Department of Sociology
समाजशास्त्र विभाग — UG · PG · Ph.D. — Understanding society, culture, and social change
About the Department
The Department of Sociology at AK (PG) College offers comprehensive programs in the study of society, culture, and social change. As per the college prospectus, the department has 4 qualified faculty members with 1 vacant position out of 5 sanctioned posts. The department is led by Shri Sunil Yadav (M.A., NET) as In-Charge, along with Dr. Rajeev Kumar (M.A., NET, Ph.D.), Dr. Rakesh Kumar Yadav (M.A., Ph.D. Approved), and Dr. Vivek Aggarwal (M.A., Ph.D. Approved).
The department offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs in Sociology with 80 seats at both UG and PG levels. The M.A. Sociology program is self-financed with an annual fee of ₹9,850 (as per the college's self-financed courses fee structure). The curriculum covers Indian society, rural and urban sociology, social institutions, research methodology, and contemporary social issues.
The M.A. Sociology Admission Committee is convened by Dr. Sunil Kumar Yadav with 3 members. Students receive hands-on training in social research, field surveys, and community studies through regular field visits. The department is part of the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.
Department Highlights
- 4 qualified faculty members with NET and Ph.D.
- Offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in Sociology
- Focus on Indian society, rural and urban sociology
- Social research and survey methodology training
- M.A. Sociology Admission Committee convened by Dr. Sunil Kumar Yadav
- Self-financed M.A. program with 60 seats (₹9,850/year)
- Regular field visits and community studies
Courses Offered
B.A. (Sociology)
Undergraduate program covering Indian society, social institutions, social change, and research methodology.
M.A. (Sociology)
Postgraduate program with advanced study in sociological theories, research methods, and contemporary issues. Self-financed program with annual fee of ₹9,850.
Ph.D. (Sociology)
Doctoral research program in specialized areas of sociological studies.
Faculty Members
समाजशास्त्र विभाग — as per college prospectus 2024-25
Shri Sunil Yadav
In-Charge (प्रभारी) | M.A., NET
Indian SocietyDr. Rajeev Kumar Raju
Faculty (शिक्षक) | M.A., NET, Ph.D.
Rural SociologyDr. Rakesh Kumar Yadav
Faculty (शिक्षक) | M.A., Ph.D. (Approved)
Social ResearchDr. Vivek Aggarwal
Faculty (शिक्षक) | M.A., Ph.D. (Approved)
Urban SociologyVacant Position
1 post vacant out of 5 sanctioned
awaiting appointment
Fee Structure
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Study society, culture, and social change. Self-financed M.A. available with 80 seats.
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