The Department of Education has from time to time identified thrust areas, around which research projects and several studies cutting across disciplinary boundaries have been conducted. These areas of research include:

• Teacher education at primary, secondary and higher levels
• Assessment of teaching and learning
• Women education, Inclusive education
• Curriculum design and development
• Disability management and special education
• Contemporary issues of education like peace, values, human rights etc.
• Technological and ICT based innovative practices in education
• Educational management, Administration and Polices
• Sociological and Political dimensions of education
• Philosophical and Psychological aspects of education
• Pedagogical aspects of school subjects
• Environmental education