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Neuropsychologist

Neuropsychologists evaluate cognitive functions and behavior resulting from brain conditions, working in hospitals, rehabilitation centres and research in India. Training typically combines psychology or medical education followed by specialised MSc/MPhil/PhD or clinical fellowships in neuropsychology.

Salary range
₹4–25 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Continue with science subjects (preferably biology) if interested in medical/clinical route
  • Attend science fairs, workshops or online intro courses in cognitive science and research methods
  • Start simple projects or presentations on brain & behaviour topics

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Neuropsychologist

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

BA/BSc Psychology → MSc/MPhil/PhD
Arts

Top programs favour research experience and entrance interviews; licence/registration for clinical practice may be required.

  1. Now
    Arts Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    BA/BSc Psychology (3 years) → M.Sc/MA Clinical Neuropsychology or M.Phil Clinical Psychology (2 years) → PhD (3+ years)
  4. Colleges
    University of Delhi · Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi · Christ University Bengaluru
  5. Career
    Neuropsychologist
BSc Neuroscience / BSc (H) Psychology route
Science

Institutes like NIMHANS and AIIMS offer specialised neuroscience and clinical psychology training but admissions are highly competitive.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    BSc Neuroscience / BSc (H) Psychology (3 years) → M.Sc Neuropsychology / Neuroscience (2 years) → PhD / Clinical training
  4. Colleges
    Nimhans Bengaluru · AIIMS New Delhi · Tiss Mumbai
  5. Career
    Neuropsychologist
Medical route: MBBS → MD/DM / clinical fellowship
Science

Requires medical qualification and residency; suits those aiming for clinical hospital-based neuropsychology or interdisciplinary neuroscience roles.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 years) → MD Psychiatry / DM Neurology or clinical fellowships with neuropsychology focus (3–6 years post-graduation) → super-specialisation/PhD
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS New Delhi · Nimhans Bengaluru
  5. Career
    Neuropsychologist

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
NEET UG
NTA
Class 12 PCB, 50%+Very HardMay
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

University of Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi
Christ University Bengaluru
Nimhans Bengaluru
AIIMS New Delhi
Tiss Mumbai
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.