Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology came into existence on p6th July 1961, and is one of the most vibrant departments of the University. Prof. T.K.N. Unnithan was the Founder Head of the Department. In the initial phase, Prof. Yogendra Singh, Prof. Indra Dev, Prof. Ram Ahuja, Prof. Satyendra Tripathi, Prof. Indu Mathur, Prof. N.K. Singhi and other faculty members significantly contributed for the development of the discipline. The Department has been carrying on the legacy by organizing many academic activities including two memorial orations entitled 'Prof. N.K. Singhi Memorial Oration' and 'Prof. Ram Ahuja Memorial Oration' every year. The department has an Advance Seminar Club which organises special lectures/ interactive sessions/ workshops for the benefit of students and faculty members. The Department also runs classes for generating consciousness about competitions and personality development, without any additional economic burden on the students.