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 Economics, English Language & Literature, Linguistics, Psychology, HR, History, Sanskrit and Sociology. ... Read More
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 Economics, English Language & Literature, Linguistics, Psychology, HR, History, Sanskrit and Sociology. It runs major programs such as BS (4 Year) and BS-MS (5 Year) 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. Read less
