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Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology or Ph.D. Sociology is the terminal degree available for student in sociology. Normally, it takes about five to six years of intensive study and research to obtain in most cases. The course offered for the Ph.D. Sociology is designed to give the training in advanced sociological theory, research methodology, quantitative and qualitative data analysis and specialized knowledge in areas such as social institutions and culture, Organisations and Social Change and Development.
The entrance tests taken most often to secure admission in the Ph.D. Sociology in the university level in India are UGC NET in Sociology, JEST, TISSNET, IGNOU OPENMAT, and Master’s degree merit. Most institutes also have their own way of tests and interview that they give to candidates. These qualifying exams indicates the competency of a student and readiness to engage in advanced academic research in the Sociology discipline.
| Course Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology |
| Duration | 3-5 years |
| Course Level | Doctorate |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Sociology or related field with minimum 55% marks |
| Top Colleges | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), University of Delhi, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), University of Hyderabad, Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Entrance Exam | UGC NET, JRF, CSIR NET |
1. The candidate should have minimum 55% marks in Master’s degree in Sociology or in any other relevant discipline from any recognized University.
2. Passing marks in the entrance examination such as UGC NET/SLET, SET, or Ph.D. entrance test conducted by university.
3. Finally, the shortlisted candidates are required to undergo an interview as well as to briefly discuss their research areas of interest.
4. Students are however admitted at the final stage and after their choice of research topic has been assigned a faculty supervisor according to specialization and availability.
5. As for the rest of the candidates who do not possess the Master’s degree in Sociology, they might be given a list of credits they will need to complete according to the admission committee’s recommendations.
6. Some institutes may have other primary criteria such as publication requirement, work experience etc., may differ from institute to institute.
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Social Stratification & Inequality | 4,50,000 - 10,00,000 |
| Social Movements & Collective Action | 4,20,000 - 9,00,000 |
| Urban Sociology | 4,80,000 - 11,00,000 |
| Organizations & Work | 4,00,000 - 8,50,000 |
| Education & Socialization | 4,20,000 - 9,00,000 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 4,50,000 - 10,00,000 |
| Gender Studies | 4,00,000 - 8,00,000 |
| Family & Childhood Studies | 4,20,000 - 9,00,000 |
| Deviance & Crime | 4,00,000 - 8,50,000 |
