Department of Sociology

Under Graduate

Dept. data last updated on :21/08/2026

Program Name :

BA VII Semester With Research (Sociology) 2025-26

Specialization :

Number of Seats :

null

Degree Requirement :

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Course Requirement :

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Jobs Prospects :

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

Sociology is the study of social groups, institutional structures and social interactions among individuals and social groups. More specifically, sociologists examine the cultural, ideological, economic and political contexts of human actions including the processes whereby social institutions are created, maintained, and transformed. It deals with the systems of beliefs and values, the patterns to which social relations conform and the processes whereby social institutions are built. Developing an understanding of these aspects of the sociological tradition, the interrelationship between social order and social change is one of the major objectives of the programme. Another aim is the development of an appreciation for a disciplined inquiry, observation and research analysis of the social phenomena. It also focuses to understand the theoretical approaches, the nature of sociological research methods and major expressions of scientific research within sociology.



Program Outcomes (PO's) :

Program Outcomes (PO's):

  • To impart the knowledge of values, institutions and practices in societies.

  • To develop the capability of critical thinking on various social issues.

  • To make students learn the research and data collection methods.

  • To help the students in developing a balanced and well informed personality and prepare for competitive exams.


Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • To impart specific knowledge on concepts, theories, and practices related to core sociological understanding of western sociologists, Indian sociologists, Indian society and rural and urban communities.

  • To make students learn about specific papers like community health, criminology, gender studies, and social gerontology etc.

  • To transfer specific skills to students through practical understanding of social research analysis and presentation using IT applications.

Accreditation :

Yes

Program Name :

BA VII Semester Without Research (Sociology)2025-2026

Specialization :

Number of Seats :

null

Degree Requirement :

Course Requirement :

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Jobs Prospects :

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Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

Sociology is the study of social groups, institutional structures and social interactions among individuals and social groups. More specifically, sociologists examine the cultural, ideological, economic and political contexts of human actions including the processes whereby social institutions are created, maintained, and transformed. It deals with the systems of beliefs and values, the patterns to which social relations conform and the processes whereby social institutions are built. Developing an understanding of these aspects of the sociological tradition, the interrelationship between social order and social change is one of the major objectives of the programme. Another aim is the development of an appreciation for a disciplined inquiry, observation and research analysis of the social phenomena. It also focuses to understand the theoretical approaches, the nature of sociological research methods and major expressions of scientific research within sociology.



Program Outcomes (PO's) :

Program Outcomes (PO's):

  • To impart the knowledge of values, institutions and practices in societies.

  • To develop the capability of critical thinking on various social issues.

  • To make students learn the research and data collection methods.

  • To help the students in developing a balanced and well informed personality and prepare for competitive exams.


Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • To impart specific knowledge on concepts, theories, and practices related to core sociological understanding of western sociologists, Indian sociologists, Indian society and rural and urban communities.

  • To make students learn about specific papers like community health, criminology, gender studies, and social gerontology etc.

  • To transfer specific skills to students through practical understanding of social research analysis and presentation using IT applications.

Accreditation :

Yes

Program Name :

BA I to VI Semesters (FYUP) wef 2025-2026

Specialization :

Number of Seats :

40

Degree Requirement :

Refer to admission guide

Course Requirement :

Refer to admission guide

Jobs Prospects :

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

Sociology is the study of social groups, institutional structures and social interactions among individuals and social groups. More specifically, sociologists examine the cultural, ideological, economic and political contexts of human actions including the processes whereby social institutions are created, maintained, and transformed. It deals with the systems of beliefs and values, the patterns to which social relations conform and the processes whereby social institutions are built. Developing an understanding of these aspects of the sociological tradition, the interrelationship between social order and social change is one of the major objectives of the programme. Another aim is the development of an appreciation for a disciplined inquiry, observation and research analysis of the social phenomena. It also focuses to understand the theoretical approaches, the nature of sociological research methods and major expressions of scientific research within sociology.



Program Outcomes (PO's) :

Program Outcomes (PO's):

  • To impart the knowledge of values, institutions and practices in societies.

  • To develop the capability of critical thinking on various social issues.

  • To make students learn the research and data collection methods.

  • To help the students in developing a balanced and well informed personality and prepare for competitive exams.


Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • To impart specific knowledge on concepts, theories, and practices related to core sociological understanding of western sociologists, Indian sociologists, Indian society and rural and urban communities.

  • To make students learn about specific papers like community health, criminology, gender studies, and social gerontology etc.

  • To transfer specific skills to students through practical understanding of social research analysis and presentation using IT applications.

Accreditation :

Yes

Program Name :

BA VIII Semester & MA II Semester

Specialization :

Number of Seats :

Degree Requirement :

Refer to admission guide

Course Requirement :

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Jobs Prospects :

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

Sociology is the study of social groups, institutional structures and social interactions among individuals and social groups. More specifically, sociologists examine the cultural, ideological, economic and political contexts of human actions including the processes whereby social institutions are created, maintained, and transformed. It deals with the systems of beliefs and values, the patterns to which social relations conform and the processes whereby social institutions are built. Developing an understanding of these aspects of the sociological tradition, the interrelationship between social order and social change is one of the major objectives of the programme. Another aim is the development of an appreciation for a disciplined inquiry, observation and research analysis of the social phenomena. It also focuses to understand the theoretical approaches, the nature of sociological research methods and major expressions of scientific research within sociology.



Program Outcomes (PO's) :

Program Outcomes (PO's):

  • To impart the knowledge of values, institutions and practices in societies.

  • To develop the capability of critical thinking on various social issues.

  • To make students learn the research and data collection methods.

  • To help the students in developing a balanced and well informed personality and prepare for competitive exams.


Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • To impart specific knowledge on concepts, theories, and practices related to core sociological understanding of western sociologists, Indian sociologists, Indian society and rural and urban communities.

  • To make students learn about specific papers like community health, criminology, gender studies, and social gerontology etc.

  • To transfer specific skills to students through practical understanding of social research analysis and presentation using IT applications.

Accreditation :

Yes

Program Name :

BA (Sociology) Under Graduate Four Year Programme

Specialization :

Number of Seats :

40

Degree Requirement :

Refer to admission guide

Course Requirement :

Refer to admission guide

Jobs Prospects :

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

Sociology is the study of social groups, institutional structures and social interactions among individuals and social groups. More specifically, sociologists examine the cultural, ideological, economic and political contexts of human actions including the processes whereby social institutions are created, maintained, and transformed. It deals with the systems of beliefs and values, the patterns to which social relations conform and the processes whereby social institutions are built. Developing an understanding of these aspects of the sociological tradition, the interrelationship between social order and social change is one of the major objectives of the programme. Another aim is the development of an appreciation for a disciplined inquiry, observation and research analysis of the social phenomena. It also focuses to understand the theoretical approaches, the nature of sociological research methods and major expressions of scientific research within sociology.



Program Outcomes (PO's) :

Program Outcomes (PO's):

  • To impart the knowledge of values, institutions and practices in societies.

  • To develop the capability of critical thinking on various social issues.

  • To make students learn the research and data collection methods.

  • To help the students in developing a balanced and well informed personality and prepare for competitive exams.


Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • To impart specific knowledge on concepts, theories, and practices related to core sociological understanding of western sociologists, Indian sociologists, Indian society and rural and urban communities.

  • To make students learn about specific papers like community health, criminology, gender studies, and social gerontology etc.

  • To transfer specific skills to students through practical understanding of social research analysis and presentation using IT applications.

Accreditation :

No

Program Name :

B.A. (Hons.) Sociology

Specialization :

Sociology 

The Department offers Compulsory and Optional Courses. (Please see the syllabi.)

Number of Seats :

40

Degree Requirement :

Course Requirement :

Refer to Admission Guide 

6 Semesters/3 Years

B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology is a three-years, full-time course divided into six semesters based on choice based credit system (CBCS). The programme consists of total 140 credits, comprising of 72 credits of main courses, 24 credits each of Subsidiary 1 and Subsidiary 2 courses and 20 credits of foundation courses.



Jobs Prospects :

Career in Govt. and Private Sectors

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

Sociology is the study of social groups, institutional structures and social interactions among individuals and social groups. More specifically, sociologists examine the cultural, ideological, economic and political contexts of human actions including the processes whereby social institutions are created, maintained, and transformed. It deals with the systems of beliefs and values, the patterns to which social relations conform and the processes whereby social institutions are built. Developing an understanding of these aspects of the sociological tradition, the interrelationship between social order and social change is one of the major objectives of the programme. Another aim is the development of an appreciation for a disciplined inquiry, observation and research analysis of the social phenomena. It also focuses to understand the theoretical approaches, the nature of sociological research methods and major expressions of scientific research within sociology.


Program Outcomes (PO's) :



Upon successful completion of the B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology Program, the students have:


Program Outcomes (PO's):

  • To impart the knowledge of values, institutions and practices in societies.

  • To develop the capability of critical thinking on various social issues.

  • To make students learn the research and data collection methods.

  • To help the students in developing a balanced and well informed personality and prepare for competitive exams.

Program Specific Outcomes


Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • To impart specific knowledge on concepts, theories, and practices related to core sociological understanding of western sociologists, Indian sociologists, Indian society and rural and urban communities.

  • To make students learn about specific papers like community health, criminology, gender studies, and social gerontology etc.

  • To transfer specific skills to students through practical understanding of social research analysis and presentation using IT applications.



Accreditation :

Yes