Admissions 2027 Open

Where curiosity
becomes expertise.

Choose an MA Psychology at Gurugram or Greater Noida, or a research-led MSc Psychology at Greater Noida. Two years of advanced theory, psychological assessment, supervised fieldwork and a research dissertation — built for practice, research and doctoral study.

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30+ Years of Academic Legacy
2 Campuses — Gurugram & Greater Noida
3 Postgraduate Programmes
6 Specialisations
2 Yrs Full-Time, On Campus

Choose your campus.
Choose your specialisation.

Each campus runs its own postgraduate Psychology programmes with different specialisations and facilities. Select a campus to see what is offered there.

MA · 2 Years · Gurugram

MA Psychology

5 specialisations86 creditsPG Diploma exit after Year 1

Advanced study of psychological theory, research methods and applications across individual, organisational and social contexts. Coursework is paired with psychological assessment, practicals, case studies, internships, practicum and a mandatory Semester 4 dissertation — and connects psychology with emerging areas such as behavioural science and artificial intelligence.

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology Forensic Psychology Health Psychology Organisational Psychology

Best for: students who want advanced applied skills in assessment, counselling and wellbeing, organisations or forensic settings — and are ready for research, fieldwork and independent academic work.

Psychology Laboratory

Hands-on perception and behavioural experiments that tie theory to observable demonstration.

Testing & Assessment Facility

Guided practice with standardised tools including EPQ, 16PF and NEO-PI, with introductory exposure to MMPI.

iBloom Wellbeing Centre

An on-campus counselling space that shows students how mental health services actually operate.

Research Infrastructure

Library access to SPSS, NVivo, JSTOR, ShodhGanga and DELNET, with Turnitin and DrillBit.

MA · 2 Years · Greater Noida

MA Psychology

2 specialisationsHumanities & social-behavioural focusPG Diploma exit after Year 1

Deepens understanding of psychological theory, research and applied practice through research methodology, psychological assessment, applied fieldwork and specialist learning — preparing graduates for counselling, rehabilitation, education, organisational and social-impact roles, and for doctoral study.

Organisational Psychology Counselling Psychology

Best for: graduates ready to move beyond introductory Psychology into advanced theory, research and applied work.

MSc · 2 Years · Greater Noida

MSc Psychology

3 specialisationsResearch & lab-intensivePG Diploma exit after Year 1

A scientific, research-oriented programme covering human behaviour, mental processes, psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention. Students build research competence through methodology, data analysis, laboratory and assessment work, applied projects and a dissertation — with exposure to EEG, VR and statistical software.

Forensic Psychology Clinical Psychology Cognitive Neuroscience

Best for: students drawn to scientific inquiry, research, assessment and data. Less suited to those seeking a purely counselling-oriented or non-research experience.

Neuro-Cognitive Lab

EEG machines, biofeedback systems, cognitive testing software and standardised psychological test materials for learning and research.

Faculty-Guided Research

Dissertations, capstone projects and mentored research that build independent inquiry.

Student Communities

Eudaimonia, Earthen Psych and Neurosapiens clubs, plus the student-led Khayaal Magazine.

Field Initiatives

Mediation collaborations, prison visits, dementia-care settings, old-age homes and community drives.

Go deeper in what drives you.

Six specialisations across the two campuses. The tags show where each one is offered.

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Clinical Psychology

Psychological assessment, psychopathology, clinical case understanding and evidence-based approaches to mental health.

MA · GurugramMSc · Greater Noida
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Counselling Psychology

Counselling skills, interpersonal processes, wellbeing and evidence-informed psychological support across life contexts.

MA · GurugramMA · Greater Noida
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Forensic Psychology

Psychology applied to crime, investigation, correctional settings, legal contexts and the criminal justice system.

MA · GurugramMSc · Greater Noida
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Health Psychology

Psychological, behavioural and social factors behind health, illness, healthcare behaviour, prevention and wellbeing.

MA · Gurugram
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Organisational Psychology

Workplace behaviour, motivation, leadership, organisational culture, selection, performance and employee wellbeing.

MA · GurugramMA · Greater Noida
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Cognitive Neuroscience

Neural foundations of attention, memory, perception, language and decision-making through research-led, hands-on learning.

MSc · Greater Noida

What you will actually do.

Every programme combines advanced coursework with assessment practice, research and real settings — so you graduate with evidence of what you can do, not just what you studied.

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Research Dissertation

Design a study, collect and analyse data, and defend a dissertation under faculty guidance in your final year.

Both campuses
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Psychological Assessment

Administer, score and interpret standardised psychological tools within ethical and professional boundaries.

Both campuses
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Cases & Simulations

Case analysis, role plays and simulations across clinical, counselling, forensic, health and organisational contexts.

Both campuses
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Conference Presentations

Develop research papers and present them at national and international academic conferences.

Gurugram
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Lab-Based Research

Behavioural experiments and cognitive research using EEG, biofeedback and cognitive testing software.

Greater Noida
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Community & Wellbeing Work

Mental-health awareness programmes, outreach and field initiatives in community and care settings.

Both campuses

Understand how AI is changing human behaviour — and use it responsibly.

AI is taught as a subject of psychological study and as a research tool, with emphasis on ethics, verification and keeping human judgement central.

Gurugram — MA
  • Psychology of AI: Ethics, Behaviour and Well-being · COMPULSORY, SEM 1
  • AI tools for academic writing and research, including Perplexity · INTEGRATED
Greater Noida — MA & MSc
  • Google Colab (Python) for data analysis and visualisation
  • Claude, NotebookLM, ResearchRabbit and Zotero for literature and reference work
  • Psychotherapy and case-study simulators for supervised practice

Advanced study.
Real-world application.

Internships, practicum and field-based work are built into the programmes. Students currently intern and train with organisations including:

Gurugram

MoU & Internship Partners

  • Tulsi Health Care
  • AWDORG
  • Sports Psychology Association of India
  • I Am Wellbeing — Nairatmya Foundation
  • The Learning Ladder
Greater Noida

Hospitals & Mental Health

  • IHBAS (Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences)
  • AIIMS Rishikesh
  • RML Hospital, New Delhi
  • Moolchand Hospital, New Delhi
  • Amarjyoti Rehabilitation Centre
  • NIEPID, Noida
Greater Noida

Forensic, Legal & Defence

  • Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), New Delhi
  • Family Court, Saket
  • Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR)
  • Forensic India, Uttarakhand
Greater Noida

NGOs & Sport

  • CanSupport (MoU)
  • Srishti NGO (MoU)
  • Sports Authority of India (SAI)
International Partners · Gurugram

Lincoln University · Woosong University · Universidad María Auxiliadora

International Collaboration · Greater Noida

Aberystwyth University, UK

SPSS · NVivo Python (Google Colab) EPQ · 16PF · NEO-PI EEG & Biofeedback Research Methodology & Data Analysis Psychological Report Writing Psychology of AI Research Dissertation

Where PG Psychology graduates go.

Established roles today, and the fields the curriculum is preparing you for next.

Roles graduates move into today
  • 🗣️ Counselling & Wellbeing Professional
  • 🧠 Psychologist / Psychological Associate*
  • 📊 Research Associate / Research Assistant
  • 🏥 Clinical Research Coordinator
  • 🏢 HR, Talent & Organisational Development
  • 🔍 Forensic & Criminal Justice Roles*
  • 🌍 NGO Programme / Project Associate
  • 🎓 Doctoral Research & Academia
Emerging fields
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Digital Mental Health

Digital interventions and technology-enabled wellbeing

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AI & Behavioural Science

Human–AI interaction, responsible AI, behavioural insights

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UX & Human-Centred Research

User research, human–computer interaction

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People Analytics

Employee experience, workplace wellbeing

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Neuropsychology Research

Brain–behaviour and cognitive research labs

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Public Health & Social Impact

Research, policy and programme evaluation

*A note on professional practice: some roles depend on role-specific or professional requirements. Practising as a licensed Clinical Psychologist in India requires further RCI-recognised professional training — an MA or MSc on its own does not confer that licence.

Apply Now — 2027
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Five steps to your seat.

Admissions for 2027 are open. Seats fill on a rolling basis — apply early to secure your place.

1

Apply Online

Submit your application with academic details at apply.iilm.edu

2

Document Submission

Upload graduation mark sheets and relevant certificates

3

Evaluation

Shortlisting based on UG performance & co-curricular record

4

Personal Interview

Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview

5

Admission Offer

Confirm your seat on receiving the offer letter

Eligibility

  • MA Psychology, Gurugram: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
  • MA & MSc Psychology, Greater Noida: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or an eligible related discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50%.

Entrance Exam

No separate entrance exam is required. Admission is based on your undergraduate record and a personal interview.

Duration & Mode

Two years, full-time, on campus.

The mind is your subject.
Make it your mastery.

Applications are open for MA Psychology at Gurugram and Greater Noida, and MSc Psychology at Greater Noida. Seats are limited.