Course Duration
2 YearsTuition Fees
1.46 K1 Year Fees
14.23 KTotal Fees
24.68 KYears | year 1 | year 2 | ||
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Total Year Wise fees | ₹14,230 | ₹10,450 | ||
Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Total Fees | ₹9945 | ₹4285 | ₹6165 | ₹4285 |
Tuition fees | ₹1460 | ₹1460 | ₹1460 | ₹1460 |
Admission fees | ₹930 | - | ₹930 | - |
Exam fees | ₹390 | ₹390 | ₹390 | ₹390 |
other fee | ₹7165 | ₹2435 | ₹3385 | ₹2435 |
Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology is a Post grdauate program in Sociology which focuses on an in-depth study of society and its mechanism. It is a 2 year course offered at university level.
For admission to this program, a candidate must have a Bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. The average course fee for the program ranges from 25,000 INR to 70,000 INR for two years.
Since Sociology is a wide and expansive subject, an MA in Sociology open up job opportunities in a wide array of fields such as Education, Media and Journalism, Public Relations, and Administration. The average starting salary for MA Sociology graduates ranges from 15,000 INR to 25,000 INR per month.
MA Sociology is offered at university level and is a course which provides opportunity to learn about human society, social customs and different social systems on a deeper level. An MA in Sociology is a natural next juncture for students who pursue Sociology at Bachelor level.
MA in Sociology helps a student understand the nuances of the human society. It helps develop an understanding of how human society originated and its various evolutionary stages. An MA in Sociology prepares individuals with a better understanding of the frameworks of societies and communities around the world, thus making them adept at understanding how organizations work in the contemporary setting.
A post-graduate course in any discipline adds value to the skills and knowledge of an individual. An MA in Sociology is certainly for those who wish to stand out in the crowd of students with a BA in Sociology. It is also a course perfect for students who wish to enhance their knowledge about how societies work. In modern day world a successful career in any field highly depends upon the knowledge one has about the community around them.
Since MA in Sociology also has elements of research involved in the curriculum, this course is also perfect for students who eye a future career in research based jobs.
The average duration of the program is two years in which each year is divided in two semesters. For distance programs in MA Sociology, the maximum duration to complete course requirements is 5 years.
There are more than 1500 Colleges which offer MA courses but fewer colleges which offer an MA program in Sociology. Some of the top Universities for MA Sociology are:
After completion of MA Sociology, candidates can opt for a higher degree in Sociology such as M.Phil. in Sociology and PhD in Sociology. These are research degree which further allow a candidate to specialize in a particular area related to sociology. It also allows a student to research
Aspirants seeking admission to 2-year Full-time MA program should have passed Bachelor’s degree in Economics or relevant subjects with 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University & Admission shall be based on the merit of the students in Entrance Test of CUET.
Central University of Punjab offers several specialisations in different Post Graduate level degree courses in streams like arts, law, commerce etc. The details of every course available is tabulated below:
Course | Specialisations | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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MA | Economics | A candidate must have passed Graduation in relevant stream with at least 55% marks from a recognised University (5% relaxation for reserved category) | Admissions are done on the basis of merit in Central University conducted Common Entrance Test for the academic year. |
Education | |||
English | |||
Mass communication and Journalism | |||
Political Science | |||
Punjabi | |||
Geography | |||
Sociology | |||
Hindi | |||
History | |||
M.Ed. | Education | ||
M.SC. | Physics | ||
Computational Physics | |||
Mathematics | |||
Statistics | |||
Computational Chemistry | |||
Sports Science | |||
Geology | |||
Environmental Science and Technology | |||
Food Science and Technology | |||
Life Sciences (plant sciences/animal sciences/Microbial sciences/biochemistry/human genetics/molecular medicine/bioinformatics) | |||
Chemical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry) | |||
Chemistry | |||
M.Pharm | Pharmaceutical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry) | ||
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry) | |||
M.Com | Commerce | ||
LLM | Law |
Courses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
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MA Sociology | 179 | 166 | 240 | 221 |
Courses | 2021 |
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MA Sociology | 174 |
The chances are less but it does not mean that you cannot get admission. Securing a seat in CURAJ with 33 marks is difficult but you can easily get that in Central University of Punjab (CUPB).
During the first, second and third rounds of counseling, you may or may not get seats but after that the university conducts an open counseling and spot admission.
Every year, seats remain vacant in almost each and every course in CUPB. You may get a seat in the third round of counseling or after that in open counseling.
Central University of Punjab has recently moved to a new permanent campus, which has cabins constructed at every free space possible, such as the sports hall and parking areas. Doctoral students are given a single-seated room (cabin) until the year 2016, while master's students are given a room on a sharing basis.
The rules for the hostel are relatively lenient now compared to the past. Girls are allowed to study in the library even after midnight, but they are not permitted to roam around the campus after dinner. There is no nightlife available on campus, but students can use the library or stay in their rooms to study. The hostels and campus offer Wi-Fi, RO water, and geysers. However, air conditioning or ducting in the rooms is not possible since the cabins are temporary, portable structures. During the summer, the temperature can reach up to 46 degrees Celsius, making the rooms feel like a furnace unless a cooler is used.
Overall, the facilities are good enough to survive, but they are not enough to have a great time. If you cannot compromise on hostel facilities, it is recommended that you look for another university since Bathinda is not a very developed or urbanized city, but more like a town.
For a masters degree in Environmental Science Central University of Punjab (CUPB) will be a better option. The research works conducted there are really good.
The department has good motivated students and a highly experienced faculty. Even the lab facilities are good enough for education purposes. In Central University Punjab there is one more term added to the course, that is technology.
Categories | CUPB | CURAJ |
Course Fee | INR 5040 | INR 12,989 |
Average CTC | 3 LPA | 3-4 LPA |
Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) is also a good place for Environmental Science studies but overall CUPB is better than CURAJ.
It cannot be exactly said how much marks you need to get admission in Central University of Punjab (CUPB) or Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ).
You should at least have a score of 50% marks if you are from the Unreserved category. It is not that difficult.
The paper contains two sections in which the first section contains 25% questions for general awareness and the second section contains subject matter with 75% weightage.
Almost every year some seats always stay vacant in CUP-B so try scoring more than 45% to secure a seat in this institution.
For an MA in Economics, Central University of Panjab is a good option. The university has a good foundation and a brilliant faculty. The environment on campus is competitive, almost every student prepare for higher studies and competitive examination such as NET, GATE, etc. The competitive peer group will keep you motivated.