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University of Hyderabad Ph.D Sociology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Hyderabad, TelanganaCentral UniversityEstd 1974NAAC Grade A+ 3.3
University of Hyderabad Latest Updates and News
05 Jun, 2026 University of Hyderabad has announced Ph.D Sociology Fee structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 64,980 .
Total fees
INR 64,980
6 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
12,400
UGC NET, Selection list 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology
University of Hyderabad offers a six-year, full-time Ph.D. Sociology with 8 seats through UGC NET. The course is taught on campus through research work, with research work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A and stands #12 in NIRF University ranking 2026 and #18 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 64,980, paid per semester, and INR 5.45 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through UOH counselling. The General General list seat closed at rank 12,400 in selection list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Fees
The full course costs INR 64,980 without hostel and INR 5.45 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 60,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, twelve times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 4.80 Lakhs over six years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 60,000 | INR 5,000 a semester, 12 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 4,980 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 4.80 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 6 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 64,980 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.45 Lakhs | Full course |
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 1 Sep 2026. Selection list allotment comes on 24 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 13 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UGC NET registration, last date to apply | 22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026 | Over |
| UGC NET session 1 exam | 3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026 | Over |
| UGC NET result and rank | 22 Apr 2026 | Over |
| UOH choice filling | 20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 1 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Selection list allotment | 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 29 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 29 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Master's degree in Sociology or Social Sciences and 55% marks; 50% for reserved categories. You also need a UGC NET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's subject | Master's degree in Sociology or Social Sciences |
| Master's marks | 55% for General, 50% for reserved categories |
| Exam | UGC NET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Admission Process
UOH allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write UGC NET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on UOH | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the UOH selection list closing ranks for General list seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General list | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Selection list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Selection list, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Selection list, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Selection list, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Selection list, 2025 |
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 6 LPA. The median is INR 5.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. Universities, research projects and policy teams hire sociology researchers.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Universities, research projects and policy teams |
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 25,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 25,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 10,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 20,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 15,000 over the course |
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Ranking
The college stands #18 in NIRF University ranking and #18 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Research | 2025 | #18 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Course Structure
Year 1 has Classical sociology and research methods. Year 2 has fieldwork and proposal writing. You work with a supervisor after course work. The final thesis decides the degree.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Classical sociology, Indian society and research methods |
| Year 2 | Fieldwork, theory reading and proposal writing |
| Year 3 | Data analysis, literature review and thesis chapters |
| Year 4 | Thesis writing, seminar talks and viva preparation |
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick Ph.D. Sociology at University of Hyderabad?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: there are only 8 seats, so the interview call matters as much as the score.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the UOH choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a General list rank. If you are Waiting list and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D. Sociology Eligibility▾
Master's marks: 75% in Master's degree in Sociology or Social Sciences. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A UGC NET rank. UGC NET score decides the Waiting list seats.
Reservation rule: Seats follow UOH reservation rules and the published Ph.D. intake.
Ph.D. Sociology Admission Process▾
Write UGC NET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on UOH: UOH (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D. Sociology Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026
UGC NET registration
Last date to apply was 26 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026
UGC NET session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
22 Apr 2026
UGC NET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper UOH reads.
Over
20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026
UOH choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 28 Aug 2026.
Over
1 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
24 Sep 2026
Selection list allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
29 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 29 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
29 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
UGC NET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
UGC NET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
UGC NET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
UOH choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: UOH 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Fees 2026
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This is the full 6-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 12, INR 5,000 a semester
INR 60,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 4,980
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 6, INR 80,000 a year
INR 4.80 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 1,096
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
923%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,189
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
110%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Sociology at University of Hyderabad?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published UOH closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General list
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Waiting list
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General list
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Waiting list
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General list
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Waiting list
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General list
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Waiting list
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General list
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Waiting list
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Selection list close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 25,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 10,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 20,000
University of Hyderabad
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 15,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to University of Hyderabad. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees6 years, no hostel
INR 64,980
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 4.95 Lakhs more
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INR 64,980
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Average paylatest batch
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 3.5 LPA more
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INR 2.1 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA more, Class of 2024
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INR 2.2 LPA more
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INR 1.8 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankUGC NET, General
12,400
Selection list, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis branch
8
UGC NET
90
82 more
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142 more
60
52 more
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240
232 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
923%
on INR 6 LPA
170%
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795 points lower
133%
790 points lower
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Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only University of Hyderabad, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over six years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below University of Hyderabad in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If University of Hyderabad gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses University of Hyderabad in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If University of Hyderabad allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Sociology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. Sociology at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 64,980 and the last batch averaged INR 6 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General list seat closed at rank 12,400 in selection list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA, the median was INR 5.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Sociology if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Sociology places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Sociology, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the UGC NET exam and fill this college in your UOH choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days UOH gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 6-year fee is INR 64,980 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 5.45 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
University of Hyderabad: 1 Answered Question
Does the Central University of Hyderabad offer UG courses or any integrated courses?
Anushua MitraM.A (Political science) from University of Hyderabad (2020)
Yes, Hyderabad Central University offers various integrated courses in science, social science, and humanities.
- In Humanities there is a five-year integrated program, i.e. language science, there are also Hindi and Tamil.
- In social sciences, the integrated programs include Anthropology, History, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology.
- In Science, the university offers Integrated M.Tech in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, System Biology, Earth Science. They also offer professional courses, i.e. IMSC Optometry, IMSC Health Psychology.
These are the courses Hyderabad Central University offer in undergraduate.
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