Yes, you can do sociology after you completing your diploma with 12th years work experience. Many colleges and universities accept diploma holders if your diploma is equivalent to 12th standard or recognised by University.

B.A. sociology is 3 years program is good if you are working. Distance/ online B.A. sociology is also available.

Good morning,as you're asking sociology After Diploma + 12 Years Work Experience

Yes, you can study Sociology.

But your Options Depend on:

When you did your diploma:

After 12th → You can directly go for B.A. or even M.A. in Sociology.

After 10th → You may need to do Class 12 first (e.g., via NIOS), then pursue B.A. Sociology. Recommended Path (if diploma after 10th):

1. NIOS 12th (Flexible open schooling)

2. B.A. Sociology (e.g., IGNOU or regular university)

3. Optionally: M.A. Sociology later

Alternatives:

Short-term Certificate/Diploma courses in Sociology or Social Work (online or offline)

Yes, you can do MA Psychology even if your graduation was in Hindi, Political Science, and Sociology. Many universities allow students from any stream to apply for MA Psychology, as long as you meet their basic eligibility criteria. Since your background is in Arts, it won’t be a problem.

As for Hindi medium, very few universities offer MA Psychology fully in Hindi. Most teach it in English, especially the technical terms. However, you can check universities like IGNOU, Delhi University or some state universities in UP, MP, Bihar, and Rajasthan they sometimes provide support or partial materials in Hindi.

So yes, you're eligible to apply, but finding full Hindi medium teaching might take some research.

Hello,

To help you better, it would be good to know the name of the university or college you are asking about.

CUET UG scores are accepted by many universities, and each has different cut-offs for courses like BA (Hons) Sociology, BA (Law and Politics), and BA (Hons) History.

With a score of 589 , your chances depend on:

• The university you’ve applied to

• The cut-off scores for each course last year

• Your category (General/OBC/SC/ST, etc.)

Please mention the university name and category , so we help you better.

Hope it helps !

Hi Vedica,

With 589 marks, it is hard to get a BA (Law and Political Science), a BA (Hons) in Sociology, and a BA (Hons) in History in Tier 1 colleges of Delhi University's north campus and Tier 2 colleges of Delhi University. But you can expect admission to Tier 3 colleges.

You can also apply to universities, like
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
Allahabad University

CUET cutoff:
https://university.careers360.com/articles/cuet-cut-off

CUET Counselling:
https://university.careers360.com/articles/cuet-counselling

CUET UG 2025 College predictor:
https://university.careers360.com/cuet-college-predictor

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Since your OBC and NCL certificates are not ready, you will likely be treated as a General category candidate during NCET counselling. Your scores are very strong, especially in Geography, Hindi, and Teaching Aptitude, so yes, you do stand a good chance under the General category as well. Keep all documentation ready and also mention your acknowledgment slip during counselling.

Hello

UniversityProgramExpected CUET Cutoff (General)

BHU (VCW)B.A. (Hons.) Sociology~218 marks

DUB.A. (Hons.) Sociology~975–985 marks (very high)

JNUB.A. (Hons.) SociologyLikely ≥700+ (est. 95 percentile)

UniversityCategoryApprox. Cutoff for B.A. (Hons.) Sociology

BHU – VCW CampusSC~220–240 marks

ST~150–160 marks

DU – Top CollegesSC~680–710 marks (~90–95 percentile)

ST~640–690 marks (~85–90 percentile)

JNUSCLikely ~700+ marks (≈95 percentile)

STLikely ~650+ marks (≈90–95 percentile)

Note: these are just expected Round figure

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology course is widely available in India.The M.A. sociology eligibility criteria requires candidates to complete Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks from recognised University. Addmission is based on both merit and entrance exam procedure.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), University of Delhi (DU) And Tata Institute of social science (TISS) are constantly ranked highly.

Full time University programs available in Maharashtra these are follows

1.K.J. SOMAIYA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMERCE, MUMBAI .

2.DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR Marathwada UNIVERSITY , AURANGABAD.

3.RASHTRASANT TUKDOJI MAHARJ NAGPUR, UNIVERSITY

4.SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY

5.SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR.

DISTANCE/ ONLINE PROGRAM

1.MUMBAI UNIVERSITY

2.SWAMI RAMANANDTEERTH MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY

3.IGNOU.

Hello student,

Yes, an MA (Master of Arts) in Sociology is a widely available postgraduate degree. It's offered by numerous universities and colleges in India, both in regular and distance learning modes.

If you need information about a specific college you can write to us we'll definitely help you,

Thank you!!