• M.A./M.S . Applied Psychology
  • M.Sc. Psycho-Social Rehabilitation
Programme Offered 

The specialization is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the field of child psychology. This comprehensive program is tailored for individuals seeking to specialize in understanding and supporting the psychological development, well‐being, and mental health of children and adolescents. It includes applied and theoretical aspects such as learning about intervention strategies, ethical and legal consideration while working with children, assessment and diagnosis, and conducting research on the population.

The course would help individuals gain skills to become competent psychologists, school counselors, or researchers in child and adolescent studies area. Students will be able to address the unique challenges and contribute to the well‐being of children in their most important years. Students will gain the capacity to comprehend and effectively plan interventions employing cognitive and emotional learning techniques.

The industrial and organizational psychology specialization provides specialist knowledge and hands‑on skill to assess individual, group, and organizational dynamics in the workplace and apply psychological principles and theories to workplace settings to improve organizational performance while also enhancing employee well‑being. This specialization equips the learners with the ability to research and offer solutions to acquire, appraise, develop, engage and retain talent better. The wide range of learner‑centric pedagogies coupled with the vast industry experience of faculty ensures effective actionable learning. The industry‑aligned curriculum prepares the graduates to contribute to their respective roles from day one.

The aim of this specialization is to prepare students to decipher relationships between people and their social or ecological environment. This stream will maintain a strong interdisciplinary emphasis and recognise the contributions from areas such as applied anthropology, applied sociology, community health, geography, and the policy sciences. Prospective students will further develop their understanding of social and community research by exploring the basis of social behavior and social relationships. Opportunities will be provided to engage in practical analysis of both local and international groups and communities with the help of analytical tools drawn from across the social sciences. Further, training imparted will also help students to develop awareness of the critical perspectives on knowledge creation and the development of analytical skills in research and practice. As such, students can expect to deploy the knowledge of basic social psychological processes for formulating solutions to address societal problems and other issues of import to the communities.

The main aim of this advanced course in Forensic & Investigative Psychology is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the aetiology of criminal and investigative behaviour from a psychological perspective. By combining psychological theory, clinical practice, research‑led teaching and hands‑on laboratory experience, the programme introduces the students to various aspects of the intersection of psychology and law. The curriculum is designed to meet the current issues in crime and justice and prepare students to address them from an interdisciplinary depth. Experts in criminal psychology, forensic sciences and criminology will offer lectures, discussions and debates around some pertinent modules.

The ‘M.Sc. Psychosocial Rehabilitation’ is a specialized degree programme focusing on understanding disability due to mental health conditions and facilitating the recovery of affected individuals. This programme aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of mental health conditions (including mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and psychosocial concerns of special groups) and skills needed to facilitate mental health rehabilitation. The coursework will combine lectures, discussions, application exercises in simulated environments, and clinical/fieldwork. Graduates of the programme may work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and government or non‑governmental organizations working in the mental health or social sector.

JIBS @ a Glance  
RESEARCH
  • CENTRE FOR VICTIMOLOGY &
    PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES (CVPS) Established in 2012
  • CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP
    AND CHANGE (CLC) Established in 2015
  • CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY
    MENTAL HEALTH (CCMH) Established in 2017
  • CENTRE FOR CRIMINOLOGY
    AND FORENSIC STUDIES (CCFS) Established in 2020

LABORATORIES

  • Brain Behaviour Laboratory
  • Forensic Science Laboratory
  • Financial Crimes Studies Laboratory
  • Rehabilitation Centre Psychology Research Laboratory

outreach

2790+Training Sessions
2,50,000+Participants

RESEARCH PORTFOLIO

  • 20+ Books
  • 65+ Book Chapters
  • 150+ Journal Articles
  • 20 Completed Projects
  • 11 Ongoing Projects

TEACHING

545+Interdisciplinary Courses
Why JIBS 

Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) is a research‐led, future‐oriented institution focused on developing a new generation of thought leaders and practitioners in the fields of Psychology and Rehabilitation.

International Collaboration 

Dual Degree I Summer / Winter School

Placements and Internships 
JIBS Students in Action 
Admission Process 

50% marks in any undergraduate degree.

For M.A./M.Sc. Applied Psychology Programme the Choice of specialization will have to be made during the time of admission.

Applicants for all postgraduate programmes at JIBS will be selected based on their performance in Jindal‑PMAT and personal interaction.

Tution Fees:Rs. 3,00,000/- Per Year

ParticularsAmount in (Rs.)
Accommodation Charges2,18,000 per annum
Other Allied Service Charges
(Other Allied Services including but not limited to food, Laundry, Security Services, Housekeeping charges, Electricity etc.)
1,17,000 per annum
Refundable Security Deposit* At the time of Joining50,000 One-Time