MIT-World Peace University, Pune
MIT-World Peace University · Faculty of Liberal Arts
BA Psychology at MIT-WPU — three-year Hons programme in trimester format with UGPET-based admission and scholarship options.
About MIT-WPU
With a rich legacy of 40 years in fostering world-class academic excellence and over 100,000 alumni across the globe, MIT-WPU is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in India — offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Ph.D. programmes.
Uniquely positioned as one of the first universities across the world that offers the highest standard of professional education ingrained with the postulates of peace studies, MIT-WPU enables an inclusive culture of dignity, fairness, and respect amongst its students, grooming them into future-ready, responsible citizens of the world.
The BA Psychology programme at MIT-WPU educates students in human behavior and mental processes. It offers a comprehensive exploration of key themes, concepts, theories, and research methods in the field. Administered by the Faculty of Liberal Arts at MIT-WPU, the total tuition fee for the course is INR 4,65,000 for the entire duration, with admission available for 120 students.
Admission Criteria
The selection process is based on the candidate's 12th-grade aggregate marks and a 500-word Statement of Purpose. MIT-WPU offers a full-time BA (Hons) programme with two specializations, each lasting three years and structured in a trimester format. Admission to the BA (Hons) programme is determined by the aggregate score from previous qualifying exams and performance in a university-conducted interview.
Scholarship
| Award | Xth Achievement | XII Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship (100%) | 92 & Above | 85 & Above |
| MIT-WPU Scholarship I (50%) | 90 & Above | 83 & Above |
| MIT-WPU Scholarship II (25%) | 88 & Above | 81 & Above |
Career Prospects
- Teaching
- Career Counselling
- Clinical Psychology
- Research
- Forensic Psychologist
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Market Researcher
Course Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | B.A. Hons. (Psychology) |
| No. of Seats | 60 |
| Eligibility | XII or HSC passed preferably from Arts or Science streams with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST). Any other educational background may be acceptable with minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST). |
| Stages | 1. UG-PET Entrance Exam. 2. Personal Interview |
Selection Criteria — Total 200 Marks
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| UG-PET Entrance Exam | 100 |
| Personal Interview | 50 |
| Academic Credentials | 50 |
| Total | 200 |
UG-PET Entrance Exam (100 Marks)
Number of Questions:
- General Awareness — 25 Qs
- Logical Reasoning — 25 Qs
- Quantitative Aptitude (Basic) – 25 Qs
- Verbal Ability — 25 Qs
- Total: 100 Qs (MCQ)
Marking Scheme: Right Answer +1. Maximum Marks: 100.
Personal Interview — Total 50 Marks
- Communication (10 marks)
- Knowledge (10 marks)
- Attitude (10 marks)
- Extra-curricular activities (10 marks)
- Personality/overall presentation (10 marks)
Academic Credentials — 50 Marks
- 10th marks
- 11th/12th marks
MIT-World Peace University, Pune — FAQs
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With a legacy of 40 years and over 100,000 alumni globally, MIT-WPU is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in India offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Ph.D. programmes. It positions itself as one of the first universities globally to offer professional education ingrained with peace studies postulates.
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