School of Internal Security, Defence and Strategic Studies (SISDSS)

The School of Internal Security, Defence and Strategic Studies (SISDSS) carries out academic research and training programs in the field of defence, strategy, and security studies. SISDSS provides an opportunity to study war from a multi-disciplinary opportunity to study war from a multi-disciplinary perspective, from statecraft to strategy, deterrence and warfighting, strategic leadership and communication, military technology and capability development, military history, and media management. SISDSS conducts Bachelor of Arts Degree program and Master of Arts Degree Program in Defence and Strategic Studies, and a practioners’ Ph D program. SISDSS helps participants to develop skills that enhance their employability, aid professional-career development and helps prepare them for postgraduate studies and research. SISDSS actively engages in applied research in the domain of defence and strategic studies, and is fully aligned with requirements of policy makers and military organisations. In its pursuit for excellence, SISDSS has established close relationships with military training institutions, academic institutions, Defence industry, industry, Research and Development Organisations, think-tanks, and policy makers in India and abroad. In collaboration with military training institutions, SISDSS has successfully formulated specific Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs, to quantify professional military education of service personnel. SISDSS promotes gender balance in security professions. Several initiatives are also underway to promote international cooperation in collaboration with the United Nations. To be the leading School of excellence at global level in the field of Internal Security, Defence and Strategic Studies. To impart high quality education and training in the fields of Internal Security, Defence and Strategic Studies and undertake meaningful research and extension activities. For promoting national security with a view to shape young minds and enhance intake into the Security Forces. Increase participation of girl students. Help the participants develop skills to enhance employability, aid professional-career development, career transition and post-graduate studies and research. Provide opportunities to serving personnel of Armed Forces through Distance Learning and capacity building programs. The programs are conducted by a core Faculty comprising four to five professionals in respective domains. Extensive utilisation of guest speakers, workshops, seminars and online tools. Give hands-on experience to students through field trips to border areas and Service establishments. Facility for distance education with minimum essential contact programs, particularly for in-service members. Capacity building programs included. Opportunities provided for students to take part in immersion programs to get first-hand knowledge of operating environment and perspectives of the Security Forces.