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The Ph.D. (Psychology) program at NMIMS Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts (JDSOLA), Department of Psychology, Mumbai, is a 3 to 6-year full-time (and part-time) doctoral program that emphasizes extending the boundaries of research in various disciplines of Psychology. Offered under SVKM's NMIMS Deemed-to-be University, the program has an intake of 6 seats and covers research domains including Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Business/Organizational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Gender Studies, School and Educational Psychology, Media Psychology, and Military Psychology. The annual fee is Rs. 2,50,000, with an assured annual scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000, making the effective annual cost just Rs. 50,000 for eligible students. Admission is based on an NMIMS Entrance Test and Personal Interview, with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/SLET qualified candidates exempted from the entrance test. NMIMS is a Category-I University with NAAC A+ accreditation, making this one of the most prestigious doctoral programs in Psychology in India.

Admissions for the 2026 batch are currently open under Phase 2. Phase 2 online registration is open from March 30, 2026, with the last date being May 31, 2026. The Entrance Test and Personal Interview for Phase 2 are scheduled for June 12, 2026, with the merit list to be declared on June 22, 2026. The program commences on July 18, 2026, and the last date of admission is August 3, 2026.

Key Points

The program covers 10 research domains including Clinical, Health, Counselling, Organizational, Forensic, Gender Studies, School, Media, and Military Psychology.
Intake is limited to just 6 seats, making it a highly competitive and exclusive doctoral program.
An assured scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum is provided, reducing the effective annual cost to Rs. 50,000.
Full-time PhD students are additionally eligible for a UGC fellowship.
Candidates must choose their specialization based on their Master's program specialization.
All students must complete Pre-Ph.D. coursework in the first year before formal PhD registration.
All candidates (including full-time) must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer if currently employed.

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05 May, 2026 NMIMS Mumbai has also announced Fee structure 2026 for Ph.D Psychology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 7.5 Lakhs.

NMIMS PhD Psychology Fees

The annual fee for the Ph.D. (Psychology) program at NMIMS JDSOLA is Rs. 2,50,000 per year. NMIMS provides an assured annual scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000, making the effective annual cost only Rs. 50,000 for eligible students. Full-time PhD students are also eligible for a UGC fellowship. Hostel accommodation is available on campus on a first-come-first-served basis.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (Per Year)
Annual Tuition Fee	Rs. 2,50,000
Annual Scholarship (NMIMS - Assured)	Rs. 2,00,000
Effective Annual Fee (after scholarship)	Rs. 50,000
Registration Fee (Non-refundable, one-time)	Rs. 2,500 + GST
Hostel Fee (Optional)	Rs. 1,80,000 per year (approx.)
Total Fees (without Hostel, after scholarship, per year)	Rs. 50,000

The scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per year is assured and provided for up to 5 years or completion of the PhD, whichever is earlier.
Scholarship will be cancelled if the student is found indulging in any unlawful activity.
PhD students who re-register or take re-admission are not entitled to the scholarship.
Full-time PhD students are eligible for UGC fellowship in addition to the institutional scholarship.
Refund of fees in case of withdrawal/cancellation is as per UGC guidelines.
The registration fee of Rs. 2,500 + GST is non-refundable and non-transferable.

NMIMS PhD Psychology Admission 2026

Admissions to the Ph.D. (Psychology) program at NMIMS JDSOLA for the 2026 batch are conducted in two phases. Phase 1 registration (February 16 to March 29, 2026) and test (April 10, 2026) have been completed. Phase 2 is currently ongoing, with registration open until May 31, 2026. The selection process involves an NMIMS Entrance Test (90 minutes, 100 marks) and a Personal Interview (50 marks), with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/SLET qualified candidates exempted from the entrance test.

NMIMS Ph.D. (Psychology) Admission Dates 2026

Event	Phase 1	Phase 2
Online Registration Opens	February 16, 2026	March 30, 2026
Last Date of Online Registration	March 29, 2026	May 31, 2026
Call Letters Available on Dashboard	April 2, 2026	June 5, 2026
Entrance Test and Personal Interview	April 10, 2026	June 12, 2026
Declaration of Merit List	April 20, 2026	June 22, 2026
Document Upload and Payment of Admission Fees	April 20-27, 2026	June 22-29, 2026
Commencement of Program	July 18, 2026	July 18, 2026
Closure of Admission / Last Date of Admission	August 3, 2026	August 3, 2026

Accepted Exam Dates (Exemption from Entrance Test)

Exam	Exam Date	Result Date
UGC-NET Phase 1	December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026	February 4, 2026
UGC-NET Phase 2	June 1, 2026 (Tentative)	July 1, 2026 (Tentative)
GATE 2026	February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026	March 19, 2026
CSIR-NET	July 25-27, 2026 (Tentative)	September 4, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must hold an M.Sc./M.A. in any branch of Psychology (minimum 2-year program) including Psychology, Applied Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or M.Phil. (RCI), with at least 55% marks in aggregate (or Grade B in UGC 7-point scale).
Candidates from foreign universities must provide an AIU equivalence certificate.
Candidates must choose their specialization based on their Master's program specialization.

Admission Process:

Register online at www.nmims.edu and pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 2,500 + GST.
Upload required documents: graduation and post-graduation mark sheets, degree certificates, UGC-NET/GATE/CSIR-NET score (if applicable), Statement of Purpose (SOP), and work experience/NOC certificate (if applicable).
Download call letter from the dashboard; no separate communication will be sent.
Appear for NMIMS Entrance Test (90 minutes, 100 marks: 50% Research Methodology + 50% Domain Specific) -- exempted for UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SLET/GATE/M.Phil. qualified candidates. Minimum qualifying marks: 50%.
Attend Personal Interview (50 marks) at the Mumbai campus, including a presentation based on the SOP.
Merit list is prepared based on Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Personal Interview (30% weightage).
Selected candidates must complete admission formalities, upload documents, and pay fees within the given timeline.
All admitted students must complete Pre-Ph.D. coursework in the first year before formal PhD registration.

NMIMS PhD Psychology Scholarships 2026

NMIMS JDSOLA offers an assured institutional scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per year to all PhD students, effectively reducing the annual cost to just Rs. 50,000. Full-time PhD students are additionally eligible for UGC fellowships. Government scholarships are also available for eligible candidates.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NMIMS Institutional Scholarship (Assured)	Rs. 2,00,000 per year	All admitted PhD students; up to 5 years or PhD completion
UGC Fellowship (Full-time PhD)	As per UGC norms	Full-time PhD students; in line with UGC guidelines
Merit Cum Means Scholarship (Government of India)	Rs. 20,000 per annum	Minimum 50% marks; family income criteria applicable
Maharashtra State Government Scholarship	As per government norms	Domicile of Maharashtra; category-specific criteria

The NMIMS scholarship form (hardcopy) must be submitted to the Dean, JDSOLA, along with the registration form, SOP, resume, admission form, and offer letter copy.
Scholarship will be cancelled if the student re-registers for PhD or takes re-admission.
UGC fellowship details will be shared at the time of admission.

NMIMS Mumbai Ph.D Psychology Ranking

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#176 out of 300 in India 2026

#7th in Mumbai

#10 in Maharashtra

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NMIMS PhD Psychology FAQs

Ques. What research domains are available for Ph.D. (Psychology) at NMIMS JDSOLA?

Ans. The program covers 10 research domains: Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Business/Organizational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Gender Studies, School and Educational Psychology, Media Psychology, and Military Psychology. Candidates must choose their specialization based on their Master's program specialization.

Ques. What is the effective cost of the Ph.D. (Psychology) program at NMIMS after scholarship?

Ans. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 2,50,000, but NMIMS provides an assured annual scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000, making the effective annual cost just Rs. 50,000. Full-time PhD students are also eligible for a UGC fellowship. The scholarship is provided for up to 5 years or until PhD completion, whichever is earlier.

Ques. Is the Ph.D. (Psychology) program at NMIMS available in part-time mode?

Ans. Yes, the program is available in both full-time and part-time modes. All candidates (including full-time) who are currently employed must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer. The full-time program requires daily campus attendance as per prevailing attendance rules.

Ques. What qualifications are required for admission to Ph.D. (Psychology) at NMIMS?

Ans. Candidates must hold an M.Sc./M.A. in any branch of Psychology (minimum 2-year program) including Psychology, Applied Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or M.Phil. (RCI), with at least 55% marks. The specialization chosen for the PhD must align with the candidate's Master's specialization.

Ques. Am I exempted from the NMIMS Entrance Test if I have qualified UGC-NET or GATE?

Ans. Yes. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF), CSIR-NET (including JRF), SLET, GATE, or Teacher Fellowship, or have passed M.Phil., are exempted from the NMIMS Entrance Test. However, they must still appear for the Personal Interview at the Mumbai campus.

Ques. What is the intake for Ph.D. (Psychology) at NMIMS and how competitive is admission?

Ans. The intake is limited to just 6 seats per batch, making it one of the most competitive doctoral programs at NMIMS. Given the limited seats and the requirement to align specialization with the Master's program, candidates are advised to apply early and prepare a strong Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Research Proposal to maximize their chances of selection.