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    CUET Sociology Syllabus 2024: Check Important Topics, Exam Pattern & Books to Prepare

    18 March, 2024
    Parthiva Mewawala

    Sociology, a branch of social sciences, investigates social change, social relationships and behaviour, and the social causes and effects of human actions. The subject of sociology will help the candidates understand things differently. The CUET Sociology Syllabus 2024 comprises ten chapters, each broken down into sub-chapters, illustrating a comprehensive overview of the examination. All these chapters are interconnected with one another.

    The Sociology Syllabus 2024 provided by CUET provides a comprehensive overview of topics for candidates who are preparing for the entrance exam. It also provides aspiring candidates with a means of understanding and preparing effectively for the exam. You can also check out the official syllabus on the website – cuet.samarth.ac.in.

     

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    CUET Sociology Syllabus – Unit-wise 

     

    The Sociology CUET syllabus 2024, presented unit-wise below, offers a structured overview of topics for candidates preparing for the exam. It offers a thorough understanding of the sociological principles of each unit, thereby increasing the readiness for the CUET Sociology exam. 

     

    Unit  Chapter  Sub-Chapter 
    1

    Structure of Indian Society 
    • Introducing Indian Society: Colonialism, Nationalism, Class and Community. 
    • Demographic Structure 
    • Rural-Urban Linkages and Divisions. 
    2. 

    Social Institutions: Continuity and Change 
    • Family and Kinship 
    • The Caste System 
    • Tribal Society 
    • The market as a social institution 
    3. 

    Social Inequality and Exclusion 
    • Caste

    Prejudice, Scheduled Castes, and Other Backward Classes.

    • The marginalisation of Tribal Communities.
    • The Struggle for Women’s Equality.
    • The Protection of Religious Minorities.
    • Caring for the Differently Abled.
    4. 

    The Challenges of Unity in Diversity 
    • Problems of Communalism, Regionalism, Casteism, and Patriarchy. 
    • Role of the State in a Plural and Unequal Society 
    • What We Share. 
    5. 

    Process of Social Change in India. 
    • Process of Structural Change: Colonialism, Industrialisation, Urbanisation 
    • Process of Cultural Change: Modernization, Westernisation, Sanskritisation, Secularisation. 
    • Social Reform Movements and Laws. 
    6. 

    Social Change and the Polity 
    • The Constitution as an instrument of Social Change. 
    • Parties, Pressure Groups, and Democratic Politics. 
    • Panchayati Raj and the Challenges of Social Transformation. 
    7. 

    Social Change and the Economy 
    • Land Reforms, the Green Revolution and Agrarian Society. 
    • From Planned Industrialisation to Liberalisation. 
    • Changes in the Class Structure. 
    8. 

    Arenas of Social Change 
    • Media and Social Change
    •  Globalisation and Social Change
    9. 

    New Arenas of Social Change 
    • Media and Social Change 
    • Globalisation and Social Change 
    10. 

    Social Movements 
    • Class-Based Movements: Workers, Peasants 
    • Caste-based movements: Dalit Movement, Backward Castes, Trends in upper caste responses 
    • Women’s Movements in Independent India 
    • Tribal Movements 
    • Environmental Movements. 

     

    Sociology CUET Syllabus 2024 Exam Pattern: 

     

    Subject  Number of Questions  Number of Questions to be attempted  Maximum marks 
    Sociology  50  40  200 

     

    Key points to remember: 

     

    1. There will be one question paper with 50 questions, out of which 40 questions must be attempted. 
    2. Question types will be objective (MCQs), and the duration will be 45 mins. 
    3. The maximum marks are 200 – 5 marks will be granted for each correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. 
    4. The exam type will be online in Computer-based test (CBT) mode. 

     

    Conclusion: 

    The sociology syllabus of the CUET  will be available on the official website and will be based on the curriculum of the 12th grade. The CUET Sociology Syllabus 2024 will be divided into ten units with subtopics. Before commencing the CUET preparation, the candidates should go through the CUET Sociology syllabus and the CUET exam pattern to appear in the sociology domain. By understanding the CUET Sociology Syllabus 2024, the candidates can prepare for the exam and increase their chances of getting a seat in the CUET-accepting university/college of their choice. 


    FAQs related to the Sociology CUET Syllabus 

     

    1. How should I prepare for CUET Sociology? 

    CUET exam syllabus for Sociology should be familiar to candidates as it will help them identify the units that must be covered and the questions they need to practice to pass the exam. By using the syllabus, students will be able to plan their studies efficiently and focus on topics that are likely to be examined.

     

    2. Where will I find the Sociology CUET Syllabus? 

    NTA’s official website will have the CUET 2024 Sociology Syllabus.

     

    3. Is there any study material suggested for the CUET 2024 Sociology Syllabus? 


    The candidates can refer to sociology textbooks, academic articles, and online resources to help in their preparation. 

     

    4. How should I approach studying the Sociology CUET Syllabus? 

    One should create a study plan and review the syllabus of sociology CUET thoroughly. They should also focus on understanding the core sociological concepts and theories. 

     

    5. What topics are covered in CUET Syllabus for sociology? 

    The sociology syllabus for CUET covers various sociological themes like social change, social institutions, inequality, culture, and gender, as appropriate to the curriculum of that particular year.