Sociology

ADMINISTRATION

• Organogram chart
• Board of studies

Head of the Department

Dr. B.V. Bhosale,
Professor & Head,
Department of Sociology,
University of Mumbai
First Floor, Justice Ranade Bhavan,
Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santacruz East,
Mumbai 400098.
head@sociology.mu.ac.in

 

Office Staff 

• 
  Ramachandra Zade
  Research Assistant

• Ram Rathod
  Senior Typist Clerk

• Chetna Kale
  Junior Typist Clerk

• Umakant Gurav
  Peon

• Mandar Sawant
  Peon

ACADEMICS

Academic programmes

1. P.G. Diploma in Sociology (One Year) (2023-24 onwards)
2. M. A. (Sociology) (Two Year Programme) (2023-24 onwards)
3. M. A. (Sociology) (One Year Programme) (2027-28 onwards)

The syllabus for the programmes are available here: https://mu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5.4-N-M.A.-Sociology.pdf

4. Ph.D. (Sociology)

• The Department of Sociology runs the Ph.D. programme under the directives of Research Administration and Promotion Cell (RAPC) of the university of Mumbai. The rules and procedures of the PhD programme is explained in the Vice Chancellors Directive which may be accessed from here: https://mu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/M.Phil-Ph.D-VCD-947-of-2018-re-promulgated.pdf. The portal for PhD admission is: https://uomphd.mu.ac.in/
• Here is the PhD admission checklist: https://mu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ph.-D.-Check-List.pdf

The Department of Sociology conducts PhD coursework periodically for all the PhD research scholars registered at the department.

• Academic calendar

https://mu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Arrangement-Term-Various-Faculties-2025-26-.pdf

 

Faculty details with photographs

 

• B.V. Bhosale
  Professor & Head
  

Prof. B.V. Bhosale is a distinguished sociologist and currently serves as Professor & Head, Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai. He holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Pune, with research expertise spanning the sociology of informal sector, industry, labour and globalization, urban sociology, and tourism economies. Throughout his academic career, he has held prominent positions at institutions such as Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College (Goa), Chetna college, (Mumbai) University of Pune, and University of Mumbai. His contributions to Dalit studies, informal sector economies, and the socio-economic transformations of mega cities—particularly Mumbai—are widely recognized.

Prof. Bhosale has authored and edited several influential books, including Charmakars in Transition (2003) Mobilisation of Backward Communities in India (2004) Informal Sector in India: Challenges and Consequences. (2010) Sociology of Dalit Literature (2014) and Dalit sahitya ka samajshastra (2015)

His international academic engagements at leading institutions, delivered lectures in Industry and labour studies at Ottovon Guericke University of Magdeburg, Germany, 21^st October to 24^th November, 2002., Lectured in Department of Sociology and English at Ottovon Guericke University of Magdeburg, Germany, and 29th November. To 23^rd December. 2004.

• Visited University of Picardie, Amiens, and was invited to present findings on “Social Representations of Globalisation”, at Maison de sciences, Paris, 25^th March 2006 to 31^st March 2006. Visited China (Beijing and Shanghai) as Member of Delegation for Sino-India Cooperation to visit China organised by Chinese Academy of Sciences 22^nd to28^th April, 2015. Participated in the seminar on Sino-Indian Strategic exchanges and cooperation organized by national Institute of International Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Chaired a session on “Challenges on Social development and Social Security and Cooperation between China and India.” 2015.
• Visited Department of Economic Sociology at St – Petersburg State University with support of Khamovniki Foundation for Field Research and Discussion on craft labour held at St- Petersburg, Russia from 17^th to 27^th April, 2017. Visited Department of Economic Sociology at St. Petersburg State University, Russia for field research and Delivered lectures on labour in India from 13^th April 2018 to 19^th April, 2018.
• Visited Universita Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona, Italy, as Visiting scientist from 15^th June 2018 to 15th July 2018.
• Participated in the Academic leadership Development Programme (Under LEAP) organised by the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) in Collaboration with Said Business School, University of Oxford during February 03-19^th, 2019 in New Delhi and University of Oxford, UK.
• Presented Paper on Digital Economy and Labour in India, in the 13th St. Petersburg. International labour forum, Expo Forum, Russia. Organised by the Government of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg State University and Expo Forum International, with the support of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Russian Federation, February 28^th 2019 – March 1^st 2019
• Visited Universita Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona, Italy, as Visiting Professor 20^th May to 28^th May 2024, delivered Seminar “Understanding Development in India: Balancing Expansion and Sustainability” on 22^nd May, and The Labour Market in India and Socio-Environmental Sustainability on 28^th May, 2024.  Academic Leadership Development Programme (LEAP), Oxford Module, Said Business School *University of Oxford, Education Executive, 2019

In addition to his departmental leadership, Prof. Bhosale serves as IC Director of the School of International Relations and Strategic Studies and IC Chair Professor at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Contemporary Studies, University of Mumbai.

Email: bvbhosale@sociology.mu.ac.in / bvbhosale@hotmail.com

Cell: +91 9224014294 Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E), Mumbai – 400 098.

CV of Prof. Bhosale: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ai3leTFVJTohseX-nFNcG1eb8HRNa8SZ/view?usp=sharing

 

• Balaji Kendre
  Professor
  

Dr. Balaji Namdev Kendre (MA, PhD), Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai. Teaching sociology from last more than 22 years at Post Graduation level. Experience: Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology from 2019 to 2022.  In charge Chair professor Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Contemporary Studies 2018 to 2021, In charge Coordinator Master of Social Work programme (2018 to 2021). Chairman Board of Studies in Sociology, Member Academic Council, Member Research and Recognition Committee of University of Mumbai (2019 to 2022). Research:  till date twelve Research Scholars have completed their M.Phil. and Ten Research Scholars have completed their Ph.Ds. under my guidance. Completed two minor and one major research projects.  Written 15 Research Articles, One independent and 3 edited books. Member Managing Committee of Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi. Teaching and Research Interest include Migration Studies, Media and Communication, Law and Social Change, Marginalized Groups and Communities in Indian Society, Academic Writings etc.

Email: balaji.kendre@sociology.mu.ac.in and bnk2830@rediffmail.com

CV of Prof. Balaji Kendre: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m3iF05zQWCzOgU6upB257jLlZ1AM6i7D/view?usp=sharing

 

• Manisha Rao
  Associate Professor

  

Dr. Manisha Rao is Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai. She obtained her Ph.D. from the Department of Sociology, University of Pune and an M.Phil. from the Department of Sociology, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. Her research and teaching focus on the intersection of environment, gender, development, agrarian issues, and social movements. The social and ecological politics of the Uttara Kannada district of the Western Ghats remain an area of interest and field research. She has been awarded Research Projects by the Jaya Prakash Narayan National Centre for Excellence in the Humanities, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, the Indian Council of Social Science Research [I.C.S.S.R.] New Delhi and by the U.G.C Area Studies Centre, Centre for Canadian Studies, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai. She has supervised several M.Phil. & Ph.D. scholars. She has developed new interdisciplinary courses such as Debating the Commons, Sociology of Food Systems, and a two credit course on Feminist Epistemology. She is on the Board of Studies of colleges under S.P. Pune University & S.N.D.T. Women’s University as well as on the Syllabus revision committee of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. She is the Co-Convenor of RC-11, Environment & Society of the Indian Sociological Society. Her research has been published in international and national journals like the Journal of Developing Societies, Sociological Bulletin, International Quarterly for Asian Studies among others. Her edited book ‘Reframing the Environment: Resources, Risk and Resistance in Neoliberal India’ was published by Routledge in 2021.

Room No, 131, 1st Floor, Ranade Bhavan
Department of Sociology
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India-400098
Email: manisharao.rao@sociology.mu.ac.in

 

CV of Dr. Manisha Rao: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AmvV5pQ_yktQbNtLOOfWCIbmpNOkxhN1/view?usp=sharing

 

• Rita Malache
  Associate Professor
  

Dr. Rita Malache is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Mumbai, with 16 years of experience at the post-graduate level. She holds a Ph.D. and has previously served as the Coordinator of the Department of Master of Social Work at the University of Mumbai (2022-2023). Her academic interests focus on tribal sociology, marginalized groups in India, NT-DNT communities, globalization, social movements, human rights of weaker sections, and gender issues. Throughout her career, she has supervised a few Ph.D. students, published 13 academic works, and presented at 25 conferences. Dr. Malache has completed both minor and major research projects sponsored by UGC and has organized several significant academic events, including national seminars on tribal issues and gender training workshops. Her contributions to academia have been recognized through various awards, including the National Smajratna Award, Fatima Shaik National Best Teacher award, and the Rashtriya Adivasi Samajratn Purskar. She maintains active membership in several professional organizations, including the All-India Sociological Society, Samajshashriy Parishad, and serves as an editor for the quarterly published Adivasi Journal “Godhan.”

• Single-author Edited Book (2021) On “Global Dimension and Transition of Tribal Development” Pages No. 1-338, Ed. By Rita Malache, Published by Value Publications, New Delhi,  Pages No. 1-338, 2021, ISBN 9788192323374, 2021.
• Appointed as Member of Board of Studies for Sociology in B.A. and M.A  Course
• D. degree awarded under my Guidance
• She has engaged in various professional activities and organizations under the University of Mumbai. She has been working on various department-level committees.  She has served as a V.C. nominee in the university as a subject expert in sociology.

ritamalache@sociology.mu.ac.in

CV of Dr. Rita Malache: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Akb-4KihZwWdWLhtCfayEJOPAtTPGnYt/view?usp=sharing

 

• Sonali Wakharde
  Assistant Professor
  

Dr. Sonali Wakharde, Ph.D. (2018), UGC-NET (2007), SET (2006), M.A. Sociology (2005- University Topper). She is working as an Assistant Professor at Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai since 2013. She has completed her Ph.D. on topic “Jalsandharan Karyakramatil Mahilancha Sahabhag Samajshastriy Abhyas (Vishesh sandarbh Nanded Zilha)” (Women’s participation in water conservation programme A Sociological study special reference to Nanded District) from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded in March, 2018. She has completed a ‘Diploma Course in Women Empowerment and Development’ and also completed a ‘Certificate Course in Gender and Development’ at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded. Her areas of interests are Gender Studies, Rural Sociology, Tribes in India, Education and Society, Human Rights and Marginalized Groups and Communities in India. She has participated in various national and state level seminars, workshops and conferences and presented research papers. Her articles published in reputed Marathi journals such as Parivartanacha Watsaru, Yojana, Samaj Prabodhan Patrika, Shikshan Sankraman, Jalsanvad, Marathi newspaper Sakal and reputed online journal Economic and Political Weekly Engage. Currently, she serves as an In charge Coordinator of Master of Social Work Department at University of Mumbai. She is a life member of Indian Sociological Society and Marathi Samajshashtra Parishad.

Email – sonaliwakharde@sociology.mu.ac.in

CV of Dr. Sonali Wakharde: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ufYQSrcMelDdflFL__SrUXNvdW8cnwpR/view?usp=drive_link

 

• Joseph M.T.
  Assistant Professor
  

Dr. Joseph M.T. veered onto to the avenues of academics in sociology later in his career. He completed M.A. in Sociology from University of Mumbai and M.Phil. and Ph.D. from University of Delhi. He is a Ph.D. supervisor since 2013 and has supervised the successful completion of a four M.Phil. four Ph.D. dissertations. For the M.A. programme he takes courses in sociological theory, Indian sociology, cultural anthropology, ethnography, and sociology of religion. He has designed and introduced two courses recently namely “caste in contemporary India” and “sociology of constitutional democracy” and a two-credit course “virtual sociology.” His research interests are centred around Sociology of Religion. He is co-editor with Prof. Gita Chadha of the volume Reimagining Sociology in India: Feminist Perspectives. Routledge, 2018. He is convenor, Research Committee 06 – Sociology of Religion, Indian Sociological Society.

Email: dr.josephmt@sociology.mu.ac.in

CV of Dr. Joseph M.T.: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AsXL0queEKzEF4dFOP_Bv78gVYa73BFp/view?usp=sharing

 

Library

The University has a well-stocked Knowledge Resource Centre with researcher-friendly staff, software, cataloguing and a growing repository of both old and rare books as well as latest e-books in the market. More information about the library including the search facility of the entire collection can be accessed here: https://mu.ac.in/archives/courses/knowledge-resource-centre

The search facility for the collection at the knowledge resource centre is available here: http://121.241.25.77/WebOpacUni/default.aspx

In addition to the Knowledge Resource Centre, the Department of Sociology has a departmental library with specialised volumes on Sociology and Cultural Anthropology. As of May 2025, there are 10,000 volumes.

ADMISSIONS AND FEE

• Prospectus (provide link to prospectus)

Admissions

Here’s the link for applying for admission to M.A. programmes: https://muadmission.samarth.edu.in

 

Admission guidelines for international students

Admission-related guidelines for international students: https://mu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Circular-for-Admission-for-International-Students-2025-26.pdf

Admission link for international students: https://mu.admissiondesk.org

• Facilities provided for international students
• Fee structure for various programmes

Fee refund policy

RESEARCH

• Research and development cell
• Publications
• Foreign collaboration
• Industry collaboration
• Central facilities
• MoU

Shodhganga and shodhgangotri:

https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in

https://shodhgangotri.inflibnet.ac.in

STUDENT LIFE

Hostel

The university has five hostels for girls students, two for boys and one international students hostel. The status of the hostels, the availability of seats and the procedure for applying for admission to the hostels are available here: https://mu.ac.in/archives/courses/2074

• Fellowships/scholarships (details) 

Academic bank of credits: https://www.abc.gov.in

Digilocker National Academic Depository portal: https://nad.digilocker.gov.in

• IQAC

Internal Complaints Committee: https://mu.ac.in/internal-complaints-committee-icc

• Anti-ragging cell with helpline number
• Equal opportunity cell

Socio-economically disadvantaged group cell (SEDG)

ALUMNI

Alumni association

The alumni association of the Department of Sociology has 250 registered members who are contributing to the functioning of the Department in various ways.

INFORMATION CORNER

• RTI (details of CPIO and appellate authority – wherever applicable)
• Circular and notices
• Announcements
• Newsletters
• News, recent events and achievements
• Job openings
• Reservation roster (wherever applicable)

CONTACT US 

The Head,
Department of Sociology,
University of Mumbai,
First Floor, ‘B’ Wing,
Justice Ranade Bhavan,
Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santacruz East,
Mumbai 400098

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