Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
225 institutes offer BA Sociology. When two institutes share a programme, the one with the better (lower) NIRF Engineering rank appears first. Institutes without a numeric NIRF rank sort after ranked ones, alphabetically. JoSAA closing ranks are shown when available; non-JoSAA paths (VITEEE, LPUNEST, MHT-CET, etc.) are labeled separately.
#1

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
PSG College of Arts and Science was founded in 1947 by PSG & Son Charities Trust. PSG College of Arts and Science is also popularly known as PSGCAS Coimbatore.…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#2

PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹7,390–₹3.4L / yr
One of the first 16 institutions in India, the University of Kerala was founded in 1937 and was formerly known as the University of Travancore. The Maharajah…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#3

PrivateSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
University of Kashmir, Srinagar
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹21,490–₹99,640 / yr
Started in the year 1969, the University of Kashmir was part of the University of Jammu and Kashmir. Established in 1948, the University of Jammu and Kashmir…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#4

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
University of Madras, Chennai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2,410–₹3.5L / yr
The University of Madras, established on 5th September 1857 following a public petition in 1839 and the formation of a University Board in 1840 under Mr George…
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#5
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PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹55,500–₹3.6L / yr
Stella Maris College (SMC) Chennai was established in 1947 by the Society of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Stella Maris College is a Catholic minority…
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#6

PrivateKottayam, Kerala
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹8,251–₹6.1L / yr
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam was established in 1983 as a government state university. MGU Kottayam comprises of university departments, affiliated…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#7

PrivateKochi, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹28,348–₹4.1L / yr
Sacred Heart College (SH College), Kochi, was founded in 1944 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Sacred Heart College disseminates knowledge even…
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#8

PrivateAizawl, Mizoram
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹29,820–₹1.1L / yr
Pachhunga University College Mizoram was established in 1958 and spread across 700 acre land. PUC Mizoram offers full time programmes at undergraduate,…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#9

PrivatePune, Maharashtra
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹50,144–₹7.8L / yr
Savitribai Phule Pune University was established in 1949. UNIPUNE is a state government university formed under the Poona University Act. UNIPUNE offers…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#10

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹3,154–₹7,641 / yr
Queen Mary’s College Chennai was established in the year 1914. It is a government institution with 203 faculty members and a 17-acre urban campus. QMC Chennai…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#11

PrivateMysuru, Karnataka
University of Mysore, Mysore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹25,472–₹11.5L / yr
University of Mysore Mysore was established in 1916, and it has been recognised by the UGC and has NAAC accreditation. The Mysore University offers multiple…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#12

PrivateAurangabad, Maharashtra
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,056–₹2.1L / yr
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, previously known as Marathwada University was established in the year 1958 and is one of the oldest…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#13

PrivateThrissur, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹19,080 / yr
Vimala College Thrissur was established in 1967. It is a private institution with a faculty strength of 94 and a campus spread across 30 acres. The college…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#14

PrivateTaleigao, Goa
Goa University,Taleigao Plateau, Goa
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹24,570–₹2.3L / yr
Goa University, Taleigao Plateau was founded in 1984, and it has been approved by UGC under section 2(f). The Goa University has been accredited by NAAC "B++"…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#15

PrivateKozhikode, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹5,955–₹6,400 / yr
Farook College Kozhikode was established in 1948. The multidisciplinary institution provides higher education in the fields of Commerce, Management, Arts,…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#16

PrivateAizawl, Mizoram
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹12,000–₹2.6L / yr
The University of Mizoram, Aizwal started functioning in the year 2000 and was established under the Act of Parliament. Mizoram University was accredited A…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#17

PrivateBurdwan, West Bengal
University of Burdwan, Bardhaman
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4,260–₹1.1L / yr
Burdwan University was established by the West Bengal government to advance higher education in the region on June 15, 1960. Burdwan University is a…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#18

PrivateGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Sharda University, Greater Noida
- NIRF 2025
- 101-150
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.6L–₹68.5L / yr
Sharda University Greater Noida is a private university that has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI),…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#19

PrivateBhubaneswar, Odisha
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,516–₹52.0L / yr
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar was established in the year 1943 and has been accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. Utkal University offer courses ranges from 1-6…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#20

PrivateMalappuram, Kerala
University of Calicut, Malappuram
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹5,955–₹8L / yr
University of Calicut (CU) Malappuram was established in the year 1968, and it is a state government university. Calicut University and its affiliated colleges…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#21

PrivateKalyani, West Bengal
University of Kalyani, Kalyani
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹13,990–₹2.2L / yr
University of Kalyani was established in 1960 as a state university to be administered by the Government of West Bengal. Kalyani University has several…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#22

PrivateShillong, Meghalaya
North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4,040–₹1.9L / yr
Established in the year 1973, North Eastern Hill University Shillong provides quality education in different streams and at different levels. North-Eastern…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#23

PrivateLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
University of Lucknow, Lucknow
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹20,480–₹5.3L / yr
University of Lucknow was established in 1920. Lucknow University is a prominent state-run public university located on a sprawling 223-acre campus. Check…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#24

PrivateAhmednagar, Maharashtra
AJMVP New Arts Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹8,285–₹10,030 / yr
New Arts College Ahmednagar was established in 1970 to provide quality education in various disciplines. It is a private college with a faculty strength of 55…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)