M.A. Sociology Colleges in India - Fees, Admissions, Eligibility

Himachal Pradesh University conducts entrance exam for some of the courses. National-level entrance exams are accepted for Medical courses. Below are the entrance exam accepted for top HPU programmes:

Course Name	Accepted Entrance Exam
MBA	HPU MAT
B.Ed	HPU Entrance Exam
BAMS	NEET
MSc	HPU Entrance Exam

DSMNRU has announced its 2025 placement report. Have a look at the data tabulated below to know more:

SRMU offers more than 12 scholarships, including Early Bird, Merit-based, Entrance exam score-based, and several Special scholarships. The students are also eligible for various government scholarships. Moreover, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University conducts SRMU Scholarship cum Entrance Test (SRMUSET), under which the scholarship extends up to 100% fee waiver to deserving students. Also, according to the official website, previous year a scholarships worth INR 10 crore was given out. For more details, visit the official website.

Yes, for certain undergraduate courses, Maulana Azad National Urdu University accepts students through a direct admission. Those who have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognsied board may apply for courses, such as B.Ed directly. However, application does not guarantee admission. The university shortlists students based on several parameters, and in some cases preferences may be given to those with a valid entrance exam score. Students can visit the official website of the university to know further.

Admission to Vikram University courses including,  Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) and D.Pharma. is based on CUET score for the Home State Quota. For cutoff 2023, the closing score for CUET Round 1 Seat Allotment for BPharm was 83.4, whereas for DPharma it was 72.5 for the General category candidates. Candidates looking for admission opportunities at Vikram University must have a valid CUET PG cutoff to be eligible for counselling. In 2023, CUET UG Counselling for Vikram University closed after the release of Round 4 Seat Allotment. Anticipated on the basis of last year scores for R1, Vikram University CUET UG cutoff is expected to range around 83.4 for BPharma and 72.5 for DPharma for the General category.

Bharathidasan University eligibility criteria varies course-wise. The basic eligibility however, is Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. Below is the eligibility criteria for top BDU courses:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
MBA	Any UG degree of this university or an equivalent with at least 50% aggregate
MCA	BS (Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Technology, Information Science, Information Systems, Software Science, Software Development)
MTech	Bachelor's degree
Integrated BTech	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
BA	Class 12 in relevant subject

The University Scholarship Committee of RGU Guwahati has prescribes the following criteria for the grant of Royal Merit - On Admission Scholarship to students enrolled in UG-level courses:

Scholarship	Class 12 (CBSE Board)	H.S. Marks AHSEC/ Other State Board)
100% on annual fee, registration fee and admission fee, other applicable fee to be paid	96 % & Above in aggregate	91 % & Above in aggregate
50% on annual fee, other applicable fee to be paid	92% to 95.99%	87% to 90.99%
25% on annual fee, other applicable fee to be paid	86 % to 91.99%	81 % to 86.99%

 

Yes, Guru Kashi University (GKU) in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, offers a 100% fee refund policy for students who withdraw from admission, according to their policy and without any charges. GKU is recognised by the UGC and has been accredited by NAAC with an A+

Dibrugarh University offers admission to courses based on entrance and requires for candidates to secure valid scores in the accepted entrance exams. The University offers courses such as BSc, BTech, BPharma, BEd, MSc, MBA and many more in full-time and distant mode.

Admission to majority of UG level courses require for candidates to secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 and previous entrance examination. Whereas, for admission to PG level courses, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in graduation. Apart from this, the University accepts valid scores of entrance exams such as JEE Main, DUEE, MAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT, GATE, NEET PG and others. 

According to the NIRF report 2024 released by University of Burdwan, the key highlights of UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
UG 3-year median package	INR 1.5 LPA	INR 1.52 LPA	INR 1.76 LPA
UG 3-year total students	87	83	76
UG 3-year students placed	37	36	34
UG 3-year students opted for higher studies	21	19	19
PG 2-year median package	INR 2.37 LPA	INR 2.39 LPA	INR 2.43 LPA
PG 2-year total students	1911	2146	2304
PG 2-year students placed	1142	1233	1336
PG 2-year students opted for higher studies	757	786	848

Garden City University is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) and is ISO certified. Garden City University Bangalore is ranked 31 by India Today 2021 for Fashion Design. Garden City University Bangalore, through nine schools of study, offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses to students. Since the university is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission), the Garden City University degree is valid all over India.

The Shri Krishna University has had successful placements over the years and is completely worth joining. For more information on placement packages and recruiters for the Shri Krishna University placements 2022-2024, refer to the table below:

As per Shiksha verified reviews, Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University has an impressive review rating of 3.33 by 7 students.

Scholarships are available from VBSPU to applicants from low-income households. They receive scholarships to help with their financial needs and to motivate them to continue their education. VBSPU Jaunpur offers scholarships on the basis of merit which varies from course to course. It also offers relaxation in tuition fees which is also given to position holders of qualifying examinations/ competitive exams and university examinations. The university offers financial assistance to the relatives of Kargil Martyrs and the victims of natural disasters (Tsunami victims). The Post-Matric Scholarship is for the candidates whose parents/guardians' total income doesn't exceed INR 2 Lacs for Backward Caste, General, Minorities, and INR 2.5 Lacs for SC/ST category candidates.

NIMS School of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIMS University offers admission solely on the basis of the merit acquired in the qualifying exam. However, the college has specified a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation for PG courses, and for UG, certificate, and Diploma courses, candidates must have qualified Class 12 from any recognised national or state board. Candidates with 85% typically have a decent chance at securing admission to the institute.

Uttarakhand Open University MA is offered in the correspondence mode, that means students do not have to attend any classes for the MA programme, students can study the course material on their own and appear for exams. Candidates applying for admission should take note that the MA at Uttarakhand Open University is different from its online MA opportunities.

Admission into the programme is offered through graduation, the eligibility criteria for MA is a 50% minimum aggregate in graduation.

Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science offers Degree courses including 3 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science has specializations such as M.Sc. specializations in Forensic Science, Criminology, M.A. specializations in Criminology.

Desh Bhagat University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. The university considers merit in the last qualifying exam to shortlist students for some of its courses. However, students are also selected based on valid score secured by them in the accepted entrance test. Some of the entrance-based courses are PhD, MBA, BDS, BAMS, etc. Hence, it is not as easy to categorise the university's admission into merit or entrance basis. Applicants can know more about the desired programme by visiting the official website of the university.

The official placement report or brochure for 2023 has not been released. However, the NIRF report 2024 includes the 2023 placement statistics. Check the complete insights of Central University of Himachal Pradesh placements 2023 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (UG-3 year)	22
Students placed (UG-3 year)	1
Median package (UG-3 year)	INR 2.50 LPA
Total students (PG-2 year)	513
Students placed (PG-2 year)	102
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 2.75 LPA

NOTE: The above placement data is collated from the NIRF report 2024.

KSOU Mysore batch placed data is available. However, according to KSOU Mysore Apprenticeship Mela held in 2022, the key highlights of KSOU Mysore ITI placements 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)
Total ITI students participated	431
Total ITI students selected	421
Placement rate	98%

To get admission at Dharm Samaj Degree College, you must apply online via the college's website, dharmasamajcollege.com, meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen course, which often depends on your previous qualifying exam scores (merit-based), and potentially appear for specific entrance tests like the UP B.Ed JEE for B.Ed programs.

Saurashtra University offers MA in Sociology as a full-time regular programme.  The candidate must have in BA Sociology/BA (Hons) Sociology or should have done their BA in a similar field from a recognised university and should have secured a valid percentage. There is no upper age limit for the programme. The MA in Sociology discusses the evolution of society and the issues it has faced since ancient times. Students that are well-educated and learn the necessary abilities might overcome these obstacles by developing various approaches. 

Swami Vivekananda University is a private University managed by Prakhar Pragya Siksha Prasar Avum Samaj Kalayan Samiti, Madhya Pradesh. The University is UGC approved and is recognised by AICTE and ISO. The university offers several programs across various streams of Arts, Commerce, Science, Designing, Engineering etc.

Admissions to Swami Vivekananda University are based on the scores obtained in Entrance exams. MBA and M.Tech admissions are based on the scores in National entrance exams like CAT and GATE; whereas admissions to the undergraduate degrees are based on the merit scores of the candidates in the qualifying exam.

The University offers a Bachelor’s programme in Aeronautical Engineering. Admission to the programme is based on the qualifying scores of the candidates in JEE Main followed by a personal interview round. Applications to admissions are available in both Online and Offline modes.

The University holds a good placement record; companies like IDEA, INFOSYS, Airtel, Dabur etc. are some of the top recruiters in the placement drive at the campus. The institute also offers scholarships to the poor, needy as well as meritorious students as per the scholarship programmes by the government. Students have to apply for the scholarships at the starting of the academic session with the required documents.