Sociology

Sociology is studied at 1,487 institutes across 32 states in India, as recorded in AISHE data. Combined approved seat intake across all institutes offering Sociology is 225,703 students per year. Programmes in this discipline run 1 to 5 years.

Institutes Offering1,487

States Covered32

Total Seat Intake225,703

Duration1 to 5 years

Where Can I Study Sociology?

Institute Type

University 264 institutes (18%)
College 1,220 institutes (82%)

Funding Type

General 1,057 offerings (60%)
Self Financing 614 offerings (35%)
Both 90 offerings (5%)

Programmes in This Discipline

1,484 institutes shown below.

All (1,484) University (264) Standalone Institution (0) College (1,220)

ASIAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY University · Imphal West, Manipur
ASSAM WOMENS UNIVERSITY University · Jorhat, Assam
ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE GOVERNMENT COLLEGE PANDATARAI, KABIRDHAM College · Kabeerdham, Chhattisgarh
ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE HINDI VISHWAVIDYALAYA University · Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE VISHWAVIDYALAYA University · Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
AUXILIUM COLLEGE, UDALGURI College · Udalguri, Assam
Abdul Razzaq Degree College, Joya College · Amroha, Uttar Pradesh
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur University · Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Adarsh Institute of Management and Science, Dhamnod College · Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
Adarsh Janta Mahavidyalaya, Kolna (Chunar) Mirzapur College · Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
Adarsha Edu. Society's Arts Commerce & Science College, Hingoli College · Hingoli, Maharashtra
Afzalgarh Mahavidyalaya, Afzalgarh College · Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Ahmednagar Jilha Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samajs New Arts,Commerce & Science College, Ahmednagar 414001 College · Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra
Akal Degree College, Mastuana, Sangrur College · Sangrur, Punjab
Akhilbhagya, Mahavidyalaya, Ranapar, Gorakhpur College · Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi University · Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
AlakaMohavidyalaya,Anantabata,Jagatsinghpur College · Jagatsinghapur, Odisha
Alfa Social And Educational Foundations Dhanwantary Arts And Science College, Address: Dhawalpuri Taluka: Parner District: Ahmednagar Pincode: 414103 College · Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh University · Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Allama iqbal College,Biharshariff College · Nalanda, Bihar
Amar Shahid Chandrashekhar Azad Govt. Postgraduate College, NIWARI College · Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Amguri College P.O. Amguri-785680 College · Sivasagar, Assam
Anand Niketan College of Science, Arts and Commerce, Anandwan, Warora College · Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Annasaheb Gundawar College, Katol Road College · Nagpur, Maharashtra
Arambag Girls College College · Hooghly, West Bengal
Araria College, Araria College · Araria, Bihar
Arts College, Ta. Fatepura College · Dahod, Gujarat
Arts, Science and Commerce College, Chikhaldara College · Amravati, Maharashtra
Arunodaya University University · Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh
Arya Mahila Post Graduate College, Chetganj College · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Frequently Asked Questions

How many institutes offer Sociology?

1,487 institutes across 32 states offer programmes in Sociology, according to AISHE data.

What programs are offered in Sociology?

Sociology includes the following programmes: M.A.-Master of Arts, Ph.D.-Doctor of Philosophy, B.A.-Bachelor of Arts, B.A.(Hons)-Bachelor of Arts (Honors), B.A. M.A.-Bachelor of Arts,Master of Arts, D.Phil.-Doctor of Philosophy, Integrated M.A.-Integrated Master of Arts, B.S.S.-Bachelor in Social Sciences, M.Phil.-Master of Philosophy, M.S.W.-Master of Social Work, B.Sc.(Nursing)-Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Post Graduate Diploma.

What is the total seat intake for Sociology?

The combined approved intake across all institutes offering Sociology is 225,703 seats per year.

What types of institutions offer Sociology?

Among institutes offering Sociology: 264 universitys, 1,220 colleges.

How long do Sociology programmes take to complete?

Programmes in Sociology typically take 1 to 5 years to complete, based on AISHE-reported durations.

Data sourced from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE). Seat intake figures are as reported by institutes; verify current numbers with the institute directly before applying.