About the Department
A closer look at who we are, what we stand for, our faculty, and the programmes we offer — built around one goal: your growth.
Where Curiosity Meets Clinical Rigour
Established in 2007, the Department of Psychology at Government First Grade College, Yelahanka — affiliated to Bengaluru City University — has grown into one of the college's most sought-after departments, known for its blend of theoretical depth and hands-on applied training.
We follow the Choice Based Credit System (as per SEP), built around the practical realities of psychological practice — psychometric testing labs, supervised practicals, field visits to NIMHANS, and close mentoring from faculty with active clinical and research backgrounds.
Our graduates go on to careers in clinical psychology, counselling, human resources, special education, and research — carrying a strong ethical grounding and a genuinely curious approach to the human mind.
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Department History
In the 2023-24 academic year, the department started under the able leadership of Prof. P. B. Mallikarjuna, Principal. The department began with the NEP Scheme's last batch of 29 students, and today, under the SEP Scheme, the course continues with a total of 70 students across all three years. Students of the Psychology Department actively participate in national and international online and offline conferences and seminars, and publish research and review papers in ISSN journals.
Department Founded — NEP Scheme
Started under the NEP Scheme with 29 students. Psychology was offered alongside Sociology, History, Major English, Political Science, and Economics. This batch had 11 outgoing students.
Transition to SEP Scheme
Moved to the SEP Scheme with 32 students. A triple major combination began with Psychology, Sociology, and Major English. Today, 19 students from this batch are academically connected with ISSN journals.
SEP Scheme Continues
Continued under the SEP Scheme with 16 students; today the batch stands at 13 students, performing well both academically and in sports.
New Combinations Introduced
The new academic year began with 45 students across two combinations: (1) Psychology, Sociology & Major English, and (2) Sociology, Journalism & Psychology.
What We Set Out to Achieve
Every course, lab session, and mentoring conversation is guided by these six core commitments.
Strong Conceptual Foundations
Equip students with a thorough grounding in psychological theory, research methods, and statistics.
Practical Competence
Train students in psychometric assessment, interviewing, and intervention through supervised lab practice.
Ethical Practice
Instil professional ethics and confidentiality standards expected of psychology practitioners.
Research Inquiry
Nurture curiosity through guided projects, paper presentations, and publication support.
Diverse Career Readiness
Build readiness for careers in clinical settings, HR, education, research, and counselling.
Holistic Wellbeing
Provide a department culture that genuinely cares about students' mental health and personal growth.
Meet the Faculty
A dedicated team combining doctoral-level expertise with hands-on clinical and research experience.
Head of Department
Smt. Deepa S. V.
Head of Department B.A. (EPS), M.A. Sociology, PGDHRM, PGDSH, M.Sc. PsychologySmt. Deepa S. V. is an academician with 26 years of teaching experience, currently serving as Associate Professor of Sociology and Head of the Department of Psychology at Government First Grade College (GFGC), Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Recruited through the KPSC 2007 Batch, she previously served at GFGC, Chikkaballapura, and has taught at KSMF Degree College, Mount Carmel College, and St. Martha's Nursing College. An active researcher, she has presented papers at State, National, and International conferences and published 20 research articles in reputed journals. Her areas of interest include AI, New Sociological Concepts, Rural Sociology, Urban Working Women, and Student Development.
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Courses Available
Undergraduate pathways for students pursuing a serious academic foundation in psychology under BCU's CBCS curriculum.
B.A. Psychology
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