Special Centre for Disaster Research at JNU is a leading research institute in the field of Disaster research. The main objective of this research institute is to teach and conduct good research in the field of disaster. These studies are to understand how disasters affect development, national resources and human and nonhuman lives. It also reflects the need for ecologically sensitive land use policies through GIS mapping and demarcation of fragile ecological areas.

The centre is involved in the new areas of information and communication research (ICT), ecosystem and communities, Artificial Intelligence and preparedness to disasters, smart cities and urban development. The research studies would also define the parameters of scientific preparedness, institutional accountability, and technology of mitigation.

So that we can say that the Special Centre for Disaster Research is responsible to build upon an appropriate relationship between social sciences, ICT and geospatial sciences. Its main purpose is to create a fine environment for better collaboration between the government and academic research institutes.

Programme of Study

  • M.A. in Disaster Studies

  • Ph.D. in Disaster Studies

Please, can someone tell me about the qualification required for the admission in M.A. Disaster Studies course ?

    Bhupal Here is the Eligibility Criteria for the admission in this couse:

    • Bachelor’s degree in any social sciences /natural sciences/ any other
      professional stream with 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution.

      Is it possible to take admission in Ph. D. programme in Disaster Studies after B. Tech?

        Satyathetruth Yes. A candidate having B. Tech. degree is eligible for admission in Ph. D.

        • Master’s Degree/BE/B.Tech with 55% marks or equivalent Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale wherever Grading system is followed).

        OR

        • Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized

        University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil.
        with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized
        University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s
        degree/B.E/B.Tech.

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