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The Department of Sociology celebrates Silver Jubilee year of its existence since January 1993. The students were admitted to M.A and Ph.D programmes from 1993-94 academic year and the M.Phil programme was introduced from 1996-97. The Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development was launched from 2009-10. In the span of over two and half decades, the Department has trained a fairly large number of talented Post-graduate students drawn from different parts of the country. From its inception the Department has focused on understanding the complexities of modern social life through the application of advanced sociological theories and methods within an interdisciplinary framework building upon the traditions of the discipline. The students are encouraged to acquire critical reading, theoretical insights and research skills through rigorous training. The research areas undertaken by students and faculty members cover wide range of issues of public concern like the effects of economic development on society and culture, problems of weaker sections, gender and society, disaster management, environmental issues, social movements, minority studies, etc.
The Department equips students for a variety of careers including but not limited to: academics, civil services, activism and advocacy. The alumni are employed in reputed governmental as well as corporate organizations in India and abroad.

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Vision and Message of Head of Department

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Parida

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The Department of Sociology at Pondicherry University was established in 1993. The Department offers academic programmes and encourages research and consultancy in Sociology. Our vision is to encourage students and scholars to acquire critical knowledge, theoretical insights and research skills through rigorous and continuous training. The strength of our department lies in its diversity in terms of – age groups, gender representation and also diverse backgrounds of faculty. Our mission is to produce critical and reflexive thinkers and actors who can make a difference as informed global citizens. The Department offers Ph.D., M.A., Integrated M.A. (since 2012-13 onwards) and B.A. Honours (since 2023-24 onwards). The outcome of these programs are: to create opportunities and skills for the scholars’ academic research career, to provide skills for higher learning and career opportunities in Government and Non-Government sectors, to enable students academically to pursue higher education, and to provide students field based training and counselling for internship and employment opportunities. We prepare students for a diverse and increasingly global job.

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Programmes Offered

M.A. Sociology
M.A. Sociology (Five Year Integrated)
P.G. Diploma in Rural Development
Ph.D. Sociology

Faculty

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Dr. B. B. Mohanty

Professor
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Dr. K. Gulam Dasthagir

Professor
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Parida

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Dr. Vishal Jadhav

Associate Professor
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Dr. Mansy M

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Dr. Imtirenla Longkumer

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 Computer Laboratory with internet facilities.  Rich collection of books, journals and reports in the Library.  Class room with modern instructional equipment.
The Department equips students for a variety of careers including academics, civil services, activism and advocacy. The alumni are employed in reputed governmental as well as corporate organizations in India and abroad.
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