Hello Aspirant,

If you are truly passionate about Psychology, don't worry, even without a background in the area, it is definitely possible to change your academic journey.  Here's what you can do:

1. Learn the Fundamentals – Reach out into beginner topics in Psychology, such as cognitive, development and social psychology.
2. Commit your Time – Commit to learning at least 1–2 hours per day in the beginning. As it is new, you will want to be consistent in study and revision in order to grasp the fundamentals.
3. Construct your Journey – Depending on what level you obtained your degree, you can study a Master's in Psychology after your degree (certain institutes will allow you to apply from any background), or you could think about taking a diploma/certificate course to start with.
4. Keep Exploring – Read some introductory books about the area such as, “Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour”.
5. Talk to people –  Connect and converse about psychology with students or practitioners of psychology, so you are enlightened on a range of career possibilities (clinical, counselling, research and so on).
   
   

hi,

If you are planning to join a BSc Psychology course in 2025, most colleges generally start their classes around June or July after the admission process is completed. The exact starting date can vary slightly from one college to another depending on their academic calendar. For admission, you usually need to have completed your 12th standard with at least 50% marks, and some colleges prefer students who had Biology or related subjects, though many colleges accept students from other streams as well. The fee structure is different for each college. In government or public colleges, the fees are usually affordable, somewhere around twenty to sixty thousand rupees per year. On the other hand, in private universities, the fees can go higher, sometimes up to one lakh or more per year.

The BSc Psychology classes of 2025 would presumably begin in July or August. Fee INR 20,000- 1,50,000 p.a. The candidate should have 10+2 with 50% marks. See individual university requirements for more information on process of admission and fees.

Yes, Panjab University (Chandigarh) offers MA in Psychology.

Duration: 2 years

Seats: 68 (Gen) + 9 (NRI)

Eligibility: BA with Psychology (min 45% in Psychology, 50% overall)

Admission: Merit-based (no entrance)

Cutoff: Around 75%+ in graduation for General category.