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UGC NET Sociology is one of the most conceptual, analytical, and research-intensive subjects under the National Eligibility Test. Every year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) conducts the NET exam to determine eligibility for Assistant Professorship, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions across Indian universities.
For the UGC NET June 2026 and UGC NET December 2026 cycles, ANSS ACADEMY introduces a comprehensive and exam-focused Sociology Mock Test Series, designed to help aspirants master sociological theories, research concepts, and contemporary social issues with high accuracy.
👥 About the Subject: Sociology (UGC NET 2026)
Sociology is the scientific study of society, institutions, human relations, and social change. It explores how structures, cultures, and interactions shape human behaviour and societal outcomes.
The discipline covers:
- Classical & contemporary sociological theories
- Indian society, caste system & social structure
- Culture, socialization & social norms
- Social institutions (family, religion, economy, polity)
- Social change & development
- Social stratification & mobility
- Research methodology
- Social problems & social movements
- Rural, urban & industrial sociology
- Population studies & globalization
It requires deep understanding, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills.
📚 UGC NET Sociology Syllabus 2026 – Major Units
1. Sociological Theory
- Marx, Weber & Durkheim
- Functionalism & Conflict Theory
- Symbolic Interactionism, Phenomenology & Ethnomethodology
- Postmodernism & Structuration
2. Research Methodology
- Positivism & non-positivism
- Sampling, hypothesis, variables
- Quantitative & qualitative techniques
- Reliability & validity
3. Basic Sociological Concepts
- Social groups & institutions
- Culture, norms & values
- Social control
- Social stratification
4. Social Stratification & Mobility
- Caste, class, tribe
- Gender, race & ethnicity
- Power & authority
- Social mobility patterns
5. Indian Society
- Varna–Jati system
- Family, marriage & kinship
- Unity in diversity
- Social reform movements
- Communalism, secularism & regionalism
6. Rural & Urban Sociology
- Agrarian structure
- Panchayati Raj Institutions
- Urbanization & migration
- Slums & urban problems
7. Social Change & Development
- Modernization, globalization
- Industrialization & urban reforms
- Social movements
- Development & underdevelopment
8. Population Studies
- Fertility, mortality, migration
- Demographic transition
- Population policies
9. Gender & Society
- Feminist theories
- Gender inequality
- Women’s movements
10. Social Problems in India
- Poverty, unemployment
- Crime & deviance
- Domestic violence
- Substance abuse
📘 PYQ Trends & High-Weightage Areas – UGC NET Sociology
⭐ Most Frequently Asked Units
- Sociological theories
- Research methodology
- Social stratification
- Indian society
- Population studies
⭐ High-Weightage Concepts
- Weber’s authority types
- Durkheim’s social facts
- Marx’s class conflict
- Sampling & research designs
- Caste & kinship structures
- Globalization & social change
⭐ Common Question Types
- Assertion–Reason
- Match-the-following
- Theory-based MCQs
- Case-based sociological analysis
- Population data interpretation
Regular PYQ practice helps reinforce conceptual clarity and boosts scoring potential.
📱 ANSS ACADEMY – UGC NET Sociology Mock Test 2026
ANSS ACADEMY provides a fully structured and updated mock test series aligned with the 2026 exam pattern.
What You Get:
- Unit-wise practice tests
- Full-length Sociology Paper-2 tests
- UGC NET Paper-1 tests included
- Detailed explanations
- Real-time rank & performance analytics
- Score improvement tracking
- Updated questions throughout the exam cycle
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The platform provides an exam-like interface, precise timing controls, and accurate performance analysis.
