CUET 2023 Sociology Syllabus: Exam Pattern, How to Prepare and Topics

NTA, the national testing agency responsible for conducting the CUET exam, has released the exam information. Aspirants can visit their official website to check the information. Also, they have released the exam pattern and subject-wise syllabus and topics for the upcoming CUET exam. 

Sociology is one of the domain-specific subjects in the CUET exam. Many students are willing to pursue a BA in sociology and other relevant fields. For them, it is important to understand the sociology syllabus and pattern. 

About CUET 2023 Exam

CUET 2023, or the common university entrance test is a national exam conducted by NTA. The exam provides equal opportunities for students willing to pursue further education in central universities. The exam is conducted online mode across different centres n various cities of India. In total, there are 560 CUET exam centres present in various cities. 

The CUET exam is a one-way solution to enrol in various central, state and private universities in India. Students get a chance to select their favourite subject in their desired universities. With so many benefits CUET is becoming popular among many students. Around 2 lakh students appeared for this exam last year. To study at the best universities, students must prepare thoroughly for the CUET exam. 

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CUET UG Sociology Syllabus

Most of the CUET sociology syllabus is derived from the class 12th NCERT textbook. Therefore going through your NCERT while preparing for the CUET exam is a must. Apart students also have to be familiar with the sociology syllabus. They must understand the types of questions to perform better in exams. 

Ten sociology topics that come in the CUET exam:

Unit Number	Unit Name
1	Structure of Indian Society
2	Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
3	Social Inequality and Exclusion
4	The Challenges of Unity in Diversity
5	Process of Social Change in India
6	Social Change and the Polity
7	Social Change and the Economy
8	Arenas of Social Change
9	New Arenas of Social Change
10	Social Movements

Now let us see the topics in a detailed manner:

Chapter Name	Topics
Social Movements	Introducing Indian Society: Colonialism, Nationalism, Class, and Community Demographic Structure Rural-Urban Linkages and Division
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change	Family and Kinship,  The Caste System,  Tribal Society,  The Market as a Social Institution
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
The Challenges of Unity in Diversity	Problems of Communalism, Regionalism, Casteism, and Patriarchy  Role of the State in a Plural, an Unequal Society  What We Share
Process of Social Change in India	Process of Structural Change: Colonialism, Industrialisation, Urbanisation  Process of Cultural Change: Modernisation, Westernisation, Sanskritisation, Secularisation Social Reform Movements and Laws
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
Social Change and the Economy	Land Reforms, the Green Revolution, and Agrarian Society  From Planned Industrialisation to Liberalisation  Changes in the Class Structure
Arenas of Social Change	Media and Social Change  Globalisation and Social Change
New Arenas of Social Change	Media and Social Change  Globalisation and Social Change
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

CUET Sociology Question Pattern

Exam Name	CUET
Total Sociology Question	50
Questions needed to be Attempted	40
Total Marks in Sociology Section	200
Time Given	45 Minutes
Marking Pattern	+5 for right answer -1 for the wrong answer

Also read: Full Guide To CUET Admission Process 2023

How to prepare a sociology syllabus for CUET?

Sometimes students do not get the right direction to prepare for their exams. Proper guidance and education are the best way to score high marks in CUET. There are a few tips that will surely help you score better in the sociology part of the CUET exam. 

• Get thorough with the sociology syllabus and then make a blueprint of your timetable.
• Prepare short notes during your study, as it is helpful for revision.
• Do not stick to one topic for much time. Instead, discuss it with your teachers. 
• Be consistence with your education. Even a lag of one day can cost you much during the exam. 

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CUET sociology syllabus 2023 FAQs

1. Is sociology a compulsory subject for the CUET exam?

No, sociology is not a compulsory subject for the CUET exam. It is a domain-specific subject that students can choose according to their own preferences. 

2. How many questions are there in the sociology section of the CUET exam?

In all, there are 50 questions in this section, out of which students have to attempt 40 questions. 

3. What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

There is only multiple-choice question in the CUET exam.

4. Who should choose sociology as their domain-specific subject?

Students who want to pursue their education in related fields and subjects must opt for sociology in their CUET exam. 

5. What are the best universities to study sociology in India?

Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia and Banaras Hindu University are the best universities to study sociology in India.