The Department of Sociology was established in the year 1959 and Dr. Girish Chandra Kulshreshtha was appointed as the in-charge of the department. From its inception, the department is running a two-year undergraduate programme for the students. The Department possesses a well-established team of dedicated and experienced faculty members highly specialized in diverse fields of research and interest. By virtue of its dedicated faculty and rigorous teaching, the Department has produced a number of scholars, professionals, social and political activists.

Vision & Mission

Vision and Mission • To impart sociological knowledge and create social awareness among students. • To develop an understanding of sociological behaviors among the students and to train them for the betterment of the society. • To create an interest in research pertaining to social issues in the society. • To make students responsible citizens of the country. • To promote scientific understandings of societal problems and critical thinking among the students. • To encourage students for social service.

Opportunities

  • Social Worker
  • Teaching/Education
  • Sociologist
  • Community Health Worker
  • Researcher
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Faculties
58
Faculty Members
22
Programmes
51
Non-Teaching Staff
3000
Students
3
Student Centric Activities