Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University was established in the year 1996 in Lucknow as a Central University with the motive of promoting advanced knowledge by instructional and research facilities. The University admits eligible ones to its various programmes on the basis of the score in entrance exam conducted by the University.

Structure of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam

The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam question paper may consist of both objective as well as descriptive type questions. There will be 50 multiple choice questions spread out in such a manner that 30 questions from Part I and 20 from Part II. There questions carry 1 mark each. There will also be 16 descriptive type questions among which the candidates are required to answer only 10. 8 questions each will be asked from Part I and Part II. All the descriptive type questions carry 5 marks each.

Syllabus of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam

Part I (30 questions)

• Sociological Concepts
• Theories (functionalism & conflict theory)
• Thoughts (Comte, Durkheim, Weber, Marx)
• Research Methodology
• India’s social structure, processes & change focusing on the past independence period

Part II (20 questions)

• General issues of contemporary relevance pertaining to social, economic, political and cultural scenario

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who have completed their graduate degree in any of the social science subjects with a minimum aggregate of 45% (40% in case of SC / ST / PH candidates) from a recognized University are eligible to apply for the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam. The candidates in the final year of graduate programme can also apply for the same.

How to Apply?

The application form of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam can be obtained from the Admission Cell, BB Ambedkar University, Vidya Vihar Campus, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025 by payment of Rs. 300/- (Rs. 75/- in case of SC / ST / PH candidates). The same can also be obtained via post by dispatching a crossed Demand Draft in favor of Finance Officer, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, payable at Lucknow accompanied with a self addressed stamped envelope of Rs. 50/-. One can also download the application form from the University website www.bbauindia.org or www.indiaresults.com. The completely filled application form in all respect has to be sent to Admission Cell, BB Ambedkar University Vidya Vihar Campus, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025 on or before the last date.

How to fill the Form?

• Read the information brochure carefully before filling the form
• The application form has to be filled with intense care
• All the columns have to be filled furnishing the exact details
• No column should be left blank

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Commencement of Sale of Entrance Test Forms: Last week of March, 2012

Last Date of Submission of Forms: Last week of April, 2012

Date of Entrance Test: First week of June, 2012

List of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam Centres

• Ahmedabad
• Patna
• Ranchi
• Nagpur
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Raipur
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Vishakhapatnam
• Chandigarh
• Delhi
• Bangalore
• Bhubaneswar
• Bhopal
• Jammu
• Jaipur
• Kolkata
• Lucknow

Contact Address for Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam

• Address: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Vidya Vihar, Rai Bareilly Road, Lucknow-226 025, Uttar Pradesh
• Phone: 91-522-2440822
• Fax: 91-522-2440821, 2441888
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.bbauindia.org

Colleges Accepting the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam Score

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Reference Books for Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam

• Women and Society in India by Ajanta
• Statistical Methods by S.P. Gupta
• An introduction to theory of Statistics by Yule and Roberts
• Statistic – A new approach by Wallis and Roberts
• Use and abuse and Statistic by Rei Chapman
• Principles of Demography by Donald J. Bogue
• Population Problems by Thompson & Lewis
• Principles of Population Studies by Asha Bhinde & Tara Kanitkar
• Population in India’s development by Ashish Bose & Others
• A textbook of Demography by Arivastava
• Hindu Social Organisation by Prabu Padarinath
• Social change in Modern India by M.N. Sreenivas
• Caste in India by J.H. Huttan
• Society in India by Mandle Baum, David
• Indian social system by Ahuja Ram
• Modernization of Indian tradition by Yogendra singh
• Development of Sociological thought by Bogardus
• Main currents in Sociological thought by Raymond Aaron
• Masters of Sociological Thought by Coser, Lewis
• Sociological Theory - Nature and Growth by Timasheff
• Sociological Theory, the development and major Paradigms by Kinloch
• Structure of Sociological Theory by Jonathan Turner
• Methods in Social Research by Good and Hatt
• Scientific Social Survey and Research by P.V Young
• Research methods in Social relations by Seltiz Jahoda and others
• Methods and issues in Social research by Black and Champion
• Survey Methods in Social Investigation by Moser, C.A. and G. Kalton
• Ageing in Contemporary India by Biswas, S.K
• Lecture series in Geriatrics by Bhatia
• Problems of the Aged and Old age Homes by Choudary, S.K
• Family Life and Socio Economic Problems of the Aged by Vijaya Kumar S
• Ageing in India by Soodan, K.S
• Urban Sociology by Abrahamson, M
• Studies in India Urbanization by Bose Ashish
• Slums and Urbanization by Desai A.R. and Pillai S.D
• Sociology of Urban life by Gold, Harry
• Urbanism as a way of life by Wirth, Louis
• Urban Sociology by Quinn, J.A
• Principles of Criminology by Sutherland E.H. & D.R. Cressey
• Crime & Criminology by Reod S.
• Punishment & Prison by Sankardas, RD

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Study Plan

• Set up a proper timetable and follow it accordingly
• Study all the topics in the syllabus of the entrance exam thoroughly
• Note down the important points while studying
• Refer many books
• Prepare with the help of previous year question papers

How and Where To Get the Results?

The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam score can be obtained from the official website of the University.

Score Validity

The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MA in Sociology Entrance Exam will be valid only up to 1 year.