GATE Sociology Syllabus 2026- IIT Guwahati has uploaded the GATE 2026 Sociology syllabus PDF at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Aspirants can go through this page for the GATE Sociology syllabus 2026 and prepare for the test accordingly. The GATE syllabus includes topics such as Social Movements, Sociology of Development, Research Methodology and Methods, Sociological Theory and Sociological Concepts. Aspirants must follow the GATE 2026 exam pattern along with the exam syllabus for effective preparation for the test. The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam in online mode. As per the latest update, the GATE exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
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IIT Guwahati has released the GATE syllabus for Sociology online. Candidates will find all the important topics for GATE 2026 XH in this table. Find below the syllabus of GATE Sociology for 2026.
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Sociological Theory |
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Research Methodology and Methods |
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Sociological Concepts |
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Social Movements |
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Sociology of Development |
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Candidates preparing for the test must check the exam pattern given below along with the GATE Sociology syllabus pdf. It will consist of details like the mode of the exam, duration of the test and negative marking. It is important to note that the GATE Sociology paper will be a part of the GATE XH 2026 exam.
| Particulars | Details |
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Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
Total duration of the test | 3 Hours |
Sections of GATE XH 2026 paper |
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Total Marks | 100 Marks |
Weightage of Sociology Section | 60 Marks |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Number of Questions | 10 (General Aptitude) + 55 (Subject) = 65 Questions |
Marking Scheme | 1 or 2 marks depending on the type of question |
GATE 2026 Negative Marking |
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There are will be a total of six optional subjects available for selection under the GATE XH 2026 test. Candidates can go though the complete list along with their paper codes below.
| GATE 2026 XH Optional Papers | Subject Code |
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Economics | C1 |
English | C2 |
Linguistics | C3 |
Philosophy | C4 |
Psychology | C5 |
Sociology | C6 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Students are advised to prepare for the GATE 2026 exam at least six to eight months before. One year of preparatory time is ideal.
No. GATE Sociology 2026 is a part of the Humanities and Social Sciences paper.
There will be six optional subjects available for the GATE XH 2026 test.
The weightage of GATE sociology part is of 60 marks.
No. Applicants can choose to take any of the five optional subjects other than GATE 2026 Sociology. They are- Economics, English, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology.
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The cutoff marks for OBC category students are different for different paper codes. You can check the article on Gate cutoff for all the detailed information. Hope it helps.
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