Patliputra University Patna MA Psychology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Patliputra University (PPU), Patna offers a 2-year full-time on-campus Master of Arts [MA] in Psychology through its Post Graduate Department of Psychology on the PPU campus in Patna. The programme covers core areas of psychology including cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, research methodology, psychological testing, and counselling. With a total fee of INR 5,120 for the entire 2-year duration, it is one of the most affordable PG Psychology programmes in Bihar. Admission is merit-based with no entrance exam; selection is based on marks obtained in the undergraduate degree. The programme has a seat intake of 45 seats and is increasingly popular among students interested in mental health, counselling, human behaviour research, and careers in education and social services.

Admissions for the session 2025-27 have been completed, with 41 out of 45 seats filled (20 male, 21 female). The next admission cycle for session 2026-28 is expected to open in July 2026, based on the previous year's schedule (applications opened on 13 July 2025 for the 2025-27 session). Students interested in applying for the 2026-28 session should monitor the official portal at admission.ppuponline.in from July 2026 onwards.

Key Points

• MA Psychology at PPU is offered at the university's own Post Graduate Department on the PPU campus, Patna, with a focused intake of 45 seats per session.
• The programme covers both theoretical and applied aspects of psychology, including counselling, psychological testing, and research methodology.
• The programme follows a semester system (4 semesters over 2 years) under the CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) framework.
• Graduates are eligible to appear for UGC NET in Psychology (Paper Code: 40), qualifying them for college-level teaching and research fellowships.
• Admission is purely merit-based on undergraduate marks; no separate entrance test is conducted.

PPU MA Psychology Fees

Fee Structure

• The total tuition fee for the entire 2-year MA Psychology programme is INR 5,120 (INR 2,560 per year / INR 1,280 per semester).
• Hostel facilities may be available on or near the PPU campus; students must confirm availability and charges directly with the university.
• SC/ST students are eligible for fee reimbursement through the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) scheme; fees paid are refunded after scholarship disbursement.
• No EMI option is officially offered; fees are paid semester-wise at the time of admission/registration.
• The online application form fee (INR 800 for General/BC-I/BC-II/EWS; INR 600 for SC/ST) is non-refundable.

PPU MA Psychology Admission 2026

PPU PG Admission Schedule

CUET-PG Dates

• Patliputra University does not mandate CUET-PG for MA Psychology admission; selection is merit-based on UG marks.
• Students who wish to apply to central universities or other institutions for MA Psychology may refer to CUET-PG dates below.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree (BA or equivalent) of 3 years duration under the 10+2+3 pattern from a recognised university.
• Candidates with Honours/Major in Psychology are given first preference in merit; followed by those with Psychology as a subsidiary/pass course, and then allied subjects.
• Minimum 45% marks in the respective Honours/Major subject for General/BC category; 40% for SC/ST candidates (as per PPU norms).

Admission Process

• Register and fill the online application form at admission.ppuponline.in during the application window.
• Pay the application fee online (INR 800 for General/BC-I/BC-II/EWS; INR 600 for SC/ST).
• Select the PPU Post Graduate Department (Psychology) as your college choice on the admission portal.
• Merit list is prepared based on marks in the Honours/Major subject in UG; multiple merit lists (typically 3 rounds) are published.
• Candidates offered admission must complete the admission process (fee payment and document verification) at the department within the stipulated date.
• Admission is validated by the university on the portal.

PPU MA Psychology Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• SC/ST students must apply for the Bihar PMS scholarship through the official portal at scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in.
• The portal typically opens in August-September each year for the current academic year.
• EBC/OBC students apply through pmsonline.bihar.gov.in.
• The Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme is a loan scheme, not a direct scholarship; repayment begins after course completion and employment.
• NSP scholarships are disbursed directly to the student's bank account linked with Aadhaar.
• Students must maintain a minimum attendance of 75% to remain eligible for scholarship benefits.