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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.
Prof. Kishor Goswami
Head of the
Department
Contact (Head)
Phone: +91-3222-282270
Fax: +91-3222-282270
Email : [email protected]
A Note on Eligibility and Subjects/Specializations in the Ph.D. Programme (Spring 2024-25) of the Department of HSS:
Subjects/Specializations currently available in the Department of HSS for Ph.D. admission:
Economics (Environmental Economics, Development Economics),
Management (HR, Marketing, Operations),
Business Analytics, and
Psychology (Organizational, Health, Social, Positive, Industrial).
Departmental Shortlisting Criteria for the Written Test:
In addition to the Institute shortlisting criteria, the Departmental shortlisting criteria are as follows:
1. For General Category/EWS: Minimum 65% marks or a CGPA of 7 on a 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.
2. For OBC/SC/ST/PwD: Minimum 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 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.
3. For All Categories: At least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale in class 10th, 12th, and in BA/B.Sc/ B.Com/equivalent degree (for all candidates).
Please visit the following link to download the Ph.D. admission brochure, which provides all other details: https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/assets/pdf/phd_brochure.pdf
