Head of the Department: Prof. Utasav Anand
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IQAC Profile
Criterion 1 :- Curricular Aspects
Criterion 2 :- Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
Criterion 3 :- Research , Innovations and Extension
Criterion 4 :- Infrastructure and Learning Resources
Criterion 5 :- Student Support and Progression
Criterion 6 :- Governance, Leadership and Management
Criterion 7 :- Institutional Values and Best Practices
Year of Establishment : 1963
Brief Introduction of the Department :
Though the department was established in 1959, the University created an independent Department of Psychology on March 18th 1963. Dr. S. K. Saxena, Ph. D. (London), Professor of Philosophy, was the founder head of the department. Dr. Jai Prakash became the first head of the independent department. The contribution of Prof. H. S. Asthana, Prof. I. S. Muhar, Prof. A. K. Purohit, a Fulbright Fellow (Harvard University), Prof. Y. S. Vagarecha, a trained clinical psychologist, Prof. V. K. Kool, Prof. Udai Jain and Dr. B. B. Asthana has recoded in the development of the Department. Prof. V. Shriwastava (1981-2014) contributed in teaching and research in the area of social psychology and authored books and research articles. Its present activities are multifaceted and keeping pace with time. specialisation of the department are Cognitive Psychology, Positive Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology etc.
- (a) Details of Teaching Faculty :
S.no. |
Name |
Designation |
Degree (University /Institute) |
Subject Specialization |
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1. |
Dr. G. K. Tiwari | Assistant Professor | MA, Ph.D. (BHU, Varanasi) | Cognitive Psychology, Positive Psychology | ![]() |
2. |
Ms. Sanchita Meena | Assistant Professor | MA,NET-JRF | Counselling Psychology, Social Psychology, Thematic Apperception Test, Mental Health and Well-Being |
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3. | Dr. Divya Bhanot | Assistant Professor | MA,Ph.D.(Delhi University) | Social Psychology | |
4. |
Dr. Devaki Nandan Sharma |
Guest Faculty |
M.Sc, Ph.D. (Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar) |
Indian Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Psychology of Health and spirituality |
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5. | Dr. Sharda Vishwakarma | Guest Faculty | MA, Ph.D. (Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar) | Cognitive Psychology | ![]() |