Anjaneya University Raipur Ph.D Sociology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The PhD in Sociology at Anjaneya University requires a minimum of 3 years of full-time enrolment, in line with UGC doctoral education regulations. The first year includes mandatory coursework covering sociological theory, research methodology, and data analysis methods. Subsequent years focus on fieldwork, thesis writing, and viva voce. Most scholars complete the programme in 3 to 5 years, depending on the nature of their fieldwork and the complexity of the research topic.

Ans. The doctoral programme in Sociology supports research in social stratification, caste and class, gender and women’s studies, tribal sociology, rural and urban sociology, development sociology, social movements, migration, Dalit studies, environmental sociology, and the sociology of education and religion. Research on Chhattisgarh’s Adivasi communities, forest rights, and displacement is particularly relevant to the regional context. Scholars should align their research with a faculty supervisor’s ongoing interests.

Ans. UGC-NET in Sociology is not compulsory but provides a significant advantage. NET-qualified applicants may be exempted from the university PhD entrance test at the doctoral committee’s discretion and receive preference during admission. Those without NET must sit for the university entrance examination and personal interview. M.Phil degree holders in Sociology from UGC-recognised universities may also receive consideration for direct admission, subject to committee approval.

Ans. A PhD in Sociology from a UGC-recognised university qualifies graduates to apply for Assistant Professor positions in Sociology departments, provided they also hold UGC-NET. Other career options include UPSC and CGPSC civil services, social research analyst roles at ICSSR-funded institutes, programme officers at development NGOs and international organisations, government policy roles in social welfare, and community development consultant positions. Academic publishing and field research with UN agencies are also accessible career paths.

Ans. The total tuition fee for PhD Sociology at Anjaneya University is INR 3,05,000 for the 3-year minimum period, paid annually. Optional hostel accommodation is available at INR 75,000 per year, not included in the tuition total. Scholars who qualify UGC-NET with JRF receive INR 37,000 per month (rising to INR 42,000 at SRF stage), which can cover both tuition and living costs. SC/ST scholars may additionally apply for the UGC Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship at the same rate.

Ans. In the PhD Sociology programme at Anjaneya University, the research supervisor guides the scholar in designing the research methodology, selecting theoretical frameworks, conducting fieldwork, and writing the thesis. The supervisor also reviews chapter submissions and approves the final thesis for submission. Scholars must meet regularly with their supervisor and submit annual progress reports as required by UGC regulations. Identifying a suitable supervisor before applying significantly increases admission success.