Psychology Department

The Department of Psychology was established in the academic year 2020-2021 to cater for the demand to offer specialization in Psychology to undergraduate students. The department promote a high-quality teaching-learning experience, mentoring and an orientation towards research and skill building through the curriculum as well as through the co-curricular activities undertaken by the department. Faculty members both in the past and present have worked to the best of their abilities, teaching and helping students realise their potentialities to the utmost level, both inside and outside the classroom. The department is also committed to guiding and helping students explore the field of Psychology within and beyond the syllabus. Prominent among them is the use of classroom discussions, presentations, seminars, workshops, field work studies, interaction with field experts, film-based discussion and laboratory trainings.

Other than teaching, the faculty members are interested in expansion and development of the subject and have undertaken various research projects, they are also members of various professional associations, and participate in different seminars, workshops and conferences at the national and international level. The faculty members are also actively involved in different committees of the College including Internal Quality Assessment Cell, Research and Development Cell, and Women Development Cell.

The Department of Psychology aspires for excellence both in academics and overall development of students and staffs. The department aims at promoting scientific proficiency within the interdisciplinary field of psychology, fostering in students a deep understanding of psychological principles and their practical application, while grooming them be mentally and physically healthy, considerate to other individuals, and ability to apply their knowledge of psychological science as a responsible citizen.

1. To instil value-based education with an aim to help needy students.
2. To nurture students to develop self-confidence, empathy, sensible and responsibility.
3. To promote diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
4. To promote analytical abilities by encouraging students to conduct quality-related research studies as part of their papers.
5. To train the students to be adaptable to the emerging ideas and systems, and capable enough to carry their knowledge into their everyday interactions.
6. Planning to celebrate “Psychological Fest” by organizing talks from well-known experts in our discipline and other activities.

The department have produced two bathes of graduates since its inception in the year 2020. The enrolment for the academic year 2024 is as shown below:

The department has nearly over 300 books in the college library and a well-equipped laboratory ensuring smooth teaching as per the requirements of NEP 2020 syllabus. The laboratory equipment for psychological testing are as follows:

1. Human Maze Learning Apparatus
2. Muller Lyer Apparatus
3. Bhatia Battery Test of Intelligence
4. Locus of Control
5. Personality Tests (16PF, EPQ, MPI, TAT)
6. Psychological Assessment scales: Emotional Intelligence, Peer Pressure, Family Environment, Conformity, Social Competence, Suicidal Ideation, Achievement Motivation, Altruism, Job Satisfaction, Smart Phone Addiction, PGI General Wellbeing Measure
7. Vineland Behavior Adaptation Scale
8. Wooden Screen
9. Stop watch.