Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR launches B.A. (Research) in Humanities and Social Sciences

India’s First B.A. (Research) in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences Launched by Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, 19th November 2025: Shiv Nadar University, Delhi, announced the launch of India’s first B.A. (Research) in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences (IHS) on November 19, 2025. This is a transformative program designed to nurture professionals capable of navigating and shaping an increasingly complex world. 

The University has started a new B.A. (Research) program. It is built on the University’s strong base in multidisciplinary education. In the first part of the program, students study a wide range of subjects like natural sciences, social sciences, geopolitics, business, artificial intelligence, and more. After this, they choose one of three specializations:

• Sustainability Studies
• Archaeology, Heritage and Historical Studies
• Society, Culture and Technology

Students from any high school stream can apply. The University will give 10 full scholarships in each batch to support talented students. These cover 100% of tuition fees for all four years. There are also other scholarships and financial aid options available across the University.

A student of this program will be equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world by understanding major global trends in geopolitics, climate change, AI and technology, economy and culture. Students will also build the skills, to pursue careers across academia, the private sector, government, international organisations and start-ups. They will be supported by experiential learning and responsible, ethical use of AI, with opportunities for live projects, fieldwork, field trips, exchanges, immersions and internships integrated into the curriculum.  

Commenting on the program, Professor Rajat Kathuria, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, said, “This new program redefines what it means to study Humanities in the 21st century. It combines academic knowledge with practical learning, through live projects, fieldwork, and exchange programs, so that students are not just aware of the world but equipped to change it. We aim to create graduates who can think critically, act responsibly, and innovate ethically.” 

A forward-looking curriculum 

The four-year B.A. (Research) IHS program combines: 

• A first-year core curriculum spanning the natural sciences, social sciences, business, ethics, digital humanities, AI, and communication 
• Choice and flexibility, allowing students to pursue a B.A. (Research), B.A. (Honours), or B.A. (Research) with a minor 
• A mandatory AI literacy module culminating in an Innovation Hub where students can build interdisciplinary AI applications 
• Experiential learning through internships, campus-as-a-living-lab projects, global exchanges, and summer fieldwork 
• Multiple pathways into careers across policy, sustainability, heritage, journalism, design, media, social research, and higher education 

The Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences program allows students to think beyond conventional boundaries and push new ideas into action.  
Speaking on the launch, Professor Ananya Mukherjee, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, said, “With this program, Shiv Nadar University strengthens its position as one of India’s most innovative higher-education institutions - committed to creating graduates who can think across disciplines, build depth across subjects, and contribute meaningfully to society.”