List of Facilities
For Research Scholars
Reading
Department Reading Room and Library
With books and databases in several disciplines of Humanities and Social Sciences, the department reading room is a rich depository of knowledge for students and faculty members. Books, journals, databases, and magazines are also available at the Institute's Mahatma Gandhi Central Library which is located beside the James Thomason Building.
Working SPace
Student's Lounge
Research Scholar's Room
Project Staff Room
Discussion Room
Located on the First Floor of the department, The Student's Lounge is designed with students in mind; this comfortable and vibrant environment offers everything needed to work.
Located on the third floor of the department, the space allows PhD Scholars to work in a silent zone and concentrate on their research
The Project Staff Room is a dedicated space designed to foster productivity, teamwork, and innovation for our project teams. Whether you're working on a group initiative or need a quiet place to focus, this room is equipped to support your every need.
The Discussion Room is a dynamic space designed for engaging conversations, brainstorming sessions, and focused collaboration. Whether you're working on group projects, hosting small meetings, or having in-depth discussions, this room provides the perfect environment.
Learning
Lecture and Conference Room
The department buildings house two lecture halls. Classes are also held at the Institute's Lecture Hall Complex, where the classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art amenities like audio and video conferencing, a digital podium, a laser projector, a motorized projector screen, and a digital writing board. The department also houses a conference room for seminars and talks by students and visitors. Classes during the pandemic are being held online.
IT Analysis
Data Analysis Hub
The lab is equipped with modern hardware and supported by various software like STATA, SPSS, and others, which are widely used to analyze social and economic datasets. Students can learn various programming languages like C++, MATLAB, Python, and R. Several software to conduct quantitative and qualitative (e.g., NVivo) analyses are available, and can be accessed upon request. The functioning of the lab is assisted by a dedicated technical staff.
Language
Communications Lab
Courses taught to advance the level of spoken English language skills are followed by practice sessions in which the objective is to help students reduce the influence of their respective mother tongues on their English use. The grammar and vocabulary exercises strengthen the knowledge of the language, while regular participation in extempore and group discussions ensure greater fluency. The lab's technical features facilitate such learning. Also, there are softwares on foreign languages like Chinese, German, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish. The softwares include Orell Digital Language Lab & English Edge.
Behaviour Analysis
Psychological Lab
The lab is a modest facility to conduct research and give training to the students and faculty. It was established in the year 1971 with the objective of providing theoretical and practical understanding of behavioral aspects of an individual as well as of the group. The activities involve familiarization and practice in the use of various psychological tools, software and tests, standardized questionnaires, and conducting experiments.