ISEC, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka

Institute for Social and Economic Change

Chandra Layout, Nagarbhavi,
P.O. Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru North (T),
Bengaluru Urban (Dist.), Karnataka - 560 072, India

[email protected]

http://www.isec.ac.in

Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru Urban was established in 1972 by the Late Professor V.K.R.V. Rao. It is a social science research institute and it is the largest among the 27 institutions supported by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

It is one of the premier institutions established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.

ISEC is presently affiliated to Bangalore University - Bengaluru, University of Mysore - Mysuru, Mangalore University- Mangaluru, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Assam University - Silchar and the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru for the award of the Ph.D. degree.

They also have collaboration with foreign universities like Maastricht University, Netherlands and Groningen University, Netherlands, for the Ph.D. Programme.

ISEC is one of three major institutions established by Prof. V. K. R. V. Rao, along with the Delhi School of Economics and the Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi.

The Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) is an All India Institute for Interdisciplinary Research and Training in the Social Sciences and is registered as a Society under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960, to create a blend of field-oriented empirical research and advances in social science theories leading to better public policy formulation.

The Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) is a premier interdisciplinary research and training institute in Social Sciences in India. Over the years, ISEC has carved a place of pride in Social Science Research map of India by the research contributions of the distinguished faculty and with the guidance of eminent members of the Board of Governors.

Today, ISEC is the largest research institute established under Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). Its primary objective is to provide high-quality academic training to Ph.D. Students to prepare them as distinguished researchers and teachers in the field of social sciences.

Objectives:

To conduct interdisciplinary research in analytical and applied areas of social sciences, encompassing diverse aspects of development
To assist both central and state governments by undertaking systematic studies of resource potential, identifying factors influencing growth and examining measures for reducing poverty
To establish fruitful contacts with other institutions and scholars engaged in social science research through collaborative research programs and seminars, and to conduct training courses and refresher programs for university and college teachers and public functionaries

Type of College

Government

Established

1972

Affiliation

Bangalore University, Bengaluru & More (Mentioned in the description)

The Institute has a vibrant campus life with the range of opportunities to fill your free time
The Institute has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping, and beautiful flower-beds
The Institute has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
The Institute has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
The Institute has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, canteen, seminar halls, common rooms, auditorium, multipurpose halls, playground & hostel etc.
A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
The Institute has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
The Institute has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
The Institute runs a canteen inside the campus where staff and students can have meals and snacks prepared in a hygienic manner and at an affordable cost
Internet & Wi-Fi facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
The Institute has easy access to every kind of public transport
The Institute also has a hostel with providing all the facilities, security and good atmosphere, best suited for studies of the students coming from far-off places
The Institute has a large playground with will-equipment for different sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton and so on
A medical facility has been available in the college for the benefit of the students
State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college campus
The institution has provided ICT facilities like computers, projectors, audio-visual gadgets, scanners and printers to the departments and also other aids and a huge number of availability of books for effective delivery of curriculum and for inculcating the knowledge of the subject
To sharpen the skill of students and their personality development, various curricular and extra-curricular activities are the regular features of the institution
The Institute also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology
The Institute consists Women Cell to help female students. This cell helps and guides girls to sort out from their personal problem and avoid them from any harassment

Ph.D

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Doctor of Philosophy	Full Time	4-6 Years	M.Phil.

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