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Academic Department Patna, Bihar University Estd. 1917

Department of Sociology

Constituent Department of Patna University, Patna

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About Department of Sociology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Post-graduate Department of Sociology, Patna University, was started in the year 1950 by Prof. V. K. N. Menon as the Chairman, in order to promote higher studies in the subject. The study of Sociology in a developing society has its own importance.

The sociologists have a significant role to play in a society that wishes to bring about “planned change”. This is the oldest department of Sociology in the entire North East Region. Its objectives are as follows-

=> To impart theoretical and methodological knowledge in the various branches of Sociology at M.A. and Ph.D. levels.
=> To impart specialized training in field research.

Courses Offered

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.) Sociology
=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)
=> Master in Social Work (MSW)

Infrastructure

The department has a library consisting of more than 6000 books, computers, copier machine, public address system, Fax etc.

Contact

Phone Nos : 0612-2660405 (O) / 8986215925 (M)
Email Id : [email protected]

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Patna University, Patna
Campus Location Patna, Bihar

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.) Sociology

Offered at Patna University, Patna

=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Offered at Patna University, Patna

=> Master in Social Work (MSW)

Offered at Patna University, Patna

Infrastructure

Offered at Patna University, Patna

The department has a library consisting of more than 6000 books

Offered at Patna University, Patna

computers

Offered at Patna University, Patna

copier machine

Offered at Patna University, Patna

public address system

Offered at Patna University, Patna

Fax etc.

Offered at Patna University, Patna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Sociology

Where is the Department of Sociology located?

The Department of Sociology is an academic teaching department of Patna University, Patna, located in Patna, Bihar, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Sociology are conducted as per Patna University, Patna guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Sociology?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Patna University, Patna.