Department of Sociology

About the Department

The Department of Sociology was established with the objective of providing students with a comprehensive understanding of society, social institutions, social relationships, and contemporary social issues. The department offers undergraduate studies in Sociology and is committed to promoting academic excellence, social awareness, and community engagement among students.

The department is supported by qualified, dedicated, and research-oriented faculty members who employ ICT-based teaching-learning methods to enhance the educational experience. The department encourages students to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities, field visits, surveys, and community-based projects to develop practical knowledge and social responsibility.

The department actively promotes awareness of social issues such as gender equality, social justice, human rights, environmental sustainability, and national integration. Various programmes, guest lectures, workshops, seminars, awareness campaigns, and outreach activities are organized throughout the academic year to sensitize students to contemporary social realities and strengthen their commitment to social development.

The department also provides guidance for higher education, career opportunities, and competitive examinations while fostering values of equality, inclusiveness, and democratic citizenship.

Features of the Department

1. Qualified and research-oriented faculty members.
2. ICT-based teaching-learning methods.
3. Organization of field visits, social surveys, and community-based projects.
4. Research activities and publications on socially relevant issues.
5. Career guidance and competitive examination support.
6. Guest lectures, seminars, and workshops by experts.
7. Promotion of social awareness, human rights, and gender equality.
8. Outreach activities and extension programmes for community engagement.

Vision

“To develop socially responsible, ethically conscious, and critically aware individuals through the study of society and social change.”

Mission

“To create awareness of social realities, promote democratic and human values, and empower students to contribute positively to society and national development.”

Goals

1. To build an academic community dedicated to the critical, analytical, and scientific study of society through an interdisciplinary approach.
2. To develop among students an understanding of social structures, institutions, culture, and contemporary social issues.
3. To cultivate social responsibility, equality, justice, and sensitivity towards marginalized and disadvantaged sections of society.
4. To organize guest lectures, seminars, workshops, field visits, and extension activities for the holistic development of students.
5. To encourage research, social surveys, and community engagement for addressing contemporary social challenges.
6. To prepare students for higher education, careers, and active participation in democratic and social processes.