Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University BA Sociology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. MAHGU charges INR 15,000 per academic year for the 3-year BA programme as per the official 2025-26 fee structure, making the total fee INR 45,000 over three years. This fee applies across all BA specialisations. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately from the programme fee. Uttarakhand domicile students may receive a 31 percent fee concession under state government scholarship provisions, significantly reducing the net cost.

Ans. A pass in Class 12 from any recognised board in any stream is the minimum eligibility requirement for BA Sociology at MAHGU. Students from Science, Commerce, or Humanities backgrounds are all eligible to apply. A valid CUET-UG score from the National Testing Agency is considered for merit shortlisting. MAHGU also accepts direct merit-based applications. Reserved category candidates may be eligible for marks relaxation per applicable state and central government norms.

Ans. The BA Sociology programme at MAHGU covers social theory, Indian society and social structure, research methods, urban and rural sociology, community development, and social welfare. Students also study compulsory humanities subjects alongside Sociology as a specialisation. The programme builds skills in social investigation, fieldwork, and data analysis, and provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in MA Sociology, Master of Social Work, or public administration.

Ans. Yes, MAHGU itself offers MA Sociology, for which BA Sociology graduates are directly eligible. Students may also apply to other universities offering MA Sociology, Master of Social Work, or public administration programmes after completing their BA from MAHGU. The programme prepares graduates well for postgraduate entrance tests and interviews. Some students also transition into government social welfare departments or development sector organisations directly after graduation.

Ans. Graduates may pursue civil services where Sociology is a popular UPSC optional subject, social work in NGOs or government welfare departments, MA Sociology or MSW for academic and development careers, teaching at school level after BEd, or research roles in think tanks and development organisations. Uttarakhand’s rural development and community health sectors also offer field-level positions that BA Sociology graduates are well suited for, given the programme’s rural focus.

Ans. CUET-UG is not strictly compulsory for admission to BA Sociology at MAHGU. The university considers both CUET-UG scores and direct merit-based applications from Class 12 pass students. Candidates who have not appeared for CUET-UG may still apply through the direct merit window as notified by MAHGU. Appearing for CUET-UG is recommended as it broadens admission options across multiple universities. The application schedule for direct admissions is published at hgu.ac.in.