Sociology is the scientific study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture. The term sociology was first used by Frenchman Auguste Compte in the 1830s when he proposed a synthetic science uniting all knowledge about human activity. In the academic world, sociology is considered one of the social sciences. The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate course in Sociology. The department places emphasis on integrated learning based on class room lectures, interactive tutorials, extension lectures, use of ICT and internal assessment. There is a central library that has sufficient number of books on different aspects of Sociology.

Vision 
The Department of sociology aspires to provide letter quality of higher education by retaining its standard of excellence in teaching. It seeks to respond to the changing social realities and impart knowledge to create a people centered, ecologically sustainable and just society which protects equality social justice and human rights for all. It looks forward to enhance the inherent ability of the enthusiasts.

Mission 
The department promotes socio-eco-friendly atmosphere through value oriented mind set and reflective practices in concrete field situations. The objective is to educate, train and prepare students for successful careers in their chosen field. The faculty supports and encourages the learners for their overall development. The curriculum, teaching and service demonstrates that the faculty value. The diverse profiles of its learners. It also strives to provide innovative educational, environment, opportunities and experiences that enable the individual communities of the region to grow, thrive and prosper.