This article contains all the information about M.Phil in Clinical Psychology Entrance preparation including books, tips, and guidance. Before Participating in any entrance examination, one should know about a few important things like the exam, the course and the syllabus of the entrance, and the information about their desired institution’s specific pattern for the entrance. Reading this entrance guide will help you to understand the course as well as the Entrance Examination. Let’s get started.

M.Phil in Clinical Psychology

The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Psychology is a two-year Postgraduate Academic Research degree program that focuses on the study of general psychological concepts and the research of individual topics. Aspirants holding a master’s degree in any field can Enroll in this course as a postgraduate program. Candidates having an M.Phil in Psychology degree have a variety of job options in various fields. They will also be provided excellent compensation packages.

The candidates applying for M.Phil in Clinical Psychology course must have graduated with 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree (Master’s in Psychology). There are about 40 institutions recognized by RCI throughout India offering the course. There are both government and private institutions, and some offer their trainees stipends too. It is advisable for candidates to visit their preferred university websites or visit: (https://www.upseducation.in/update) and read through their prospectus, facilities and instructions clearly before filling out the application forms.

We have listed some major branches of psychology which are important from the entrance point of view for M.Phil Clinical Psychology admissions.

Entrance Syllabus

There are so many topics to study for the Entrance of M.Phil in Clinical Psychology at various universities. All the universities have different entrance test syllabus through which they take their entrance examinations. Some of the common topics that most universities include under their Entrance Syllabus are as follows.

History of Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Personality
Social Psychology
Biopsychology and Neuropsychology
Clinical Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Psychological Testing and Assessment
Research Methods
Statistics in Psychology

Entrance Test Pattern:

Mode of Entrance: Offline/Online (as mediated by the universities)

Entrance: Written Test + Interview/Counseling Session (Some institutions prefer to only take the Written Test)

Type of Test: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Language of Examination: English

Duration of the Entrance Exam: 60-120 Minutes

Total Number of Questions: 90-120

Negative Marking: Applicable in some of the institutions

Mode of Selection: Overall Merit (based on written exam, interview, and Practical)

Tips and Guidance:

General study tips:

A healthy diet and 6-8 hours of proper sleep give none less than superpowers
Stay hydrated
Set up a dedicated study space
Minimize screen time and take enough breaks
Don’t forget to stretch
Meditate and take a walk amidst nature to minimize stress
Learn from your mistakes and change strategies accordingly
Keep a positive attitude and never give up

Identify the topics:

Have a clear idea of the syllabus
List all the topics under psychology to be covered
Keep your under-graduation and post-graduation notes handy

Read the subject:

Read the relevant topics from books and the latest published journal articles
Don’t overwhelm yourself by reading the same topic from different sources

Take notes as and when necessary:

Consolidate and write the subject in your own words
Give emphasis to keywords
Use study techniques such as Pomodoro, mnemonics, and mind-maps

Reach out to other resources:

Attend lectures on the subjects you find difficult.
Sometimes seeing and listening to a topic can largely impact your perspective on the subject compared to reading on your own.
Reach out to other aspirants and form a study group
Discuss and clarify doubts if any
Revise and relearn
Revise your notes time-to-time
Practice MCQs by taking mock tests (by specific topics and full-portion tests)
Read Previous Year Question Papers
Focus more on the subjects you are finding hard to keep up at
Never hesitate to seek help at any point of your preparation

Recommended Books:

• Introduction to Psychology (8th-10th Edition): Rita Atkinson and Hilgard

• Social Psychology: Baron Robert

• Theories of Personality: Hall, Lindzey, and Campbell

• Human Development: Papalia and Sally Olds

• Bio Psychology: James W. Kalat. Bio-Psychology, Key-Points was written by Dr. Arvind Otta is also a very useful Book for M.Phil Clinical Psychology Entrance Examinations.

• Cognitive Psychology: Robinson-Riegler

• Statistics: Quinn McNemar / Minium

• Research Method: James Goodwin / Lewin & Fox / A. K. Singh

• Psychological Testing: Ronald Jay Cohen and Mark E. Swerdlik

• Abnormal Psychology: Sarason and Sarason / R. Comer

• Clinical Psychology: Alan Carr / Hecker and Geoffrey

• Studying Manual can also be important to go with anyone, choose DSM or ICD. it is recommended to study DSM-5

Latest Advancement: Follow Psychology Journal or Magazine. You also refer to Psychologs Magazine

One may refer to any of the mentioned books for their week topic as one may not read all the above-mentioned books or guides so you should prefer the Notes of your Master’s psychology course. However, UPS Education may help you in the same as we have prepared a compact and sophisticated study material that will be a perfect guide for your entrance examination for M.Phil in Clinical Psychology. The study material is prepared by the experts considering all the books, topics, and other important resources for your entrance. Click here or contact UPS Education to know the details for the same.