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Master of Arts [MA] (Sociology) From LPU, Jalandhar

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Master of Arts [MA] (Sociology) 
first year fees:  ₹50,000
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Course Details

LPU MA (Sociology) Latest Updates:

LPU is currently accepting admission for MA (Sociology). Admission is based on the LPUNEST entrance exam conducted by the University. Candidates can register for admission in this program by visiting the official website of LPU. The last date to apply for LPUNEST 2024 Phase-I is January 15, 2024. LPUNEST 2024 Schedule 1 Exam will be held from January 20 to February 05, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online for LPUNEST 2024 on the official website of LPU. 

Check More: LPUNEST Exam Dates 2024 

The important dates for LPUNEST 2024 (Type 2 Programmes) has been given below:

Event  Dates
Online Registration Start Date October 16, 2023
Slot Booking for Online Exam January 01, 2024 Onwards
Last Date to Apply & Book Slot January 15, 2024
Date of Entrance Exam January 20 - February 5, 2024
Exam Result  Within 48 Working Hours
Last Date of Admission February 20, 2024

Read More: Lovely Professional University Admission 2024 

LPU Jalandhar MA Sociology Course Highlights

  • M.A Sociology is a two years full time program with four semesters.
  • The MA Sociology program of LPU is available both online and offline. 
  • LPU charges INR 50,000 per semester for the MA in Sociology program.
  • Admissions are done on Merit or by Entrance Exams.
  • 10% relaxation is given to Sports persons as per the Sports scholarship.
  • 5% relaxation is given to North-East candidates.

Check here: Lovely Professional University Rankings


Lovely Professional University MA Sociology Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying to MA Sociology program at LPU must be qualified one of the following-

  • A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum marks of 50% in any discipline.
  • 5% relaxation North-East candidates, Sikkim candidates and Kashmiri migrants.
  • Sports players get 10% relaxation by sports scholarship.

Check out: Lovely Professional University Cut off Details

Admission for MA Sociology is Merit Based. LPU offers National Entrance and Scholarship Test. LPU also accepts CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, GATE, NATA, CLAT. Students can check the Admission updates by visiting the official website of LPU.

Students need to qualify a personal interview round and group discussion rounds after clearing the entrance exam.

LPU- MA Sociology Entrance Exam

LPUNEST is held once a year in two schedules. The test is held through online mode as per the schedule set up by the university. There is no option for centre based examination currently. By securing high scores in LPUNEST, Candidates can also get the advantage of scholarships. 

Important details about the LPUNEST exam are mentioned below:

  • There are a total of 40 questions in the paper for the MA Sociology program.
  • Each question contains 1.5 marks.
  • Maximum marks as per subject is 60.
  • No negative marking will be given for blank answers and wrong answers.
  • The duration of the test is 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes).

Read more: LPUNEST Pattern and Syllabus

LPU- MA Sociology How To Apply?

Candidates have to register on the official website first.

  • Go to the LPU ADMIT and register with your basic information like name, email, contact,password etc. 
  • Your Email will be your username and the password is set by you at the time of registration.
  • After the registration, you will get a mail in your registered email regarding your registration.
  • Sign in with your registered credential to confirm.

Next, candidates have to fill the Application form for Admission-

  • After login, candidates have to fill up the Application.
  • From the list of programs, Choose according to your Preference.
  • Upload the required documents.
  • Make the required payment as per the university.

After filing the Application, Candidates have to book the exam timing according to their preferences:

  • Aspirants have to book the timing of the exam which is conducted in online mode.
  • They have to appear in the exam according to the time slot.
  • The results will be released within the three working days after the exam.
  • Students also have to follow the given examination guidelines.

Documents Required

  • Recent photograph
  • Birth certificate of the Candidate.
  • Adhar card 
  • Marksheet of Matric or Qualifying Exam Certificate.

Lovely Professional University MA Sociology Course Details 

The 2 year program is divided into 4 semesters with the odd semesters called Autumn Term and the even semesters called Spring Term. 

  • M.A. Sociology is a two years full time program divided into four semesters. 
  • Students get a chance to partner with a university abroad for a semester.
  • Apart from that, four week study tour programs to USA or European countries are also given to students. 
  • At the end of the second year students get the opportunities of summer training. 

Know More: Lovely Professional University Courses And Fees

LPU- MA Sociology Term Wise Syllabus

The course syllabus is divided across four terms. Syllabus of MA Sociology program is as follows:

First Term Second Term
Classical Sociology Tradition Core-I Discipline
Fundamentals of Information Technology Core-III(A) Term Paper
Fundamentals of Research Generic Elective 2
Fundamentals of Sociology  -
Science, Technology and Society -
Third Term Fourth term
Core-I Discipline Core-I Discipline
Core-II (Discipline/ICT/Allied) Core -III (B) (Field project/Summer training)
Generic Elective 1 Generic Elective 3
- Generic Elective 4

List of Core Courses

Sociology Perspective  Society and sociology,Understanding Social Institution, Culture and Socialisation process.
Research Method Sociology  Ethnography, Archival Methods, Oral history, Case studies, Content Analysis, Survey research, Statistical Methods, Social Experiments,Visual ethnography.
Sociology in India Case changes and structures, Aspects of rural social structure, Family, Kinships, Marriage, Religion in india.
Sociology Of Development Perspective of development, State and Market , Institution and ideologies, the micro politics of development.
Industrial Sociology  Industrialisation, Industrialism and Posts, Employee organization, Blue Collar, hite collar and Managers, Work organization and alienation, Industrial Conflicts.
Sociology and Gender Gender in sociology, Reproductive, Sexuality and Ideology, Family, Work and Property, Politics. 

Which is Better for MA Sociology: Lovely Professional University, Xaviers University or Amity University?

Criteria Lovely Professional University  St. Xavier’s college Amity University
Overall Fee INR 50,000 (per semester) INR 60,000 INR 3.18 lakh (total)
Campus Location Punjab Kolkata Noida
NIRF Ranking 38th (Universities) 5th (College) 35th (Universities)
Highest Package  INR 64 LPA - INR 61.75 LPA

Know More: Lovely Professional University Distance Education

Lovely Professional University MA Sociology FAQs

Ques. How can I apply for the LPU NEST Scholarship for M.A. Sociology program in Lovely Professional University?

Ans. Candidates have to deposit the test fee and apply for the LPUNEST exam to avail a scholarship.

  • Application form and soft copy of LPU NEST Kit cost for boys is INR 1,000 and for girls is INR 500.
  • Application form and Printed copy of LPU NEST Kit cost for boys is INR 1,500 and for girls is INR 1,000.

Ques. How can I make payments to the course of Lovely Professional University?

Ans. Candidates can make payments to LPU through online mode by Net Banking, Debit card/ Credit Card and UPI. Candidates can also pay by offline mode through Demand Draft, Pay order or Cash.

Ques. What is the MA Sociology program fee for International Candidates at Lovely Professional University?

Ans. The MA in Sociology program fee for International Candidates at Lovely Professional University is different as per the country. For international candidates except from Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, charges are US $2,450 (per semester). Candidates from Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka have to pay Rs. 60,000 (per semester).

Ques. Is any Financial aid Scholarship Available for M.A Sociology in Lovely Professional University?

Ans. There are various Financial aid scholarships granted to the students at LPU. They are listed below:-

  • Need based Scholarship
  • Fee concession for defence, Paramilitary, Central armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel and their dependents.
  • Scholarship for Disable Person

Ques. Is there any initial payment cost during registration of Lovely Professional University?

Ans. Candidates have to deposit an initial payment cost of INR 10,000. Then he/she is eligible for further process of registration. Candidates also need to apply for LPUNEST with a separate registration fee.

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