Can a PCM Student do a BSc in Psychology?

Curious if PCM students can study Psychology after 12th? Explore admission criteria, eligibility details, and universities in India offering BSc Psychology without biology.

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What You Need to Get Into a BSc in Psychology
Top Universities Where PCM Students Can Apply for BSc Psychology …

Can a PCM Student do a BSc in Psychology?

So you're a PCM student wondering whether you can study psychology? The answer is: Yes, you can! For the most part, colleges and universities don't care what stream you were in during 12th grade. Psychology is not only for arts students anymore. Having a science background helps, especially because psychology involves research, data analysis, and even biology when looking at brain processes.

What You Need to Get Into a BSc in Psychology

Check here the basic requirements you need as a PCM student to study Bsc in psychology:

What They Check	What You Need
Basic Qualification	Pass 12th from any recognized board
Which Stream?	Any stream works - PCM, PCB, Arts, Commerce, doesn't matter
Marks	Usually around 50-60% in 12th (depends on the college)
Psychology in 12th?	Nope, not needed at all. They teach you from scratch
Entrance Exams	Some colleges have them (like CUET, DU entrance, etc.), some don't
Age	No upper limit usually, just need to be 17+
For Reserved Categories	You get 5% relaxation in the minimum marks requirement

Top Universities Where PCM Students Can Apply for BSc Psychology in India

Check here some of the universities to pursue a BSc in psychology in India:

University / College	Location	Eligibility (for PCM students)	Admission Mode
PES University	Bangalore, Karnataka	10+2 with any science subjects (PCM/PCB) from a recognized board	Merit + Entrance Test
CMR University	Bangalore, Karnataka	10+2 from any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) with minimum 50% marks	Merit-based
Desh Bhagat University	Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab	10+2 with Science subjects (PCM accepted)	Merit-based
Christ University	Bangalore, Karnataka	10+2 in any stream with 50% aggregate	Entrance + Interview
Amity University	Noida, Uttar Pradesh	10+2 from any recognized board (any stream)	Merit + Interview
Lovely Professional University (LPU)	Jalandhar, Punjab	10+2 in any stream with min 50%	LPUNEST / Merit
Mount Carmel College	Bangalore, Karnataka	10+2 in any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts)	Merit-based
Jain (Deemed-to-be University)	Bangalore, Karnataka	10+2 from any recognized board (any stream)	Merit + Personal Interview
Fergusson College (Autonomous)	Pune, Maharashtra	10+2 in Science stream (PCM accepted)	Merit (via CUET / College cut-off)

The fact that you are a PCM student does not automatically rule you out of psychology. If you are interested in understanding why people behave the way they do, how the mind works, or helping people with mental health issues, then go for it! Having a science background may actually give you an edge in comprehending the more technical aspects of psychology. Just check out the admission requirements of the colleges you like, and you're good to go!

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