The research  is  a  significant  activity,  and the  thrust  areas  of  the department includes Promoting Wellness Support Strategies, History of art (Indian, European, Chinese, Japanese), Study of the Art styles of Individual artist, Comparative Studies of art Movements, Study of Indian Art in relation to Modern trends, Indian Designs on textile (traditional & Modern) and Mentally Retarded child art. M.Phil. and Ph.D. students have closer interaction that provides opportunity for more effective personal counseling.

One research project of MHRD for Developing E-Content material has been completed by the Department with collaboration of Faculty of Social Sciences, DEI in 2012 with a total funding of Rs. 7.5 lakhs.