Here is a list of top 10 colleges to study psychology in India

Psychology is the study of the mind; it is the study of human behaviour and understanding why people do what they do. It is also one of the fastest-growing disciplines today. Students have started to choose this subject as their area of specialisation after class 12, do their honours in it or at least study one to two papers related to it. Indian colleges have also been keeping up with this trend and multiple colleges have now begun to offer a degree in Psychology. With the plethora of colleges available for a B. A. Honors in Psychology, we narrow the best 10 colleges in India where you can study psychology!

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University

It is one of the premier institutes offering B.A Psychology Hons. The teachers, campus and discussions that are a part of the college help a student go beyond textbooks and learn more efficiently.

Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi University

An all-girls college, IP College is known for its faculty and campus. One of the finest departments of the college, the Psychology department has really good faculty that allow the students to learn more practically.

St. Xaviers College, Mumbai

With a limited intake, the Xaviers college in Mumbai is among the top co-ed colleges that offer Psychology. The college offers full majors with 6 papers in psychology as well as part majors with 3 papers in psychology. They also have a psychology lab that helps in conducting tests.

Christ University, Bangalore

Christ is one of the leading choices for many students who do not want to go to Delhi and would like to experience a different lifestyle in Bangalore. This Deemed to be University offers Psychology as a part of its Bachelor of Arts. They usually have a combination of mixed subjects such as Economics, Sociology, English, Communication and Media and Journalism that is offered as a bunch.

Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi

JMI has 42 seats for BA Hons. in Psychology. They have a reputed and experienced faculty that sets a good standard for the course. The department also offers a brilliant Masters’s program that has helped in increasing the academic credibility of the college.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

IP University is a great alternative to Delhi University for a psychology degree. The University has multiple colleges under it that offer structured graduation in psychology. However, it is important to do due research when selecting a college under IP University that offers Psychology and has a good environment.

Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh

BHU is one of the oldest Central Universities in the country that still offers a great learning experience and environment. The BA program can be enrolled in after completing class 12 and BHU offers a great course structure along with infrastructure. The campus experience at BHU is something that you will not find in a lot of colleges today.

Sophia College, Mumbai

After Xaviers, Sophia college in Mumbai is an excellent choice for this course. It provides a holistic environment for learning and growing that ensures overall growth for the student. With a focus on interactive discussions and research, it is a good choice for students.

Ashoka University, Haryana

Ashoka University has a strong permanent faculty and a great team of visiting faculty as well. Even though Ashoka is fairly new in its establishment and is slowly finding ground, the University provides a great learning environment for students. The only downside is the location of the University, as it does not offer easy access to town life.

Amity University, Multiple Locations

AMITY has been doing great work in Psychology in recent years. The Noida branch has been the first choice for many to pursue their graduation or post-graduation in Psychology. Being a private university, the fees are a little steep compared to other government colleges, however, it is a good college for those who want a career in psychology.

Note- A lot of colleges in Delhi University and around India that are known for their Psychology course, are unfortunately all girls colleges. So, the choices for male students are limited.