What are the advantages of the CUET PG negative marking scheme?

The CUET PG negative marking scheme aims to discourage random guessing and encourage thoughtful consideration of answers. Here's a breakdown of its potential advantages: Reduced Guesswork: By deducting marks for incorrect answers, candidates are less likely to randomly guess, promoting a more accurate assessment of their knowledge. Focus on Accuracy: The scheme incentivizes candidates to focus on answering questions they are confident about, rather than attempting all questions regardless of their understanding. Fairer Competition: Negative marking can create a more level playing field by reducing the impact of lucky guesses and emphasizing genuine understanding of the subject matter. Strategic Decision-Making: It encourages candidates to develop strategic test-taking skills, such as identifying and skipping questions they are unsure about.

What are the disadvantages of CUET PG negative marking scheme?

It has some negative impact: Increase anxiety, the fear of losing marks. The disadvantage of less confident applicants Unfairness in some situations.

What is the format of the CUET PG exam?

The CUET PG exam is conducted in a computer-based mode. The format of the questions is objective type. There are 75 multiple choice questions with four options. With the help of a mouse, students have to mark the correct answer option and click on Save and Next to move to the next question. They can also mark a question for review. The CUET PG exam screen will show the total number of attempted, unattempted, and marked for review questions. Candidates can also move forward and backward with the help of mouse.

CUET PG Sociology Syllabus 2026 (OUT): Check Pattern and Syllabus PDF Download

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 15:12 IST

CUET PG Sociology syllabus 2026 is made available to download soon by NTA on the CUET PG official website. Candidates preparing to do their master's degree programme in Sociology can go through the detailed CUET PG Sociology syllabus mentioned on this page. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the MA Sociology, syllabus, eligibility criteria an

CUET PG Sociology syllabus 2026 is made available for download by NTA on the CUET PG official website. Candidates preparing to do their master's degree programme in Sociology can go through the detailed CUET PG Sociology syllabus mentioned on this page. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the MA Sociology, syllabus, eligibility criteria and exam pattern.

National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG Sociology syllabus online. Students can check the CUET PG syllabus pdf to know the important topics for preparation. The sociology syllabus for CUET PG comprises topics based on Basic Concepts in Sociology, Social Processes and Problems, Society, Culture and Social Change, Indian Society, Social Research, and Social Problems in India. This is UG level syllabus.

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Students who are appearing for the Sociology paper must follow the syllabus to prepare for CUET PG. Also, check the CUET PG entrance exam pattern. The sociology question paper will be Bilingual (English/Hindi). NTA will conduct Common University Entrance Test PG in March 2026.

The CUET Sociology syllabus 2026 will also help the aspirants analyse the topics that they have already covered in their UG courses and the ones that are left to be covered.

CUET PG Sociology Subject Code

HUQP22

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CUET PG Sociology Syllabus 2026 Released
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CUET PG 2026 Sociology Exam Structure

CUET PG Sociology Syllabus 2026 Released

Preparing through the CUET PG Sociology syllabus 2026 can help you to develop a deeper understanding of law and constitution to better prepare for the exam. Aspirants preparing for the CUET Sociology should start their preparation according to the syllabus mentioned below:

Chapter	Topics
Basic Concepts in Sociology	UNIT – I Sociology: Definition, nature and scope; Relationship with other Social Sciences: Psychology, Anthropology, History, Economics and Political Science. UNIT – II Basic Concepts: Social Structure, Society, Social Organization, Community, Association, Norms, Values. UNIT – III Status and Role: Types of status and role and their interrelationship UNIT – IV Socialization: Meaning, types, processes and agencies. Theories of self (Freud, Cooley and Mead) Culture: Meaning, characteristics; material and non-material culture; cultural lag. Culture and civilization.
Social Processes and Problems	UNIT – I Social Processes: Cooperation, Accommodation, Assimilation, Competition and Conflict.UNIT – II Social Groups: Definition, characteristics, types (primary and secondary; in-group and out- group; Reference group and Peer group). UNIT – III Social Institutions: Marriage; Family; Kinship Education, Religion and Economy: Meaning and Functions UNIT – IV Social Control: Meaning, Significance and Agencies. Social Deviance: Meaning, characteristics, forms and factors.
Society, Culture and Social Change	UNIT – I Societies: Types and Characteristics- Tribal, Rural, Urban, Industrial and Post-Industrial. UNIT – II Culture: Definition and Nature; Types- Material and Non- Material. Socialization: Importance, Process and Stages. Social Control: Types and Means UNIT – III Processes of Social Change: Characteristic Features of Industrialization, Modernization, Globalization and Secularization. UNIT – IV Social Stratification: Types, theories of stratification social mobility and its types.
Indian Society	UNIT – I Evolution of Indian Society: Traditional basis of Indian Society; Unity and Diversity in India; India as a Pluralistic Society. UNIT – II Caste, theories of Caste system and its Changing Dimensions in India; Dominant caste. UNIT – III Processes of Social Change in India: Sanskritization, Westernization, Modernization, Prophetization and Universalization. UNIT – IV Social Issues and Problems: Gender Discrimination, Problems of Women, Problems of Dalits, OBCs and Minorities, Affirmative Actions.
Social Research	UNIT – I Social Research: Definition, Nature and Purpose; Steps in Social Research; Problem of Objectivity and Subjectivity in Social Research. UNIT – II Research Methods: Research Designs; Social Survey; Hypothesis- Types & significance; Sampling and Sampling Procedure. UNIT – III Techniques of Data Collection: Observation, Interview, Questionnaire, Schedule and Case Study; Typesn of Data. UNIT – IV Statistical Analysis and Use of Computer in Social Research: Classification and Tabulation of data; Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode; Use of Computers in Social Research.
Social Problems in India	UNIT – I Social Problem: Meaning and Definition; Importance of the Study of Social Problems; Sociological Perspectives on Social Problem-Anomie and suicide (Durkheim) Labeling (Becker). UNIT – II Structural Issues: Inequality of Caste, Class, Gender and Ethnicity. UNIT – III Problems and Issues: Female Feticide, Dowry, Domestic Violence, Divorce, Problems of the Aged. UNIT – IV Social Disorganization: Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, Corruption, Communalism, Drug Addiction, Suicide, Nepotism, Prostitution and AIDS.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is CUET PG examination structure?

The structure of the CUET PG question paper is here. Take a look

Part	Sections/Subjects	Number of Questions
A	Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Test (GK, QA, Analytical Skills)	25
B	Domain knowledge	75

Note - The information is taken from the official site of the exam.

Candidates must note that the Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability section is compulsory. The General Test also has to be taken by candidates opting for all test papers except Education (PGQP01).

Q: What are the new changes expected to be introduced in General Paper of CUET PG 2026 exam?

The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 notification on December 14, 2025. However, there has not been any change in terms of exam pattern, syllabus or application process. The total number of exam cities has decreased.

Q: What is CUET PG exam pattern?

NTA will do some minor changes in the CUET PG exam pattern. Now the exam duration of the CUET PG exam will be 90 minutes instead of 105. There will be 75 MCQ questions asked from the candidates domain knowledge. The exam will be conducted in online/CBT mode in a bilingual medium.

CUET PG Sociology Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

The CUET PG 2026 Sociology syllabus is available now. Students can download the Sociology syllabus for CUET PG here.

CUET PG Sociology syllabus PDF

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CUET PG 2026 Sociology Exam Structure

National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG exam pattern 2026 online. Students can check the CUET exam pattern to know the marking scheme, duration of the exam, mode of test, types of questions, and total marks. The CUET PG Sociology question paper will have 75 questions. Each question carries 4 marks. Negative marking is done for wrong answers.

Part	Sections/Subjects	Number of Questions
A	Domain knowledge (LLM)	75

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