Department Of Psychology
The Department of Psychology was established in 2014 at the time of the inception of the University. The Department runs M.Sc. Psychology, Advanced PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling and Ph.D. in Psychology. The Department has well established psychological laboratory having advanced psychological tests and equipments. Both theoretical and applied oriented psychology courses are taught. The Department gives special emphasis on skill enhancement and values so that the students can work in a wide variety of settings including teaching, research, hospitals, counselling centres etc. The focus is on to train them to become effective and competent professional, psychologist and academician.
The Department gives special emphasis to hands on experience and practical exposure. Therefore, the provisions are incorporated in curriculum for internship training and visits to hospitals, counselling centres, rehabilitation institutes, special education schools, de-addiction centres so that they are exposed to the clinical work, acquire and upgrade their professional skills. The Department organizes International and National Webinars, Seminars, workshops, extension lectures, sensitization programmes and mental health checkups time to time. Besides, the Department also organizes visits to Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Psychiatry in medical colleges. Educational tours and field visits are also organized from time to time.
Teaching Staff:
The Department at present has experienced senior faculty engaged on regular and contract basis. At present the following faculties are working in the department:
- Kalpana Sharma: Dr. Kalpana Sharma is the Incharge of the Department. She has 5 years of teaching experience, published 14 research papers and articles in International and National Journals and published an Edited Book on “Health Care Challenges in India: Psychological Perspectives”.
- Sonal Shekhawat: She has8 years of teaching experience and 1 year of counselling experience and published 12 research papers & articles in international & national journals and Conference proceedings.
- Sangeeta Sharma: She has 15 years of teaching experience, 29 Research Papers published in areas of Developmental, Clinical and Positive Psychology, book published on “Suicide ideation and its risk factors among adolescents”.
- Lalita: She has 7 years of teaching experience, 10 research papers, 2 chapters published in area of Positive Psychology and Organizational Psychology, 2 papers in conference proceedings and published an Edited book on “Aging & Mental Health”.
- Sunita Nimbria: She has 9 years of teaching experience and published 6 research papers in international and national journals.
Future Plan:
- To establish physiology and bio-feedback laboratory.
- To strengthen existing labs.
- To start new programs in clinical and health psychology.
- To start RCI approved PGDRP course in the department.
Thrust area of the Department:
- Health Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Social Psychology
Chaudhary Bansi Lal University has made an unpretentious start in 2014. Since then it has achieved the status of leading educational institute. The Department of Psychology established in the year 2014, is an esteemed department and has always aimed to enlighten the path of its students. The department has well equipped laboratory with modern equipments and psychological tests. Along with class room teaching and practicals, special emphasis is being given for internship training, project work to enhance their skills. The department provides need based counselling services to the students and general masses. The department has a team of dedicated teachers who are always ready to help their students.
I welcome prospective students who aspires careers in psychology and wish all success to the students of Psychology
Prof. Sunita Bharatwal
Head, Department of Psychology,
Dr. Sonal Shekhawat
Assistant Professor/Coordinator
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Dr. Sangeeta Sharma
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Lalita
Assistant Professor
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Ms. Sunita Nimbria
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Sandeep Kumar
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Mr. Sandeep Kumar
Lab Attendant
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Ms. Sanjana
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Clerk
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Lab Attendant
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Daftri
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Dr. Sonal Shekhawat
Assistant Professor/Coordinator
( Regular )
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Dr. Kalpana Sharma
Assistant Professor
( Regular )
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Dr. Sangeeta Sharma
Assistant Professor
( On Contract On Consolidated Salary )
Dr. Lalita
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Sandeep Kumar
Lab Attendant
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Mr. Naman
Daftri
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Seema Rani
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Course: M.Sc. Psychology
Duration : 2 Years
Course Type : Post Graduation
With an intake of 40 students the department was established in 2014. Initially the Department offered a Post-Graduate programme in M.A. (Psychology). Subsequently from the 2nd year the degree was converted to M.Sc. (Psychology) with an intake of 20 students to prepare qualified professionals to cater to the needs of society. The objective of the master’s programme in Psychology is to equip the students with professional knowledge and skills by imparting advanced training in different specialisations of psychology, the department aims to prepare, the students to be excellent academician and professionals equipped with knowledge and skills. The course is highly job oriented and has good demand in government and private sector. The students are given rigorous training giving significant emphasis on theory and practicals. There is provision in the curriculum for field training, and projects work to enable them to develop and refine their skills as both researcher and professional. From the academic session 2020-2021, the student’s intake has been increased to 40.
Bachelor Degree in any discipline with at least 45% marks in aggregate (42.75% in case of SC/ST/Blind/Visually/ Differently Abled etc. candidates).
10150/- (Annual)
Course: Advanced PG Diploma in Guidance and Counseling
Duration : 1 Year
Course Type : Post Graduation
Keeping the increasing demand of trained guidance and counselling professionals, the Department of Psychology is starting an Advanced PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling with an intake of 20 seats from the session 2021-2022. The curriculum is so designed that it lays emphasis on theoretical as well as practical training. The provision of internship gives them opportunity to equip themselves with skills required to become an excellent guidance worker as well as an expert counsellor.
Post-Graduation in Psychology/ Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology/ Counseling Psychology with minimum 50% marks. (47.50% in case of SC / ST / Blind / Visually/ Differently Abled etc. candidates of Haryana )
10150/- (Annual)
Course: Ph.D. Psychology
Duration :
Course Type : Ph.D.
| Title/ Broad Area | Confrence/ Seminar/Workshop/Lecture | Guest Speakers/ Resource Persons | Date | |
| 1. | Psychoinformatics | National workshop Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Radhey Shyam, President (HPA), Dept. of Psychology, MDU, Rohtak | 13.11.2015 & 14.11.2015 |
| 2. | Counselling | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Dr. Satender Notra, Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Vaish College, Bhiwani | 17.02.2016 |
| 3. | Health Psychology | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Salini Singh,Dept. of Psychology, MDU, Rohtak | 10.11.2016 |
| 4. | Research Methodology | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Promila Batra,Dept. of Psychology, MDU, Rohtak | 25.11.2016 |
| 5. | Clinical Psychology | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Dr. Krishan Soni, PGIMS, Rohtak | 07.04.2017 |
| 6. | Cognitive Psychology | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology, | Prof. Amrita Yadav, Dept. of Psychology, MDU, Rohtak | 24.11.2017 |
| 7. | Factor Analysis | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology, | Prof. C.R.Darolia, Dept. of Psychology Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra | 25.11.2017 |
| 8. | Psychotherapies | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology, | Prof.V.V. Upmanyu, Dept. of Psychology, Punjab University Chandigarh | 30.3.2018 |
| 9. | Neuropsychological Assessment | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Dr. Naveen Grover, Dept. of Clinical Psychology,IHBAS, Dilshad Garden, Delhi | 17.9.2018 |
| 10. | Cognitive Psychology | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Amrita Yadav, Dept. of Psychology M.D.University Rohtak | 20.9.2018 |
| 11. | Use of Software for Data Analysis: SPSS | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Dr. Devender, District Counselling Psychologist, Bhiwani | 3.10.2018 |
| 12. | Emotional Literacy and Anger Management | One day workshop Organized by Dept. of Psychology, | Dr. Dean Van Leuven (USA) and Dr.Roshan Lal Dept. of Psychology, Punjab University, Chandigarh | 1.2.2019 |
| 13. | Neuropsychological Rehabilitation | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology, | Prof. Rajbir Singh, SGT University Gurugram | 23.2.2019 |
| 14. | Mental Health: Suicide Prevention Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness | One day workshop Organized by Dept. of Psychology, | Prof. Arunima Gupta, Dept. of Psychology Dr. Poonam Gupta (Clinical Psychologist) University of Health Science -Rohtak | 10.10.2019 |
| 15. | History of Psychology: Schools | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Rakesh Behmani, Dept.of Psychology GJUS&T, HISAR | 12.10.2019 |
| 16. | Psychophysics | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Dr. Surender Singh (Principal, Retd) Kurukshetra | 15.11.2019 |
| 17. | Psychophysics | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Amrita Yadav, Dept. of Psychology M.D.University, Rohtak | 18.10 2019 |
| 18. | Psychosocial factors in Sustainable Health and well being | 2 days Online International Webinar | Around 200 participants from India and abroad participated. The resource persons were from India, UK, Bangladesh, Nepal and Fiji. | 17th-18th June, 2020 |
| 19. | Mental Health | One day workshop Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Promila Batra (Retd ), Dept. of Psychology M.D. University, Rohtak Dr. Rajeev Mehta (Psychiatrist), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital new Delhi. Prof. Radhey Shyam, Dept. of Psychology, CBLU-Bhiwani Dr.Satvir Singh, Dept. of Psychology, CBLU, Bhiwani | 9.10.2020 |
| 20. | Psychological First Aids: In Time of Pandemic/ Crisis | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Dr. Roshan Lal, Dept. of Psychology, Panjab University Chandigarh | 8.3.2021 |
| 21. | Artificial intelligence in financial domain | Extension Lecture Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Mr. Ritesh Verma, City Bank (Big Data Consultant) | 23.3.2021 |
| 22. | Parents-Teachers Meet | Organized by Dept. of Psychology | Parents of students of M.Sc. Ist and IInd year participated. Vice-Chancellor Prof. R.K. Mittal was the Chief Guest | 25.3.2021 |
| 23. | E-Alumni Meet | Organised by Dept. of Psychology | Alumni of All Batches | 09.07.2021 |
| 24. | Pursuit of Wellness During Pandemic Times | Webinar organised by Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Girishwar Mishra, one of the leading psychologists, was keynote speaker in this event | 15.07.2021 |
| 25. | World Suicide Prevention Day | Webinar organised by Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Harpreet kaur, Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala and Dr. Dipal Patel, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat | 10.09.2021 |
| 26. | World Mental Health Day | Commemorated by Dept. of Psychology | Dr. Sujata Sethi, Department of Psychiatry, PGIMS Rohtak and Dr. Joginder Kairo, Clinical Psychologist were keynote speakers | 08.10.2021 |
| 27. | 21stCenturyPsychology:OpportunitiesandChallenges | International Seminar organised by Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Anand Prakash, Delhi University, Guest of Honour | 20th& 21st November, 2021 |
| 28. | Psychological Immunity to Overcome Challenges in Life | Online Extension Lecture | Prof. Mamta Sharma, Head, Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala | 01st February, 2022 |
| 29. | Inauguration of “Umeed Counselling & Wellness Centre” | Inaugurated in Dept. of Psychology | Worthy Vice Chancellor, Prof. R.K. Mittal was the Chief Guest of the event. Honourable Registrar, Mrs. Reetu Singh and Prof. Ipshita Bansal, Department of Management, BPSMV, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat were the Guest of Honour | 06.04.2022 |
| 30. | Celebration of “World Suicide Prevention Day” | Commemorated in Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Hardeep Lal Joshi, Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra | 10.09.2022 |
| 31. | Celebration of “World Suicide Prevention Day" | Commemorated in Dept. of Psychology | Prof. Shalini Singh, Department of Psychology, MDU, Rohtak was keynote speaker | 12.09.2023 |
| 32. | Celebration of “World Mental Health Day” | Organised by Dept. of Psychology | A public awareness rally was taken out from the main gate of the university to the admin block with the title Our Mind Our Life: Walk for Life. After the rally, a poster making and quiz competition was organized in which only students of psychology department of the university and affiliated colleges could participate. | 10.10.2023 |
| 33. | Educational Tour | Organised by Dept. of Psychology | Haridwar, Dehradun, Rishikesh | 15.04.2024 to 18.04.2024 |
| 34. | Student Induction Programme and Extension lecture on “Unlocking Career Potential:Exploring Professional Paths in Psychology” | Organised by Dept. of Psychology | Incharges of all the branches of CBLU & Prof. Payal K. Chandel, Dept. Of Psychology, CUH, Mahendergarh | 23.08.2024 |
| 35. | Alumni Meet (Virtual mode) | Organised by Dept. of Psychology | All Alumni of the department | 27.07.2024 |
| 36. | World Suicide Prevention Day | Organised by Dept. of Psychology | Dr. Sanjay Parmar, Dept. of Applied Psychology, GJUST, Hisar | 10th September, 2024 |
| 37. | World Mental Health Week “Walk for Life” Awareness Rally Mental Health Checkup District level debate competition, Extension lecture | Organised by Dept. of Psychology | Dr. Dinesh Kataria, Director-Professor (Psychiatry), Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi. | 9th to 11th October, 2024 |
| 38. | Two Days National Workshop on“Projective Techniques- Applications of Somatic Inkblot Series in Personality Assessment, Diagnostic Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention” | Organised by Dept. of Psychology | 1. Dr. B.L. Dubey, Emeritus Resource Faculty, School of Criminology and Behavioural Science, Director, SIS Center, Anchorage, Alaska, USA. 2. Prof. Radhey Shyam, Former Professor of Psychology and Director, Centre for Disability Studies, M.D.U., Rohtak, Haryana. | 24thto 25th february, 2025 |
Sr. No. | Name of Facility | Numbers | Photo |
1 | Classrooms | 2 |  |
2 | Counselling Cell “Umeed Counselling and Wellness Centre” | 1 |  |
3. | Psychology Laboratory | 1 |  |
4 | Online free Counselling Services |  |
Sr. No. | Name | Designation | From | To |
1 | Dr. K.S. Yadav | Professor | July, 2014 | August, 2015 |
2. | Dr. R.L. Saini | Associate Professor | August,2015 | December, 2016 |
3. | Dr. Suresh Malik | Associate Professor | January, 2017 | June, 2018 |
4. | Dr. Satvir Singh | Associate Professor | June, 2018 | February, 2021 |
5. | Prof. Radhey Shyam | Professor | 23rd February, 2021 | May, 2022 |
6. | Prof. Sunita Bharatwal | Professor | May, 2022 | Till date |
Thrust Area of Research
- Clinical Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Social Psychology
- NAAC DATA 2019-2024
- AAA 2019-24
- ATR 2019-24
Departmental Research Committee Notice
UMEED Counselling and wellness Centre
Time Table (Even semester), 2023-2024
Email: psychology@cblu.ac.in
Contact No: 9368265734 (Dr. Kalpana Sharma)
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Educational Tour |  |
Student Induction Programme and Extension lecture on “Unlocking Career Potential:Exploring Professional Paths in Psychology” |  |
World Suicide Prevention Day “Walk for Life” Awareness Rally Poster Making Competition Slogan Writing Competition Extension lecture |  |
World Mental Health Week “Walk for Life” Awareness Rally Mental Health Checkup District level debate competition, Extension lecture
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Two Days National Workshop on“Projective Techniques- Applications of Somatic Inkblot Series in Personality Assessment, Diagnostic Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention” |  |
World Mental Health Day: 10th October, 2023
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Celebration of “World Suicide Prevention Day" (Held on 12th September, 2023)
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Celebration of “World Suicide Prevention Day” (Held on 10th September, 2022)
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Inauguration of “Umeed Counselling & Wellness Centre” (Held on 06th April, 2022)
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Online Extension Lecture on “Psychological Immunity to Overcome Challenges in Life”: (Held on 01st February, 2022)
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InternationalSeminaron “21stCenturyPsychology:OpportunitiesandChallenges": November20-21,2021 (Online/Offlinemode)
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Celebration of “World Mental Health Day” (Held on 8th October, 2021)
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Webinar on “World Suicide Prevention Day” (Held on 10th September, 2021) |  |
Webinar on “Pursuit of Wellness During Pandemic Times” (Held on 15th July, 2021) |  |
E-Alumni Meet, 2021 |  |
Parent Teacher Meet |  |
Mentor-Mentee Meet |  |
Mental Health Day Celebration |  |
An Extension Lecture on “Psychological First Aid: At the Times of Pandemic” |  |
An Extension Lecture on “Use of Software for Data Analysis: SPSS” |  |
An extension lecture on “Neuropsychological Rehabilitation” |  |
Teachers’ Day Celebration |  |
An extension lecture on Cognitive Psychology (Semantic Memory, ACT Model, HAM Model, Spreading activation model, Memory improvement, Ebbinghaus’s work in forgetting- Zeigarnik effect &Jost’s law) |  |
An extension lecture on “Factor Analysis” |
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An extension lecture on “Psychotherapies” |  |
An extension lecture on “Neuropsychological Assessment” |
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Workshop on “Emotional Literacy and Anger Management” |  |
Freshers’ Party |  |
