Purpose

There has always been a need for expertise in “Hindu Studies”. Such need will only grow with time, because of India’s rapid emergence as an economic, military, technological, and cultural power on the global stage, and the consequential heightened interest in Hindus and their civilization. Unfortunately, no Indian university offers such a program. A MA program in Hindu Studies fills this important gap.

What Will the Student Learn?

A student with a MA degree in Hindu Studies shall:

1. Develop a good understanding of foundational principles underlying Hindu civilization, society, and culture. These principles provide a basis through which Hindus, despite the endless diversity present amongst them, can relate to each other.
2. Develop a good understanding of analytical methods through which knowledge, is analyzed and processed. These methods fall in two categories:
   1. Methods as laid out in Hindu darshanas: Study of these methods is important as it will help the student understand Hindu conceptions of the individual, family, relationships, society, state, environment, and the entire cosmos. Further, such methods will also help her understand other societies, states, and civilizations through Bharatiya lenses.
   2.  Methods as developed in the West: The principle methods amongst these are biographical, new-historicism, formalism, psychological (both Freudian and Jungian approaches), feminist, Marxist (and Critical theory) and post-colonial theory.
3. Develop a good understanding of Sanskrit, as it is in Sanskrit that an overwhelmingly large number of Hindu texts, both spiritual as well as secular, have been written. Thus, working proficiency in Sanskrit is a must for MA (Hindu Studies) program. Proficiency in an additional is also encouraged.
4. Develop a very good understanding of Hindu practices (related to the individual, family, society, and the state), and how these practices (past, as well as present) are manifestations of core Hindu foundational principles.
5. Shall acquire some expertise through electives in one or more of following areas of knowledge: history, economics, law, society, culture, politics, education, arts, ethics, literature, military, comparative religion, linguistics, and natural sciences. Such an understanding will help the student contextualize her understanding of “Hindu” in the present.

Qualifications

The MA (Hindu Studies) program shall be two-years long. Any student who has a three or four year’s bachelor’s degree will be eligible for it. Thus, students with bachelor’s degrees in sciences, engineering, and medicine are also eligible to pursue this program.

Programme Requirements

All students shall be expected to take for a total of 16 programmes. Each course shall have four credits. Of the sixteen programmes, 9 programmes shall be Core (i.e. compulsory), and the remaining 6 shall be Electives (i.e. optional). A single credit corresponds to 16 lecture hours. The MA (Hindu Studies) will be spread over four-semesters, i.e. two academic years.

Fees

Rs. 10,000/- per year

Seats

60 seats

Current Prospects of Psychology in India:

Mental health is as important as physical health, and as days pass by, there is a wide range of concerns over mental health due to various factors. Psychology is a discipline where students can study the mind's behaviour science, both conscious and unconscious. Psychology is a vital field now because of the increasing focus on mental health and wellbeing. Psychology, as a discipline, studies human behaviour and mental processes from diverse perspectives. It employs scientific methods to understand human perception, learning, emotions and reactions to situations.

Professional & job oriented courses in the department are:

• Diploma in Guidance & Counselling:

Eligibility: UG/PG in Social Sciences & Management

Duration: 1 year (4 Semesters)

• M.A. in Psychology:

Eligibility: UG/PG Degree

Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)

• BA Honors in Psychology

Eligibility: UG/PG Degree

Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Career Prospects in Psychology:

With the demand for psychological counselling increasing day-by-day, MA Psychology scope and job opportunities are huge. The students can get jobs as:

• Clinical Psychologists,

• Psychological Counsellor

• Child Psychologist

• Psychologists in Rehabilitation Centre

• Sports Psychologists.

• They can also work with various NGOs and social organizations.

• Mental Health Counsellor

• Alcohol and Drug Counselor

• After completing MA Psychology, a candidate, if willing to go for further studies, can pursue Ph.D in any one of the branches of Psychology, like clinical Psychology, Industrial Psychology, etc.

• Job growth in the department of Psychology is expected to grow by 25% by 2025.

• The world needs more and more psychiatrists and Psychologists to deal with stress, high pressure and the growing loneliness among people. This is a field created by the modern age and it will only grow with it.

•Students also have a huge field of research opportunities after MA Psychology.

•Assistant Professor

•Civil Services.

Fees Structure:  As per University norms

Seats:  30 Seats will be available in BA/PGDGC/ MA Psychology programme.

Advantages of our University:

• Clean and Green Campus
• Boys/Girls hostel with mess & indoor games facility
• Wi-Fi campus
• Hi-Teck digital central library
• 24x7 electricity supply
• National level stadium, Swimming pool & Gymnasium
• Bank, ATM & Cafeteria
• Scholarship available up to 100%

It responds to crises and emergencies as well as to everyday personal and social problems. It utilizes a variety of skills, techniques, and activities consistent with its holistic focus on persons and their environmental conditions.

Eligibility: Graduation in any stream with 40% marks (05% relaxation for SC/ST)

The value of this programme is based on respect for the equality, meaning, and dignity of people. This profession addresses the barriers, inequities, and injustices that exist in society. Its mission is to help people to develop their full potential, enrich their lives, and prevent dysfunction. It is focused on problem solving and change. As such, workers are change agents in society and in the lives of the individuals, families and communities they serve.