GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2355
TO BE ANSWERED ON 6
TH
DECEMBER, 2016
APPROVAL FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY AND OTHER COURSES
2355. SHRI HUSAIN DALWAI:
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) how many UGC approved Universities in India offer courses in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis,
counselling and counselling psychology;
(b) whether these courses are different from psychiatry and clinical psychology, if so, how;
(c) whether it is a fact that Rehabilitation Council of India only approves courses in clinical psychology
and psychiatry and not psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, counselling and counselling psychology courses,
if so, the reasons therefor; and
(d) whether in the Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016 only clinical psychologists and psychiatrists have been
recognized and not other mental health professionals, if so, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)
(a): The University Grants Commission has informed that 41 universities in India offered courses in
psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, counselling and counselling psychology in 2014-15. The list of such
Universities is annexed.
(b): The subjects like Psychosocial Foundations of Behavior, Biological Foundations of Behavior,
Psychopathology, Psychiatry, Psychological Assessments, Psychotherapy and Counseling, Behavioral
Medicine, Statistics and Research Methodology and Psychological Therapies are included in the course
curriculum of Clinical Psychology. Similarly, Psychotherapies like Cognitive therapy, behaviour
therapy, interpersonal therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group
therapy and other psychotherapeutic techniques form part of the MD Psychiatry and Diploma in
Psychological Medicine course curriculum.
(c): As per the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) Act, 1992, RCI recognizes qualifications for
rehabilitation professionals granted by any University or other Institutions in India including, inter-alia,
qualification for Clinical Psychology. The Post Graduate qualifications in Psychiatry namely MD
Psychiatry and Diploma in Psychological Medicine are recognized by the Medical Council of India.
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(d): The Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016 recognizes the following persons as a “mental health
professional”:
“psychiatrist” meaning a medical practitioner possessing a post-graduate degree or diploma in psychiatry
awarded by an university recognised by the University Grants Commission established under the
University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or awarded or recognised by the National Board of
Examinations and included in the First Schedule of Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, or recognised by
the Medical Council of India, constituted under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, and includes, in
relation to any State, any medical officer who having regard to his knowledge and experience in
psychiatry, has been declared by the Government of that State to be a psychiatrist for the purposes of the
proposed legislation
“clinical psychologist” meaning a person-
i. having a recognised qualification in Clinical Psychology from an institution approved and recognised, by
the Rehabilitation Council of India, constituted under section 3 of the Rehabilitation Council of India
Act, 1992; or
ii. having a Post-Graduate degree in Psychology or Clinical Psychology or Applied Psychology and a
Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology or Medical and Social Psychology obtained after
completion of a full time course of two years which includes supervised clinical training from any
University recognised by the University Grants Commission established under the University Grants
Commission Act, 1956 and approved and recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 or
such recognised qualifications as may be prescribed;
"psychiatric social worker" meaning a person having a post-graduate degree in Social Work and a Master
of Philosophy in Psychiatric Social Work obtained after completion of a full time course of two years
which includes supervised clinical training from any University recognised by the University Grants
Commission Act, 1956 or such recognised qualifications, as may be prescribed
“mental health nurse” meaning a person with a diploma or degree in general nursing or diploma or
degree in psychiatric nursing recognised by the Nursing Council of India established under the Nursing
Council of India Act, 1947 and registered as such with the relevant nursing council in the State;
a professional having a post graduate degree (Ayurveda) in Mano Vigyan Avum Manas Roga or a post
graduate degree (Homoeopathy) in Psychiatry or a post graduate degree (Unani) in Moalijat (Nafasiyatt)
or a post-graduate degree (Siddha) in Sirappu Maruthuvam.
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Annexure
List of Universities offering courses in Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, counselling and
counselling psychology for the year 2014-15
State/University
Department
Courses Offered
FACULTY: ARTS
STATE: ANDHRA PRADESH
Department : Psychology
Andhra University
Psychology
& Para Psychology
M.A. , M.Phil Ph.D.
Adikavi Nannaya University
Psychology
M.A.
STATE: ASSAM
Gauhati University
Psychology
M.A. /MSc, Ph.D. Cert. in
Psychological Counseling(6 Monts)
Assam Don Bosco University
Psychology
& Counselling
M.Sc. Ph.D.
STATE: BIHAR
B.N.Mandal University
Psychology
M.A. Ph.D.
B.B.R.Ambedkar Bihar University
Psychology
M.A. Ph.D.
Jai Prakash University
Psychology
M.A.
L.N.Mithila University
Psychology
M.A. Ph.D.
Magadh University
Psychology
M.A. Ph.D.
Nalanda Open University
Psychology
BA (Hons.), M.A. Ph.D.
Patna University
Psychology
M.A.
T.M.Bhagalpur University
Psychology
M.A. Ph.D.
Veer Kunwar Singh University
Psychology
M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology
M.A.
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( At PG Centre )
STATE: CHHATISGARH
Pt.Ravi Shankar Shukla University
Psychology
M.A. (Psychology), MA(Clinical
Psychology), M.Phil Ph.D. PG
Diploma in Guidance & Counselling
Cert. in Psychology
STATE: DELHI
Delhi University
Psychology
M.A. (Psychologr & MA(App.
Psychology), Ph.D.
Indira Gandhi National Open Univ.
Psychology
BA , M.A. (Psychology), Ph.D.
(Psychology)
Jamia Millia Islamia
Psychology
BA (Hons.), M.A. Ph.D. PG Diploma
in Counselling Psychology
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State/University Department Courses Offered
Bharat Ratna Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Uni.
STATE: GUJARAT
M.K. Bhavnagar University
Gujarat University
M.S.University of Baroda
Sardar Patel University
Saurashtra University
Krantiguru SKV Kachchh University
Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya,
Pt. Deendayal Petroleum University
Raksha Shakti Univeristy
Rai University
STATE: HARYANA
Kurukshetra University
Maharshi Dayanand University
Manav Rachna Internat. University
Central University of Haryana
Amity University
STATE: HIMACHAL PRADESH
Himachal Pradesh University
I.E.C University
STATE: JAMMU & KASHMIR
Jammu University
Kashmir University
STATE: JHARKHAND
Ranchi University
Siddhu Kanhu Murmu University
Vinoba Bhave University
Kolhan University
Nilamber Pitamber University
STATE: KARNATAKA
Gulbarga University
Psychology BA M.A. , M.Phil (Psychotherapy &
Clinical Thinking) Ph.D. (Psychology)
Psychology M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D. PG Diploma in
Counselling Psychology
Psychology BA M.A. Ph.D. PG Diploma(Mental
Health,Clinical Community etc.)
Psychology B.Ed .Spl. Ed., M.A. , M.Phil , Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. , M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology (Not a Deptt.) Ph.D.
Psychology Ph.D.
Psychology BA (Hons.) Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. (Applied Psychology), Ph.D.
(Investigation Psychology),
Psychology Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. Ph.D. PG Diploma in Guidance
& Counselling
Psychology M.A. (Appl Psychology)
Psychology M.A.
Psychology BA (Hons-App Psychology), M.A.
(Counselling Psychology)
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D. Diploma in Clinical
Psychology
Psychology M.A.
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. , Ph.D.
Psychology BA M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology BA M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
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State/University Department Courses Offered
Karnatak University
Karnatak State Open University
Christ University,
Central University of Karnataka
Jain University
CMR University
STATE: KERALA
Kerala University
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kannur University
Sree Sankarcharya Sanskrit Univ.
STATE: MADHYA PRADESH
Awadesh Pratap Singh University
Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Dr.Hari Singh Gaur University
Indira Gandhi National Tibal Univesirty
Amity University
Jagran Lakechity University
Sri Satya Sai Univ. of Tech. & Med. Scs.
STATE: MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai University
Dr.B.S.Ambedkar Marathwada Univ.
The RTM Nagpur University
Savitribai Phule Pune University
S.N.D.T.Women's University
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology BA M.A.
Psychology BA ,BA(Hons.), M.Sc. M.Phil Ph.D.
Cert.
Psychology M.Phil
Psychology BA M.Sc. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology (Under School of Social Sc.& BA M.Sc.
Humanities)
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology (School of Behavioural Scs) MSc(Disability Studies &Rehabilition
Sc) M.Sc. (Psychology), M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology (Under Deptt. of Behavioural M.Sc. /MA (Clinical & Counselling
Sc.) Psychology) Ph.D. (Psychology)
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. (Psychology), MA(Clinical
Psychology), M.Phil Ph.D. PG
Diplomain HRD & PGD(Counselling &
Guidence)
Psychology M.Phil , Ph.D. Diploma in Consumer
Psychology & Advt. PG Dip in
Guidance & Counselling
Psychology BA /BSc, M.A. /Msc, Ph.D. PG
Diploma in Psychology
Counselling(Distance Edu)
Psychology BA
Psychology BA (Appl. Psychology)
Psychology BA (Hons.), M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology BA , M.A.
Applied Psychology M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. PG Diploma
Psychology M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. , Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. Ph.D.
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( PG Centre at Pune )
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State/University Department Courses Offered
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
STATE: MEGHALAYA
University of Science & Technology
STATE: MIZORAM
Mizoram University
STATE: NAGALAND
Nagaland University
The Global Open University
STATE: ORISSA
Utkal University
Ravenshaw University
Indian Instt. of Tech. (Bhubneswar)
STATE: PUNJAB
Guru Nanak Dev University
Lovely Professional University
STATE: RAJASTHAN
Jai Narain Vyas University
Vardhman Mahavir Open University
Mohanlal Sukhadia University
Banasthali Vidyapeeth
Mody Instt. of Tech. & Science
Mewar Univeristy
Suresh Gyan Vihar University
Amity University
Applied Psychology (Centre of Human M.A. (Clinical/ Counselling
Ecology) Psychology),
Psychology BA M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology BA M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology M.A.
Psychology M.A. (Psychology), MSc(Applied
Psychology),
MA(Counselling),MA((Psychotherapy),
MA (Development
Psychology)MA(Forensic Psychology)
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology BA (Hons.), M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. (Hons.), M.Phil , Ph.D. ,PG
Diploma in Mental Health Counselling
Psychology M.A. , MA(Applied Psychology), Ph.D.
(Full/Part Time)
Psychology BA , BA(Hons), M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology (Under the Deptt of Education) PG Dip in Memory Enhancement &
Stress Mngt, PGD in Indian +ive
Psychology,PG Diploma in Guidance
& Counselling, Cert. in Memory
Enhancement Science
Psychology BA M.A. Ph.D. PG Diploma in
Counselling & Psychotherapy, PG Dip
in Psychological Testing
Psychology BA M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology (Under Arts , Sc & Comm. BA (Hons.)
Faculty)
Psychology BA M.A. M.Phil Ph.D. PG Diploma in
Psychology
Psychology BA (Hons.)
Psychology BA (Hons)(Psychology), M.A.
(Counseling Psychology), M.Phil
(Clinical Psychology), PG Diploma in
Counselling Psychology,
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State/University Department Courses Offered
IIS University
Shri J.P. Jhabarmal Tibrewala Univ.
Maulana Azad University
STATE: SIKKIM
Sikkim University
STATE: TAMIL NADU
Periyar University
Vellore Instt.of Technology
STATE: TELANGANA
Osmania University
Psychology BA (Pass/Hons.)/B.Sc.(Pass & Hons),
M.A. /M.Sc, M.Phil Ph.D. Diploma &
Adv Dip in Counselling & Guidance
Cert. in Counselling & Guidance
Psychology BA M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology BA
Psychology M.Phil (Integrated ), Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. Ph.D. PG Diplomain Child Psyco
Rehabilities
Psychology BA
# ( Nizam College, Hyderabad )
Psychology BA , M.A.
# ( University Coll for Women,Koti, Hyderbad )
STATE: TRIPURA
Tripura University
STATE: UTTAR PRADESH
Aligarh Muslim University
Allahabad University
Banaras Hindu University
Choudhry Charan Singh University
Deendayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur Univ.
Lucknow University
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth
M.J.P.Rohilkhand University
J.Ram Bhadracharya Handicaped Univ.
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Psychology M.A. , Ph.D.
Psychology BA (Hons.), M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology BA M.A. /MSc, Ph.D.
Psychology BA (Hons.), M.A. ,MA(PMIR), Ph.D.
PG Diplomain Counselling &
Psychotherapy, PG Dip in
Counselling Guidance &
Psychotherapy
Psychology M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology BA , M.A. , Ph.D.
Psychology BA , M.A. Ph.D. PG Diploma in
Human Resource, PG Diploma in
Counselling
Psychology BA , M.A. M.Phil Ph.D. PG Diploma in
Psychoth Council & Scinc.
Applied & Clinical Psychology M.A.
Psychology BA M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology BA BA(Hons), M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
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State/University Department Courses Offered
Amity University
Indian Institute of Tech.(Kanpur)
Nehru Gram Bharati University
Gautam Buddha University
Noida International University
Galgotias University
Monad University
STATE: UTTRAKHAND
Kumaun University
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalya
Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya
University of Patnajali
Uttarakhand Open University
STATE: WEST BENGAL
Calcutta University
STATE: CHANDIGARH (UT)
Panjab University
FACULTY: SCIENCE
STATE: ANDHRA PRADESH
Sri Venkateswara University
Psychology (Amity Sch. of Psychology & BA (Hons.), M.A. (Counselling
Allied Sc) Psychology), M.Phil (Counselling
Psychology), Ph.D. ,PG Diploma in
Counselling Psychology
Applied Psychology (Amity Sch. of BA (Hons.)(Applied Psychology), M.A.
Psychology & Allied Sc) (Applied Psychology), M.Phil , Ph.D.
Psychology Ph.D.
Psychology BA M.A.
Applied Psychology M.A. M.Phil (Clinical/Rehabilitation &
Psychology) Ph.D.
Psychology BA M.A.
Applied Psychology BA (Hons.), M.A. Ph.D. ,PG Diploma
in Counselling
Psychology BA M.A. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology BA , M.A. Ph.D.
Psychology BA /BSc, M.A. /MSc, Ph.D.
Psychology BA (Vedalankar),BA(Vidyalankar),
M.A. /M.Sc.(Psychology),, Ph.D.
(Psychology)
Psychology M.A. (Psychology) Ph.D. (Psychology)
# ( Kanya Gurukul Campus, Haridwar )
Psychology BA M.A.
Psychology BA
Foreign Policy Studies M.Phil
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( Institute of Foreign Policy Studies )
Psychology M.A. , Ph.D. , Post MA Dip in
Phychological Testing,Post MA Dip in
Professional Counselling &
Psychotherphy
Psychology M.Sc. (Psychology),MSc(Counselling
Psycholoy) M.Phil Ph.D. PG Diploma
in Guidance & Counselling
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State/University
Courses Offered
Yogi Vemana University
M.Sc. Ph.D.
STATE: HARYANA
Guru Jhambheswar Sc. & Tech. University
M.Sc.
Amity University
BSc (Clinical Psy.), M.Sc. (Clinical
Psy.)
STATE: KARNATAKA
Bangalore University
M.Sc. (Psychology),MSc(Psychology
Counseling), Ph.D. PG
Diploma(Psychology Counseling)
Kuvempu University
M.Sc.
Mysore University
Karnatak State Open University
STATE: KERALA
Calicut University
STATE: MEGHALAYA
Martin Luther Chiristian University
STATE: PUNJAB
Punjabi University
Desh Bhagat University
STATE: RAJASTHAN
Rajasthan University
STATE: TAMIL NADU
Annamalai University
Bharathiar University
Madras University
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tamil Nadu Open University
Psychology M.Sc. , PG Diploma in Counselling &
Health Psychology
Psychology M.Sc.
Psychology M.Sc. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology BSc , M.Sc. (Counselling Psychology)
M.Phil (Community & Mental Health),
PG Diploma in Counselling
Psychology
Psychology M.Sc. , Ph.D. ,PG Diploma in
Counselling in Psychology
Psychology M.Sc. , M.Phil , Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. /MSc, M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology MSc(App. Psychology), M.Sc.
(Clinical Psychology) & 5 Yrs Intg,
M.Phil , Ph.D.
Psychology M.Sc. (App Psychology) M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology M.A. (HRD Psychology), M.Phil ,
Ph.D. ,PG Diploma in Counselling
Psychology, PG Dip in Organizational
Devel. & Mngt of Change
Psychology M.Sc.
Psychology BSc , M.Sc. (Psy.),MSc(Counselling &
Psychotherphy), M.Phil Ph.D. PG
Diploma in Psychological Counselling
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Av.Instt.for H.Sc.& H.Edu.for Women
STATE: TELANGANA
Hyderabad University
Kakatiya University
STATE: UTTAR PRADESH
B.B.R.Ambedkar University (Lucknow)
Amity University
STATE: WEST BENGAL
Calcutta University
West Bangal State University
STATE: PUDUCHERRY (UT)
Pondicherry University
Psychology BSc , M.Sc. M.Phil Ph.D.
Psychology (Centre for Health Psychology) M.Sc. (Health Psychology) Ph.D.
(Psychology)
Psychology M.Sc.
Psychology (Brain & Cognition Scs.) M.Sc. (Brain & Cognition Scs.),
MA(Psychology)
Psychology (Amity Sch. of Behavioural & BSc (Hons.), M.A. , B.A.+M.A.(Clinical
Allied Sc) Psychology-Intg), M.Phil , Ph.D.
Applied Psychology M.Sc. , MA, Ph.D. PG Diploma in
Psychological Counselling, School
Counselling & Rehabilitation
Psychology
Psychology M.A. , MSc, M.Phil (Clinical
Psychology), Ph.D. Diploma in
Behavioural Psychology,
Psychology BSc , M.Sc.
Applied Psychology M.Sc. (App Psychology), Ph.D.
(Applied Psychology)
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