Sociology Optional Course - UPSC CSE 2022-23

Sociology is the scientific study of society, social relationships including patterns of social communication and culture. It uses a variety of methods to investigate and analyse the body of knowledge about social order, transformation, and change. Its subject matter overlaps with General Studies Paper 1 in UPSC Mains (Indian Society) and it is also helpful for GS 2, GS 3, and Essay paper. The nature of the Sociology UPSC Syllabus focuses on contemporary issues in society.

The UPSC CSE Optional paper (Paper I and Paper II) is of 250 marks each with a total of 500 marks. Sociology as an optional is a popular choice among aspirants as an IAS officer has to deal with many facets of the society and knowledge of sociology is helpful in their work.
JV's IAS Sociology Optional course ensures that its students understand the subject well through in-depth analysis.