Bhopal School of Social Sciences
Bhopal School of Social Sciences
BSSS Society, supported and managed by the Archdiocese of Bhopal
Autonomous college in Bhopal, affiliated to Barkatullah University, running the BSSS Incubation Centre (BIC - NIIC) for graduates and recent alumni.
BSSS at a glance
| Full name | Bhopal School of Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Part of | BSSS Society, supported and managed by the Archdiocese of Bhopal |
| Established | 1972 |
| Address | The Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS), Near Habibganj Naka, Opposite DRM Office Habibganj, Bhopal - 462024 Madhya Pradesh |
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Official website | bsssbhopal.edu.in |
| info@bsssbhopal.edu.in |
Programs by Bhopal School of Social Sciences
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Bhopal School of Social Sciences, separate from the funding calls above.
Virtual incubation for graduating BSSS students and recent alumni, with mentoring, workspace and start-up support.
Best for: Graduating BSSS students and recent alumni with a start-up anywhere in India
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The BSSS Incubation Centre gives basic entrepreneurial assistance to start-ups. It was formed with Nishank Innovation and Incubation Centre (NIIC), Bhopal.
What you get
- Mentoring and training in technical, financial, marketing and legal matters
- Help with company formation and with websites and applications
- Start-up competition assistance and partnering and networking
- Connections with funding agencies
- Workspace with computer and internet connectivity for selected start-ups
Who can apply
- Graduating BSSS students and recent alumni who are starting up or already have a functional start-up anywhere in India
How selection works: Scrutiny of the Expression of Interest, a Phase I face-to-face session, then a Phase II presentation before external experts.
How to apply: Submit the Expression of Interest (Annexure-1) to the centre.
Incubation tracks
Bhopal School of Social Sciences runs a virtual track, so you can join without relocating.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual incubation under The SchemeBasic entrepreneurial assistance for graduating BSSS students and recent alumni. The start-up need not be based in Bhopal. | Virtual incubation | — | Company Formation, Mentoring Assistance, Start Up Competition Assistance, Partnering and Networking Assistance, Legal Assistance, Linkages for Website & Application Formation, Finding & Connecting with the Funding agencies |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Workspace with computer and internet
Workspace with computer and Internet broadband connectivity for selected start-ups.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Business advisory
Mentoring and training in technical, financial, marketing and legal matters.
Market access
Start-up competition assistance and partnering and networking.
Legal & finance
Legal assistance, and connections with funding agencies.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Listed at entry 244 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "Bhopal School of Social Sciences" (BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.
How to apply to Bhopal School of Social Sciences
Applying to the incubation centre
- Graduating BSSS students and recent alumni are eligible, including those whose start-up is already running anywhere in India.
- Register by filling in the Expression of Interest form (Annexure-1). It asks for the entity, contact person, business problem, target area and expected assistance.
- Expect a face-to-face interactive session, then a presentation of your business idea to external experts.
Before you apply
- Check the current policy with the centre, because the published incubation policy is titled 2019-20.
About Bhopal School of Social Sciences
The Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS) is an autonomous college in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, affiliated to Barkatullah University. It was founded in 1972 and is supported and managed by the Archdiocese of Bhopal through the BSSS Society.
The college runs the BSSS Incubation Centre, known as BIC - NIIC, which was formed in collaboration with Nishank Innovation and Incubation Centre (NIIC), Bhopal. Its stated main objective is to develop an active ecosystem in Bhopal to support students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
How the incubation centre works
The centre offers basic entrepreneurial assistance under a scheme it calls 'The Scheme'. The listed services are company formation, mentoring, start-up competition assistance, partnering and networking, legal assistance, help with website and application formation, and connecting start-ups with funding agencies. Selected start-ups can use workspace with computer and internet connectivity, and the centre says it provides stipend, cash awards, acceleration support and training workshops.
Who can apply
The programme is offered to graduating BSSS students and recent alumni who are starting up or already have a functional start-up anywhere in India. The centre follows a virtual incubation model, so a start-up does not need to be based in Bhopal.
How selection works
Applicants register by submitting an Expression of Interest. Selection has a scrutiny stage, a Phase I face-to-face session with applicants, and a Phase II presentation of the business idea before external experts, followed by documentation, final selection and an agreement.
Entrepreneurship Development Cell
The college's Entrepreneurship Development Cell was established in the academic year 2016-17. It runs awareness, motivation and skill-development activities for students.
Get in touch
Send a message to Bhopal School of Social Sciences — we'll forward it on your behalf.
The team
Dr Fr John P J
Principal, BSSS College (incubation centre)
Ms. Shikha Malhotra
Nodal Officer, Incubation Centre
Frequently asked questions about Bhopal School of Social Sciences
What is the full form of BSSS?
BSSS stands for Bhopal School of Social Sciences.
What is Bhopal School of Social Sciences?
Bhopal School of Social Sciences is an incubator based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
What does Bhopal School of Social Sciences do?
The Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS) is an autonomous college in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, affiliated to Barkatullah University. It was founded in 1972 and is supported and managed by the Archdiocese of Bhopal through the BSSS Society.
Where is Bhopal School of Social Sciences located?
Bhopal School of Social Sciences is located at The Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS), Near Habibganj Naka, Opposite DRM Office Habibganj, Bhopal - 462024 Madhya Pradesh.
What programs does Bhopal School of Social Sciences run?
Bhopal School of Social Sciences runs BSSS Incubation Centre (BIC - NIIC) incubation and start-up scheme.
What facilities does Bhopal School of Social Sciences offer?
Bhopal School of Social Sciences offers Workspace with computer and internet.
Is Bhopal School of Social Sciences government recognised?
Bhopal School of Social Sciences holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
How do I apply to Bhopal School of Social Sciences?
- Graduating BSSS students and recent alumni are eligible, including those whose start-up is already running anywhere in India. - Register by filling in the Expression of Interest form (Annexure-1). It asks for the entity, contact person, business problem, target area and expected assistance.
Who runs Bhopal School of Social Sciences?
Dr Fr John P J (Principal, BSSS College (incubation centre)) and Ms. Shikha Malhotra (Nodal Officer, Incubation Centre).
When was Bhopal School of Social Sciences founded?
Bhopal School of Social Sciences was founded in 1972. It is an incubator.
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