The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences invites full-time as well as part-time Ph.D. applications from motivated candidates interested in pursuing research in disciplines such as English Language and Literature, Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy. Candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) who have qualified GATE/UGC-NET/JRF or an appropriate national-level examination are eligible for admission.

The department supports rigorous and innovative research and has consistently published in leading peer-reviewed national and international journals with high impact factors. We promote interdisciplinary research and actively encourage scholars to engage with contemporary societal challenges through a cross-disciplinary lens.

Institute Assistantship Ph.D. applications and External Fellowship (e.g., UGC-JRF) Ph.D. applications are invited throughout the year. Admissions are open year-round. Please visit the institute’s admission portal for detailed information and application procedures.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to explore the faculty profiles to identify research areas of mutual interest and to initiate contact with potential supervisors.