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Ph.D in Social Science

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Introduction

The Ph.D. in Social Science programme at Pannadhay University is designed to cultivate advanced research skills and deep subject expertise in Social Science. Students engage with contemporary social theories, research methodologies, public policy, social development, governance, and interdisciplinary perspectives to contribute original knowledge to the understanding of society, human behaviour, and social change. The programme prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, government agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), policy think tanks, and community development organizations.

Under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors, doctoral candidates undertake rigorous coursework, independent research, and thesis preparation in the field of Social Science. The Faculty of Social Sciences at Pannadhay University provides a dynamic learning environment with modern research facilities, libraries, digital resources, social research laboratories, statistical and data analysis tools, and comprehensive research support to foster innovation in social science research. Graduates emerge with strong analytical, critical thinking, research, problem-solving, data interpretation, and research communication skills that are highly valued in academia, research institutions, government organizations, international agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), policy research organizations, and the social development sector.

Subject Offered :

Sociology
Social Anthropology
Social Psychology
Social Work
Rural Development Studies
Urban Studies and Urban Development
Public Policy and Governance
Development Studies
Gender Studies
Human Rights and Social Justice
Population Studies and Demography
Migration Studies
Community Development
Tribal and Indigenous Studies
Environmental and Sustainable Development
Political Sociology
Economic Sociology
Education and Society
Media, Communication, and Society
Digital Society and Social Media Studies
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Public Administration and Governance
Disaster Management and Social Resilience
Health and Society
Labour and Industrial Relations
Peace and Conflict Studies
Globalization and Social Change
Cultural Studies and Heritage Management
Research Methodology in Social Sciences
Social Statistics and Data Analysis

Department	Faculty of Social Sciences
Type	Regular
Duration of the Course	3-5 Years
Eligibility	Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Seat Alloted
Medium of Instruction	Hindi & English
Examination	Entrance Test + Interview
Syllabus	University prescribed Ph.D. syllabus in Education
Scholarship	As per university norms rules
Fees	1,15,000 per year

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