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CUET 2026 exams for UG admission was conducted between May 11 and May 31 in CBT mode. Candidates preparing for CUET Sociology exam for next cycle can check the page for CUET Sociology important topics and their weightage, based on previous years' CUET UG question papers.

Candidates preparing for CUET Sociology exam can check the page for 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

The CUET 2026 Sociology is one of the domain subjects in CUET. The subject is usually selected by arts or humanities students for admission to undergraduate courses. The syllabus for sociology for CUET exam is released by National Testing Agency. To get a good score in CUET exam, students must know the important topics to focus and chapter-wise weightage to get an idea of which chapter to give priority during preparation. Read this page to know about the important topics and chapters for the CUET sociology exam. Also, get the expected number of questions from each topic here.

Table of contents
  • CUET Sociology Important Topics
  • CUET UG Sociology Chapter Wise Weightage (Expected)
  • CUET Sociology Exam Pattern
  • CUET UG Sociology Syllabus 2026
  • CUET Sociology Preparation Tips

CUET Sociology Important Topics

As per past trends, below are some of the important topics in Sociology for CUET exam:

  • Meaning and Scope of Sociology
  • Basic Sociological Terms and Concepts
  • Social Institutions like family, religion and education
  • Caaste, Class and Gender Differences
  • Social Inequality and Exclusion
  • Cultural Diversity and Unity
  • Globalization and its Impact on Indian Society
  • Social Change in Rural and Urban Areas
  • Role of Mass Media
  • Social Movements and Collective Action
  • Demographic Changes and Population Structure
  • Indian Democracy and Social Structure
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?
A: 

Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:

  1. Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.

  2. Student can know repeated question types.

  3. Help students know weak and strong sections

  4. Helps in developing important skills.

  5. Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.

Q:   Which subjects have been removed in CUET UG?
A: 

UGC has announced the deletion of 26 subjects from CUET UG 2025 onwards. CUET UG 20 foreign languages and six domain subjects have been removed. Check the list below to know the name of the subjects:

  • Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese)
  • Domain Subjetcs (Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics)
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 a mouse. Since CUET UG  exam will be conducted in CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. 

Q:   What is the CUET marking scheme?
A: 

NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme:

  • Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
  • Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
  • Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
  • If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
  • If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
  • If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.

CUET UG Sociology Chapter Wise Weightage (Expected)

Refer to the below table to learn about the CUET UG 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

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CUET Sociology Exam Pattern

Candidates can refer to the table given below for the Sociology CUET UG 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

Also Read: CUET UG Login 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   From where can I download CUET sample papers?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below:

  1. Go to- CUET Question Paper
  2. Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
  3. Click on the tab download
  4. Create the login details for new registrations
  5. Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
  6. Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
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, there are 37 subjects: 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general tests. While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select up to five CUET subjects aligning with the subjects studied in class 12th and course requirements.

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

CUET UG Language section will include 50 questions. Candidates must attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.

The language section will check 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. 

Q:   Where can I find CUET UG 2025 question papers?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test UG 2025 question papers can be download at - CUET UG 2025 Question Papers. Candidates can visit the provided link and download subject wise CUET question paper 2025 PDF online for free. CUET PYQs are important for exam preparation.

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CUET UG Sociology Syllabus 2026

National Testing Agency released the CUET Sociology Syllabus on cuet.nta.nic.in. The same is shared in table below.

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

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 Sociology Preparation Tips

Aspirants planning to appear in the Sociology exam for the next admission cycle, 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.
  • Go through previous years' question papers, find out the most commonly asked questions, and prepare a study schedule for CUET preparations accordingly.

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