ADBU BA {Hons.} Psychology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The BA (Honours) in Psychology at Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), Guwahati is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme offered under the Department of Psychology and Counselling, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, at the Tapesia Campus. Spanning 8 semesters, the programme covers the scientific study of human behaviour, cognition, emotion, and social interaction, with a strong emphasis on both theoretical foundations and applied skills. The total fees for the programme amount to Rs. 3,11,000 (as per the 2026 fee structure), with a seat intake of 60 students. The programme is highly popular among students from Northeast India and beyond, given the growing demand for mental health professionals, counsellors, and psychologists across India.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently upcoming. Based on the previous year's pattern, applications typically open from April-May 2026 onwards, with classes commencing in August 2026. Admission is through ADBU's own entrance test (DBU-GET) and/or personal interview – no CUET score is required.

Key Points

• The programme is offered at the Tapesia Campus, a 500-acre fully residential campus in Sonapur, Guwahati, with dedicated hostel facilities for boys and girls.
• The curriculum covers a wide range of psychology sub-disciplines including Biopsychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Organizational Behaviour, Counselling Psychology, and Psychological Disorders.
• Students can choose Discipline Specific Electives in Semesters V and VI from areas such as Positive Psychology, Health Psychology, Human Resource Management, Community Psychology, Cultural and Indigenous Psychology, and Project/Dissertation.
• The programme prepares students for diverse career paths including clinical psychology, counselling, forensic psychology, HR management, community services, and higher studies in psychology.
• ADBU is NAAC-accredited and UGC-recognised, ensuring the degree is nationally credible for higher studies, competitive exams, and professional licensing.

ADBU BA Psychology Fees

Component-wise Fee Breakup (BA Hons. Psychology – 2026 Fee Structure)

• Caution Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is refundable at the time of leaving the university, subject to no dues.
• Admission Fees of Rs. 18,000 is non-refundable.
• Annual Fees of Rs. 17,000 is charged in July semesters (July 2026, July 2027, July 2028, July 2029 – 3 applicable instalments over the 4-year programme).
• Payment can be made via UPI (PayTM/GooglePay/BHIM), NEFT, or online through the admission portal. No cash or cheque payments are accepted.
• Fees are payable semester-wise as per the schedule below:

Fee Instalment Schedule

Hostel Fees (Optional – not mandatory)

• Hostel registration fee: Rs. 1,000 (one-time)
• Security deposit: Rs. 5,000 (refundable on vacating hostel)
• Food is NOT included in hostel fees; students purchase meals from on-campus canteens (thalis priced Rs. 50–100).
• Hostel is optional and subject to seat availability; registration is done at the time of admission.

ADBU BA Psychology Admission 2026

ADBU BA (Hons.) Psychology – Admission Dates 2026

• ADBU does not follow a centralised counselling process.
• Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis throughout the admission season (April–August).
• Candidates are advised to apply early as seats are limited (60 seats).

Entrance Exam – DBU-GET (Don Bosco University Graduate Entrance Test)

• ADBU conducts its own entrance test (DBU-GET) for BA admissions.
• There is no requirement to appear for CUET or any other national-level entrance exam for admission to BA (Hons.) Psychology at ADBU.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Class 12 or equivalent) from any recognised board in any stream.
• Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Class 12.
• Candidates from any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) are eligible to apply.

Admission Process

• Register on the ADBU online admission portal at erp.dbuniversity.ac.in/adbu_erp/admission/ using a valid email ID.
• Select BA (Hons.) Psychology as the programme and fill in the application form.
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 600 online (UPI/NEFT).
• Validate your email ID after registration and log back in to complete the form.
• The Admission Office will schedule the DBU-GET entrance test and/or personal interview and communicate the date/time via email and phone.
• Appear for the Entrance Test and Personal Interview (conducted on the same day) at the Tapesia Campus.
• Admission is offered based on Class 12 academic record and performance in the Entrance Test/Personal Interview.
• On the day of admission, carry originals of Class 12 marksheets, proof of date of birth, caste/tribe/community certificate (if applicable), and the duly filled student health form.
• Pay the admission fee (Rs. 18,000, non-refundable) by 5:00 PM on the day of admission; balance fees within 7 days.

ADBU BA Psychology Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• All ADBU scholarships are in the form of tuition fee waivers/reductions and are awarded semester-wise.
• Scholarship applications are typically submitted at the time of admission or at the beginning of each semester.
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic performance for scholarship renewal.
• Government scholarships such as the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes (Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students) are also applicable for eligible students enrolled at ADBU.