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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at GITAM Hyderabad - A comprehensive 3-year undergraduate programme combining theoretical, methodological, and empirical content. Full-time mode on campus. Fee: Rs 1,62,000 first year (Rs 81,000 per semester), 5-8% increase in subsequent years. Primary exam: GITAM Admission Test (GAT). Growing demand for social researchers with 50% expected growth over next decade. Admissions ongoing for 2026-27. Application deadline: 16 April 2026. GAT exam: 19 April 2026. Personal interviews: 19 April 2026. Results: 19 April 2026. Fee payment deadline for scholarship candidates: 26 April 2026. Final admission deadline: 2 May 2026.

Key Points:

Liberal Education Model with 24 credits across Business, Engineering, Sciences.
Honours and Research Tracks aligned with New Education Policy.
Partnerships with Coventry University, ICSSR, Institute for Development Studies.
Faculty expertise in Social Research, Market Research, Ethnography.
Practical research focus with methods and data handling.

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GITAM Hyderabad Latest Updates and News

15 Jul, 2026 GITAM Hyderabad BA Sociology registration 2026 is open till Jul 24. Apply Now! The Entrance exam/Interview is scheduled for Jul 26, 2026.

GITAM BA Sociology Fees

Fees: Semester-wise Rs 81,000 each. 3% discount for annual payment. Hostel fees optional.

Fee Structure

Particulars	Amount
First Year	Rs 1,62,000
Per Semester	Rs 81,000

3% discount for annual payment.
Hostel fees optional.

GITAM BA Sociology Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application deadline	16 April 2026
GAT exam	19 April 2026
Personal interviews	19 April 2026
Results	19 April 2026
Fee payment deadline for scholarship candidates	26 April 2026
Final admission deadline	2 May 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

50% or 5.0 CGPA in 10+2
GAT qualification mandatory
any stream eligible

Admission Process

Admissions: Merit-based through GAT. Scholarships up to 100%. First-come-first-served basis.

Register on apply.gitam.edu
select programme
pay Rs 600 fee
appear for GAT
participate in interview
receive offer
complete payment

GITAM BA Sociology Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Types

Type	Details
Merit-based	15-100% based on GAT scores
Need-based	for income below Rs 8 LPA
Others	Employee children, loyalty, sports scholarships available

GITAM BA Sociology Placement 2024

Placement Statistics

Year	Offers	Recruiters	Average LPA	Highest LPA
2023	268	65	Rs 6.2 LPA	Rs 14.6 LPA
2024	140	30	Rs 6.5 LPA	Rs 15 LPA

Career paths: social work, journalism, content writing, HR, counselling.

GITAM BA Sociology FAQs

Ques. What makes BA Sociology unique

Ans. comprehensive curriculum with theory and practice, research tracks, interdisciplinary learning.

Ques. Career opportunities

Ans. social sector growth, diverse paths in research, NGOs, media.

Ques. Research careers

Ans. four-year research track with dissertation.

Ques. Full-time mode

Ans. regular attendance required, lectures, seminars, fieldwork.

Ques. Track differences

Ans. three-year major, four-year honours, four-year research.

Ques. Career support

Ans. Career Guidance Centre, placements, mentorship.

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GITAM Hyderabad BA Sociology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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