• BANGALORE BANNERGHATTA ROAD CAMPUS
  • Open From: 08-Dec-2024
  • Open Until: 16-Mar-2025

Post Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences Research

The Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus, Bangalore runs a range of programs that include Certificate courses, Interdisciplinary courses, and Undergraduate programmes. Through these programmes students are encouraged to consider careers and missions that integrate an understanding of life. The programmes integrate scholarship with professional practice and offer courses that are cutting edge in social science and management.

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Introduction to the Programme

The Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science Research (PGDSSR) program offered by CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus is an initiative to meet the increasing demand for understanding social science research concepts and its application in diverse social sciences. The course structure is designed to enable students who are interested to pursue further in social science research to think critically and creatively and effectively investigate diverse social science concepts.

 

Rigorous and Innovative curriculum

Fosters global recruitment prospects

Dynamic education environment with Case-based pedagogy

Hands-on Training with Live Projects and Value-added courses in every trimester

Mandatory Global Immersion Programs

Industry expert co-teaching

Programme Objective:

The program aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of social science concepts, enabling them to apply their knowledge effectively in various real-world contexts. It seeks to foster the development of scientific inquiry and critical thinking, empowering students to engage in evidence-based analysis and problem-solving. The program emphasizes the promotion of ethical values in social science research, ensuring that students uphold the highest standards of integrity. Additionally, it is designed to enhance students’ communication abilities, and technology skills, preparing them to navigate and contribute meaningfully in diverse professional environments.

 

Modules

Programme Outcomes

1. Demonstrate content knowledge and applications
2. Development of scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills
3. Promote ethical values in social science research
4. Build and maintain effective communication and technology skills

Financial Analyst / Market Research Analyst

Consultant / Risk Analyst

International Trade Specialist

Investment Banker

Global Financial Manager

Compliance and Risk Management

Application Process 2025

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Candidates are required to apply online only through the University website www.christuniversity.in No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

Candidates should thoroughly go through the programme eligibility criteria, etc. before applying.

All applicants are required to create a one-time registration ID to be able to apply for the programme of their choice. They can create the Login ID by Using the following link https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
OR

Through the program of your choice. After selecting the program, you will be redirected to the Registration for New Students Admission page.

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through the university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

International Category

produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores
Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the option to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

NRI Category

Students who fall under any of the following classifications, at the time of application may apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the course.

Note: If only condition 5 is satisfied, and not conditions 1 to 4 above, NRI student category fee will be applicable only for the first year.


For email queries:  nri.admission@christuniversity.in

Admission Process - 2025

  1. Results Announcement: The selection process results will be available on the date mentioned in the Important Dates section on the university’s website.
  2. Results Access: Results can be accessed at this link: https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
  3. E-Offer of Admission: Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission, which will be valid until the date specified in the offer.
  4. Provisional Admission: Admission is provisional and subject to university rules. Candidates must meet the specific eligibility criteria for their program.
  5. Fee Payment: Selected candidates must pay the fees using Net Banking/Online Banking or Credit Card. They should also download the offer of admission and choose a date and time to complete the admission process in person with a parent at the selected campus.

To process admission:

  1. Select Date and Time: Choose your preferred date and time from the available options.
  2. Campus Admission: Admission must be processed at the campus where the offer of admission is made
  3. Admission has to be processed as per point (1). Admission will not be processed without the presence of CANDIDATE along with mandatory ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS and one full set of black and white photocopies (xerox) of all the documents mentioned below (MANDATORY):
  • Class 10 and Class 12 Marks Statements (Mandatory).
  • Undergraduate Degree Marks Card: (Semester/Year/Consolidated) If results are awaited, then marks card till the last semester/year (Mandatory).
  • Provisional (PDC) or Degree Certificate (DC): If graduated before November 2024, must be submitted by 30 September 2025 or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
  • Transfer Certificate (TC): Of an undergraduate degree from the last qualified institution (Mandatory) must be submitted by 30 September 2025 or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
  • Migration Certificate (MIG): Of an undergraduate degree from a qualifying University (applicable for all candidates except those studying in Karnataka) (Mandatory) must be submitted by 30 September 2025.
  • Entrance Test Scorecard (MBA Programmes): Copy of valid entrance test scorecard (Aug MAT 2024 | Dec MAT 2024 | CAT 2024 | Feb MAT 2025 | CMAT 2025 | XAT 2025 | ATMA 2025 | GMAT 2024 / 2025| GRE 2024 / 2025) (Mandatory)
  • Work Experience: Candidates who are applying for the Dual Degree MBA (CU) + MBA, (THWS, Germany) Programme should submit the work related documents (Joining Letter/Experience Letter with Latest Salary Slip) (Full Time/Family Business also considered) with one or more year of work experience (Mandatory).
    Candidates who are applying for the MBA Executive with less than 2 years of work experience must have the valid test score of (Aug MAT 2024 | Dec MAT 2024 | CAT 2024 | Feb MAT 2025 | CMAT 2025 | XAT 2025 | ATMA 2025 | GMAT 2024 / 2025| GRE 2024 / 2025) (Mandatory)
  • Two Passport Size Photographs: Formal dress, white background.
  • Two Copies of Payment Acknowledgment Receipt: From application status link https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
  • Copy of Valid ID Proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.).
  • Additional Documents for International Candidates:
    • Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory)
    • PIO/OCI Card holders: Have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
    • Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC): From any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India
    • Resident Permit (RP): (If available while applying)

Make sure to have all the original documents and a full set of black and white photocopies (xerox).

  1. Document Submission:
    • All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification.
    • An undertaking for pending original documents (for exams in March-June 2025) must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by 30 September 2025 or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
    • Failure to submit pending documents will result in termination of admission.
  2. Bank Account Requirement:
    • All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process.
    • Relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card) is required.
  3. University ID Card:
    • The ID card is a smart card that functions as an ID, ATM card, and access card for various facilities.
    • All transactions within the campus, including fee payments, will be processed through this card.
  4. International Students:
    • Must register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO/FRO) within 14 working days of admission or arrival in Bengaluru.
  5. Commencement of Academic Year:
    • The start date for the academic year 2025 will be communicated during the admission process.
  6. Caution:
    • The university does not authorize any third party to conduct the selection process or offer admissions.
    • Be wary of unauthorized SMS/Emails promising admissions.
  7. Bank Loan Assistance:
    • Admitted students can request a recommendation letter for a bank loan by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
  8. Laptop:
    • Admitted students may need to purchase a laptop if required by their department.
  1. Final Decision:
    • Student allotment in the program of their choice among the various campuses located in Bangalore (Central, Kengeri, Bannerghatta, and Yeshwantpur), Lavasa (Pune), and Delhi NCR Campus of CHRIST University shall be at the sole discretion of the Management. The decision of the Admission Committee is final.
  2. Cancellation Process:

Cancellation Policy

Miscellaneous Information

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

2025 UG & PG Selection Process

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – SELECTION PROCESS 2025

  1. If the entrance test for the 2 or more applications is on the same date and at the same time, you will write one test and the test score will be transferred to the other applications.
  2. If the tests are on the same date but at different times or on different dates, the test has to be taken for each application separately.
  3. All other processes (SA_MP_PI) will have to be done separately for each application number.
  4. Admit Card of all the selection processess will be updated Two or Three Days before the slection process dates
  5. Once the results are announced Selected Candidates should pay their fee and process the admissions within 5 to 7 working days. 

Undergraduate Programmes

SELECTION PROCESS (Except BBA Decision Science)

Postgraduate Programmes

SELECTION PROCESS (Except MSc Psychology HRDM with MA Business and Org. Psychology)

Programme Structure

Eligibility

  • Candidates who have passed Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences stream examination with 50 % aggregate marks from any recognised University in India or abroad recognised by UGC / AIU are eligible to apply.
     
  • Students appearing for their final degree examinations in March-June 2025 are also eligible to apply (Applicants who are in the last year of their studies should have secured 50% or above aggregate in all the Semesters / Years of Undergraduate Examinations conducted so far). 
     
  • Students pursuing an International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations.

Fee Structure - 2025

Year
Karnataka
Other Indian States
NRI
SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN
Other Foreign Nationals
Time of Payment
1
120,000 INR
140,000 INR
216,000 INR
2,800 USD
3,100 USD
Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for two years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

For the Online Application form, click the below link:
Online Application Form

Syllabus (Academic Year-2024)

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