Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
1,101 institutes offer MA 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

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹650–₹5.5L / yr
Jawaharlal Nehru University, also known as JNU, is a central university in New Delhi that was established in the year 1969. JNU University is fully funded by…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#2

PrivateManipal, Karnataka
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- 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…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#3

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
University of Delhi, Delhi
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- 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.…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#4

PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- 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…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#5

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal
St Xavier's College, Kolkata
- NIRF Engg
- —
- 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.…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#6NIRF 18

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal
- NIRF 2025
- #18
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 64.54
Jadavpur University, Kolkata, also known as JU Kolkata, is a state government university which was established in 1955. Jadavpur University's key highlights…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#7

PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹54,000–₹3.7L / yr
Andhra University Visakhapatnam was established in 1926. The aim of Andhra University is to offer the students with the required education in order to excel in…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#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…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#9

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 · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#10

PrivateHyderabad, Telangana
Osmania University, Hyderabad
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹54,285–₹5.1L / yr
Osmania University was founded by Nawab Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad. The university was established in 1918. There are almost 500 colleges…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#11

PrivateGuwahati, Assam
Gauhati University, Guwahati
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- 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…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#12

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 · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#13NIRF 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 · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#14

PrivateNoida, Uttar Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.7L–₹13.1L / yr
Amity University Noida is a private institution established in the year 2005. Amity University Noida has been approved by the University Grants Commission…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#15

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹14,230–₹2.1L / yr
Established in 1982, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore is a coeducational government state university. Bharathiar University is accredited by the National…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#16NIRF 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…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#17NIRF 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 · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#18

PrivateErnakulam, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- 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…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#19

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 · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#20

PrivateBangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore University, Bangalore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- 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…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#21

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 · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#22

PrivateShivamogga, Karnataka
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹16,251–₹1.0L / yr
Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, was established in 1987, and it has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Kuvempu University has…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#23

PrivateAhmedabad, Gujarat
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
- NIRF Engg
- —
- 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…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#24NIRF 74

PrivateHyderabad, Telangana
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
- NIRF 2025
- #74
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 49.36
University of Hyderabad is a central government university established in 1974. University of Hyderabad offers 138 courses in Arts, Humanities and Social…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)