Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduage College Shahjahanpur BA Sociology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BA Sociology programme at Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduate College, Shahjahanpur is INR 1,83,600 for the complete course duration. This covers the full three academic years. Fee revisions by MJPRU Bareilly or the institution are possible for subsequent sessions, and candidates should verify the current amount with the college at the time of admission.

Ans. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks through the MJPRU Samarth admission portal. Candidates register online, upload required documents, and are shortlisted via the MJPRU programme-wise merit list. Shortlisted candidates must attend in-person document verification at the college and pay the programme fee to confirm their seat for session 2026-27. There is no separate entrance examination.

Ans. Yes. Sociology is one of the most chosen optional subjects in UPSC Civil Services Examination. The BA Sociology curriculum at MJPRU-affiliated colleges covers social stratification, Indian society, gender, and social research methods, which overlap significantly with the UPSC Sociology optional paper. Many graduates from BA Sociology programmes at UP state universities build their civil services foundation starting from undergraduate study.

Ans. After completing BA Sociology, graduates can pursue MA Sociology or MSW at MJPRU or other universities. They can also appear for UPSC, UPPSC, and SSC examinations using their graduation degree, apply for roles in NGOs, community development organisations, and UP government social welfare departments, or pursue B.Ed and become teachers in secondary schools. The degree qualifies graduates for any government post requiring a graduation degree.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 33% aggregate marks. There is no separate entrance exam. Admission is based solely on the MJPRU merit list prepared from Class 12 marks. Reserved category candidates are eligible for relaxations in the minimum marks requirement as per MJPRU and UP state government admission norms.

Ans. Yes. Eligible students can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC categories via scholarship.up.gov.in, the NSP Central Scholarship for eligible categories via scholarships.gov.in, and the UP Minority Scholarship via minority.up.gov.in. Applications require income certificates, caste certificates, and bank account details. The UP government announces scholarship deadlines at the start of each academic year.