Advancing Psychology Since 1962

INDIAN ACADEMY OF
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

Promoting the advancement of psychological knowledge and practice across India through research, collaboration, and professional excellence.

Our Mission Join the Academy

1962

Established

60+

Years of Excellence

Chennai

Headquarters

JIAAP

Official Journal

Academic Institution

Founding Year 1962

Building the Future of
Applied Psychology

The journey of IAAP began on January 13, 1962, at Hotel Woodlands, Chennai. A group of visionary Psychologists resolved to unite the community under a single national body. Led by Dr. T.E. Shanmugam, the committee drafted the foundation that would shape psychological discourse in India for decades.

On February 18, 1962, at Presidency College, the establishment of IAAP was unanimously approved. Today, the Academy continues to serve society through rigorous research and professional excellence.

Core Objectives

Our fundamental goals drive the advancement of psychological science, education, and professional ethics across all domains.

A
A

Knowledge Diffusion

To promote the advancement and diffusion of psychology knowledge and set high standard professional education.

B
B

Conferences & Events

Holding conferences, regional and international meetings to discuss special psychology interests.

C
C

Strategic Collaboration

Co-operating with academic and professional bodies for the advancement of Psychology and related sciences.

D
D

Scholarly Publishing

Preparing, editing, and publishing treaties, books, and journals relating to psychological research.

E
E

National Research

Undertaking research projects in co-operation with national and international organizations.

F
F

Fund Management

Collecting and receiving funds through contributions and donations to support the academy mission.

G
G

Member Excellence

Maintaining a register of members and organizing divisions for scientific and professional interests.

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H

Auxiliary Growth

Undertaking all necessary actions incidental to the advancement of psychologists across the nation.

62th year of Celebrations of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (1962 – 2024)

Our IAAP Presidents

Honoring the visionary leadership and distinguished scholars who have guided the academy since its inception.

Major S. Parthasarathy
1962-64

Major S. Parthasarathy

Prof. S. Narayana Rao
1976-78

Prof. S. Narayana Rao

Prof. T.E. Shanmugam
1966-67

Prof. T.E. Shanmugam

1979-81

Prof. S.V. Kale

1981-82

Prof. Shib K. Mitra

1983-85

Prof. N.Y. Reddy

1968-69

Prof. B. Krishnan

Prof. Purnima Mathur
1985-87

Prof. Purnima Mathur

1970-72

Prof. E.I. George

1972-74

Prof. R. Rath

1975-76

Prof. Durganand Sinha

Prof. K. Ramakrishna Rao
1987-89

Prof. K. Ramakrishna Rao

Prof. G.P. Thakur
2000-04

Prof. G.P. Thakur

1989-91

Prof. Sukumar Bose

Prof. Sultan Akhtar
1991-94

Prof. Sultan Akhtar

Jitendra Mohan
2005-07

Jitendra Mohan

2007-08

Prof. Sultan Akhtar

2008

Prof. Habib Ahmad

Prof. K.V. Kaliappan
1995-99

Prof. K.V. Kaliappan

Prof. Ravi Gunthey
2012-2015

Prof. Ravi Gunthey