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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology 

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  • Central University
  • Estd. 1920

B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
 at 
Aligarh Muslim University 
Overview

Duration

4 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

85

Type of University

Central
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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
 at 
Aligarh Muslim University 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 6.00 Lakh
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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
 at 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the eligibility for B.A admission at AMU?

A: 

Admission to AMU for a BA is subject to the fulfilment of a specified set of eligibility criteria. Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria to be eligible to take admission to the said course:

  • Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate
    OR
  • Degree/Sanad from a recognised Madarsa/Institution with at least 50%
    OR
  • Bridge Course-Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate
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Q:   What is the tuition fee for B.A at AMU?

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AMU BA tuition fee ranges between INR 25,500 and INR 40,500. The exact amount depends on the choice of specialisation. The other components included in total AMU fees are hostel fees, medical insurance, mess and other security deposits, etc. It must be noted that the mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   What is the seat intake for B.A at AMU?

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AMU has over 1400 seats for the full-time BA courses. Additionally, the university has 100 seats for BA courses offered through Edugree. The given number has been sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   Are there any government jobs that I can seek after completing B.A from Aligarh Muslim University?

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After completing a BA from Aligarh Muslim University, graduates can explore various government job opportunities across different sectors. Some popular options for government jobs after BA are listed below:

  • Civil Service
  • State Civil Service
  • Banking Sector 
  • SSC Exam 
  • Railways 
  • Teaching Jobs
  • Defense Service 
  • Public Service Undertaking 
  • Translators 
  • Interpreters
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Q:   What subjects are included in B.A (Hons) Economics curriculum at AMU?

A: 

The BA (Hons) in Economics at AMU is spread over a period of three years. The duration of the programme is further divided into six semesters. Some subjects covered in the course curriculum are listed below:

  • Microeconomics
  • Money and Prices
  • Macroeconomics
  • Banking Theory and Policy
  • Indian Economic Development & Policy
  • History of Economic Thought

The detailed AMU BA (Hons) in Economics curriculum can be downloaded by visiting BA at AMU webpage on Shiksha.com.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
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Aligarh Muslim University 
Entry Requirements

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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.8
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology - Batch of 2028
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4.4
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Excellent facilities but hostel rooms need improvement.
Placements: About 60% of students are placed. The highest package in 2022 was 8 LPA, the lowest was 25k per month, and the average is 2.5 LPA. Top recruiters include Max Hospital, Fortis, and Apollo. Internships are fairly low, mainly in NGOs. Top roles are Counsellor, Psychologist, and Research Assistant.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good, with many facilities for students. There are well-equipped labs and a Wi-Fi-enabled campus, along with a vast library. Classrooms are spacious, but hostels need improvement. The food quality is average, and mess and canteen options are limited. Medical facilities are good, and sports facilities are excellent.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and supportive. The teaching quality is superb. The curriculum is very well-designed but could improve on practical aspects. Semester exams are very difficult but manageable with preparation; the minimum pass percentage is 40%.
Reviewed on 5 Sep 2024Read More
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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology - Batch of 2026
Offered by Aligarh Muslim University
4
4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Review of Aligarh Muslim University.
Placements: The placement percentage of our course is 60%. The highest salary package offered is 5 LPA. The average salary package offered is 3.5 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 2 LPA. Top counseling centers and educational institutions visit our college. Around 40% of students got internships at mental health clinics and research organisations. Top roles offered are counselor and research assistant.
Infrastructure: Our college provides decent facilities like Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, and a library. The hostel facilities need improvements. During summer, rooms with slow fans will be uncomfortable. The mess does not provide good food. Medical facilities are available in our college. Our college has sports grounds, but there are no coaches available to provide guidance or training.
Faculty: All teachers are knowledgeable. It is essential to uphold a consistent level of attendance and punctuality. The teaching quality is good. The curriculum is relevant but needs an industry-oriented update. Semester exams are easy. The lab exams are difficult. Students face attendance issues.
Reviewed on 20 Sep 2023Read More
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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology - Batch of 2026
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3.6
4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Review of Aligarh Muslim University.
Placements: Almost 80% of students got placements. The highest salary package offered is 8 LPA. The average salary package offered is 5 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 3 LPA. TCS, Deloitte, etc., visit our college. Around 40% of students got internships in NGOs and hospitals. Top roles offered are psychologist and HR consultant.
Infrastructure: Our department provides decent facilities. It provides good Wi-Fi, classrooms, and a library. Labs do not have modern infrastructure and equipment. The hostel facilities are satisfactory. The food served in the hostel is average. Medical services are available in our college. Our college provides limited sports facilities.
Faculty: Teachers are knowledgeable and supportive. They don't have practical knowledge. The curriculum is relevant. It should provide some real-world applications. Semester exams are easy. Practical exams are difficult. The pass percentage is 70%.
Reviewed on 4 Sep 2023Read More
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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology - Batch of 2026
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Supportive faculty, and promising placements. Facilities need enhancement.
Placements: AMU's 2022 B.A. Hons Psychology Batch was vibrant and diverse. Around 85% of students were placed, with the highest package at 8LPA, the lowest AT 3lpa, And average at 5LPA. Prominent recruiters included TCS, Deloitte, and HDFC. 60% secured internships in firms like Fortis, Key roles offered were Counselling Psychologist, HR Consultant, and Research Assistant.
Infrastructure: The facilities for my B.A. Hons psychology course were satisfactory. WI-FI, labs, and classrooms were decent. The library lacked some resources. Hostel facilities were average, food was okay in mess and canteen. Medical aid was accessible, but sports options were limited. Overall, there's room for improvement.
Faculty: The teachers in B.A. Hons Psychology were knowledgeable and supportive, enhancing the quality of teaching. The curriculum is relevant, fostering industry readiness through practical aspects. Semester exams are okayish: the pass percentage is around 75%, reflection a balanced evaluation approach.
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2023Read More
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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology - Batch of 2026
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3.6
4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Empowering Education: Proficient Faculty, Industry Relevance Strong Performance .
Placements: AMU's 2022 B.A. Hons Psychology batch thrived. Placements soared with 75% students securing roles. Packages: high 6LPA, Low 2.5LPA, Average 3.5LPA. Reputed recruiters like Deloitte, TCS hire our grades. Internships embrace with companies like MindTree, Fortis. Roles Spanned Counselor, Research Analyst, HR Associate, Highlighting course diversity.
Infrastructure: The Facilities for my psychology course were decent. Labs, Classrooms, and library were satisfactory. Hostel facilities needed improvement. Mess and canteen food was average. Medical services were available, while sports and game options were limited.
Faculty: Teachers displayed expertise, aiding quality teaching. Course curriculum was relevant, enhancing industry readiness. Semester exams posed challenges, fostering rigorous learning. Pass percentage was commendable, indicating effective teaching and student commitment.
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2023Read More
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Students also asked

Q:   Which courses of AMU are under CUET?

A: 

Aligarh Muslim University accepts Persian/4 exam to shortlist candidates for admission to seven undergraduate courses. 

The list of AMU courses, admission to which is based on performance of the candidate in CUET, is mentioned below:

  1. BSc (Hons) Community Science
  2. BA (Hons in Hindi/ Persian/ Philosopy/ Sanskrit)
  3. BVoc- Production Technology
  4. BVoc- Polymer and Coating Technology
  5. BVoc- Fashion Design & Garment Technology
  6. BSc (Hons in Geography/ Statistics)
  7. BA (Hons in Persian/4 Women's studies)

Candidates seeking admission to any of the above-listed courses need to fill out the CUET application form through the CUET official website to appear for the entrance exam. Apart from CUET, the candidates also need to register on the AMU official website for application form, counselling and Persian/9

Q:   How many marks required to get admission in AMU?

A: 

The minimum marks required for admission to AMU depends on the selected course. Generally, for all the UG courses the minimum requirement is that the candidate must have passed class 12 with a minimum 50% aggregate and for AMU PG courses admission, 50% in graduation is required.

Check out the table below for course-wise eligibility and selected criteria of AMU courses:

Courses

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

MBBS

Class 12 or equivalent with Chemistry, Physics, BiologyBiotechnology and English subjects, with a minimum 50% aggregate(45% for Gen-PWD and 40% for SC, ST, OBC, Reserved PWD,) from open schools or recognised boards.

Age Limit: minimum 17 years, as of December 31 of the year of admission

NEET UG + Counselling

MBA

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50%

Written test (100 marks)+ Interview/Aptitude Assessment/Group Discussion (25 marks)

BE/ BTech

Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum 50% aggregate in English, PhysicsChemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board of education.

Or

Diploma in Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institute with a minimum 50% aggregate

AMUEEE + Counselling

BSc

Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50% in Agriculture or Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Home Science.

Age: Maximum 24 years as of July 1 of the admission year

CUET-UG + Counselling

B.Ed

BA/ BSc/ BCom/ BTh graduate or Master’s Degree in Science/ Social Sciences/ Humanities with a minimum aggregate of 50% or Bachelor in Engineering & Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks.

Age: Maximum 27 years as of July 1 of the admission year.

AMUEE

To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses, make your course selection here

Q:   Can I get admission to AMU without taking the entrance test after 12th?

A: 

There is no such provision for direct admission to any of the programmes offered at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Candidates seeking admission at AMU must meet the eligibility criteria laid down by the university. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can register for the prescribed entrance examinations. Given below are the eligibility and selection process for the courses offered at AMU:

Courses

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

MBBS

Class 12 or equivalent with Chemistry, Physics, BiologyBiotechnology and English subjects, with a minimum 50% aggregate(45% for Gen-PWD and 40% for SC, ST, OBC, Reserved PWD,) from open schools or recognised boards.

Age Limit: minimum 17 years, as of December 31 of the year of admission

NEET UG + Counselling

MBA

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50%

Written test (100 marks)+ Interview/Aptitude Assessment/Group Discussion (25 marks)

BE/ BTech

Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum 50% aggregate in English, PhysicsChemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board of education.

Or

Diploma in Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institute with a minimum 50% aggregate

AMUEEE + Counselling

BA LLB

Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%

Or

Bridge Course-Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate

Age: Maximum 22 years as of July 1 of the admission year.

AMUEE + Counselling

To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses, make your course selection here

Q:   Is Aligarh University under CUET?

A: 

Yes, Aligarh Muslim University admission to most of the courses is based on CUET scores. Admission to AMU undergraduate courses including  BSc (Hons.) Community Science, BA (Hons/Research), BVoc in Production Technology, Polymer and Coating Technology and Fashion Design & Garment Technology and BSc (Hons/Research) is completely based on valid Central University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) scores. From the academic session 2022, all the central universities along with a few state-deemed universities and private universities started accepting CUET scores for admission to their UG and PG courses. 

Q:   What is the date of AMU entrance exam for MBA admission?

A: 

AMU offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level. The University is currently accepting applications for its MBA courses, interested candidates must visit the official website of AMU to apply online. Aligarh Muslim University accepts AMU-CAT entrance tests for MBA admission. Aligarh Muslim University Common Admission Test (AMU-CAT) is conducted by the University. The date of the AMU entrance exam is yet to be released by Aligarh Muslim University. However, the AMU-CAT entrance test generally conducts in June every year.

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