Workshops, campaigns, and milestones.

The second merit list for PsyMAT 2026 (M.A. Applied Psychology — Clinical & Counseling Applications) is now available, with category-wise selections on a composite written-test and interview score (weighted 70:30). First-list candidates must confirm their admission and complete fee payment by 19 June 2026, after which they forfeit their claim to the seat. Selected candidates should check their name and category and follow the admission instructions that accompany the list.

Declared 13 June 2026 · Fee confirmation by 19 June 2026

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The first merit list for PsyMAT 2026 (M.A. Applied Psychology — Clinical & Counseling Applications) is now available. Selections are made category-wise on a composite score combining the written test and interview, weighted 70:30. Selected candidates should check their name and category in the list and follow the admission instructions that accompany it.

Declared 12 June 2026 · M.A. Applied Psychology admissions

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The interview schedule for PsyMAT 2026 (M.A. Applied Psychology — Clinical & Counseling Applications) is now available. Interviews are held on 11 June 2026, with a morning batch from 10:00 a.m. Candidates should check their PsyMAT roll number and reporting time in the schedule.

Declared 10 June 2026 · Interviews 11 June 2026

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The general merit list for the PsyMAT 2026 written entrance test (M.A. Applied Psychology — Clinical & Counseling Applications) is now available. Interview invitations will be declared on 10 June 2026, with interviews scheduled from 11 June 2026; a detailed schedule will follow.

Declared 9 June 2026 · M.A. Applied Psychology admissions

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Structure, administration, scoring, and practical application of the 16PF inventory. Participants took the test under supervised conditions and walked through scoring and basic interpretation.

With Harshi Mamania

ACT as a third-wave behavioural therapy promoting psychological flexibility and value-oriented living. Experiential activities — card games, sound-bowl meditation, partner movement, and five-senses mindfulness — linked theory with practice.

With Asira Chirmulye

The significance of psychoeducation in therapeutic practice — communicating effectively with clients, explaining conditions, and building supportive systems for recovery. Case-based activity on BPD plus role-play.

With Megha Tiwari

The scope of Indian Psychology — its evolution, the importance of viewing psychology through a culture-based and indigenous lens, and a critical look at the field's dependence on Western models.

With Dr. Umesh Bharte

Approaches to therapeutic work with children — the impact of 'single stories' on socialisation, stereotypes about working with younger clients, and a narrative-therapy lens.

With Heta Dwivedi

Online session on psychological aspects of athletic performance — pre-performance routines, managing competitive anxiety, recovering from injury, and the emotional realities of professional sport.

With Jinal Sandeep Mehta

Awareness programmes across Elphinstone College, Sydenham College, and the Institute of Science. Booths, peer-support activities, and a student-written street play titled "Zindagi Ek Safar (Suffer)" at Elphinstone College.

10 September 2025 · 3 colleges · 736 footfall

Administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical scales within the MMPI framework for personality and psychological assessment.

With Sanjana Mehta, Merul Gandhi

Principles of projective testing and story-based interpretation — analysing themes, motives, and emotional dynamics in client narratives.

With Sanjana Mehta, Merul Gandhi

Data analysis in SPSS — interpreting outputs and applying statistical results in research, with practice on real datasets.

With Dr. Vilas Padhye

Administration, scoring, and interpretation of one of the most widely used projective assessment tools in psychology.

With Dr. Sheetal Bidkar

The department's flagship annual event, designed to make psychometric tests and assessment tools accessible to a broader student audience. Hands-on experience with administration, scoring, and interpretation. About 400 students from across Mumbai attended.

1 March 2025 · ~400 students

Ethical guidelines, structured formats, and professional standards for clinical observation and case notes in therapeutic settings.

With Dr. Sheetal Bidkar

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques — practical strategies for identifying and restructuring maladaptive thought patterns.

With Irawati Joglekar

Themes of gender identity, roles, and social perceptions — open dialogue on how societal constructs shape individual and collective identities.

With Kajol Bangera

Essential data management, analysis, and visualisation skills in Excel for psychology research and academic contexts.

With Swaroop Manerikar

Storytelling as a therapeutic technique — how personal narratives can be used to foster healing, self-understanding, and empowerment in counseling and trauma recovery.

With Mansi Bhadra, Shantanu Tamore

A self-reflection and perspective-building session inviting participants to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behavioural patterns toward deeper self-awareness.

With Rutuja Joshi

Brain functioning, neuroplasticity, and cognitive processes — bridging neuroscience with practical applications for personal development and psychological practice.

With Anish Gawande

Hands-on practice in counseling techniques and therapeutic communication — interpersonal and reflective skills through exercises and role-plays.

With Sanjana Mehta, Mehul Gandhi

A university-wide campaign with mental-health screenings, reflection booths, and shared affirmations. Reached over 4,000 individuals across colleges including MNLU, Rizvi College of Engineering, Oriental Law College, and several others across Mumbai.

October 2024

Beck Depression and Anxiety Scales — administration, interpretation, and their use in assessing emotional and psychological well-being.

With Sanjana Mehta, Merul Gandhi

Intelligence testing and the interpretation of IQ scores, with practical applications in clinical, educational, and research settings.

With Sanjana Mehta, Mehul Gandhi

Hands-on session on computerised tools for psychological testing and data analysis — using PEBL for cognitive assessments and Jamovi for statistics.

With Shivanand Thorat

On mental well-being, stress management, and self-care techniques. Practical exercises, mindfulness strategies, and reflections on emotional resilience.

With Shubhangi Pingulkar

The Counseling Centre opened on the fourth floor of the Department of Psychology — a dedicated space for accessible, professional, and empathetic mental-health care across the university. Free for all enrolled students and staff.

The department welcomed its first postgraduate cohort to the M.A. in Applied Psychology, specialising in Clinical and Counseling Applications. Twenty seats, admission through PsyMAT each June.