Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery, established in 1955 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) Congregation, is one of India's premier institutions for higher education. Guided by its motto, Relentlessly Towards Excellence, the college has built a legacy of academic distinction, innovation, and social commitment. Conferred autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2014, the institution continues to enjoy autonomous status up to the academic year 2029–30. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences was ranked 12th among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 and the 1st in Kerala under the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) 2025. The institution is accredited with an A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a CGPA of 3.83. Rajagiri has also earned international recognition by being placed in the 601–800 global band for SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026. Rajagiri was also granted the status of 'College with Potential for Excellence' (CPE) by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2016.
The institution has also received many national recognitions, including the India Elite Education & Institutional Excellence Award 2024, Eat Right Campus Award by FSSAI (2025–2027), Green Institution Certification from the Haritha Keralam Mission, and the Best NSS Unit Award (2023–24). With excellent infrastructure, multidisciplinary academic programmes, international collaborations, research centres, placement opportunities, live labs (extension departments), and a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, Rajagiri continues to set benchmarks in higher education at the national and international levels.
he Department of Social Work at Rajagiri College of
Social Sciences (Autonomous) has a strong record in social work
education, research, internationalisation and community engagement.
The Department has been ranked second among Social Work
programmes in India by Outlook-ICARE (2024) and second by
India Today (2020–2024). The Department has undertaken
research with Vimukthi Mission, Department of Excise,
Government of Kerala, Kerala Development and Innovation
Strategic Council, National Human Rights Commission,
Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
and Department of Social Justice. The Rajagiri Journal
of Social Development is listed in UGC CARE and received the
ICSSR Adhoc Annual Grant-in-Aid for 2024–2025. The Department has received
appreciation for its contributions to the Tele-Counselling Programme, Nasha Mukt
Bharat Abhiyaan, Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign and Varnachirakukal Children’s
Fest, and has been recognised for its work in palliative care and COVID-19
pandemic management.
The Department celebrated 25 years of internationalisation through
DYUTI 2024 and hosted the 24th ICSD Biennial Conference, DYUTI 2025,
marking 25 years of DYUTI. Three books were published during DYUTI 2025.
The Department has also hosted the 10th International Summer University (
2019), the Annual Symposium on Building Networks and Frameworks for Global
Social Work (2018) and the NAPCAIM 2nd International Conference on
Palliative Care (2023), and received the UGC-DAAD Project-based
Personnel Exchange Programme (2018) and UGC-UKIERI Joint Research Programme (2017).
Internationalisation has been a catchword for Rajagiri since its inception and we have completed 28 years of official International collaborations. A Legacy of Global engagement including,
- A global academic network spanning 60+ partner universities across 30 countries.
- Student exchange programmes promoting international learning and cross-cultural engagement, with short-term study opportunities ranging from one to six months.
- Hosting full-time international students through regular academic programmes, supported by the Government of India's Study in India (SII) Programme
- Collaborative research and innovation with leading global institutions.
- Dual-degree, twinning, and international internship opportunities for enhanced global exposure.
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