ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Sociology is designed for students who wish to pursue a liberal arts education with a sociological emphasis. This major focuses on sociological perspectives as they are related to social structure, social institutions, social inequality, and the solution to social problems. The Department of Sociology is one of the activity-oriented departments in the School of Liberal Arts and Culture Studies which provides students sociological perspective to develop a critical understanding of society.

  1. Outstanding faculty members who excel in a wide range of specializations.
  2. Excellent infrastructure having well equipped classrooms and library facilities.
  3. NTA NET relevant syllabus.
  4. Wide variety of combinations of papers in electives.
  5. Special care for slow and advanced learners.
  6. Special training for state and national level competitive examinations.
  7. Seminars and conferences are arranged regularly for exposure of students to the national and international debates of sociological relevance.
  8. As the Department provides options to study in English as well as Regional language (Bengali), the opportunities of working in Bengali and English media becomes a lucrative career option.
  9. Students have presented their papers at National and International conferences and have also published their works in UGC-CARE Journals.
  10. Students have completed their internship in NGOs like Anudip Foundation, CINI, Talaash with stipend.
  11. The Department has organized workshop in collaboration with INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CEREBRAL PALSY (IICP), Kolkata.

Ms. Kahini Palit

Head of the Department (HOD) – Department of Sociology

I am the HOD in the Department of Sociology. I have over 9 years of teaching experience in various Colleges and Universities, and 10 years of research experience. I have worked as a Research Assistant in Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kolkata. I was a rank holder in my Masters Degree from University of Calcutta. I have qualified NET examination in 2014. I have been appointed as Examiner and Head Examiner for several Universities in West Bengal in the past. I have presented research papers in many seminars and national and international conferences and published many articles and book chapters. My research area involves Sociology of Development, Indian Middle Class and Qualitative Research methodology. I am a life member of Indian Sociological Society and regularly remain involved in research. I encourage students to pursue research in relevant and contemporary issues, and publish their work.

FACULTY OF OUR DEPARTMENT

Ms. Kahini Palit

Head of the Department (HOD)

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Madhurima Dasgupta

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Saheli Guha Neogi Ghatak

Assistant Professor

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Prof. Ruby Sain

Professor

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Anwesha Guha

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Moumita Das

Assistant Professor

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What our students say

Sukanti Sahoo
B.A (Hons) Sociology 2019-2022 AY

“The professors of Sociology department are highly qualified and experts in their respective subjects. They create an interesting learning atmosphere to get into the topics easily and quickly.  Students are welcomed to reach their mentors for any inconvenience even after the working hours. The department organizes quite a number of seminars, webinars and field trips… read more

Smriti Dhar
B.A (Hons) Sociology 2019-2022 AY

“Adamas University has not only helped me in developing my skills and knowledge but our department of sociology promotes holistic development of the student’s. The classroom environment was very encouraging as it helped each  student graduate with flying colours”. read more

Ramisha Fariha
B.A (Hons) Sociology 2019-2022 AY

“Magnificent Well qualified and excellent professors, The sociology department of Adamas University is great to provide insight education and amazing educational and co curriculum platform to students. Sociology dept not only focus upon academic but give knowledge upon whole society background. It’s thrill to study and very interesting to learn new objective of society with… read more

Ananya Ghosh
M.A Sociology 2020-2022 AY

“In the sociology department under the school of Liberal arts and cultural studies of Adams University, we have well qualified teachers who guides as throughout our course as well as prepares us for critical thinking and problem solving roles. The department regularly conducts seminars related to topics like culture, religion, etc where our guests’ share… read more

Debashruti Chaudhuri
M.A Sociology 2020-2022 AY

“My experience in Adamas University was very good. I was blessed with great friendly professors. I got to learn many new things”. Presently placed in: Tele-performance Global Services (Customer Care Representative) read more

Debkanya Dey
M.A. (Sociology), 2020-2022 AY

“Sociology Department, SOLACS, Adamas University has played a pivotal role in my academic life. The department organises several seminars, webinars, conferences, debate and competitions throughout the year which enhance one’s learning and create a massive scope of earning diversified and in-depth knowledge. Further, the department has very efficient professors who are patient, encouraging and provide… read more

Priyanshi Garodia
M.A Sociology - 2019-2021 AY

“The sociology department falls under the school of liberal arts and cultural study of Adamas University, the department has highly educated and advanced professors who are available 24*7 to impart knowledge to the students. The department always encourages the student to go for internships during the course and also inculcates the sense of leadership and… read more