Alerts and Updates for GATE Humanities and Social Sciences - Sociology

IIT Madras is the organising institute for GATE 2027 and the official notification is expected in the last week of July 2026. Registration through the GOAPS portal is reported to open around August 24, 2026 and close on September 29, 2026, with a late-fee window until October 13, 2026. These dates stay tentative until the official brochure appears.

GATE 2027 is expected to be conducted on February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2027 across forenoon (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm) sessions. The date and slot for the XH Humanities and Social Sciences paper will be fixed in the official timetable.

Sociology is the XH-C6 optional section. Every XH candidate answers General Aptitude for 15 marks plus the compulsory Reasoning and Comprehension section XH-B1 for 25 marks (15 questions: five carrying one mark and ten carrying two marks), and then one optional subject paper carrying 60 marks.

The GATE 2027 fee is reported as Rs 2000 per paper for General, OBC and EWS candidates and Rs 1000 for SC, ST, PwD and women candidates, doubling if a two-paper combination is chosen. Candidates in the third year or higher of any UG programme can apply.

Because XH-C6 syllabus and pattern details are finalised only in the information brochure, Sociology aspirants should verify the syllabus PDF and calendar on the GATE IIT Madras official portal once GATE 2027 is announced rather than relying on coaching timelines.

The complete, syllabus-aligned topic list for GATE Humanities and Social Sciences - Sociology — including subject-wise weightage and the recommended preparation order — is maintained on ProSyllabus and updated each cycle. Use it to structure your study plan and revision schedule.

Free section-wise practice quizzes with detailed solutions for GATE Humanities and Social Sciences - Sociology are available on ProSyllabus. Use them for daily revision and to identify weak topics before the actual attempt.

Includes sociological theories, social institutions, social change, and research methodologies, for candidates studying societal structures and dynamics. Refer to the latest information bulletin and previous year question papers to align your preparation with the current pattern.

Cut-off trends, marking scheme and stage-wise selection details for GATE Humanities and Social Sciences - Sociology change every cycle. Cross-check the latest official notification PDF against community discussions and previous year analyses before finalising your strategy.