RCI Registration — The Licence You Need to Practice
The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is the statutory body that licenses professionals in clinical and rehabilitation psychology. Without RCI registration, you cannot legally call yourself a "psychologist" or provide paid clinical/counselling services in India.
- ›MAPC alone does NOT qualify you for RCI registration. You need a post-MAPC qualification.
- ›RCI-recognized roles include: Clinical Psychologist, Rehabilitation Psychologist, Special Educator, and Rehabilitation Counsellor.
- ›Non-RCI therapists can still practice under terms like "wellness coach", "life coach", or "psychotherapist" — but clinical designation requires registration.
- ›Check your therapist's RCI number at rciregistration.nic.in before booking clinical services.