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NTA will conduct CUET Sociology exam between 13 May and 03 June 2025 in CBT mode. The CUET Sociology Syllabus includes topics like the Structure of Indian Society, Social Inequality, Social Change, and Social Movements. Know the CUET Sociology important topics and their weightage, based on previous years' CUET UG question papers.

CUET Sociology Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage

CUET Sociology Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage

CUET Sociology Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET Sociology syllabus on its official website. The syllabus includes a structured outline to prepare for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for the academic session 2025-2026. Aspiring candidates planning to take the CUET Sociology exam for UG admissions must begin their exam preparation by downloading the CUET syllabus 2025 and previous years' question papers of Sociology to familiarize themselves with the exam pattern, important topics, and weightage.

Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?
A:

CUET UG Language section will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.

The language section will assess candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section, candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam. Candidates will be given a duration of 45 minutes to attend this section of CUET UG. 

Q:   When are CUET previous year question papers released?
A:

CUET previous year question papers have been released for CUET 2025. National Testing Agency releases the CUET previous year question papers for all subjects and languages. Candidates preparing for CUET must download the previous year question papers to become familiar with the CUET exam pattern and the difficulty level of the question paper. NTA releases the CUET question papers for Languages, Domain subjects and General test seperately. No pre registrations are required to download the CUET previous year question papers. 

CUET 2026 will be scheduled tentatively in May/June in CBT mode. CUET previous year question papers for 2025 is available for downlaod. Candidates can download the CUET 2025-2022 question papers here

Q:   How many questions are asked in CUET UG exam?
A:

As per the CUET UG 2026 exam pattern, the question paper will include 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects, and general test. Each subject will consist of 50 MCQs and there will no optional questions. All questions are mandatory to attempt. For every wrong answer negative marking of one mark will be attracted.

Table of content
  • CUET Sociology Exam Pattern 2025
  • CUET UG Sociology Syllabus 2025
  • CUET UG Sociology Chapter Wise Weightage
  • Download CUET Subject-Wise Syllabus and Question Paper
  • CUET Sociology Preparation Tips

CUET Sociology Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates can refer to the table given below for the Sociology CUET UG 2025 exam pattern.

Features

Details

Number of Questions

50 (all compulsory)

Maximum Score

250 per subject

Type of Question

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

CUET Sociology Exam Duration

60 minutes

CUET Marking Scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

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CUET UG Sociology Syllabus 2025

Aspirants planning to take the CUET exam must first understand the CUET Sociology Syllabus. Check the table below to know the CUET 2025 syllabus for sociology. ​

Units

Topics

Indian Society

Unit 1: Structure of Indian Society

  • Demographic Structure
  • Rural-Urban Linkages and Divisions

Unit 2: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change

  • Family and Kinship
  • The Caste System
  • Tribal Society
  • The Market as a Social Institution

Unit 3: Social Inequality and Exclusion

  • Caste Prejudice, Scheduled Castes, and Other Backward Classes
  • Marginalization of Tribal Communities
  • The Struggle for Women’s Equality
  • The Protection of Religious Minorities
  • Caring of the Differently Abled       

Unit 4: The Challenges of Unity in Diversity

  • Problems of Communalism, Regionalism, Casteism, and Patriarchy
  • Role of the State in a Plural and Unequal Society
  • What We Share

Change and Development in India

Unit 1: Process of Social Change in India

  • Process of Structural Change: Colonialism, Industrialisation, Urbanisation
  • Process of Cultural Change: Modernization, Westernisation, Sanskritisation, Secularisation
  • Social Reform Movements and Laws

Unit 2: Social Change and the Polity

  • The Constitution as an instrument of Social Change
  • Parties, Pressure Groups, and Democratic Politics
  • Panchayati Raj and the Challenges of Social Transformation

Unit 3: Social Change and the Economy

  • Land Reforms, the Green Revolution, and Agrarian Society
  • From Planned Industrialisation to Liberalisation
  • Changes in the Class Structure

Unit 4: New Arenas of Social Change

  • Media and Social Change
  • Globalisation and Social Change

Unit 5: Social Movements

  • Class-Based Movements: Workers, Peasants
  • Caste-Based Movements: Dalit Movement, Backward Castes, Trends in Upper Caste Responses
  • Women’s Movements in Independent India
  • Tribal Movements
  • Environmental Movements

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CUET UG Sociology Chapter Wise Weightage

Refer to the below table to learn about the CUET UG 2025 Sociology topics and the expected number of questions for each topic based on CUET Previous Years' Question Papers.

Chapters/Topics Number of Questions
Introducing Indian Society 2
Demographic Structure and Social Change 3
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change 5
Market as Social Institution 1
Pattern of Social Inequality and Exclusion 7
Challenges to Cultural Diversity 4
Structural Change 3
Cultural Change – CASE STUDY – 5 Easy 6
Story of Indian Democracy 3
Change and Development in Rural Society 3
Change and Development in Industrial Society 1
Globalisation and Social Change – Case Study – All 5 Easy 6
Social Movement 4
Mass Media and Communication 2
Total 50
Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?
A:

CUET UG question paper for each subject will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions and no optional questions will be provided. In CUET UG 2026 there are 37 subjects- 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general tests. While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select upto five CUET subjects aligning with the subjects studied in class 12th and course requirement.

Candidates must attempt all the questions of the subjects selected. However, candidates must keep in mind the negative marking and select the options carefully.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
A:

The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, students will get +5 marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer. 

Download CUET Subject-Wise Syllabus and Question Paper

Candidates preparing for CUET UG can download the CUET UG Syllabus and CUET Question Papers for the subjects mentioned in the table below:

Download CUET Syllabus and CUET Question Paper PDF
Subjects CUET Syllabus PDFs CUET Question Paper PDFs
English CUET English Syllabus CUET English Question Paper
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus CUET Biology Question Paper
Accountancy/ Book Keeping CUET Accountancy Syllabus CUET Accountancy Question Paper
Business Studies CUET Business Studies Syllabus CUET Business Studies Question Paper
Chemistry CUET Chemistry Syllabus CUET Chemistry Question Paper
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices CUET Computer Science Syllabus CUET Computer Science Question Paper
Economics/ Business Economics CUET Economics Syllabus CUET Economics Question Paper
Geography/Geology CUET Geography Syllabus CUET Geography Question Paper 
Home Science CUET Home Science Syllabus CUET Home Science Question Paper 
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Question Paper
Environmental Science CUET Environmental Science Syllabus CUET Environmental Science Question Paper
Mathematics CUET Mathematics Syllabus  CUET Mathematics Question Paper
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga CUET Physical Education Syllabus CUET Physical Education Paper
Physics CUET Physics Syllabus  CUET Physics Question Paper
Political Science CUET Political Science Syllabus CUET Political Science Question Paper
Psychology CUET Psychology Syllabus CUET Psychology Question Paper 
Sociology CUET Sociology Syllabus  CUET Sociology Question Paper 
Agriculture CUET Agriculture Syllabus  CUET Agriculture Question Paper 
Mass Media/ Mass Communication CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus  CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper
Anthropology CUET Anthropology Syllabus  CUET Anthropology Question Paper
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts CUET Fine Arts Syllabus CUET Fine Arts Question Paper 
Performing Arts CUET Performing Arts Syllabus  CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 
Sanskrit CUET Sanskrit Syllabus CUET Sanskrit Question Paper 
History CUET History Syllabus  CUET History Question Paper
General Test CUET General Aptitude Test Syllabus  CUET General Aptitude Test Question Paper

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CUET Sociology Preparation Tips

Aspirants planning to appear in the CUET Sociology 2025 exam, can go through the steps given below to get an idea of the important tips related to CUET exam preparation: 

  • Review CUET Sociology Syllabus in detail and mark key topics.
  • Focus on gaining a deep understanding of sociological theories and concepts.
  • Start by covering the NCERT books, and then consider other recommended sociology books for advanced understanding.
  • Solve CUET UG mock tests and sample papers to know the exam pattern, types of questions asked, and difficulty level of CUET exam.
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