Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
560 institutes offer BA Sociology Hons. 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

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Hindu College, Delhi
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- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹56,164–₹86,010 / yr
Hindu College Delhi was founded in 1899, and it is accredited by the NAAC. Hindu College is affiliated with the University of Delhi, reflecting its significant…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology Hons — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#2

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹32,140–₹82,440 / yr
Miranda House Delhi is a constituent college of Delhi University established in 1948. Miranda House has been awarded an “A++” grade in the second cycle grading…
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#3

PrivateManipal, Karnataka
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4L–₹77.9L / yr
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal is a private deemed-to-be university established in 1953. The university has been accredited by the National…
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#4

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
University of Delhi, Delhi
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹11,005–₹2.3L / yr
University of Delhi, established in 1922, is a premier university in India known for its high academic standards, diverse courses, and distinguished faculty.…
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#5

PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹6,000–₹1.2L / yr
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious universities. Banaras Hindu…
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#6

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal
St Xavier's College, Kolkata
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- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹3.0L–₹9.7L / yr
St. Xavier's College Kolkata was established in 1860 by the Society of Jesus. St. Xavier's College has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. St.…
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#7

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹40,770–₹68,565 / yr
Sri Venkateswara College Delhi is a government institute, and it was established in the year 1961. Sri Venkateswara College is a prestigious government…
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#8NIRF 24

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- NIRF 2025
- #24
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 62.42
Established in 1920, Jamia Millia Islamia is a coeducational central government university. The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana…
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#9

PrivateGuwahati, Assam
Gauhati University, Guwahati
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹17,950–₹4.2L / yr
Gauhati University was established in 1948 as a public state institution. Gauhati University is comprised of many affiliated colleges, departments, and…
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#10

PrivateSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
University of Kashmir, Srinagar
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- 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…
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#11NIRF 36

PrivateBhubaneswar, Odisha
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar
- NIRF 2025
- #36
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 58.79
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar is a private university which was established in the year 1992. The university has been accredited by…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology Hons — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#12

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹31,350–₹49,161 / yr
Established in 1967, Maitreyi College New Delhi is a prominent institution in South Delhi dedicated to offering value-based education for women. Maitreyi…
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#13

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
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- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹24,240–₹8.3L / yr
University of Calcutta, established in the year 1857, is one of India's oldest universities. Calcutta University is a government state university recognised by…
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#14

PrivateMedinipur, West Bengal
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹21,870–₹69,550 / yr
Midnapore College Medinipur established in 1873, offers a range of full-time programmes of varying durations in offline mode to cater to diverse academic…
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#15

PrivateKottayam, Kerala
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
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- 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 Hons — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#16

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹26,862 / yr
Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, founded in July 1939 by the Government of Bengal, is a top women's educational institution in India. Lady Brabourne College…
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#17NIRF 48

PrivatePhagwara, Punjab
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
- NIRF 2025
- #48
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 55.99
Lovely Professional University (LPU) Phagwara is a state-private university established in 2005. The university is approved by regulatory bodies such as the…
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#18NIRF 52

PrivateDehradun, Uttarakhand
- NIRF 2025
- #52
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 55.26
Graphic Era University Dehradun is a private university that was established in 2008. The university has been recognised by the University Grants Commission…
Listed via official programme catalog · BA Sociology Hons — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#19

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹40,412–₹89,010 / yr
Kamala Nehru College is a government college affiliated with the University of Delhi. Kamala Nehru College actively supports deserving students through…
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#20

PrivateErnakulam, Kerala
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹31,915–₹3.2L / yr
St Teresa's College Ernakulam was founded in 1925 to offer higher education to women.STC Ernakulam offers full-time diploma and degree programmes in various…
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#21

PrivateBangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore University, Bangalore
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,350–₹11.3L / yr
Established in 1964, Bangalore University is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is a state university owned by the government. Bangalore University comprises…
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#22

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi
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- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹30,144–₹1.0L / yr
Indraprastha College for Women Delhi is a government institute, and it was established in the year 1925. Indraprastha College for Women admission is a…
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#23

PrivateAhmedabad, Gujarat
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
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- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4,000–₹41.1L / yr
Gujarat University founded in 1949, is one of the oldest and largest universities in the state of Gujarat. Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat University was…
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#24NIRF 76

PrivateBangalore, Karnataka
Christ University, Bangalore
- NIRF 2025
- #76
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 49.03
Christ University is declared to be a University with Private ownership and was established in the year 2008. The University Grants Commission of India…
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