Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling And Stress Management

Jadavpur University, Kolkata, offers a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Stress Management through its Centre for Counselling Services and Studies in Self-Development. A NAAC A+ accredited state university, JU’s evening programme covers psychological counselling theory, stress management, and applied therapeutic skills for graduates from any discipline seeking mental health support skills. Admission is through a written test and interview, with 50 seats. The total fee is INR 42,480.

📋 Admission Status: PG Diploma in Counselling and Stress Management admissions at JU for 2026-27 are notified through jadavpuruniversity.in. Applications are typically invited in July-August 2026. Selection is based on a written test and interview. Students should monitor the JU official website for the exact schedule.

Key Points

• PG Diploma Counselling Stress Management JU 2 years 50 seats
• Total fee INR 42,480 including GST one-time payment
• Open to graduates of any discipline no age bar
• Selection by written test and interview JU Centre
• Evening classes three days weekly on JU campus

JU PG Diploma Counselling Stress Management Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Fee (before GST)	INR 36,000
GST at 18%	INR 6,480
Total Fees (2-year programme, incl. GST)	INR 42,480

• Total fee INR 42,480 including 18 percent GST official 2026.
• Payable as a one-time consolidated payment at admission.
• Confirm current fee with JU at the time of admission.

JU PG Diploma Counselling Stress Management Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Notification	July 2026 (expected)
Application Window	July-August 2026 (expected)
Written Test and Interview	August-September 2026 (expected)
Programme Commencement	October 2026 (expected)

• Open to graduates from any recognised university, any discipline, no age bar.
• Selection by written test and interview. Minimum 20 students required to run.
• SC/ST/OBC reservations apply as per WB government guidelines.
• Apply via jadavpuruniversity.in with degree certificate and application form.
• The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university or institution in any discipline.
• No age bar and no minimum marks cutoff specified.
• Final-year undergraduate students may check eligibility with JU at the time of application.
• SC/ST/OBC reservations as per WB government guidelines.

Admission Process

• Monitor jadavpuruniversity.in for the official PG Diploma Counselling admission notification.
• Obtain and fill the application form as notified by JU.
• Appear for the written test and interview conducted by JU’s counselling centre.
• Check selection results on the JU website.
• Pay the consolidated fee of INR 42,480 to confirm enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Graduates from any discipline seeking counselling and stress management skills
• HR professionals, social workers, or educators adding therapeutic competencies
• Kolkata graduates attending JU evening classes three days weekly
• Those planning careers at schools, hospitals, or corporate wellness programmes
• Students interested in mental health support skills from a NAAC A+ university

✗ Skip if

• Candidates seeking a UGC-recognised degree in psychology or clinical psychology
• Those needing RCI-regulated qualification for clinical practice
• Students outside Kolkata unable to attend evening classes on JU campus
• Candidates targeting placement-linked professional programmes in management

JU PG Diploma Counselling Stress Management Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per WB government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal. Apply via oasis.gov.in
WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship	As per WB government norms	OBC-A/OBC-B students in West Bengal with prescribed income limit
Central Sector Scheme (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in 12th board. Family income below INR 8 LPA. Apply at scholarships.gov.in
WB Aikyashree Scholarship	As per WB government norms	Minority community students domiciled in West Bengal
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	INR 1,000-1,500 per month	West Bengal students from families with annual income below INR 2.50 LPA

• WB SC/ST and OBC scholarships apply via oasis.gov.in.
• Aikyashree scholarship for WB minority students via wbmdfcscholarship.in.
• Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means scholarship details at wbhed.gov.in.
• Central scholarships on scholarships.gov.in, apply within 30 days of admission.

JU PG Diploma Counselling Stress Management FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for the PG Diploma in Counselling and Stress Management at JU?

Ans. The programme is open to graduates from any recognised university in any discipline. There is no age bar and no specified minimum marks cutoff. Admission is through a written test and an interview conducted by JU’s Centre for Counselling Services and Studies in Self-Development. SC/ST/OBC candidates benefit from reservations as per WB government guidelines. A minimum of 20 enrolled students is required for the course to commence.

Ques. What is the total fee for the PG Diploma in Counselling and Stress Management at JU?

Ans. The total fee is INR 42,480, comprising INR 36,000 as the programme fee plus 18% GST of INR 6,480. This is payable as a one-time consolidated payment at the time of admission. Students should confirm the current fee with JU at the time of application, as it may be revised.

Ques. What topics does the PG Diploma in Counselling and Stress Management at JU cover?

Ans. The 2-year programme covers foundational theories of counselling and psychology, stress physiology and management techniques, active listening and therapeutic communication, group dynamics and group counselling, cognitive-behavioural approaches, crisis intervention, and applied counselling skills through practical sessions. Classes are held in the evening three days a week on the JU main campus, making the programme accessible to working professionals.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after this diploma from Jadavpur University?

Ans. Graduates can pursue counselling roles at schools, colleges, corporate wellness centres, hospitals, NGOs, and rehabilitation centres. The diploma supports careers as a counsellor, student counsellor, HR wellbeing specialist, or stress management facilitator. For those aspiring to clinical practice, further study in psychology or an M.A./M.Sc. in Applied Psychology is recommended alongside this diploma.

Ques. Is the PG Diploma in Counselling and Stress Management from JU a full-time programme?

Ans. No. The programme is offered in the evening, with classes three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM) on the JU main campus. This makes it suitable for graduates who are working or pursuing other activities during the day. The 2-year duration covers the curriculum across four semesters.