Department of Psychology, Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune was established in 1986 with an objective of bringing together academicians, practitioners and students and provide them a platform to promote psychology as a vast domain for exploring the solutions of human problems, by offering bachelors in psychology and masters courses in clinical and industrial Psychology.
The Department has a state-of-the-art laboratory and well-qualified and experienced faculty. The M.A. Psychology course includes the latest trends in psychology with an emphasis on practical training and field work that will stimulate the interest in students for pursuing careers in different fields of psychology. Catering to the needs of the present scenario, our curriculum focuses on theoretical as well as applied aspects of the subject. Students develop critical research skills through coursework and graduate-level research projects with distinguished faculty, often resulting in co-publishing a paper with a faculty mentor.
Our department offers courses that provide a deep understanding of the self, other people, and how to apply that knowledge to a broad range of professional fields. The Department of Psychology aims to prepare students to become resourceful professional psychologists, counsellors, and mental health practitioners.
Master of Arts in Psychology (M.A. Psychology) (2years)
Psychology is offered as an optional subject in -
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Designation | Profile link |
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| 1 | Dr. Vasant N. Borkar | Associate Professor | View Profile |
| 2 | Ms. Crystal Anthony | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| 3 | Mrs. Shweta Kakade | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| 4 | Ms. Kajal B. Bankar | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| 5 | Dr. Prajakta M. Dixit | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Designation | Profile link |
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| 1 | Mrs. Anuradha Pawar | Lecturer | Click Here for Profile |
| Sr. No. | Name of Staff Member | Designation | |
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| 1 | Yogita Pawar | Jr. Clerk | |
| 2 | Vijay S. Gite | Lab Assistant | |
| 3 | Balasaheb Lokhande | Peon |
The department has 8 well-constructed and equipped experimental cubicles. The laboratory is available for the students during the practical training to understand the skill of conducting psychological experiments. The infrastructure in built to ensure complete experimental control while using the delicate apparatus and equipment which provide a safe space for the participants
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The department of psychology has a well-organized library of its own in addition to the main library run by the college. The library has two separate sections for undergraduate and post graduate courses. The library includes a generous volume of literature in addition to the academic reference books.
On October 10, 2024, the Department of Psychology at Nowrosjee Wadia College celebrated Mental Health Day with enthusiasm, focusing on WHO’s theme of “Workplace Stress.” The event, attended by esteemed dignitaries, featured interactive booths, stress-relief activities, and workplace scenario games, offering practical stress management strategies. A powerful street play captivated the audience, shedding light on workplace stress and mental well-being. The well-planned event successfully raised awareness, engaging students, faculty, and staff while reinforcing the college’s commitment to mental health and resilience.
On December 18, 2024, Nowrosjee Wadia College celebrated the grand inauguration of its new Psychology Department building, marking a significant milestone in academic excellence. The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, faculty, and students, with Dr. Dilip D. Jagdale (IAS), Joint Director of the State School Education Department, performing the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Prominent speakers, including Dr. V. V. Chabukswar (Principal) and Mr. Ramaswamy Ganesan (CFO, MES), highlighted the department’s role in advancing psychology education and research. Dr. Jagdale, an alumnus, delivered an inspiring speech on psychology’s importance in governance and decision-making.
The event, meticulously organized by Dr. Prajakta Dixit and her team, concluded on a note of unity, pride, and inspiration. The new facility promises state-of-the-art resources, fostering innovation and learning, ensuring a bright future for psychology education at Nowrosjee Wadia College.
The biggest event hosted by the department of psychology is the Psychology Fest “Beautiful Minds” which has a footprint of hundreds of spectators. The event has been an annual activity for the department since the year 2016. This fest hosts a wide variety of activities like psychological games, psychological testing, debate competition, dancing competition and food stalls. The active participation and contribution of the students of the psychology department makes the event a grand success every year.
The Department organizes an awareness drive across the college campus on the occasion of “World Mental Health Awareness Day” on the 10th October of every year. The implementation of the idea began in 2017 to create a platform for mental health awareness available for the masses. The objective of this event is to reach out to those who may need psychological help, and de-stigmatize mental health and bring it as a need of the hour
Highlight of the Awareness Drive include:
A film club run by the psychology students under the guidance of faulty members every Saturday screen movies based on psychological themes. Movie Screening and productive discussions on the same encourage open talk regarding the importance of mental health.
“Awareness of Tuberculosis and Its impact on mental health” guest lecture was kept for the benefit of the department students. The guest speaker Dr. Sanjay Gaikwad of Sassoon Hospital guided the students for the same
The Department held a diverse Workshop for the students in the department of psychology. Experimental Psychologist Dr Nick Hopkins delegate of Dundee University delivered a lecture on the topic of social inclusion in multi cultural societies. The talk focused on the use of psychology in multiple cultures and Dr. Hopkins experiments on the concepts of citizenship, cross cultural acceptance and role played by constitutions of countries to make people feel more comfortable and accepted. The session was very enlightening and the content of the subject matter was conveyed to the students in a simple yet informative manner.
“Awareness of Tuberculosis and Its impact on mental health” guest lecture was kept for the benefit of the department students. The guest speaker Dr. Sanjay Gaikwad of Sassoon Hospital guided the students for the same
| Author(s) | Title and Publication Year | Journal Detail* | Indexed in ** | Impact Factor $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ms. Karishma Chadha | A Comparative Study between Nicotine Dependents and Non Nicotine Dependents on Stress. in 2019 | Think India ISSN: 0971-1260 Vol-22, Special Issue-13 | UGC- Care | 6.2 |
| Ms. Shalaka Kelkar | Comparative study on Life satisfaction and Work-life balance among teachers in 2019 | Think India ISSN: 0971-1260 Vol-22, Special Issue-13 | UGC- Care | 6.2 |
| Mr. Balaji Niwlikar | Comparative study on Stress and Quality of Life among employees in 2019 | Think India ISSN: 0971-1260 Vol-22, Special Issue-13 | UGC- Care | 6.2 |
| Mr. Balaji Niwlikar | Resilience and Mental Health Among College Students | Indian Association of Mental Health | - | - |
| Mrs. Prachi Gaikwad | A study on technological recreation and BMI among Children in 2019 | Think India ISSN: 0971-1260 Vol-22, Special Issue-13 | UGC- Care | 6.2 |
| Mrs. Arti Kandolkar | Quality of Life and Burden of Care of Parents of Autistic Children in 2018 | - | - | - |
| Ms. Shalaka Kelkar | Psychological Capital, Organization role stress and openness among employees in 2018 | SIOP | - | - |
| Mr. Balaji Niwlikar | A Comparative study on Big Five Personality Dimensions and Modernity among College Students in 2018 | Marathi Manasshatra Parishad | Peer reviewed journal | - |
| Mr. Balaji Niwlikar | A correlational study of personality and modernity among college students. | International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Research Journal | UGC- Care | 5.5 |
| Dr. Vasant Namdeo Borkar | Depression in adolescent students of government schools in 2017 | Psychology for health, happiness and harmony Jayam publication ISSN: 978-93-85108-00-6 Page - 209 | - | - |
The department of psychology offers specialization in Masters for Clinical and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Our aim is to bridge the gap between theory and applications, hence significant focus is given to prepare students for their career trajectory. The teaching-learning process is molded in a rich fashion to provide students adequate skills, scientific and empathic temper to become ideal and ethical professionals in the field. The students of the department have excellent placement opportunities after the completion of their Master Course. There have been 10+ placements for master students for the year of 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. The students are occupying varied positions in the industry and contributing their best to the field of mental health.
| Sr. No. | Name of Student | Company Name |
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1 | Hely Kansara | Elysium of Mind Mental Health Services |
| 2 | Kritika Kharel | Kalm Therapy Mental Health Services |
| 3 | Ishaa Shah | Mentoria Pvt. Ltd |
| 4 | Sirisha Susarla | Psychcorner |
| 5 | Deepali Tanna | Style Quack |
| 6 | Simran Alekar | Brainability Int. Autism Center |
| 7 | Kruch Tanpure | Cynet Systems |
| 8 | Parimesha Shinde | Peoplefy Infosolutions |
| 9 | Neha Kadali | Peoplefy Infosolutions |
| 10 | Kimberley Dsouza | Peoplefy Infosolutions |
| 11 | Swarnima Anjalkar | Ithena Technologies Pvt. Ltd |
| 12 | Heenal Shah | Symbiosis International School |
| 13 | Sweety Verma | Coditas technologies |
We congratulate all the students for their exceptional performance and wish them all the best in their future endeavors!
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