BA Psychology – New Design
May 11, 2025 2025-06-14 15:02BA Psychology – New Design

Intake & Venue
Thane : 60 | Pune : 30

Skill Program Domain
Humanities

Fees (per year)
₹ 50,000

Specializations
Program Details
The BA in Psychology at RT-MSSU equips students with a deep understanding of human behavior, blending theory with hands-on skill development. With a 60:40 skill-to-academics ratio, the program ensures graduates gain both academic foundations and practical expertise.
Following NEP 2020, it offers multiple exit options: a Diploma after 2 years, a BA degree after 3 years, and a BA (Honors) after 4 years. A full year of On-the-Job Training (OJT) in the final year provides industry exposure and real-world experience.
The curriculum covers areas like counseling psychology, health psychology, industrial organizational psychology, and cognitive psychology, integrating industry-recognized certifications. Graduates are prepared for roles such as Child Psychologist, Family Therapist, Wellness Coach, and Human Resource Manager
KHARGHAR | — |
THANE | 30 |
PUNE | — |
NAGPUR | — |
SECOND YEAR EXIT | DIPLOMA |
THIRD YEAR EXIT | BA. VOC. |
FOURTH YEAR EXIT | BA Psychology ( Hons) |
OPEN | 50,000 |
SC | 2,660 |
ST | 2,660 |
OBC | 28,985 |
NJ/NT | 3,985 |
NT-A | 3,985 |
NT-B | 3,985 |
NT-C | 3,985 |
NT-D | 3,985 |
VJ | 3,985 |
SBC | 50,000 |
SEBC | 50,000 |
Sample Courses in BA (Psychology):
• Introduction to Psychology
• Bio Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Industrial Organizational Psychology
• Psychological Assessment
• Psychology & Media
• Research Methods of Psychology
• Psychometric Testing
• Applied Social Psychology
With its emphasis on practical application, industry-relevant skills, and experiential learning, the BA Psychology program at RT-MSSU is dedicated to preparing graduates to be competent and ethical professionals in the field of psychology.
The following skills are imparted during the course of the program:
• Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
Candidates studying at a Skills University shall have the option of getting job ready by acquiring skills at all semesters through learning by doing and experiential learning. At the skills university the candidates shall be benefited by –
• One year job experience
• 1 NSQF Industry aligned certifications
• 10 Industry aligned certifications
Readiness for following, but not limited to, job roles:
• Data Entry Specialist
• Administrative Assistant
• IT Manager
• Child Psychologist
• Family Therapist
• Business Consultant
• Marketing Manager
• Media Psychologist
• Human Resource Manager
• Translator
• Wellness Coach
• International Business Consultant
Admission Details
Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) or its equivalent Examination with English as a passing subject.
OR
Three years Diploma Course (after SSC i.e.,10th Standard) of Board of Technical Education.
OR
ITI (1 year’s trade) with one year of apprenticeship completed with industry and certified.
OR
ITI (2 years trade) with 12th equivalent certificate in both cases
One of the following:
- RT-MSSU
- CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
Aspiring candidates must :
• Fill in the admission form of RT-MSSU
• Have appeared for entrance test conducted by RT-MSSU/CUET.
• Submit the relevant documents to RT-MSSU.
• Submit the Statement of Purpose to RT-MSSU.
• Appear for Interviews conducted by RT-MSSU.
Admissions shall be granted basis a merit list as per the weightage given below:
- Qualifying Exam (HSC/ITI/Diploma): 25%
- Entrance Exam : 25%
- Statement of Purpose & Interview : 15%
- Interview: 35%
NO | DOCUMENT | CATEGORY |
1 | SSC Mark Sheet | All Category |
2 | 11th Mark Sheet | All Category |
3 | 12th Mark Sheet | All Category |
4 | Domicile Certificate | All Category |
5 | Income Certificate | All Category |
6 | TC/LC | All Category |
7 | Caste Validity Certificate | OBC, SC, ST, NJ/NT, EBC, NT-A,NT-B, NT-C,NT-D, VJ, SBC, SEBC |
Curriculum Structure
Semester I
Type | Courses | Credits |
Discipline Core | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
Discipline Core | Bio Psychology | 4 |
Discipline Elective | Human Resource Management / Positive Psychology | 3 |
Skill Enhancement | Communication & Presentation Skills | 2 |
Ability Enhancement | MS Excel (NQR) | 3 |
Value Added Courses | Seva, Sadhana, Samarthya | 2 |
Multi-Disciplinary Courses | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |
Semester II
Type | Courses | Credits |
Discipline Core | Psychology of Individual Differences | 4 |
Discipline Core | Statistics for Psychology I | 4 |
Discipline Elective | Health Psychology / Community Psychology | 3 |
Skill Enhancement | Negotiation Skills | 2 |
Ability Enhancement | Advanced Excel (NQR) | 3 |
Value Added Courses | Mini Project – I | 2 |
Multi-Disciplinary Courses | AI with Azure (NQR) | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |
Semester III
Type | Courses | Credits |
Discipline Core | Development of Psychological Thought | 4 |
Discipline Core | Statistics for Psychology II | 4 |
Discipline Elective | Cultural and Indigenous Psychology /Youth, Gender & identity | 3 |
Skill Enhancement | Entrepreneurial Skills | 2 |
Ability Enhancement | Fundamentals of Research | 3 |
Value Added Courses | Mini Project – II | 2 |
Multi-Disciplinary Courses | Foreign Language – I | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |
Semester IV
Type | Courses | Credits |
Discipline Core | Social Psychology | 4 |
Discipline Core | Developmental Psychology | 4 |
Discipline Elective | Psychology for Health & Well-being / Psychology & Media | 3 |
Skill Enhancement | Aptitude Testing & Career Guidance | 2 |
Ability Enhancement | Educational Psychology – I | 3 |
Value Added Courses | Psychological First Aid | 2 |
Multi-Disciplinary Courses | Foreign Language – II | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |
Semester V
Type | Courses | Credits |
Discipline Core | Applied Social Psychology | 4 |
Discipline Core | Psychological Assessment | 4 |
Discipline Elective | Child Psychology / Inter-group Relations | 3 |
Skill Enhancement | Psychometric Testing | 2 |
Ability Enhancement | Educational Psychology – II | 3 |
Value Added Courses | CSR and Sustainability | 2 |
Multi-Disciplinary Courses | Foreign Language – III | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |
Semester VI
Type | Courses | Credits |
Discipline Core | Approaches to Psychological Disorders | 4 |
Discipline Core | Counselling & Psychotherapy | 4 |
Discipline Elective | Community Psychology / Forensic Psychology | 3 |
Skill Enhancement | Practicals in Psychology | 2 |
Ability Enhancement | Counselling Practicum | 3 |
Value Added Courses | Certificate courses :
| 2 |
Multi-Disciplinary Courses | Legal Concepts & Frameworks in Psychology | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |
Semester VII
Type | Courses | Credits |
OJT | 16 | |
Value Added Courses | Project Management | 2 |
Multi-Disciplinary Courses | Major Project – I | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |
Semester VIII
Type | Courses | Credits |
OJT | 4 | |
Value Added Courses | Business Ethics | 2 |
Multi-Disciplinary Courses | Major Project – II | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |