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BBAU’s MA in Sociology is a 2-year postgraduate programme at the School of Social Sciences, Lucknow. With an intake of 64 seats and admissions through CUET-PG, the programme covers sociological theory, research methods, urban and rural sociology, and social stratification. The per-semester tuition for Open Category students is INR 1,500. SC/ST/PH students pay no tuition, making it one of BBAU’s most accessible postgraduate programmes.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Spot Counselling begins 28 July 2026.
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Open Category) | INR 6,000 (INR 1,500 per semester) |
| Tuition Fee (SC/ST/PH Category) | Nil |
| Examination Fee | INR 3,200 (INR 800 per semester) |
| Medical Fee | INR 400 (INR 100 per semester) |
| Library Card Fee | INR 400 (INR 200 per year) |
| Sports Fee | INR 400 (INR 200 per year) |
| Admission Fee (one-time) | INR 1,000 |
| Enrolment Fee (one-time) | INR 200 |
| Total Fees (Open Category) | INR 11,600 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUET-PG Registration Closing Date | 25 January 2026 |
| CUET-PG Exam | 6 to 27 March 2026 |
| CUET-PG Result | 24 April 2026 |
| Phase 1 Merit List Released | 16 July 2026 |
| Phase 1 Fee Submission Closing Date | 19 July 2026 |
| Phase 2 Merit List Released | 21 July 2026 |
| Phase 2 Fee Submission Closing Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Spot Counselling Document Verification | 28 July 2026 |
| Spot Counselling Merit List | 29 July 2026 |
| Spot Counselling Fee Submission Closing Date | 2 August 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
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| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship SC/ST (UP Government) | Full fee reimbursement | SC/ST students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | As per NSP guidelines | Merit and income criteria for postgraduate students |
| NSP Minority Community Scholarship | As per NSP guidelines | Minority community students with income below prescribed limit |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Fellowship (BBAU) | INR 60,000 per year | Merit-based for enrolled BBAU postgraduate students |
17 Sep, 2026 CUET PG 2027 exam dates have been declared. The exam will be held between March 1 & 25, 2027. Read News.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for BBAU MA Sociology?
Ans. BBAU’s MA Sociology admission for 2026-27 is based on CUET-PG 2026 scores declared by NTA on 24 April 2026. Candidates must appear in the Sociology or Social Sciences paper of CUET-PG. No separate university-level test is conducted. Seats are allocated through merit lists published by BBAU in multiple phases including spot counselling after CUET-PG results are declared.
Ques. What is the total fee for MA Sociology at BBAU?
Ans. Open Category students pay INR 1,500 per semester in tuition, totalling INR 6,000 over four semesters. Adding examination fees (INR 3,200), medical fees (INR 400), library and sports fees (INR 800), and one-time charges (INR 1,200), the total for Open Category students is INR 11,600. SC/ST/PH students pay no tuition, reducing their total to INR 5,600. A refundable caution deposit of INR 2,000 is also collected.
Ques. What career options are available after MA Sociology from BBAU?
Ans. Graduates can pursue civil services (UPSC and state PSCs), UGC-NET Sociology for teaching or junior research fellowship, and roles in NGOs, government social welfare departments, and international development organisations. Research positions in academic institutions and think tanks are also available. Journalism, social entrepreneurship, and human resources are additional sectors where MA Sociology graduates from recognised central universities find employment.
Ques. What is the eligibility for MA Sociology at BBAU?
Ans. Any graduate with at least 45% marks in aggregate (40% for SC/ST/PH candidates) from a recognised university is eligible to apply, regardless of their undergraduate discipline. A valid CUET-PG 2026 score in the Sociology paper is mandatory. BBAU does not prescribe any age limit for this programme. Students from Science, Commerce, and all Arts disciplines may apply provided they meet the minimum percentage requirement.
Ques. How many seats are available in MA Sociology at BBAU?
Ans. BBAU offers 64 seats in MA Sociology for the 2026-27 academic year. This is one of the larger PG intakes at BBAU’s School of Social Sciences. Seats are filled in multiple counselling rounds based on CUET-PG 2026 merit. Candidates who miss Phase 1 and Phase 2 rounds can still apply during spot counselling, which is scheduled from 28 July to 2 August 2026 at BBAU, Lucknow.
Ques. What scholarships are available for BBAU MA Sociology students?
Ans. Students can apply for the Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship from the UP Government (full tuition fee reimbursement), NSP Central Sector and Minority Community Scholarships, and the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Fellowship from BBAU (INR 60,000 per year for merit students). SC/ST/PH candidates already receive a tuition waiver at BBAU. All government scholarships are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal by the notified annual deadline.
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