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24 Best Public Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in India

Of the 24 Public Social Sciences & Psychology universities in India, Vellore Institute of Technology ranks highest on research impact (2,233,363 citations). Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (#38 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 102 matching courses between them.

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3Top pick
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#49 in India India

Shivaji University

Public University · 7 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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#49 in India · by research impact
688,248 citations · h-index 232
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4Ranked
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#51 in India India

Amity University

Public University · 4 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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#51 in India · by research impact
669,109 citations · h-index 232
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#164 in India India

University of North Bengal

Public University · 11 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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#164 in India · by research impact
173,998 citations · h-index 123
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#186 in India India

Mohan Lal Sukhadia University

Public University · 6 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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#186 in India · by research impact
130,915 citations · h-index 129
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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Vellore Institute of Technology is cited most (2,233,363 citations). 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

24 are public and 0 private (100% public). Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is the largest, with 31,000 students.

What the courses look like

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

Which is the best university in India for Public Social Sciences & Psychology?

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 Public Social Sciences & Psychology in India?

24 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Public 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 Public Social Sciences & Psychology courses in India?

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

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