GOVIND BALLABH PANT SOCIAL SCIENCE INSTITUTE: Eligibility, Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placement and Cut-off
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute is a first-rate center that specializes in social science research and higher education. Founded as an independent institute by the University of Allahabad, it focuses its efforts on resolving critical issues in society and works towards development with informed policies in society. It was named after Govind Ballabh Pant, considered a great leader with fine qualities, who was also known to be a renowned freedom fighter and statesman of international stature.
GBPSSI provides superior graduate education in social sciences with research-oriented opportunities and enables students to learn within inter-disciplinary studies fields of rural development, social policy, human rights, and environmental studies.
Course Offered
| Courses Offered | Fees |
| MBA/PGDM | 2Lakhs |
Eligibility criteria
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| MBA/PGDM | Graduation from a recognized institution having a degree course of three years or more. The students who are eligible for this scholarship are final year undergraduate students. They need to provide their graduation pass result by the end date of the application. |
Cut off
| Category | Cut off of Previous Year |
| General | 77197 |
Placement
| Particulars | Placement Statistics |
| Highest Package | 6L |
Facilities
- Boys Hostel
- Girls Hostel
- Library
- Sports
- I.T Infrastructure
- Auditorium
- Cafeteria
- Guest Room
Extra perks and benefits
- Research-Oriented Culture: GBPSSI is known for its research-oriented culture, which provides many opportunities to students to work on significant social science research. The students can work with experienced faculty members on projects that have relevance to the real world and help solve some of the problems of society, thereby providing a practical application of theories learned in the class.
- Interdisciplinary approach: The institute allows its students to take an interdisciplinary course of study, allowing for diverse fields of study from rural development, governance, environmental studies, and human rights, which helps widen their scope and prepares them for different roles in the social sector.
- Field Exposure and Community Engagement: Practical fieldwork and community engagement are the emphases in GBPSSI, where students engage in on-ground projects and interact with the communities, which helps to give them first-hand experiences in the social development landscape.
- Workshops and skill-building programs: the Institute regularly organizes workshops, seminars, and training programs on data analysis, research methodologies, and policy analysis, which give the student a strong foundation in essential skills for careers in academia, research, and policy-making.
- Government and NGO Partnerships: There is strong collaboration with bodies of government and non-governmental organizations. This is through opportunities for internships and field visits and collaborative research work that can polish a student’s career prospects with increased knowledge in social policy and governance.
- Career Preparation for Competitive Exams and Research Careers: If you are interested in public administration and policy research or academia, there is mentorship that offers resources to prepare for competitive exams into doctoral studies and research employment.
Reviews
1. Experiences at Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute have been quite enriching academically and personally. I discovered, through such research, that a lot of points beyond the textbooks bear relevance in real life. The faculty here is excellent, very supportive and knowledgeable, encouraging and helping us question, analyze, and think critically about social challenges in our communities.
2. The fieldwork and projects have been the best moments, because they make it possible to apply theory to practical life. In this regard, learning was not just reading but very relevant to life, preparing me for a career in social research and policy. There is always an atmosphere on campus where students and staff are ready to discuss their ideas and help each other in academic endeavors. Overall, GBPSSI has given me a strong base and a different view on social sciences that I am sure will be useful for my career.
Ranking
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