Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities at Pilani: Shaping Minds Since 1943
The study of humanities and languages in Pilani began as early as 1943, when the Birla Intermediate College became a Degree College. The undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in the humanities began in 1964 with the creation of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science as a degree-granting university. Since then, BITS Pilani has had sustained Moulding in the humanities. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is primarily responsible for research and teaching involved in this study. The study of humanities was part of the founding vision of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. This enabling vision, represented by the lotus at the heart of the BITS Pilani emblem, continues to guide the Institute in its current plan document, Vision 2020: Mission 2015. This vision envisions an ever-greater emphasis on the humanities in the curriculum, requiring study of humanities courses in all degree programmes.
Our Vision
and Mission
Vision:To create a campus-wide culture of inquiry and reasoned thinking in all courses through the infusion of humanities and social sciences across degree programs. The goal is to foster curiosity, awareness of disciplinary work and knowledge acquisition through scientific methods of inquiry.
Mission: We are committed to offering rigorous and diverse educational opportunities in humanities and social sciences that promote interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking and real-world applications. We seek to maintain BITS Pilani’s legacy of educational excellence, as well as truth seeking and open inquiry, engage in innovative pedagogy and provide rich resources that supplement education.
Programmes Offered
B.E. Electronics & Computer
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Pharmacy
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Edge
- Students gain exposure to a wide range of subjects, including Communication,
Development Studies, Philosophy and others, enabling a holistic understanding. - With over seven decades of heritage in humanities and social sciences, the department promotes
truth-seeking, critical thinking and a scientific approach to all fields of knowledge. - Students get access to state-of-the-art laboratories for languages, music,
and creative media, along with a rich library collection. - Opportunities for doctoral and master’s level research allow students to engage in impactful
projects that address societal, cultural and communication challenges.
R&D Center
- Centre for Research on Educational Innovation & Institutional Development
- Centre for Material Science & Technology
- Other Specialised Laboratories
- Embedded Controller Application Centre
Research Labs
Professor & Head of Department, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Dr. Sangeeta Sharma
Pilani | Humanities and Social Sciences
Professor & Head of Department, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences,
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Sangeeta Sharma is a Professor & Head of Department, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus. She was the Faculty-in-Charge for Publication and Media Relations Unit, Coordinator for UGC Centre for Women's Studies and the Group Leader of the department. She did her Ph.D. on 'The use of English in Advertising: A study in Lexical and Syntactical Patterns' from BITS, Pilani in 1996. Apart from Advertising, her areas of interest include Technical Communication, Creative Thinking and Linguistics. She is also a licensed trainer for Springboard Development Programme (U.K.), which is an internationally recognised women's development programme. She is currently Professor-in-charge for FitBits (Running Club), Marudhara (Regional Association) and Toastmaster BITS Chapter.
Scholars Shaping the Future of Humanities
and Social Sciences
Poonam Vyas
Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr Sangeeta Sharma,
Ph.D. Status - Completed
Suman Luhach
Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Pushp Lata,
Ph.D. Status - Completed
Ruchika Sharma
Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Sangeeta Sharma,
Ph.D. Status - Completed
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