College

Department of Psychology, Rajiv Gandhi University

Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh · Central govt

Also known as RGU Psychology Department, Department of Psychology, RGU

About Department of Psychology, Rajiv Gandhi University

The Department of Psychology at Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh, offers a four-year BA Psychology, an MA in Psychology and a PhD.

Psychology at Rajiv Gandhi University is taught on the university’s Rono Hills campus at Doimukh, a short drive from Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh. The department admits Class 12 pass students to an eight-semester BA in Psychology, and graduates can then take the four-semester MA in Psychology. A PhD in Psychology is also listed by the university, which allows research in areas studied at the department. The programme ladder suits students who want to move towards counselling, clinical or organisational roles after further training, or towards teaching and research. As with other RGU departments, applications are made on the central online admissions portal.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Arts Full-time 4 yrs — — —
Master of Arts Full-time 2 yrs — — —
Doctor of Philosophy Full-time — — — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Merit

Admission is run centrally by Rajiv Gandhi University through its online admissions portal. Notices for the BA, MA and PhD intake in Psychology are posted there each year with eligibility and selection details. Applicants register on the portal and apply for the programme of their choice.

Typical eligibility

  • Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
  • Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Facilities

  • Library

Where these courses lead

Media

Journalist

Minimum: UG

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Education

School Teacher

Minimum: UG

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Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

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Law

Lawyer

Minimum: UG

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Finance

Chartered Accountant

Minimum: Class 12

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Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Agriculture

Agricultural Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Technology

Data Scientist

Minimum: UG

Data scientists collect and study large amounts of data to find patterns and help organisations make decisions. They use statistics, programming and…

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Frequently asked questions

What can I study in RGU Psychology?

BA Psychology (eight semesters), MA Psychology (four semesters) and PhD in Psychology.

Where is the department?

Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh 791112.

How are students admitted?

Through notices and online applications on the RGU admissions portal.

Sources

Information verified on 26 Oct 2026

  1. Rajiv Gandhi University home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  2. Courses Offered - Rajiv Gandhi University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026