JSS Medical College and Hospital Mysore M.Phil: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. JSSMCH Mysore offers M.Phil in Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation Psychology. Both are 2-year full-time research programmes affiliated to RGUHS Karnataka. Clinical Psychology focuses on assessment and intervention for mental health disorders; Rehabilitation Psychology focuses on psychological support for people with physical disabilities and chronic conditions. Both are admitted through JSSMCH’s institutional entrance examination.

Ans. M.Phil Clinical Psychology trains students in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and clinical intervention for psychiatric and behavioural disorders. M.Phil Rehabilitation Psychology focuses on supporting individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities through psychological assessment, counselling, and rehabilitation planning. Both require supervised clinical placement as part of the programme.

Ans. No, NEET-PG is not required for M.Phil admissions at JSSMCH. Admission is through an institutional entrance examination conducted by JSSMCH. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Psychology (M.A./M.Sc Psychology or related discipline) from a recognised university. Check the official admission notification in May 2026 for the current session’s eligibility criteria.

Ans. M.Phil graduates in Clinical Psychology can work as licensed clinical psychologists in hospitals, mental health clinics, community health centres, and private practice. M.Phil Rehabilitation Psychology graduates work in rehabilitation centres, spinal injury units, and developmental disability programmes. Both degrees are stepping stones to PhD programmes in Psychology and senior academic/research roles.

Ans. M.Phil candidates at JSSMCH must conduct original research under faculty supervision and submit a thesis as a mandatory component of the programme. The research is conducted at JSSMCH’s hospital and psychological assessment facilities, providing access to diverse patient populations for data collection. Thesis evaluation involves both internal and external examiners as per RGUHS norms.

Ans. Yes, M.Phil graduates from JSSMCH are eligible to apply for PhD programmes in Psychology at RGUHS-affiliated universities and other national universities. The M.Phil thesis provides a strong research foundation for doctoral study. Many JSSMCH M.Phil graduates continue to PhD or take up lecturer positions in psychology departments or clinical positions in hospital settings.