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13 Best Public Master's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in India

Shivaji University tops our list of 13 Public Master's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in India on research impact (687,167 citations). It is followed by University of North Bengal (#164 in India) and Uttaranchal University (#185 in India). Across the whole list there are 40 courses to choose from.

13 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
SU Shivaji University logo
#49 in India India

Shivaji University

Public University · 7 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#49 in India · by research impact
687,167 citations · h-index 232
4Ranked
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#186 in India India

Mohan Lal Sukhadia University

Public University · 6 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#186 in India · by research impact
130,053 citations · h-index 128

Social Sciences & Psychology at other levels

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Shivaji University has the largest research record in this group, with 687,167 citations and an h-index of 232. 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

The split is 13 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 1–2 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Manipur University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Master's Social Sciences & Psychology in India?

Shivaji University (#49 in India), University of North Bengal (#164 in India) and Uttaranchal University (#185 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Master's Social Sciences & Psychology in India?

13 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Public Master's Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Master's Social Sciences & Psychology courses in India?

Manipur University, with 8, ahead of Shivaji University (7).

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