1. Year of Establishment : UG-1976 PG– 2007
2. Programmes offered by the department
| UG | PG | Research Center | Certificate/ Diploma |
| B.A. Psychology | M.A. Clinical Psychology M.A. Counselling Psychology | ——- | ——— |
| —– | Counselling Cell | —– | ——— |
3. Faculty Profile
| Name | Education Qualification | Designation | Date of Joining | Total Experience | Profile |
| Dr. Kiran D. Ahirrao | M.A. Clinical Psychology, P.G. Diploma in Forensic Psychology, NET, Ph.D. | Head of the Department, Assistant Professor | 08-12-2010 | 12 years | |
| Mr. Rajratna D. Khillare | M.A. Counselling Psychology, SET. | Assistant Professor | 18-01-2010 | 12 Years | |
| Dr. Yogita M. Khedkar | M.A. Clinical Psychology, SET, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 08-12-2010 | 12 years | |
| Miss. Sanika S. Kulange | M.A. Clinical Psychology | Assistant Professor | 16/09/2021 | 5 Month |
4. Details of seminars/conferences/workshops organized by the department
| Theme of the Seminar/ Conference/Workshop | Level | Sponsoring Agency | Dates |
| workshop on career decision making system CDMS | State | College | 7th & 8th January 2015. |
| Seminar on Research Methodology in Social Science | National | ICSSR, Mumbai | 9th -13th -September 2014 |
| Seminar on Counselling and Psychotherapy | State | BCUD, SPPU, Pune | 27th -28th October 2013 |
5. Details of research projects undertaken by the department.
| Name of the Principal Investigator | Title of the project | Duration | Sponsoring Agency |
| Dr. Vasant F. Desle | A Study of home environment, personality corelates and emotional intelligence of adolescents. | June 2013 to June2015 | UGC, Delhi. |
6. Details of research papers published (in UGC notified journals notified only)
| Name/s of the Author | Title of the Paper | Journal | ISSN Number | Volume and Page Numbers |
| Dr. Kiran D. Ahirrao | Emotional intelligence and achievement motivation among college students. | Indian journal of health psychology | p-2229-5356 | 9(1), 86-88 |
| Achievement motivation and self-concept of secondary school students | Indian journal of Positive psychology | p-2229-4937 | 9(1), 199-201 | |
| Social Competence among Adolescents | Think India e-Journal | ISSN 0971-1260 | Vol-22, Special Issue-13 p-2221-2228 | |
| Prof. Rajratna D. Khillare | Social and personality development in adolescents with special reference to pycho-social problems in the development of self-concept and PCR | Research journey International E-research journal. | 2348-7143 | Special issue -126 15-17 |
| A Study of mental health among social media frequent users and seldom users. | Vidhyavarta | 23199318 | 92-94 | |
| Dr. Yogita M. Khedkar | Emotional Maturity between Adolescents of Single working Parent in joint & Nuclear family | Wesleyan Journal of Research | 2020 0975/ 1386 | 13(50), 21-31 |
| Emotional Maturity Between Adolescents of Joint & Nuclear Family. | Think India e-Journal | 0971/ 1260 | Vol-22, Special Issue-13 p-2221-2228 | |
| Spiritual Maturity & Social Maturity among Adolescents | International Multi-disciplinary Half-Yearly Research Journal | 2278/8158 | 6(2), 38-43 |
7. Details of books, chapters in edited volumes/ papers published in National and International Conference Proceedings.
| Name/s of the Author | Title of the Paper | Title of the Book/ Conference | ISBN Number | Volume and Page Numbers |
| —– | —— | ——- | ——- | ——– |
8. Details of extension activities carried out by the department.
| Activity | Date | Number of Student Participants |
| Foundation of Manoaadhar Help Group (collaboration with alumni) | 2017 | 25 |
| Group testing (Intelligence test) of 146 students of 11th class of dadasaheb rupvate Junior college, Ahmednagar. | 15-16/ 09/2017 | 146 |
| Study Tour at Dnyaprbhodini Special Education school, Nashik. | 18-19/02/2018 | 18 |
| Jivhala Special Scholarship Distribution Activity | 25/08/2018 | 40 |
| Organized “Counselling camp” On the occasion of World Mental Health Day | 11/09/2017 | 300 |
| Guest lecture: -Alumini Talk by Mr. Mahesh Kshirsagar on “Career Opportunities in Special Education” | 05/09/2018 | 30 |
| Guest Lecture on “Emotional Intelligence” by Dr. Santosh Walke. | 18/08/2018 | 44 |
| Organized “Mental Health Check-up camp” On the occasion of World Mental Health Day | 11/10/2018 | 350 |
| Jivhala Special Scholarship Distribution Activity | 16/02/2019 | 42 |
| On the occasions of women’s day Field visit and lecture deliver at “anamprem” Ahmednagar | 08/03/2019 | 30 |
| Field Visit at Inclusive Learning Center Sarva Shiksha Abiyan Under Ahmednagar. | 13/03/2019 | 25 |
| Screening of Film “Devarai” followed with discussion | 09/08/2019 | 37 |
| Guest lecture on “Living Life Happily by Dr. Pritamkumar Bedarkar | 20/08/2019 | 70 |
| Department visit and Group Counselling for FYBA Students | 26/08/2019 | 47 |
| Guest lecture: -Alumini Talk by Mr. Shrikant Kulange on Industrial Psychology | 05/09/2019 | 20 |
| Screening of Film “Kabir” followed with psychological discussion with Dr. B.B. Chandanshive, Director of the film. | 21/09/2019 | 21 |
| Guest lecture: -Alumini Talk by Dr. Sachin Salve on “Team building” | 30/09/2019 | 24 |
| Organized “PSY-FUN” On the occasion of World Mental Health Day | 10/10/2019 | 185 |
| Field Visit to Mauli, Matoshri Old age home, Mangaon | 14/12/2019 | 22 |
| Guest lecture on “Psychology for today” by Principal Dr. Dinesh Naik | 28/12/2019 | 56 |
| Parent Meet | 11/01/2020 | 52 |
| Guest lecture: -Alumini Talk by Mr. Dhananjay Kale on introduction to Hypnotism | 03/02/2020 | 28 |
| Guest lecture: -Alumini Talk by Mr. Rakesh Varpe on career in Counselling psychology | 10/10/2020 | 120 |
| Jivhala Special Scholarship Distribution Activity | 02/03/2020 | 34 |
| Guest lecture on “Forensic Psychology” by Mr. Nilesh Wagh | 25/02/2021 | 221 |
| Guest lecture on “Achievement Motivation” by Principal Dr. Dinesh Naik | 27/11/2021 | 31 |
9. Details of linkages/collaborations/ MoU signed by the department and activities under it.
| Name of the Partner Institution/Industry | Date | Activities undertaken | Number of Student Participants |
| Collaboration with Matoshri Old-age home Viladghat, Ahmednagar. | Visits are arranging every year and counselling as well as other recreational activity are carried out for clients. | ||
| Collaboration with Sarva Shiksha Abiyan Under Inclusive Learning Center Ahmednagar. | Every year visits are arranged to the institute where students interact with children with special need and get to know various therapies and facilities that are given to the children. | ||
| Collaboration with Karandikar Hospital, Ahmednagar. | Visits are arranging every year and students conducts Clinical Case studies | ||
| Collaboration with SK learning Hub & counselling center Kedgao, Ahmednagar. | Students attended counselling session observe the procedures. | ||
| Collaboration with Manthan Counselling Center Gulmohor Rd. Ahmednagar. | Students attended counselling session observe the procedures. |
10. Details of infrastructural facilities available in the department for the teaching and learning process.
| Name of the Infrastructural Facility | Number |
| Psychological Tests | 200 |
| Apparatus | 50 |
| Departmental Library Books | 504 |
| Practical lab and cubicles | Lab-1, Cubicles-05 |
| Demo hall | 01 |
| LED TV | 01 |
| Computer lab and Computers | Computer lab-1, Computers-06 |
| Projector | 01 |
| Printer, Scanner | 03 |
| Sony digital handy cam | 01 |
11. Details of capacity building and skill enhancement initiatives taken by the department.
| Programme/Activity | Date | Number of Student Participants |
| Counselling Camp organized in the department where students get exposure to the counselling process. | 11/09/2017 | 35 |
| With the help of simulation techniques practice of counselling and psychotherapies sessions are conducted. | Every Year. |
12. Details of sports and cultural activities organized by the department.
| Activity | Type (Sports/ Cultural) | Date | Number of Student Participants |
| ——- | ——- | —— | ——— |
13. Experiential learning activities organized by the department.
| Activity | Date/s | Number of teachers involved | Number of students participated |
| Field Visits: at Karandikar Hospital, Matoshri Old-age home, Sarva Shiksha Abiyan Under Inclusive Learning Center Ahmednagar. Counselling center nearby Ahmednagar city. | Visits are arranging every year to make students understand various issues of the people living in the institutes and help them by counselling as well as other recreational activity. |
14. Any other information (Important to be mentioned in departmental profile)
- Counselling Cell: Department has counselling cell under which stake holders of the college and people from the community are benefited. Psychological testing counselling and therapies are provided to the clients.
- Manoaadhar Help Group: an active support group formed by Alumni and faculty members to provide Psychological Help, Counselling, Emotional Support for needy institutes and NGOs in city.
- Jivhala Special Scholarship activity: From the donation given by Dr. R.R. Borude, 25 single parent girl students are benefited with the scholarship since 2017.
- World Mental Health Day (10th oct.): Every year to make awareness about importance of mental wellbeing, department organize various activities like Counselling Camp, Mental Health Check-up camp, PSY-FUN exhibition, Screening of Film etc.
15. Future Plan of the department (To justify the SWOC analysis).
- Research Center in Psychology.
- MOUs with reputed institutes in the field of Psychology.
- Certificate Courses on counselling skills and therapies.
- Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recognized Courses
Department of Psychology
Counselling Cell
- Year of Establishment :1976
- Counselors:
| Counselors Name | Education Qualification | Designation | Date of Joining | Total Experience | Profile |
| Dr. Kiran D. Ahirrao | M.A. Clinical Psychology, P.G. Diploma in Forensic Psychology, NET, Ph.D. | Head of the Department, Assistant Professor | 08-12-2010 | 12 years | |
| Prof. Rajratna D. Khillare | M.A. Counselling Psychology, SET. | Assistant Professor | 18-01-2010 | 12 Years | |
| Dr. Yogita M. Khedkar | M.A. Clinical Psychology, SET, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 08-12-2010 | 12 years | |
| Miss. Sanika S. Kulange | M.A. Clinical Psychology | Assistant Professor | 16/09/2021 | 5 Month |
Services provided through Counselling cell:
- Conducting Psychological Testing to diagnosis.
- Individual counselling and guidance
- Group counselling
- Mental Health check-up camp
- Counselling Camp
Activities carried out by the Counselling cell
| Programme/Activity | Date | Number of Student Participants |
| Individual Counselling at department | 2013-2022 | Around 200 benefited |
| Counselling Camp organized in the department where students get exposure to the counselling process. | 11/09/2017 | 35 |
| Counselling of Chhatrapati Shivaji Engineering College, Nepti, Ahmednagar. | 40 students each year. |
