Station Road, Arrah, Bhojpur - 802301
The Department of Psychology at H.D. Jain College, Ara is a well-established academic unit dedicated to exploring the scientific understanding of human behavior and mental processes. Functioning under the umbrella of H.D. Jain College, a renowned institution founded in 1942 and affiliated with Veer Kunwar Singh University, the department has played a pivotal role in shaping generations of psychology students.
The department has been offering the Undergraduate (B.A.) programme in Psychology since the college’s inception in 1942, making it one of the foundational disciplines of the institution. Expanding its academic offerings, the Postgraduate (M.A.) programme was introduced later, with the first batch commencing in the session 1984–1986.
The academic curriculum encompasses a broad spectrum of psychological topics, including:
General Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Research Methodology and Statistics
The department is headed by:
Dr. Niharika Sinha – Head of Department
The department is supported by a dedicated team of 9 qualified faculty members, who bring diverse academic expertise and a shared commitment to student success. The faculty ensures rigorous academic instruction, personal mentoring, and practical exposure, helping students develop strong theoretical foundations and real-world skills.
To promote experiential learning and research-based engagement, the department regularly conducts seminars, workshops, field activities, and interactive lectures. These activities prepare students for professional roles in mental health, education, social services, counseling, and research.
With its legacy of academic excellence, experienced faculty, and student-centered approach, the Department of Psychology at H.D. Jain College, Ara continues to be a leading center for psychological studies in the region.
| Course Establishment Year | U.G. - 1942, P.G. - 1984 |
| Teacher Sanctioned Seat | 09 |
| Student Sanctioned Seat | U.G. - 242, P.G. - 97 |
| Photo | Faculty Details | Phone | Profile | |
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Dr. Pragya Kumari Assistant Professor Ph.D. |
pragyakumari.rk@gmail.com | 9523055387 | View Profile |
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Dr. Kanti Singh Assistant Professor Ph.D. |
singhkanti786@gmail.com | 9431850575 | View Profile |
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Dr. Kumari Sadhana Prasad Associate Professor Ph.D. |
sadhana120035@gmail.com | 9431062252 | View Profile |
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Dr. Yasmeen Kausar Assistant Professor Ph.D. |
mini22kausar@gmail.com | 8954022913 | View Profile |
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Dr. Niharika Sinha Assistant Professor Ph.D. |
niharikasinha14@gmail.com | 9065676311 | View Profile |
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Dr. Krishna Kumar Singh Assistant Professor Ph.D. |
kksingh24970@gmail.com | 9431851125 | View Profile |
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Dr. Vachaspati Dubey Assistant Professor Ph.D. |
dvachaspati09@gmail.com | 9415624776 | View Profile |
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Dr. Sangita Sinha Associate Professor Ph.D. |
sangitasinha2930@gmail.com | 9955052040 | View Profile |
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Dr. Rachana Kumari Assistant Professor Ph.D. |
rachanarai.a@gmail.com | 9454441472 | View Profile |
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Dr. Vandana Jyoti Assistant Professor Ph.D. |
vandana28jyoti@gmail.com | 8294639230 | View Profile |
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