A Sociologist studies society, human behaviour and interaction that develop when people work together. Social institutions, CUItures and groups are examined by them. The subject matter for a Sociologist is diverse ranging from crime, religion, social structures of family to the state, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture.
Personal Competencies
• You have an interest and knowledge of society and social issues
• You like to analyse problems
• You like to pay attention to details
Entry Pathway
I. Complete 10 + 2 in Humanities stream preferably with Sociology
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA.) in Sociology followed by Master's degree in Arts (M.A.) in the same
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA.) in Sociology followed by Master's degree in Arts (M.A.) in Sociology and PhD in the same
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in any Humanities subject and then complete a PhD in Sociology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Sociology.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Miranda House, University of Delhi, New Delhi
2. Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
3. Hindu College, New Delhi
4. Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, West Bengal
5. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
6. Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi
7. Centre for Studies in Social sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal
8. Gujarat Arts and Science College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with I-IGC before applying)
1. Fergusson College, Pune, Maharashtra
2. Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, West Bengal
4. St. Andrews College of Arts Science and Commerce, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
6. Rani Birla Girls' College, Kolkata, West Bengal
7. St. Joseph's College, Bangaluru, Karnataka
8. Jyoti Nivas College, Bangaluru, Karnataka
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 1,50,000*
* These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Research Organizations, Colleges, Universities, Regional and Central Government, Consulting Service Firms.
Work Environment: You will typically work in an office. You may work outside of an office setting when conducting research through interviews or observations or presenting research results.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Junior Analyst → Sociologist, General → Senior Sociologist → Head of the Department
Expected Income
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Sociologist is INR 10,000 -1,25,000* per month.
Nidhin Donald is an artist and a doctoral scholar at JNIJ Delhi. He has worked with Pune University and National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR). His artwork has regularly featured on Round Table India. He has completed his undergraduate and post graduate program in Sociology and then pursues M.Phil. and PhD from School of Social Sciences, JNU, Delhi.*
SOCIOLOGIST
NCS Code: 2632.0300 | RD032• You have an interest and knowledge of society and social issues
• You like to analyse problems
• You like to pay attention to details
I. Complete 10 + 2 in Humanities stream preferably with Sociology
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA.) in Sociology followed by Master's degree in Arts (M.A.) in the same
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA.) in Sociology followed by Master's degree in Arts (M.A.) in Sociology and PhD in the same
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in any Humanities subject and then complete a PhD in Sociology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Sociology.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Miranda House, University of Delhi, New Delhi
2. Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
3. Hindu College, New Delhi
4. Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, West Bengal
5. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
6. Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi
7. Centre for Studies in Social sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal
8. Gujarat Arts and Science College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with I-IGC before applying)
1. Fergusson College, Pune, Maharashtra
2. Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, West Bengal
4. St. Andrews College of Arts Science and Commerce, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
6. Rani Birla Girls' College, Kolkata, West Bengal
7. St. Joseph's College, Bangaluru, Karnataka
8. Jyoti Nivas College, Bangaluru, Karnataka
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfndia.org/Rankings/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 1,50,000*
* These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Research Organizations, Colleges, Universities, Regional and Central Government, Consulting Service Firms.
Work Environment: You will typically work in an office. You may work outside of an office setting when conducting research through interviews or observations or presenting research results.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Junior Analyst → Sociologist, General → Senior Sociologist → Head of the Department
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Sociologist is INR 10,000 -1,25,000* per month.
Source - https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/iob/sociologist/india
Experts from the field
Nidhin Donald is an artist and a doctoral scholar at JNIJ Delhi. He has worked with Pune University and National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR). His artwork has regularly featured on Round Table India. He has completed his undergraduate and post graduate program in Sociology and then pursues M.Phil. and PhD from School of Social Sciences, JNU, Delhi.*
Source - https://www.hssiitb.ac.in/en/post-doctrol-fellow/nidhin-donald
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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