How do I prepare for the JNU M.A. sociology entrance?

I have a friend who did his master’s from JNU and he was able to give some insight regarding the entrance test for MA Sociology. In the entrance examination, there will be questions from out of the syllabus. You may be asked to give a sociological interpretation of the current situation, event, etc. So, stay updated with contemporary social issues. Here is a list of sections from where you can expect questions. Sociological Thought: Marx, Durkheim. Weber, Parsons, Spencer, Comte, etc. Research Methodology and techniques Indian Society: Poverty, Family, Kinship, etc. Society and polity Society and economy Technology Caste and class system Concepts like Globalization, Modernization, Sanskritization, and Localization. Go through the list of topics assisted to you and make sure you prepare them thoroughly. As you can see the majority of the questions are from the syllabus itself.

JNU MA Sociology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Nov 5, 2025

MA Sociology at JNU is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 96 seats.

The total fees for the MA Sociology program at JNU is ₹ 677.
Students need to pay ₹ 407 in the first year.

Admissions to MA Sociology at JNU are primarily based on CUET-PG. Candidates must have completed Graduation with 45% + CUET PG to be eligible for admission. The overall CUET-PG cutoff for the MA Sociology program is 48 - 79 across all categories. Check JNU Admission

Times Higher Education Arts ranking 2020, ranks JNU at 301-400 out of 400 in India.

Find detailed JNU MA Sociology fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 692
eligibility	Graduation with 45% + CUET PG

JNU MA Sociology Fees

JNU MA Sociology fees 2025 is ₹ 677 for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 432, Caution Fees of ₹ 40, Other Fees of ₹ 205.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 407 in the first year.

Earlier, MA Sociology fees at JNU was ₹ 645 (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 32 over the year.

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹432
caution fee*	₹40
other fee	₹220
total academic fee	₹692
hostel fee	₹3,720
total fee	₹4,412

Fee Structure as per the Official Website

Important Dates for MA Sociology at JNU

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of Physical Verification for Final List of Selected Candidates for Admission 2025 [MA]	Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025
Date of Deadline for Admission/Registration for Admission 2025 [MA]	Aug 14, 2025
Date of Pre-enrolment Registration & Fee Payment for Final List for Admission 2025 [MA]	Aug 08, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025

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JNU: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 2 Reviews

The review discusses the lack of internship opportunities for sociology students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and notes that higher qualifications do not necessarily lead to increased income in this field. While specific information about other courses is not provided, JNU is recognized for its affordable fee structure, with a total course fee of INR 720 for four semesters.

In addition to this, students are required to pay registration fees each semester. JNU supports students financially through the Merit Cum Means (MCM) scholarship, available to those whose parents earn less than INR 2,50,000 annually. This scholarship provides INR 800 per month to day scholars and INR 2,000 per month to hostellers.

Eligible students can receive this scholarship each semester, although JNU does not offer direct internship or job placement services.

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