The Department of Psychology at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, located in Kalady, Kerala, India, is a prominent academic unit dedicated to the study and research of psychological sciences. The department was established in 1995, and then belongs to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Ph. D. Programme was started in the department in the year 2003, which was later converted to integrated M.Phil - Ph. D. programme in 2005 and again the same was bifurcated in 2012. Currently the department is under the Faculty of Science, Technology and Education which offers M.Sc. programmes, and research in psychology. In 2023, the department has started M.Sc. Psychology and Disaster Management through project mode PG programme. The department is known for its emphasis on integrating traditional and contemporary psychological theories, with a strong focus on Indian psychological perspectives alongside global frameworks. The department introduced Indian Psychology as a core paper as an ever first initiative in the curriculum of a university department. In general, the department aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles, research methodologies, and practical applications in various contexts, including clinical, organizational, and educational settings. Every year the department organizes seminars, workshops and interdisciplinary lecture series. The department provide extension activities like psychological testing, awareness campaigns and trainings to the needy. As a research department, 27 Ph.D. and 69 M.Phil. were produced till 2024 in different areas of psychology under the supervision of eminent faculties.