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Overview

The School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SSBS) is dedicated to advancing research for societal good, firmly grounded in compassion as its core guiding principle. The school focuses on identifying and addressing social disparities in physical and mental health, environmental health, and community development, while also evaluating interventions and policies related to gender-based violence, child rights, and child protection. Each initiative reflects our commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of individuals, communities, and the environment.

Inspired by our Chancellor’s Five Education Goals, SSBS is a pioneering institution offering diverse academic programs and doctoral research opportunities across its campuses in Amritapuri, Coimbatore, and Faridabad. The school proudly hosts India’s only UNESCO Chair for Gender Equality, supported by several leading research centres that drive innovation and implementation-driven, high-impact research.

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At the heart of SSBS is the Amritapuri campus, a serene and welcoming environment that nurtures both intellectual growth and personal development. The campus exudes warmth and tranquility, fostering a holistic atmosphere for learning, reflection, and collaboration. Home to six prestigious schools and more than 20 research centres, Amritapuri offers students a broad spectrum of disciplines in arts, business, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

The dynamic ecosystem of SSBS within the Amritapuri campus integrates rigorous academics with extensive fieldwork, high-impact internships, and global partnerships. This blend ensures students gain practical experience, professional readiness, and a deep understanding of real-world challenges—empowering them to contribute meaningfully to society and the environment.

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Vision

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences honors the ambitious vision shared by our Chancellor and aims to foster the emergence of qualities in students and faculty to become inspiring role models for society, by living a harmonious and complete life, characterized by:

  • The ability to satisfy their personal needs at the service of their ambitions.
  • A balanced blend of intellectual qualities and intelligence of the heart.
  • An inner strength to face their life with courage and determination.
  • Constructive and respectful relationships in family and professional environments.
  • Control and utilize their actions, words and thoughts to selflessly serve others and themselves.
  • A respect and deep gratitude towards Nature without which any growth is impossible.
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Mission

Drawing from the vision envisaged, the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences mandate to execute our mission in three main integrated areas:

  • Education for Living & Education for Life
  • Research for societal good
  • Implementation to serve the underserved

Our mission has been broken down into a specific roadmap for achieving our vision.

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Amrita Advantages

  • Qualified and experienced faculty and mentors.
  • World-class research centers – CWEGE and AMMACHI Labs.
  • Ready access to the field for research and experimentation.
  • Unparalleled learning experience through multi-disciplinary field work projects.
  • Combines technology with research to find solutions to social problems
  • Specializations and collaborations with national and international universities in doing world class research.
  • Opportunity for international Ph.D. fellowships and internships.
  • Work in exciting projects funded by the UN, the Government of India, and other endowment bodies.
  • Bag placements and internships with NGOs and iNGOs of high repute.
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