M.A. in Sociology
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M.A. in Sociology
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Overview

Duration	2 years Get Curriculum
Total fee	₹14,600
Mode of learning	Distance/Correspondence
Course Level	PG Degree

M.A. in Sociology

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M.A. in Sociology
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IGNOU
Highlights

The maximum duration of the course is 4 years

M.A. in Sociology
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IGNOU
Curriculum

IGNOU M.A. in Sociology curriculum is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of Humanities and Social Sciences. The curriculum PDF has the course structure, electives and detailed course content. The latest curriculum for M.A. in Sociology at IGNOU can be downloaded from the link below:

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M.A. in Sociology
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Candidates must have Passed Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University

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Admission Process

Important Dates

Mar 30, 2026

(ODL/Online mode-Jan 2026) Fresh registration last date

Mar 30, 2026

(ODL/Online mode) (Jan 2026 session) Re-registration last date

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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for M.A. in Sociology at IGNOU.

Answered a year ago

AS YOU ASKED FOR THE CUTOOFF OF M.A IN SOCIOLOGY AT IGNOU SO I WANT TO INFORM YOU THAT EVERY YEAR IGNOU Cut Off OR THE MINIMUM MARKS ARE DECIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY ITSELF FOR PROVIDING ADMISSION INTO VARIOUS COURSES. IT IS MANDATORY FOR STUDENT TO BE IN THE BRACKET OF THE CUTOFF

Rohan yadav

Beginner-Level 1

Can I take admission in IGNOU after graduation?

Answered 4 years ago

Yes, you are eligible for a government job after completing your graduation from IGNOU. Because Distance mode learning is also equivalent to regular mode learning. There is no difference in validity of open or regular courses.

Sampda raj

Contributor-Level 9

Can I pursue MA in sociology from IGNOU? I have done B.Sc forestry with a CGPA of 4.93 out of 5.

Answered 7 years ago

Hello, I think so, but to be sure, please download information brochure cum application form of IGNOU. This has all the information about eligibility etc.

Group Captain Vinayak Deo

Scholar-Level 18

Can I get direct admission in IGNOU through distance learning in MA sociology?

Answered 7 years ago

Check out the complete list of courses for MA through distance mode offered by IGNOU on July session. For your enquiry, let me tell you that admission of various courses through distance mode is last on 15th July. Click on the link to see your course https://onlineadmission.ignou.ac.in/admission/Def

CHANDAN KUMAR

Guide-Level 12

I am doing my UG from DU SOL and I gave my exams last year for English honors. Am I eligible for MA in sociology?

Answered 7 years ago

Please refer to the link provided below where you should be able to download college brochure which contains details regarding eligibility to pursue Master of Arts (Sociology) from IGNOU. https://www.shiksha.com/humanities-social-sciences/sociology/course/master-of-arts-sociology-indira-gandhi-nat

nikhil Sharma

Guide-Level 13

Is it possible for me to pursue Masters in medical sociology from IGNOU?

Answered 8 years ago

Please refer to the link provided below for details regarding Master of Arts (Sociology) from Indira Gandhi National Open University. You should be able to download college brochure which contains important information regarding eligibility for this particular course and admission process followed.

rahul r

Scholar-Level 18

I have done M.Com with 5.05 CGPA and want to do MA in sociology from IGNOU now. What is the procedure?

Answered 8 years ago

You can take direct admission in IGNOU.

Satya Sourav Pal

Contributor-Level 7

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