FHSSLA Established
Arts Stream ranked in Outlook National Ranking 2023
Commerce stream ranked in the Outlook National Ranking 2023
Implemented at the Undergraduate level
MoU signed
| Vision | Objectives |
| Sikkim Manipal Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts will be a leader in delivering outstanding experiential learning opportunities that encourage our students to develop to their full potential in both the classroom and the community. Driven by discovery, SMUFHSSLA will be a destination for those eager to advance our world by creating new knowledge. Together, we will foster the development of tomorrow’s leaders who will emerge from their studies ready to excel and contribute to the betterment of our local and global communities. | Sikkim Manipal Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts shall disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem relevant and to make provisions for integrated courses in commerce, humanities, social sciences and allied disciplines in the educational programmes of the University aligning with the NEW EDUCATIONAL POLICY 2020; to take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-learning processes, inter-disciplinary studies and research; to educate and train manpower for the development of the state in particular and the country in general ; to pay special attention to the improvements of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people of the State, their intellectual, academic and cultural development. |
COURSES |
DURATION |
DEGREE OFFERED |
SPECIALIZATION |
B.A. Sociology |
3 Years |
B.A. Sociology |
B.A Major in Sociology with Minor in Political Science/ English/ Psychology/ Commerce |
4 Years |
B.A.Sociology (Hons.) |
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4 Years |
B.A. Sociology (Hons. with Research) |
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COURSES |
DURATION |
M.A. in Sociology with a special focus on North East India |
2 Years |
Contact: Dr. Madan Chhetri
Coordinator, FHSSLA, SMU
Contact No: +91 8927481409
Email: madan.chhetri@smu.edu.in
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
Social Worker |
Sociology Professor |
Journalist |
Life Coach |
Administrative Support |
Sociologist |
Rehabilitation Counsellor |
Probation Officer |
Family Counsellor |
Social Worker |
Survey Researcher |
Human Resources Coordinator |
Human Resources (HR) Specialist |
Community Health Worker |
Policy Analyst |
Marketing Research Executive |
Media Planner |
Public Relations Specialist |
Criminologist |
Administrative Services |
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist |
Teaching and Education |
International Development Specialist |
Therapy and Counselling |
Non-Governmental Organisations |
Research |
International Non-Governmental Organisations |
Family, and Child Development and Welfare |
MA(Sociology) |
PhD (Sociology) |
The discipline of Sociology helps us to better understand the society and world around us.
Dr. Suditya Sapcotta
Course Coordinator Department of Sociology
On 31st August 2024, the Career Counselling Cell of Sikkim Manipal University organized a career counselling session for B.Com 2nd-year students, featuring Mr Raushan Kumar, Business Associate Manager at TATA AIA.
An Orientation Program on the “Scope and implications of the MOU between SMU and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and The Institute of Company Secretaries of India” was organized for the B. Com and M. Com
NSS, SMU organised volleyball matches on 29th and 31st August 2024 in collaboration with the Sports Department of the University to mark the National Sports Day 2024.
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, Sikkim Manipal University held the Deeksharambh 2024 – Student Induction Programme from August 16th to 23rd, 2024.
The special lecture on the opportunities of jobs in the Banking sector was conducted on 27.07.2024 through virtual mode at the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (FHSSLA), Sikkim Manipal University (SMU). It was a highly enriching and insightful event organized by Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts (FHSSLA), SMU in collaboration with MAHE Academy of BFSI.
One day workshop on the usage of Zotero and British Library was conducted in the department of Commerce dated 06/07/2024.
5th June 2024: NSS Sikkim Manipal University observed World Environment Day 2024 with zeal and enthusiasm. A brief orientation session about various prospects of Environment, Climate Change and Challenges was organised on the campus to begin with the celebration.
Participation of students in an inaugural session of Research paper writing function competition under ‘Vision for Vikshit Bharat” at Chintan Bhawan on 30.05.2024
The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (FHSSLA), Sikkim Manipal University celebrated Euphoria 2024 from May 29, 2024, to June 1, 2024. Euphoria is an annual fest of FHSSLA that combines sports and cultural activities.
Mr. Uttam Kumar Upadhyaya
Assistant Professor, FHSSLA, SMU
Email: uttamkumar.upadhyaya@smu.edu.in
Ph No. 9641523975, 7908182881
Faculty of Humanities , Social Sciences and Liberal Arts
5th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok-737102, Sikkim
It was indeed a great pleasure to be a part of Sikkim Manipal University, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts. Grateful to be given an opportunity to reflect on our learning, to the achievements and the bond of love and respect shared by the students and teachers. I dive into nostalgia and relish the best days of my life.
The past two years in FHSSLA has given me tons of memories that will last a lifetime for me to look back with a big smile on my face. My heartfelt thanks goes to all my department teachers who have given me the motivation to explore myself and my abilities to do better in whichever way I pursue.
Blessed to be a part of FHSSLA, SMU It has taught me many lessons apart from books, I am so grateful to all my faculty members for being so encouraging, supportive and bringing out the best in me. The unforgettable memory of class, college, and campus in Manipal will always remain forever.
It gives me immense pleasure and pride to say that I am a part of FHSSLA, Sikkim Manipal Universit. It has provided me an opportunity of a lifetime to both learn as well as grow as a person. FHSSLA has excellent, well qualified and experienced faculty member who acted as my mentor. FHSSLA will always be a very memorable and happy part of my life.
