B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology at Maitreyi College: overview

Maitreyi College, Delhi, Delhi, offers B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology as a 3-year undergraduate degree. There are 66 seats in each batch. The total fee on record is ₹3.61 lakh – ₹5.41 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.2 lakh a year.

Maitreyi College is a public/government institute, founded in 1967. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Maitreyi College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology fees at Maitreyi College

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at Maitreyi College as a group.

FeeAmount
Total course fee₹3.61 lakh – ₹5.41 lakh
Tuition fee₹54
Hostel fee₹3.6 lakh – ₹5.4 lakh
Approximate cost per year₹1.2 lakh

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Maitreyi College before you pay anything.

B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology eligibility

To get into B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Maitreyi College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology at Maitreyi College

In most years, admission follows these steps:

  1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
  3. Apply to Maitreyi College or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
  4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology placements at Maitreyi College

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of 20.33%, an average package of ₹5.3 lakh and a highest package of ₹21 lakh at Maitreyi College. 96 of 1,099 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹5.3 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Other BA specialisations at Maitreyi College

Is B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology at Maitreyi College right for you?

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

  • Do the subjects of B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
  • Can you manage ₹3.61 lakh – ₹5.41 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
  • Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
  • How does Maitreyi College compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Delhi?

B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology at Maitreyi College: FAQs

What is the fee for B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology at Maitreyi College?

The total fee on record for B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology at Maitreyi College is ₹3.61 lakh – ₹5.41 lakh, about ₹1.2 lakh a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.

How long is B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology at Maitreyi College?

B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology at Maitreyi College is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course.

How many seats are there in B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology at Maitreyi College?

Maitreyi College has 66 seats in B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology each year.

What is the eligibility for B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology?

You usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

What are the placements like at Maitreyi College?

In 2023, Maitreyi College recorded a placement rate of 20.33%, an average package of ₹5.3 lakh and a highest package of ₹21 lakh. These are college-wide figures.

Which other BA specialisations does Maitreyi College offer?

Besides B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology, Maitreyi College offers B.A. (Economics, English), B.A. (Hons.) in History, B.A. (History, Political Science), B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi, B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, B.A. (Hons.) in English, B.A. (Sociology, English) and B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science and 12 more.

Is Maitreyi College a government or private college?

Maitreyi College is a public/government institute, founded in 1967, located in Delhi, Delhi.