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The Department came into existence with the very inception of IIT Kharagpur in 1951. With the passage of time, the Department has become very vibrant with its active participation in teaching, training, research and consultancies. Currently, the Department houses many disciplines, including English Language & Literature, Linguistics, Economics, German, Psychology, HR, History, Sanskrit and Sociology. It runs major programs such as BS in Economics with a provision for MS, Integrated MSc in Economics, Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) and Ph.D. in several disciplines. The Department is involved in several research projects and consultancies, having contemporary relevance. In keeping with its multidisciplinary character, it carries out research in diverse and emerging areas.
A Note on Eligibility and Subjects/Specializations in the Ph.D. Programme of the Department of HSS
Subjects/Specializations currently available in the Department of HSS for Ph.D. admission: Economics, Agriculture (Agri Economics/ Agribusiness Management), Management (HR), Psychology, OB, Linguistics, Visual Arts.
Departmental Shortlisting Criteria for the written test: In addition to the Institute shortlisting criteria, the Departmental shortlisting criteria are as follows:
1. Minimum 65% marks or a CGPA of 7 on 10 point scale in the qualifying examination (M.A./ M.Sc.) in Humanities/Social Sciences (including Economics)/ Engineering (M.Tech/MS/ME/M.Sc)/Science (M. Sc.)/ Management (MBA) and/or equivalent: For General Category/EWS
2. Minimum 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on 10 point scale in the qualifying examination (M.A./ M.Sc.) in Humanities/Social Sciences (including Economics)/ Engineering (M.Tech/MS/ME/M.Sc)/Science (M. Sc.)/ Management (MBA) and/or equivalent: For OBC/SC/ST/PwD
3. At least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on 10 point scale in class 10th, 12th, and in BA/B.Sc/ B.Com/equivalent degree (for all candidates): For All Categories
Please visit the following link to download the Ph.D. admission brochure, which provides all other details:
http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/files/phd_brochure.pdf
Prof. Kishor Goswami
Head of the
Department
Contact (Head)
Phone: +91-3222-282270
Fax: +91-3222-282270
Email : kishor@hss.iitkgp.ac.in
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Kharagpur has been committed to providing a value based education that would not only impart education but also empower young minds to make a difference. Department has two major programmes, one at undergraduate level (i.e., five yr. integrated M Sc in Economics). Students get admission through JEE (Advance). Over the years, this programme has become very popular and students are well placed. We have another programme at postgraduate level (i.e., Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM). It is designed to cater the need of modern industrial society. This programme offers the students specialized knowledge and skills required to meet the challenges of the corporate world. The core strength of the programme lies in developing skills which are relevant to the current trend in the area of Human Resource Management. It is indeed a testimony that our alumni are placed at top management positions in leading organizations across all the sectors and are guiding them on the road of inclusive growth. In the Institute, our Department will keep on playing a vital role to import knowledge to engineering, science and other students which will enable them to face the challenges related to human value and ethics. I am confident; our students will always make us proud from their performances wherever they are.
