M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College Pune BA Sociology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The programme covers social theory and thinkers, Indian society and caste, gender and family studies, urban and rural sociology, research methods and statistics, economy and society, and development and social movements. The Autonomous syllabus at Garware also includes contemporary topics such as digital society, environmental sociology, and human rights.

Ans. The programme is grant-in-aid with total fees of Rs 29,285. First year fee is Rs 11,095, second year is Rs 9,180, and third year is Rs 9,010. Government scholarships and freeships for SC, ST, OBC, and EBC students are processed through the Maharashtra DBT portal at mahadbtmahait.gov.in after admission.

Ans. Graduates pursue MA Sociology, Master of Social Work, LLB, or postgraduate diplomas in social work and development management. Career paths include civil services (Sociology is an UPSC optional), NGO and development sector work, social research, journalism, HR, and community development. The strong analytical foundation also supports academic and policy research roles.

Ans. Yes. Any candidate who has passed 10+2 from a recognised board in any stream is eligible. There is no subject-specific requirement from 12th standard. Admission is based entirely on aggregate HSC marks and seat availability after applying reservation norms. Students from all academic backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to the social science classroom.

Ans. Yes. The Autonomous syllabus at Garware College includes research methods, survey design, and basic statistical analysis. Students carry out small-scale field studies and submit project reports as part of internal assessment. This gives direct exposure to sociological research practice, which is valuable for postgraduate study and development sector work.