M.A. in Psychology 

at PRSU, Raipur

Admission to MA courses in PRSU is based on merit in the PG entrance test conducted by the university. The university releases a merit list to announce the participant’s scores and the marks required for selection. There are multiple factors depending upon which the cutoff is determined such as aggregate marks of candidates in qualifying exams, number of applications received, seat intake, and the category of the candidate. Check more on PRSU Cutoff.

PRSU is a well-known university in the state of Chhattisgarh. The university offers a two-year MA course across various popular specialisations such as Linguistics, Economics, Psychology, English, History, etc. The university provides good placement support to its students. PRSU has not released the course-wise placements report as of now. However, the university has released its NIRF 2023 report. In accordance with that report, 110 PG (2-year) candidates were placed and the median package offered to placed candidates was INR 8.50 LPA. Read more about Placements at PRSU.

In order to get admission to MA at PRSU, candidates need to take the Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University PG Entrance Exam to get selected. To take the exam, aspirants can apply by visiting PRSU website (prsu.ac.in). The application form can also be bought via offline mode from the university campus in person. In addition, aspirants must check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. Further, after the entrance examination, the university releases a merit list to announce the names of the selected candidates. Selected candidates can further pay the admission fee and confirm their seats. For more details around the eligibility for PRSU MA admissions, click here. 

PRSU MA total course fee includes several components such as tuition fee, hostel charges (if applicable), library caution money, identity card fee, laboratory caution money (in which there is a practical exam), alumni fee, etc. The fees for some of the components are further mentioned below:

Fee Component	Amount
Total tuition fee (two years)	INR 3,520 - INR 36,000
Hostel fees	INR 10,240
One-time payment	INR 1,350

NOTE: The above-mentioned amount is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the PRSU MA fee. 

Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University offers MA programmes on-campus and through its affiliated colleges. There are over 40 colleges. The table given below carries the names of some of the PRSU-affiliated colleges:

PRSU-Affiliated Colleges offering MA
Government Breezlal Verma College	Government College, Kurud	Mahant Laxami Naraya Das College
Ramchandi College, Saraipali	Shivaji College of Arts	Utkarsh Academy
PES Science, Arts and Commerce College	Dr. Radha Bai Govt. Navin Girls College	Chandrapal Dadsena Government College

PRSU course admission is both merit and entrance-based. Candidates seeking for admission to any of the UG/ PG courses at PRSU needs to go through all the steps of admission process. Below mentioned are the step-wise process for PRSU admission 2023:

1. Application Process: PRSU application process is conducted in both online and offline modes. In order to apply for the course of their choice, candidates have to fill an application form either in-person at the admission office of PRSU or online on the official website. 
2. Selection Rounds: PRSU admissions is both merit and entrance-based. Admission to most of the UG courses is merit-based, whereas the admission to PG and Integrated courses are offered through the respective national/ in-house entrance exams. Following the selection process, candidates have to appear for PI rounds for some courses.
3. Counselling Process: After the completion of all selection rounds, the university will conduct counselling process for the final seat allotment.
4. Merit List Release: In the final step, round-wise merit list of the selected candidates will be released on the official website of PRSU.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Here's what current students and alumni have to say:

* Placement Opportunities: Limited placement opportunities (around 20-30%) with average package of INR3-INR4 Lacs per annum. Some notable companies visit for recruitment, such as Amazon, Tata Steel, and JSW Steel. the highest package offered is around INR8 Lacs per annum.
* Internship Opportunities: Around 40-50% of students get internship opportunities in reputed companies.
* Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable, with a strong focus on theoretical and practical aspects of the courses.
* Infrastructure: Campus infrastructure is good, with well-maintained laboratories, libraries, and recreational facilities. However, some areas need improvement.
* Semester Exams: Examinations are relatively manageable, especially with proper preparation.
* Student Life: Student life is comfortable, with satisfactory hostel facilities and a variety of extracurricular activities.
* Future Prospects: Alumni have pursued successful careers, including Ph.D.s from abroad, and some have secured decent salaries.

Based on these reviews, here are some key takeaways:

* While placement opportunities might be limited, the college does offer some internship options and a range of extracurricular activities.
* Faculty are generally helpful and knowledgeable, providing guidance and support throughout the course.
* Infrastructure is mostly good, with some areas needing attention.
* Semester exams are manageable with proper preparation.
* Future prospects seem positive, with alumni securing decent jobs and pursuing further education.

Overall, PRSU seems like a decent option for those interested in pursuing an M.Sc. degree. However, potential students should weigh their priorities carefully, considering factors like placement opportunities, faculty support, and infrastructure before making a decision.

Candidates who get admission to the BSc programme offered at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University must pay the PRSU BSc fees depending upon the institution selected by candidates. BSc fee at PRSU is broken down into multiple components, such as tuition, hostel and one-time fees. The fee structure for the BSc programme is mentioned below:

One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
INR 1,350	INR 7,200 - INR 21,100	INR 24,400

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University offers various UG, PG and Diploma-based courses. The duration of these ranges between one year to four years. PRSU also offers five-year integrated courses in the field of Law. Those who pass all the selection parameters of Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University course admissions are required to pay the course fee at the time of admission. Find below the course-wise fee, eligibility and selection details for all the UG & PG courses of PRSU: 

Courses	Total Tuition Fee*
BSc	INR 7,200 – INR 73,500
MSc	INR 3,520 – INR 66,000
BA LLB	INR 60,500
MBA	INR 57,660 - INR 59,200
MA	INR 3,520 - INR 36,000
PG Diploma	INR 3,190 – INR 36,000
BPEd	INR 3,480
For more details about the courses-wise fee for other courses offered at PRSU, click here.

*The fee range given above is cumulative for courses offered by the university on-campus as well as through its affiliated colleges, hence may vary. Additionally, the fee is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

PRSU admission 2023 has been completed for all courses. As per the last admission process, the final merit lists have been released for the courses Law and Management courses. However, the new dates for the admission year 2024 are yet to be released. They are expected to be out soon on the official website. Candidates can check the official website to learn more about the latest admission schedule.