundable at the time of course completion.
Hostel fees are separate and range from approximately Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 90,000 per year. Hostel is optional.
Fees are as per the latest official fee structure from SIMATS; minor revisions may apply for 2026-27.

Saveetha Medical M.Sc Clinical Psychology Admission 2026

Admissions to M.Sc Clinical Psychology at Saveetha Medical College are merit-based on graduation marks. The 2026-27 admissions are currently open. Students must apply online through the SIMATS admissions portal.

Admission Dates (2026-27, Tentative)

Event	Date
Admission Portal Opens	Open (as of March 2026)
Application Deadline	April 15, 2026 (Tentative)
Document Verification / Counselling	May - June 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement	July / August 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Sc/BA degree in Psychology or a related field from a recognized university.
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in graduation (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Candidates with B.Sc Clinical Psychology from SIMATS are eligible and may be given preference.

Admission Process

Visit the official SIMATS admissions portal: simatsadmissions.saveetha.com
Fill in the online application form and upload required documents.
Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000 online.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and counselling.
Seat allotment is based on merit in graduation marks.
Pay the first-year fee to confirm admission.

Saveetha Medical M.Sc Clinical Psychology Scholarships 2026

SIMATS offers a range of scholarships to meritorious and economically weaker students. The scholarship policy covers merit-based tuition fee waivers, research/innovation-based scholarships, and benevolent (freeship) scholarships.

Scholarship Options

Scholarship	Criteria	Benefit
Merit Scholarship - 1st Position	University exam topper	40% tuition fee waiver
Merit Scholarship - 2nd Position	2nd rank	30% tuition fee waiver
Merit Scholarship - 3rd Position	3rd rank	20% tuition fee waiver
Merit Scholarship - 4th Position	4th rank	15% tuition fee waiver
Merit Scholarship - 5th Position	5th rank	10% tuition fee waiver
SIMATS Freeship (Benevolent)	Economically weaker students	Full tuition + hostel fee waiver
Research/Innovation Scholarship	Patent filing, publications, competition winners	Variable

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the SIMATS Scholarship Selection Committee.
Students must apply separately; details available on the official SIMATS website.

Saveetha Medical M.Sc Clinical Psychology FAQs

Ques. Is M.Sc Clinical Psychology from Saveetha Medical College recognized by RCI?

Ans. Yes, the M.Sc Clinical Psychology programme at SIMATS is recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Graduates can register with RCI and practice as licensed clinical psychologists in India.

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Clinical Psychology at Saveetha Medical College?

Ans. The total programme fee for 2 years is Rs. 2,50,000 (as per the latest official fee structure).

Ques. What are the career options after M.Sc Clinical Psychology from Saveetha Medical College?

Ans. Graduates can work as clinical psychologists in hospitals, psychiatric clinics, rehabilitation centres, schools, and private practice. They can also pursue PhD in Psychology or MPhil in Clinical Psychology for further specialization.

Ques. What psychotherapy approaches are taught in M.Sc Clinical Psychology at SIMATS?

Ans. The programme covers evidence-based psychotherapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, behaviour therapy, and family therapy, among others.

Ques. Is there clinical training for M.Sc Clinical Psychology students at Saveetha Medical College?

Ans. Yes, students receive clinical training at Saveetha Medical College Hospital, which has a dedicated psychiatry and clinical psychology department. This provides hands-on exposure to psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and mental health case management.

Ques. Can I pursue MPhil in Clinical Psychology after M.Sc Clinical Psychology from SIMATS?

Ans. Yes, M.Sc Clinical Psychology graduates are eligible to apply for MPhil in Clinical Psychology programmes at recognized universities. MPhil in Clinical Psychology is a requirement for independent clinical practice as a clinical psychologist in India under RCI norms.