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Psychology,Taught Through Research, Practice and People

Early Hands-On Research
Experience
Global Perspectives & Cross-
Cultural Psychology
Science-Based Psychology Core
B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology
⁠43+ years of MIT-WPU Pune legacy | Guided by 850+ global experts | Co-created by 1,000+ Scholars, National & International Thinkers | A Fully Residential Campus

Reimagining the Future of Higher Education

Today’s rapidly evolving world demands people who can think beyond just one discipline.

At WPU GŌA, we’re reimagining the new model for higher education in India.

Our students learn how different fields connect and influence each other. They build strong knowledge in their chosen area, while also developing the ability to see the bigger picture and work across domains.

India’s first university built around outcomes

Each student is surrounded by a network of support, a professional advisor, a faculty mentor, and a collaborative learning community.

One degree that offers deep in-domain expertise & cross-domain proficiency

Deep immersion allows you to master complex problems without cognitive fatigue

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New Age Programmes for Life-Readiness

The B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology programme at WPU GŌA prepares students to understand behaviour in the real world, where data, design, organisations and social systems intersect. The curriculum builds strong foundations in psychological science along with research and applied skills, so students learn how to study people, contexts and behaviour before designing meaningful interventions.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology

B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology

In-Domain Specialisations

  • Behavioural & Cognitive Science
  • Organisational & Industrial Psychology
  • Clinical & Counselling Psychology

Cross-Domain Specialisations

  • Data Science for Social Research
  • Design & Communication for Social Change
  • Creative Media & Digital Narratives
  • Business & Policy Analytics

What Sets This B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology Apart?

At WPU GŌA, psychology education goes beyond classroom theory. The programme builds strong foundations in behavioural science alongside research training, cross-domain learning, and structured personal development. Students learn to understand people within larger systems — organisations, communities, digital environments and policy contexts — before designing meaningful interventions.

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Flexible Dual-Academic Architecture

Structured within-domain specialisation combined with a mandatory cross-domain pathway for broader professional readiness.
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Advanced In-Domain Specialisations

Choose from Behavioural & Cognitive Science, Organisational & Industrial Psychology, or Clinical & Counselling Psychology.
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Cross-Domain Integration

Combine Psychology with Data Science, Design & Communication, Media Studies, or Business & Policy Analytics.
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Experiential Learining Every Semester

Engage in behavioural experiments, case studies, intervention design, simulations, and field-based learning.
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Strong Research & Data Proficiency

Build skills in research methods, statistical analysis, behavioural measurement, survey design, and data interpretation.
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Project-Based Assessment

Graduate with research papers, behavioural reports, intervention proposals, and public presentations, not just exams.
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Independent Inquiry Period (Year 3)

Pursue focused research or applied behavioural projects through a dedicated four-week immersive inquiry module.
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Applied & Clinical Skill Development

Hands-on training in assessment methods, counselling basics, behaviour change models, and real-world psychological practice.
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The World is Your Campus

At WPU GŌA, every year builds a new dimension of growth: academic, personal, and professional. Students begin by exploring new ideas, then move on to connecting disciplines, engaging with real-world challenges, and finally transforming their knowledge into meaningful impact. Through global exposure, hands-on experiences, and guided reflection, the four-year journey prepares them not just for careers, but for life in a changing world.

Our Eminent Leadership

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Prof. Satish Tripathi

Prof. Satish Tripathi

Hon. President, Governing Board, WPU GŌA

President, University at Buffalo, USA

Prof. Walter Leal Filho

Prof. Walter Leal Filho

Vice Chancellor (Designate), WPU GŌA

Professor, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Mr. D. Shivakumar

Mr. D. Shivakumar

President, Industry Advisory Board, WPU GŌA

Former Chairman and CEO, PEPSICO India

Prof. Suresh Garimella

Prof. Suresh Garimella

Chairman, Global Advisory Board, WPU GŌA

President, University of Arizona, USA

Prof. Pankaj Chandra

Prof. Pankaj Chandra

Advisor, WPU GŌA

Vice Chancellor, Ahmedabad University

Dr. Rahul V. Karad

Dr. Rahul V. Karad

Executive President, WPU GŌA

 

Core Visioning Group

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Prof. Ram Charan

Prof. Ram Charan

World Renowned Business Advisor

Author and Speaker

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

Padma Vibhushan, Chancellor, ICT Mumbai

Former DG, CSIR

Dr. Vijay P. Bhatkar

Dr. Vijay P. Bhatkar

Padma Bhushan, Chancellor

Nalanda University

Dr. Vinita S. Sahay

Dr. Vinita S. Sahay

Director

IIM Bodh Gaya

Prof. Anil Kumar Gupta

Prof. Anil Kumar Gupta

Vice-Chair

National Innovation Foundation

Shri Rajeev Sethi

Shri Rajeev Sethi

Padma Bhushan, Chairperson

Asian Heritage Foundation

Prof. Rishikesha Krishnan

Prof. Rishikesha Krishnan

Director

IIM Bengaluru

Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan

Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan

Prof. of Health Sciences

Former Executive Committee Chairman, NAAC

Prof. G. Raghuram

Prof. G. Raghuram

Former Director

IIM Bengaluru

Prof. Himanshu Rai

Prof. Himanshu Rai

Director

IIM Indore

Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy

Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy

Vice-Chancellor

NLSIU Bengaluru

Prof. Kavil Ramachandran

Prof. Kavil Ramachandran

Prof. of Entrepreneurship (Practice)

Senior Advisor, Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise, ISB

Adv. Dr. Lalit Bhasin

Adv. Dr. Lalit Bhasin

Sr. Advocate & Arbitrator

Dr. Milind Kamble

Dr. Milind Kamble

Founder, DICCI

Shri Nishith Desai

Shri Nishith Desai

Founder

Nishith Desai Associates

Prof. Praveen Nahar

Prof. Praveen Nahar

Former Director, NID

Dr. Ashok Joshi

Dr. Ashok Joshi

Eminent Scientist

President, Microlin Technologies, USA

Prof. Trilochan Sastry

Prof. Trilochan Sastry

Former Dean

IIM Bengaluru

Prof. Uday Desai

Prof. Uday Desai

Former Director

IIT Hyderabad

Shri Pramath Raj Sinha

Shri Pramath Raj Sinha

Founder & Trustee

Ashoka University

Dr. Varun Sahni

Dr. Varun Sahni

Prof. at JNU

Former Vice-Chancellor, Jammu University and Goa University

Prof V. G. Narayanan

Prof V. G. Narayanan

Prof. Business Administration

Harvard Business School

Late Prof. Mendu Rammohan Rao

Late Prof. Mendu Rammohan Rao

Dean Emeritus of Indian School of Business (ISB)

Hyderabad

A Four-Decade Legacy of Trust, Academic Rigour, and Purpose

Over the years, the MIT–WPU Group has established a reputation for academic rigour, innovation in pedagogy, and a strong focus on outcomes, educating thousands of students across disciplines and professional domains.

This legacy provides WPU GŌA with more than experience; it offers academic depth, institutional maturity, and governance strength, ensuring that the university is built with a long-term vision rather than short-term intent.

43+
Years of MIT-WPU legacy
100+
Student Clubs
240+
Modern Labs
45+
Nationalities
2000+
Industry Connects
540+
Patents
25000+
Students on Campus
6000+
Research Publications
1000+
Global Experts
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Eligibility & Selection Criteria

For Indian Nationals

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12/10+2 in any stream with English as a compulsory subject

Minimum Aggregate for Reserved Categories: 45%

Selection Criteria

WPU GŌA Entrance Examination, a written essay (maximum of 750 words), a video essay (2-3 minutes in length) and a Personal Interaction.

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The WPU GŌA Entrance Exam is a 100-marks, 60-minutes online multiple-choice assessment, with sections of Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, Computer Fundamentals and General Knowledge.

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All candidates who submit the registration form will be invited to participate in an online personal interaction as part of the admission process. This gives an opportunity to the Admissions Committee to understand each candidate's motivations, thought processes, and fit with the transdisciplinary philosophy of WPU GŌA.

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Candidates must have completed/pursuing the Class 12/ 10+2 examination (or equivalent) from a recognised board, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Cambridge International / CAIE, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or State Boards.

For International

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12/10+2 in any stream with English as a compulsory subject from a board or institution approved by AIU or the Government.

Selection Criteria

English Language Requirement: Medium of Instruction (MOI–English) or valid IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score.

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All candidates are required to submit a written essay (maximum of 750 words) and a video essay (2-3 minutes in length).

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All candidates who submit the registration form will be invited to participate in an online personal interaction as part of the admission process. This gives an opportunity to the Admissions Committee to understand each candidate's motivations, thought processes, and fit with the transdisciplinary philosophy of WPU GŌA.

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Candidates must have completed the Class 12/ 10+2 examination (or equivalent) from a recognised board, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Cambridge International / CAIE, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or State Boards. OR If results for any of the above exams are awaited at the time of registration, candidates must upload the respective admit card or registration acknowledgment.

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Admission Process

WPU GŌA is a fully residential campus that embraces a transdisciplinary learning approach to education, and its admissions process reflects this philosophy by looking beyond academic performance in standardised tests and Board examinations. Candidates are evaluated holistically using the ABC Model, which is Agility & Empathetic Responsiveness, Broad-Minded Learning Orientation & Self-Development and Curiosity for Complex Problems & Co-Creation for Change. As a result, it places a larger emphasis on the overall profile rather than any single score.

Assessment Framework

Past academic records

Your previous academic performance and learning journey.

Entrance Examination

An assessment to understand your calibre and readiness.

Written Essay

An assessment to understand your aptitude and readiness.

Video Essay

A recorded response to know you beyond your marks.

Online Personal Interaction

A conversation to understand your interests and goals.

Extracurricular activities and/or professional achievements:

An assessment of activities, projects, or work beyond academics.

How to Apply?

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Register Online

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Fill the Registration Form

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Appear for the Entrance Exam *As applicable

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Appear for the Personal Interaction

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Check the Merit List
*Dates/Results will be notified on the student dashboard

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Receive Provisional Offer Letter upon Selection
*Will be received on the registered email ID

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Complete the Fee Payment
*As per the fee payment schedule

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Verification of the Payment and Documents by the Admissions Officer

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Receive Confirmation of verification with the student's Unique Identification Number
*Will be received on the registered email ID

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Submit Original Documents
*Documents required for physical verification

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Scholarships that Reward Brilliance

At WPU GŌA, excellence takes many forms. Our scholarships recognise high academic achievers as well as students who excel in sports, arts, leadership and innovation, ensuring talent, in every form, gets the support it deserves.

Important Note

Scholarships are limited and highly competitive; meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award. Scholarships apply to tuition fees only. A student can benefit from only one scholarship at any given point in time, and the scholarship providing the highest tuition fee waiver will apply. Scholarships are applicable only to the admitted programme and are not transferable. WPU GŌA reserves the right to revise scholarship policies, criteria, and the number of awards from time to time in accordance with institutional policies.

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Chancellor's Scholars (100% Tuition Fee Waiver)

  • For top incoming students with national or international academic distinction
  • Based on exceptional scores such as 95 percentile or above in JEE Main, 1200 or higher in SAT, 120 or higher in UCEED, rank of ≤ 800 in NID DAT Mains, 95 percentile or higher across subjects in CUET, or other equivalent academic accomplishments approved by the Scholarship Committee.
  • 100% tuition waiver for up to 4 years
  • Minimum GPA of 7.0 required each semester
  • Participation in immersions/internships is mandatory
  • Student ambassador role at key university events

MAEER’s MIT Group of Institutions, a pioneer in private professional education in India, with over four decades of legacy, has established five UGC-recognised universities and 72 affiliated institutions across India. It has over 1,00,000 students across its institutions and a global alumni network exceeding 90,000.