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Academic Department Ludhiana, Punjab University Estd. 1962

Department of Economics & Sociology

Constituent Department of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

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About Department of Economics & Sociology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The department of Economics and Sociology was founded in 1962. In the discipline of Economics, three thrust areas of research and teaching at the graduate and post graduate levels include

Farm management and production economics
Agricultural marketing and price policy
Agricultural finance and cooperation
The specialization in case of Sociology include

Rural sociology
Social change
The department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Agricultural Economics with specialization in Farm Management, Agricultural Marketing and Agricultural Finance. The department has only M.Sc. programme in case of Sociology.

The department has a highly competent faculty of national and international repute. Highly eminent positions at the state, national and international levels have been occupied by its faculty members: Dr A S Kahlon, Dr S S Johl and Dr D S Sidhu are a few to name.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Campus Location Ludhiana, Punjab

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

M.Sc

Offered at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

Ph.D

Offered at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Economics & Sociology

Where is the Department of Economics & Sociology located?

The Department of Economics & Sociology is an academic teaching department of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, located in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

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

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Economics & Sociology?

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