Pondicherry University MA Sociology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The sociology department at Pondicherry University has about 10 faculty members teaching around 250 students. Mrs. Imtirenla Longekmar, noted for her expertise in kinship and family studies, has been awarded best teacher three times. The exams are tough, yet the failure rate remains low, with typically 3 or fewer students failing in a class of 28. While the sociology department does not require internships, the university is expanding such opportunities due to the National Education Policy, although confirmation from departments is pending.

Some students have pursued local internships, like in schools for differently-abled individuals. Placements are mainly for MBA and other departments, usually after the final year dissertation. Scholarships are department-specific, with the top sociology student receiving INR 10,000 each semester. Merit-based scholarships ranging from INR 2,000 to INR 3,000 per month are also available for the top five students per semester, alongside state and disability scholarships. The total cost for social sciences and humanities, including tuition, hostel, and food, is about INR 2 lakhs over five years, with similar structures in science departments.