RCU Palamu MA Sociology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The MA Sociology programme at Ramchandra Chandravansi University is a two-year postgraduate course spread across four semesters, covering sociological theory, research methodology, Indian social institutions, and applied social studies with both theoretical and practical components.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, or related Social Sciences from a recognised university with a minimum of 45% marks. SC/ST/OBC candidates receive relaxation in the minimum percentage as per Jharkhand Government norms.

Ans. The total fees for the two-year MA Sociology programme at Ramchandra Chandravansi University amount to INR 23,000, inclusive of tuition fee, examination fee, prospectus fee, admission fee, and registration fee across both years of the programme.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles in government social welfare departments, NGOs, journalism, community development, human resources management, and academic teaching. Clearing UGC NET/JRF qualifies graduates for lectureship, and Ph.D. in Sociology is a recognised research pathway at universities across India.

Ans. Yes. MA Sociology graduates from Ramchandra Chandravansi University, a UGC recognised institution, are eligible to appear in UGC NET/JRF in Sociology, which qualifies candidates for assistant professor positions and research fellowships at universities and institutes across India.

Ans. The MA Sociology curriculum at RCU covers classical sociological theory (Marx, Weber, Durkheim), contemporary social theory, social research methods and statistics, Indian social structure and stratification, sociology of gender, family and kinship systems, rural and urban sociology, political sociology, and sociology of development. Students also study social movements and welfare policy, developing critical analytical and fieldwork skills applicable to government, civil society, and academic careers.