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BA (Psychology) (Honours/Honours with Research)
Duration
- 3 - 4 Years
Eligibility
- Pass in Class XII (or equivalent) in any discipline with 50% and above aggregate marks.
Admission Calendar
- Last date for the submission of Application Form: 31 August 2024
- The Bachelor of Arts Program is a four years’ degree program offered by the University with a view to impart in-depth knowledge and broad understanding of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- A student can opt B.A. program, depending on fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. The BA program focuses on training the students in the areas of Psychology, Economics, History, Political Science, Information Science, English, Linguistics, Education, Philosophy, and Soft Skills.
- This course aims to prepare the students in the skills required of a Playwright, Administration Officers, Journalists, Orator, and Creative Writer; and equips them to pursue MA degree program in due course.
| Admission Calendar 2024 | |
| Last date for the submission of Application Form | 31 August 2024 |
| Registrations | 31 August 2024 |
| BA Psychology/ Honours/ Honours with Research | |||
| Year | Semester I | Semester II | |
| I Year | Discipline Specific Courses | 1) Introduction to Psychology-I | 1) Introduction to Psychology-II |
| Minor | 2) Minor | 2)Minor | |
| Interdisciplinary Courses | 3)Introduction to Political Science | 3) Introduction to Economics | |
| Ability Enhancement Courses (Language) | 4) Effective English Communication | 4) Functional English | |
| Skill Enhancement Courses | 5) Fundamentals of Soft Skills | 5) Digital Skills | |
| Common Value-added courses | 6) Personal, Family and Social Health and Wellness | 6) Human Values and Professional Ethics | |
| 7) Understanding India | 7)Human Society in the Natural Environment: Sustainability Issues | ||
| Internship | |||
| II Year | Semester III | Semester IV | |
| Discipline Specific Courses | 1) Life Span Development | 1) Cognitive Psychology | |
| Minor | 3) Minor | 4)Minor | |
| Interdisciplinary Courses | 4)Introduction to English Literature | ||
| Ability Enhancement Courses (Language) | 5) Academic Reading and Writing | 5) Introduction to Modern Indian Language SWAYAM | |
| Skill Enhancement Courses | 6) Impactful Presentations | ||
| Internship | |||
| III Year | Semester V | Semester VI | |
| Discipline Specific Courses | 1) Counselling Psychology | 1) Statistics in Psychology | |
| Minor | 5) Minor | 5)Minor | |
| IV Year | Semester VII | Semester VIII | |
| Discipline Specific Courses | 1) Research Methodology | 1) Positive Psychology | |
| Minor | 3) Minor | 4)Minor | |
In the IV Year the students can opt for Research subjects (only if they secure 75% marks and above in the preceding three years), in that case they will be awarded BA Psychology – Honours with Research
| IV Year | Discipline Specific Courses | 1) Research Methodology | 1) Elective-3 |
| Minor | 3) Minor | 4)Minor | |
| Skill Enhancement Courses | Research Project/Dissertation |
Electives offered in IV year are as follows
| Semester VII | Health Psychology | Semester VIII | Psychology of Gender |
| Media Psychology | Environmental Psychology | ||
| Community Psychology | Forensic Psychology | ||
| Sports Psychology | Psychology of Ageing |
Admission Modalities
The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based BA (Psychology) Program offered by the ICFAI University, Jaipur. The medium of instruction is English.
Eligibility
Pass in Class XII (or equivalent) in any discipline with 50% and above aggregate marks.
Final year students applying for the programs are required to complete their examinations including practical examinations / viva, assignments before August 16, 2024. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark-sheets establishing their eligibility. The last date for submitting the proof of eligibility is September 14, 2024, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled.
The selection of applicants into the programs is made through application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra / co-curricular activities.
The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the ICFAI University, Jaipur campus. This is to determine the students’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program.
Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification. The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay the admission fee towards confirmation of seat.
There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Rajasthan in any course of the ICFAI University, Jaipur which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum eligibility requirements referred as above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.
Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods
Online Application
- Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iujaipur.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.
Download of Application Form
- Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iujaipur.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of The ICFAI University, Jaipur - Fee Collection A/c payable at Jaipur.
Fill the Application Form
- Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.
Students are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.
Application Form
- Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form
- Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS
- Provide all available information under appropriate sections
- Make sure to sign the Application Form.
- Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
Students have to enclose the self attested copies of the following certificates.
- Date of Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate.
- Marks sheets of Class XII / Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
- Domicile Certificate.
- Aadhar Card
- Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
The completed Application Form for Admission may be sent to
Admissions Office : The ICFAI University, Jaipur, Jamdoli, Agra Road, Jaipur - 302031, Rajasthan. Mobile : 9414519618, 8094688800 E-mail : admissions@iujaipur.edu.in Website : www.iujaipur.edu.in.
Fee Schedule
Program Fee
Students have to pay the Program Fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before September 20, 2024.
| Admission Fee (One Time) | Caution Deposit* | Semester Fee (in INR) | Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee & Caution Deposit) | ||||||||
| Domicile | Non-Domicile | Domicile | Non-Domicile | Domicile | Non-Domicile | ||||||
| 5,000 | 5,000 | 12,500 | 15,000 | 75,000 | 1,00,000 | 90,000 | 1,20,000 | ||||
* All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded to students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit and Security Deposit are not adjustable against Program Fee and other dues.
Merit Scholarships
The University offers merit scholarships to students pursuing UG/PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII / Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Program under the following conditions.
- Aggregate Marks of all the subjects in Class XII / Graduation shall be considered for the purpose of calculating eligibility of scholarship in UG / PG Programs.
- No performance based scholarship shall be awarded in case of supplementary in any subject or for drop out cases.
Percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination as aggregate (All subjects included) will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining the minimum 6.0 GPA. The details are as presented in the following table.
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Programs | Percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination | |||||
| ≥ 90% | ≥ 80% to < 90% | ≥ 70% to < 80% | ||||
| Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.) | ||||||
| 3 Year | 4 Year | 3 Year | 4 Year | 3 Year | 4 Year | |
| BA Psychology (Hons.) | 15,000 | 20,000 | 11,250 | 15,000 | 7,500 | 10,000 |
*Above scholarship amount would be adjusted equally in 6 installments for 3 year BA Psychology (Hons.) programs, , 8 instalments for 4 year programs
Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.
| Academic Performance (CGPA) | Category I | Category II | Category II |
| ≥ 9.00 | ≥ 8.50 -< 9.00 | ≥ 8.00 -< 8.50 | |
| Programs | Amount of Scholarship per semester* (In Rs.) | ||
| BA Psychology (Hons.) | 3,750 | 2,750 | 1,875 |