Sociology
Sociology Optional Subject Foundation
About The Course
Sociology is one of the most popular optional subjects in the UPSC Civil Services Examination due to its high scoring potential, concise syllabus, and direct relevance to GS papers and Essay. With increasing weightage of social issues in current affairs, Sociology helps aspirants build strong analytical skills as well as a broad understanding of society.
Our Sociology Optional Course (available in both Offline and Live Online modes) is designed to provide a scientific, structured, and exam-oriented preparation within a focused time frame of 4–5 months.
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Why Sociology as an 'Optional'?
Popular & Scoring: High success rate among top rankers.
Concise & Easy Syllabus: Can be covered in limited time.
Relevant for GS & Essay: Major overlap with GS I, II, III & Essay.
Dynamic & Interesting: Relates directly to society, current issues, and your surroundings.
Background-friendly: No prior specialization required — simple for non-arts students too.
Course Journey
Month 1 (Weeks 1–4) – Foundations of Sociology
Introduction to Sociology as a discipline.
Sociology as Science – positivism, critique, methodologies.
Research Methods & Analysis – qualitative & quantitative, variables, sampling.
Sociological Thinkers (Part I): Marx, Durkheim.
Month 2 (Weeks 5–8) – Core Concepts & Thinkers
Sociological Thinkers (Part II): Weber, Parsons, Merton, Mead.
Stratification & Mobility – caste, class, gender, ethnicity, race.
Work & Economic Life – organization of work, labour.
Politics & Society – power, state, bureaucracy, democracy.
Month 3 (Weeks 9–12) – Culture, Kinship & Change
Religion & Society – sociological theories, secularization, revivalism.
Kinship & Family systems – lineage, descent, patriarchy, modern trends.
Social Change – theories, agents, role of education, science & technology.
Indian Society (Paper II Begins) – perspectives (Ghurye, Srinivas, Desai).
Month 4 (Weeks 13–16) – Indian Society: Structure & Change
Rural & Agrarian Structure – caste-class dynamics, land reforms, green revolution.
Caste System – origin, changes, caste in politics.
Tribal Communities – integration, development issues.
Social Classes – agrarian, industrial, middle classes.
Kinship, Family, Marriage in India.
Religion & Society in India – communalism, secularism.
Month 5 (Weeks 17–18) – Contemporary Indian Society & Wrap-up
Social Movements – peasant, women, backward classes, Dalit, tribal.
Industrialization, urbanization, population dynamics.
Globalization, liberalization, NGOs & development programs.
Revision & PYQ-based answer writing practice.
What You Get
Complete Syllabus Coverage (Paper I & II integrated) in 4–5 months
Printed Notes (for offline & couriered for online students)
Recorded Video Access (for online mode) – watch anytime
Answer Writing Practice with model solutions
Previous Year Questions Analysis (last 10–12 years)
Regular Doubt Clearing & Mentorship Sessions
Essay Enrichment Classes with sociological perspectives
Small Batch Size for personalized attention
Updated Current Affairs Linkages with Sociology topics
Final Revision Sessions & Test Series for exam readiness
Why Should You Join?
Experienced Faculty with deep UPSC expertise.
Scientific Teaching Approach – theory + current affairs linkage.
Personalized Mentorship – small batches & doubt-clearing sessions.
Updated Notes & Material designed for UPSC trends.
Integrated Preparation – Paper I + Paper II + Answer Writing.
Who Should Join?
UPSC aspirants from any educational background (Arts/Science/Commerce).
Students who want a manageable, logical, and easy-to-understand optional.
Candidates looking for an optional with direct GS & Essay overlap.
Aspirants who want a high-scoring subject with consistent success ratio.
Batch Details
SOCIOLOGY Optional Subject Course CSE - 2026/27
| Mode | Venue | Start Date | Time | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offline | ORN | - | - | 4-5 Months | Rs. 50,000 (Incl. GST) | Enroll Now |
| Online | Civils Gurukul App | - | - | 4-5 Months | Rs. 45,000 (Incl. GST) | Enroll Now |
