BA Sociology is an undergraduate degree that studies society: families, castes, communities, work, cities and social change. It leads to research, social work, teaching, policy and media jobs, or to an MA in Sociology.
For CUET UG 2026, 9 central universities list BA Sociology. The papers asked most often are Sociology, English, History and the General Aptitude Test. Nagaland University asks for Sociology alone, and MZU asks for English plus Sociology. NEHU asks for English plus Sociology or the General Aptitude Test. IGNTU lets you choose between the General Aptitude Test and Sociology. BHU asks for English or Hindi plus the General Aptitude Test. Tezpur University takes English (20%) plus your highest score among Sociology, History, Political Science, Psychology and Economics (80%). RGU accepts any one domain paper, and DU asks for a language plus three List B subjects.
Most listings accept 10+2 in any stream. BHU has an age limit of 22 years on 1 July 2026. Tip: the Sociology paper plus the General Aptitude Test and English covers most of the options here.
CUET papers asked for BA Sociology
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9 universities offering BA Sociology
BA (Hons) Sociology
CUET: English (101) or Hindi (102) language test, plus the General Aptitude Test (501).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
BA (Hons) Sociology
CUET: Either the General Aptitude Test (501) or Sociology (326).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 in any subject with at least 45% aggregate (or equivalent CGPA/grade) for General, EWS and OBC; 40% for SC/ST/PwD.
BA Sociology
CUET: English plus Sociology
▸ Eligibility
Passed Class XII or equivalent with 50% marks for General/OBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
BA Sociology
CUET: Sociology
▸ Eligibility
Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised university or board, in any stream.
BA (Hons) Sociology
CUET: English plus either Sociology or the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed Class XII in the stream concerned from any recognised board in India, or an examination the University considers equivalent.
Selection: Four-year undergraduate programme (Honours). The source does not state whether the Honours degree is BA or BSc.
BA (Hons) Sociology
CUET: As listed by NTA: Sociology / History / General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility
Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary (Grade 12) certificate, or an equivalent stage of education at Level 4 of the NHEQF. No minimum percentage is stated.
BA Sociology
CUET: Any one of the 26 domain papers (codes 301 to 326).
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in Class XII/10+2/Intermediate from any Board, Council or University in India, or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent by the AIU.
Selection: Offered by the university itself.
BA Sociology
CUET: Any one of the 26 domain papers (codes 301 to 326).
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in Class XII/10+2/Intermediate from any Board, Council or University in India, or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent by the AIU.
Selection: Offered by affiliated colleges.
BA (Hons) Sociology
CUET: English (20%) plus the highest score among Sociology, History, Political Science, Psychology or Economics (80%)
▸ Eligibility and selection
45% pass mark in Class XII, any stream.
Selection: Merit is based on English (20%) plus the best of the five listed domain papers (80%). Four-year undergraduate programme.
BA (Hons) Sociology
CUET: One List A language plus three List B subjects, or two List A languages plus two List B subjects.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Not stated in the NTA list. Candidates must appear in CUET (UG) 2026 in the subjects in which they are appearing or have passed Class XII.
Selection: Merit is based on the best CUET score from any of the allowed combinations.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BA Sociology?
Sociology and English are the most common papers, with the General Aptitude Test as an alternative at several universities. Some ask for a language plus the General Aptitude Test instead of Sociology.
▸Is the Sociology paper compulsory for BA Sociology through CUET?
No. IGNTU and NEHU accept the General Aptitude Test instead, BHU asks for a language plus the General Aptitude Test, and RGU takes any one domain paper. MZU and Nagaland University do ask for Sociology.
▸Which central universities offer BA Sociology through CUET?
9 universities list it for CUET UG 2026: BHU, IGNTU, MZU, Nagaland University, NEHU, Pondicherry University, RGU, Tezpur University and DU.
▸Can a Science or Commerce student apply for BA Sociology through CUET?
Usually yes. Most listings accept 10+2 in any stream, for example Nagaland University and Tezpur University. Check the minimum marks for each university.
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About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.