CUET Exam Sociology Syllabus 2024

CUET Sociology Syllabus 2023: A Comprehensive Overview

Sociology offers a fascinating lens to understand social life, its dynamics, and the influence on human behavior. This captivating subject, part of the CUET curriculum, delves into 10 interconnected chapters, each with sub-chapters, providing a holistic understanding of society.

Mastering the entire syllabus is crucial,so ensure you dedicate focused attention to each chapter and sub-chapter. Refer to the detailed table below for a breakdown of the syllabus.

CUET Sociology Syllabus:

Unit 1: Structure of Indian Society

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

Unit 2: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change

• Family and Kinship.
• Family and Kinship.
• Tribal Society.
• The Market as a Social Institution.

Unit 3: Social Inequality and Exclusion

• Caste Prejudice, Scheduled Castes, and Other Backward Classes.
• The marginalization of Tribal Communities.
• The Struggle for Women’s Equality.
• The Protection of Religious Minorities.
• Caring for the Differently Abled.

Unit 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.

Unit 5: Process of Social Change in India

• Problems of Communalism, Regionalism, Casteism, and Patriarchy.
• Process of Cultural Change: Modernization, Westernisation, Sanskritisation, Secularisation.
• Social Reform Movements and Laws.

Unit 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.

Unit 7: Social Change and the Economy

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


Unit 8: Arenas of Social Change

• Media and Social Change


Unit 9: New Arenas of Social Change

• Globalization and Social Change


Unit 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.


Remember, a thorough understanding of the syllabus forms the foundation for effective exam preparation. By systematically going through each chapter and sub-chapter, you can confidently approach the CUET Sociology examination.

Here's a quick summary of the exam format for CUET Sociology:

• Number of Questions: 50 (attempt 40)

• Total Marks: 200

• Marks per Correct Answer:5

• Marks per Wrong Answer: -1 (negative marking)

• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Duration:45 minutes

• Exam Mode:Online (Computer-Based Test)

Remember: While 60 questions are presented, you only need to answer 50, offering some flexibility within sections.

Remember: • Refer to the official CUET website for the most up-to-date information.

• Utilize the syllabus breakdown (provided separately) to understand the specific topics covered in each section.

• Develop a structured study plan based on your strengths and weaknesses.

• Practice solving sample questions and mock tests to familiarize yourself with the exam format and improve your time management skills.



By effectively preparing for the CUET General Test, you can increase your chances of success and secure admission to your desired program.