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24 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in India

Vellore Institute of Technology leads the 24 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in India on research impact (2,233,363 citations). Next come Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (#38 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India). Across the whole list there are 102 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Vellore Institute of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 2,233,363 citations and an h-index of 349. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 24 public to 0 private institutions. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is the largest, with 31,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 42 master's, 40 bachelor's, 16 phd / doctorate and 2 diploma. Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (55), Political Science (16), Psychology (14) and Sociology (8). The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). University College, Thiruvananthapuram offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Social Sciences & Psychology in India?

Vellore Institute of Technology (#31 in India), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (#38 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Social Sciences & Psychology in India?

24 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in India?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Social Sciences & Psychology courses in India?

University College, Thiruvananthapuram, with 13, ahead of University of North Bengal (11).

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