Founder Head (HoD): Dr. Kakali Goswami

The Department of Psychology was established in the year 2017 with two Assistant Professors. Currently the Department is running with two Assistant Professors and one Guest Assistant Professor. The Department was set up to develop an awareness of the importance of studying human behaviour and the societal relevance of psychology. The Department offers M.A. Psychology which is of four semesters and the curriculum is so designed as to provide strong theoretical, methodological and contemporary knowledge of various areas of Psychology to the students. The purpose is to equip the students with knowledge, skills and values to become effective and competent professional psychologist. During the course, the students are taken for field visit at mental health centres and counselling cells besides interactive classroom teaching and laboratory training. Time to time extended lectures from experts in relevant field is also conducted. This academic training enables the students to work in a broad range of settings such as, medical, organization, counselling centres, NGOs, researchers and academicians.