Recognised by ICSSR, Ministry of Education
Centre for Educational
and Social Studies
Social Transformation through and with Education
20+
Research Studies
200+
Institutions Engaged
55,000+
Stakeholders Reached
900+
Faculty in RLC Network
Our Focus
Research Areas
Integral Education
Exploring holistic educational approaches including Sri Aurobindo's integral education philosophy and its application in...
Equity and Inclusive Education
Advancing equity and access in education for marginalized communities, women, and underrepresented groups.
Quality in Public Schools
Investigating quality dimensions in government and public schools, and developing frameworks for improvement.
Education Policy
Analyzing education policy at national and state levels, with emphasis on NEP 2020 implementation and state education po...
Academic Leadership
Studying and developing academic leadership capabilities for institutional heads, deans, and department chairs in higher...
Learning Environment
Research on creating effective and inclusive learning environments that promote student engagement and academic outcomes...
Current Work
Ongoing Projects
Annadaana: Historical and Functional Examination
Examining the historical, cultural, and functional dimensions of the Indian tradition of Annadaana (food donation).
Kalyana Karnataka Sectoral Development Study
Comprehensive sectoral development analysis of the Kalyana Karnataka region in collaboration with CMDR Dharwad.
Partners: CMDR Dharwad
Indian Knowledge Systems in Higher Education Curriculum
Developing curriculum frameworks for integrating Indian Knowledge Systems in commerce, management, and related disciplines.
NEP 2020 Implementation: Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes in Karnataka
ICSSR-sponsored study analyzing four-year undergraduate programmes across Karnataka higher education institutions under NEP 2020.
Partners: ICSSR
Capacity Building
Recent Programs
Workshop on Bharatiya Management
October 2019
Residential Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences
October 2019
Change Management and Innovation in Higher Education
May 2019
Knowledge Dissemination
Publications
Draft Karnataka State Education Policy 2025: Highlights
2025
Annual Report 2024-25
2025
CESS Talk 2017-2018
2018
Status Report on Select Technology Programs of MHRD
2019
Programmes
Flagship Initiatives
900+
Faculty & Researchers
Research Learning Community (RLC)
A vibrant national network of 900+ faculty members and researchers, enabling peer learning, mentoring circles, methodological discussions and collabor...
150–200
Students & Scholars
Sankalpa Internship Programme
A structured internship model through which 150–200 students and scholars gain hands-on experience in research design, field studies, policy reviews,...
25+
Public Dialogues
CESS Talks
Expert-led conversations exploring themes such as NEP implementation, digital universities, sustainability, youth engagement and public governance — o...
5,000+
Stakeholders Monthly
Infographics
Monthly data visuals reaching 5,000+ stakeholders, translating complex education statistics, policy updates and sectoral trends into clear, accessible...
Prabandhan
A curated digital library of IKS-based articles, books and case studies, offering institutions and researchers a comprehensive gateway to Indic perspe...
200+
Institutions Partnered
NEP Ready Initiative
Launched in 2021 as a structured effort to help Higher Education Institutions implement NEP 2020 through a three-level framework — Aware, Act and Achi...
Mission NEP Ready
Supporting institutions in implementing the National Education Policy 2020 through research, resources, and capacity building.
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