Department of Basic Sciences & Social Sciences
Constituent Department of North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
About Department of Basic Sciences & Social Sciences
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of BSSS is conducting all those core courses of Basic Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences which appear in the 4-year or 8-semester B.Tech Programme in ECE and IT.
The teachers of BSSS may also help conduct the courses in the overlapping areas of Basic Sciences and Engineering Sciences, especially in open Elective Papers in Higher Semesters.
B. Broad Areas of Research
Teachers of BSSS are also engaging themselves in research works, besides the routine teaching activity, since the University has this equally important and vital activity too, in its overall Academic Programme.
The broad areas of research of the Department of Basic Sciences & Social Sciences are in the interdisciplinary fields of Basic & Applied Mathematics, Basic & Applied Physics, Chemical Science & Technology, Basic & Applied Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Basic & Applied Economics and Statistics, and Communicative English.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
B.Tech
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Common queries about Department of Basic Sciences & Social Sciences
Where is the Department of Basic Sciences & Social Sciences located?
The Department of Basic Sciences & Social Sciences is an academic teaching department of North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, located in Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Basic Sciences & Social Sciences are conducted as per North Eastern Hill University, Shillong guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Basic Sciences & Social Sciences?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.