r/psychologystudents • u/moonz345 • 9h ago

Resource/Study [IND] Need help preparing for MA Psychology entrance exams (non-psych background) – crash course resources?

Hi everyone,
I’m planning to appear for MA Psychology entrance exams soon, but my background isn’t in pure Psychology. I’m currently studying Human Development/Developmental Psychology, and I’ve realized that most MA entrance syllabi are based on BA Psychology subjects that I haven’t covered in depth.
I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start and which resources are actually worth my time, especially since the exams are coming up soon.
For those who have cleared MA Psychology entrances (CUET PG, university-specific exams, etc.) or are currently psychology students/psychologists:
• What books should I prioritize?
• Are there any YouTube channels, playlists, or crash courses you’d recommend?
• Any notes, PDFs, or study materials that cover the major BA Psychology topics efficiently?
• Which topics are most important/high-yield for entrance exams?
• If you were starting from scratch with limited time, how would you prepare?
I’m looking for resources that are concise and entrance-focused rather than full-semester university lectures.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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u/SnooPredictions138 3h ago

Out of curiousity, which programs require entrance exams? My daughter just applied and was accepted to a program. None of her applications required an exam.

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u/moonz345 3h ago

a lot of MA psych majors in india require an enterance exam based off merit marks as seats are limited. its mostly public and not for profit unis tho. privates you just gotta pay them and they let ya in.