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The School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SSBS) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is driven by a mission to advance research and education for societal good, with compassion as its foundation. In alignment with this vision, the Nagercoil campus offers a unique environment for the launch of the BSc Psychology (Honours with Research), combining academic rigor with deep community engagement. Located in Erachakulam, in the culturally rich and diverse region of Nagercoil, the campus provides a setting where students can engage closely with real-world social contexts, including rural and underserved communities. This proximity enables meaningful experiential learning and research addressing critical issues in mental health, community wellbeing, and social development. Rooted in Amrita’s philosophy of “education for life,” the programme aims to cultivate not only academic excellence but also empathy, responsibility, and a strong commitment to societal impact.

About

The School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SSBS) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is driven by a mission to advance research and education for societal good, with compassion as its foundation. In alignment with this vision, the Nagercoil campus offers a unique environment for the launch of the BSc Psychology (Honours with Research), combining academic rigor with deep community engagement. Located in Erachakulam, in the culturally rich and diverse region of Nagercoil, the campus provides a setting where students can engage closely with real-world social contexts, including rural and underserved communities. This proximity enables meaningful experiential learning and research addressing critical issues in mental health, community wellbeing, and social development. Rooted in Amrita’s philosophy of “education for life,” the programme aims to cultivate not only academic excellence but also empathy, responsibility, and a strong commitment to societal impact.

College of Engineering & Technology, Nagercoil

Programs Offered

The B.Sc. Psychology (Honours with Research) is a four-year undergraduate program designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world—where understanding human behavior is more important than ever. Offered at our campuses in Coimbatore (Arasampalayam) and Nagercoil, the program combines strong academic foundations with practical exposure and career readiness, in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP).

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Faculty & Researchers
Dr. Pravin Patkar

Dr. Pravin Patkar

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Tarek Rasheed 

Dr. Tarek Rasheed 

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Francois Gauthier

Dr. Francois Gauthier

Adjunct Faculty

Preeti Patkar

Preeti Patkar

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Praveen Pankajakshan

Dr. Praveen Pankajakshan

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Sidney Strauss

Dr. Sidney Strauss

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Frank Fischer

Dr. Frank Fischer

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Shone Surendran

Dr. Shone Surendran

Adjunct Faculty

Ms. Sucheta Kamath

Ms. Sucheta Kamath

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Miriam Silverman

Dr. Miriam Silverman

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Bettina Rhyf

Dr. Bettina Rhyf

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Padma Rao Sahib

Dr. Padma Rao Sahib

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Ram Fishman

Dr. Ram Fishman

Research Scholar

Dr. Avigdor Ableson

Dr. Avigdor Ableson

Research Scholar

Dr. Bayu Priyambodo

Dr. Bayu Priyambodo

Research Scholar

Dr. Harish

Dr. Harish

Research Scholar

Dr. Unnikrishnan

Dr. Unnikrishnan

Research Scholar

Prof. Michael Rosenfeld

Prof. Michael Rosenfeld

Research Scholar

Ms. Naila Chowdhury

Ms. Naila Chowdhury

Research Scholar

Dr. Vishnu Rajendran

Dr. Vishnu Rajendran

Research Scholar

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amritagiri, Erachakulam (P.O.),
Nagercoil – 629901,
Kanyakumari Dist.,
Tamil Nadu, India
PH: 04652 – 237400

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Amritagiri, Erachakulam (P.O.),
Nagercoil – 629901,
Kanyakumari Dist.,
Tamil Nadu, India

PH: 04652 – 237400

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