B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology at ASBM University

If you are looking at B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology, ASBM University in Bhubaneswar runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹5.87 lakh – ₹7.06 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.47 lakh a year.

ASBM University is a private institute, founded in 2006. This page brings together what is on record for this course at ASBM University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at ASBM University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with ASBM University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at ASBM University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check ASBM University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to ASBM University on its website (www.asbm.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show a placement rate of 100% and a highest package of ₹10 lakh at ASBM University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

ASBM University runs 4 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.A. (Hons.) in Communication and Media
• B.A. in Liberal Arts
• B.A. (Hons.) in English

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹5.87 lakh – ₹7.06 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does ASBM University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Bhubaneswar?