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IGNOU · Undergraduate

BA Sociology

Programme code: BASOH · Languages: EN / ML

IGNOU BASOH is A 3-year honours-level Sociology bachelor's degree for UPSC optional and social-science careers.

Duration

3 years (6 sem)

Indicative fee

₹21,000

Eligibility

10+2 any stream

Cycles

Jan + July

How it works

  1. 1

    Secure your admission. Send us one pre-written message on WhatsApp and our team personally guides you through the entire IGNOU admission process, from eligibility right through to enrolment.

  2. 2

    Join your community. Once your admission is confirmed, unlock the BASOH community and study alongside students and mentors who have your back all year.

Step 1 · Secure your admission

Begin your BASOH journey

Send one message and we’ll take it from there. Our team walks you through eligibility, fees, documents, and deadlines personally. Enquiring is completely free.

Request admission on WhatsApp

Everything you get inside BASOH

  • • A complete library of past-year question papers, organised semester by semester
  • • Assignment guides with detailed marking schemes, so you know exactly what examiners want
  • • Real-time doubt support from seniors and peers who have been exactly where you are
  • • Every exam date and IGNOU notification, delivered the moment it drops
  • • Early access to our AI study bot the moment it launches — trained on every IGNOU PYQ + textbook

Step 2 · Already have admission?

Join the BASOH community

Already enrolled? Choose a plan and step straight into the BASOH community, your home for the entire term.

Pick a duration

Single one-time payment. No auto-renewal. You can renew when your subscription ends. Refunds per our refund policy.

Eligibility & fees

Who can apply
10+2 from any recognised board.
Fee structure
~₹3,500 per semester

Fees vary year to year and by specialisation. Confirm the current prospectus at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in or ask us on WhatsApp.

IGNOU admission portal

Common questions

How many years is IGNOU BASOH?

IGNOU programmes are paced by the student. The minimum duration is 3 years across 6 semesters. The maximum allowed duration is 6 years — you can stretch if work or family commitments demand it, paying only for the semester you activate. Most of our community finishes in the minimum window.

What is the scope of BA Sociology from IGNOU?

Useful for UPSC / state civil services, NGO and social-development work, journalism, and onward MA Sociology + Ph.D. Sociology is one of the most popular UPSC optionals; BASOH gives the academic foundation.

Is IGNOU BASOH valid for government jobs?

Yes — UGC-DEB recognised, accepted for all government recruitment, banking exams, and PSC posts where a graduation degree is required.

What is the last date for BASOH admission?

IGNOU runs two admission cycles per year. The July 2026 session typically closes mid-August (last seen 2026-08-15). The January 2027 session opens early November and closes mid-February. IGNOU regularly extends deadlines with late-fee windows — check ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in or message us on WhatsApp for the live date.

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