r/Psychology_India

Did anybody get in? At what score and category?

I recently applied for a job at a psychology/mental health clinic. They told me that before deciding whether I wanted to join, I would have to complete 10 days of observation.

I completed the 10 days, but during that time I mostly just sat and observed. I wasn't really taught how to conduct counselling sessions or given much opportunity to interact with clients. I was mainly told to observe and not talk much.

Because of this experience, I'm now questioning myself and wondering if I'm actually good enough to work as a psychologist. At the same time, I have realized that I feel much more comfortable working with children. I don't know if adult counselling is something I want to do, or whether I simply don't feel ready because I haven't had proper training or supervised practice.

Now I'm confused about what to do. They are expecting me to decide whether I want to join after the observation period, but I don't think I want to accept the job.

I'm also worried about how to say no after they allowed me to spend 10 days observing there. I don't want to seem ungrateful or make them feel that I wasted their time.

How should I politely decline the job? And is it normal to realize after an observation period that a particular type of psychology work isn't suitable for you?

i think i will be leaving this subreddit, every other post is something negative and i understand why, people are frustrated and they have every right to be when figuring things out seems like a lot of struggle BUT at the same time negativity always piles up, ruins people's dreams and stops them even before they try first.

i am doing my master's in counseling psychology (2nd year) and i won't say i have everything figured out but based on all the research i have done, i am quite optimistic and looking forward to earn well in this field, i am not from some privileged background either BUT because i have good research skills and with all the amazing tools and AI we have at our disposal, it was quite easy to find out all the different paths i can take, i have multiple backup plans so i don't feel scared at all about my future in this field.

i am not saying i am better or anything, i am saying for the love of god, please be more resourceful, learn how to research well online, having interest in psychology is not enough to survive and thrive in this field, what you actually need to learn is marketing and sales, selling yourself to others and not expecting to be spoonfed, people post the basic things here without taking 10 secs to just go through old posts, that's not being resourceful at all, you can't survive if you're stuck in that mentality. i may sound harsh but if you're someone who's passionate about psychology and don't wanna compromise by jumping into another field and wanna earn and thrive here, please learn the skills i talked about. be shameless about marketing. skills are sadly secondary, obviously skill up but marketing is everything otherwise you'll be stuck in a corporate job you hate that has nothing to do with psychology.

also communication and social skills, god the amount of people in this field who don't know basic communication skills when that's the one skill you definitely need to have. you don't need to be an extrovert at all, you can be an introvert who happens to know how to talk well and is approachable. it's something you can learn even if you start now so do it ideally before you graduate.

regarding empathy and kindness, first off there are people in this field who lack any kind of empathy, i am sure all of us have encountered people like that and it doesn't make sense why they're doing psychology and secondly there are also people who are the opposite who have endless empathy and kindness BUT at the cost of themselves. both options suck, both options lead to unhappiness and burnout. so the number 1 rule is to have empathy, kindness and unconditional positive regard for yourself first and then your patients and everyone around you, if you don't have it for yourself you're not gonna last long so please love yourself as hard as you can.

just a brief summary so you can get started: psychological skills + research skills + communication + marketing + empathy + self love + initiative = success in this field.

i was lucky enough to do my bachelor's in an amazing & very rigorous course and i had extremely good faculty who gave us real insight into the field apart from the theoretical side. the field is stupidly different from what they teach you, it will almost seem like a joke because of how chaotic it is BUT within this chaos lies opportunities and money for those who are resourceful enough to find it and grab it. so don't lose hope please, take things with a grain of salt, do your own research, problems definitely exist in psychology in our country, it's not sunshine and rainbows but it's also not doom and despair. your path is what you make of it so be relentlessly optimistic.

I have a lot of insight and understanding, I even know all the things I need to do and am working on them. I understand my patterns very well and use typical basic coping skills and am quite aware as a Psychology student. 

In therapy I'm looking to have emotional support and changing how I function day to day and with my executive dysfunction, nervous system sensitivity, attachment issues and having more agency in life. I really need a therapist who can collaboratively structure the session towards implementing change, instead of just letting me ramble on. 

As a student my budget can afford 200-500rs per session. Other therapist criteria I have: must be anti AI in therapy, systems aware and understand individuals to be part of a broader sociocultural context. 

If you are a fit or know someone who is, please let me know.

I am 22 (f) completed my masters in psychology this year.

I am preparing for jrf. But i have heard very negative views about phd admission process like universities selecting only their own masters students, and all. I am adamant to pursue it from India.

Can you all guide me please?

I like to study on my own. I don't particularly like to attend classes. I am studying for Mphil clinical psychology. The only thing I want is questions and mock tests. Should I take it?

I have done a 3 year undergraduate degree in BA(Hons) Psychology & Counselling (2021-24) from Jindal University and a 1.5 years MSc in Person-Centred Counselling (2024-26) from the University of Aberdeen.

I was thinking about applying for the 2027 Clinical Psychology admission cycle as I have returned to India and wasn't sure if the UK Master's could count as the fourth year.

Does anyone know if this would make me applicable or how I might go about contacting university admissions departments/anyone who might be able to help me?

Thank you

Hey yall, whats the highest UGC Net june 2026 provisional score you've come across, by urself or a frnd. I was hoping to have a rough idea of what the cut offs could be. Do post here! Thank you.

I'm in a terribly toxic relationship that has been affecting every aspect of my life negatively for months and I have tried and failed to get out of it. I reallly need some help right now and don't have a lot of money. I can't handle it anymore and I feel trapped really badly. Can anyone please help me find out where or who I should go to for help?

I looked for indian online therapy websites, and I was super overwhelmed and it just left me more confused than ever.

I can't go for offline therapy right now or I would have

please help

I am a 12th grade humanities student aspiring to get into NIMHANS for my M. Clin. Psy.

I've contacted Dr Jamuna Rajeswaran (Amazing lady) in the past who can be called the pioneer of modern neuropsychology and asked about NIMHANS but as she is very busy she gave me the number that only 32 seats (minus region based seats) are selected from 3000 applicants. So it's competitive as hell.

I was not able to get more info as she was attending to me during her working hours. Does someone know what NIMHANS is like for psychology?

I am not asking if its good or bad, I know its good but how is the reality of it like as a psychology student there?

I'm a Class 11 PCB student in India. I've decided I want to pursue Psychology, mainly Clinical Psychology and possibly Neuropsychology later.

The problem is that everyone around me chooses careers based on salary and job security. My family keeps suggesting medicine, law, etc., and my father isn't very supportive of Psychology. This has made me question whether I'm making a stupid decision by choosing a career mainly because I'm genuinely interested in it. It took me very long time to realise what I wanna do and now the career I chose is very uncertain. The idea of doing job im not interested in just because it's more realistic for rest of my life feels so exhausting.

I've researched the career and know it's competitive, especially getting into Clinical Psychology training, but I still worry about salary, job security and whether I'll actually be able to build a good career. Every single video and comments I see is how people regret choosing this field and it demotivates me to core.

But I also have a question, every field has that little uncertainty but why it seems so big in psychology? It is still growing and people are being more aware of their emotions and mental needs.

I don't want "follow your passion" advice. I want honest opinions from people who have studied/worked in Psychology.

Is Psychology actually worth pursuing in India? Would you choose it again? And am I being unrealistic about the career? Should I follow what seems more realistic?

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How do you choose the right psychologist for a complex, long-term problem?

What should I check—qualifications, specialization, actual experience, research/publications, treatment approach, and registration?

Also, what common mistakes should I avoid when choosing one?

So I'm currently in my last year of bachelor's. And this is the dilemma I am facing. Can y'all guide me according to the employment scope, working and exposure in India. Personally I have an interest in forensic psychology. It's 60-40.

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Is anyone here currently studying, has studied, or has worked at NIMHANS? I have a few questions and would really appreciate some help. Please DM me if you can help.

Hi everyone! I’m from India, currently doing a 4-year BA (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Delhi. I’m planning to pursue a Master’s in Organisational Psychology in Australia and I’m currently trying to decide which university/city would be the best fit for me.

I’m currently considering:

• Adelaide University – Adelaide
• Deakin University – Melbourne
• The University of Queensland (UQ) – Brisbane
• The University of Western Australia (UWA) – Perth

I’m not necessarily looking for the highest-ranked university. My main priority is finding a place where I can manage my finances and also build a career after graduation.
I’d really love to hear from current students or people living in these cities about:

How safe is the city and the nearby student areas?

What is accommodation/rent realistically like, especially shared accommodation?

What is the general cost of living for a student?

How easy is it for international students to find part-time work in cafés, retail, sales, admin, hospitality, etc.?

Are there good HR/People & Culture, recruitment or Organisational Psychology-related opportunities in the city?

After graduation, is it realistic to find a job in the same city, or do people usually have to move elsewhere?

How is the university and student environment overall?

And if you’ve studied at any of these universities, would you recommend it based on your actual experience?

I’ll be taking an education loan for my tuition, so keeping living expenses manageable through part-time work is quite important to me.
If you’re studying/living in Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne or Brisbane, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience especially things you wish you had known before moving there.
Thank you! ❤️

I got admission in the 2 year Master's at AUD but I have a 4 year Bachelor's degree from DU. I tried but I couldn't get admission to the 1year programme. now I think about it every day and feel depressed, wondering whether it's the right decision to pursue this degree, bcs psychology has very limited opportunities and my family isn't very wealthy.

I keep thinking about withdrawing my admission and talking to my parents but I don't know what to do. I see so many people with psychology degrees who are unemployed.

I also regret taking up this seat and spending the money, my parents convinced me to take admission bcs getting admission was difficult, even for the 2-year course but I don't feel like attending college at all...