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for IAS

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IAS ACADEMYEnglish & Hindi Medium / A Civil Services Chronicle Initiative

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VIKASH RANJAN(Author, "Fundamentals of Sociology", "Applied Sociology", "Sociology - Thinkers &

Theoretical Strands" & Society - Themes & Perspectives)

by

COURSES OFFERED

Sociology Foundation Course.

Sociology Crash Course (Like Full Course).

APARNA GAUTAM

293Marks in Socio

In the Very First Attemptin CSE-2014

MANAV VERMA

290Marks in Socio

In the Very First Attemptin CSE-2014

Sociology Answer Writing Skill Training-Test Series.

Sociology Correspondence Course.



I am grateful to VIKASH RANJAN SIR for the support I received throughout the preparation.

Apart from the theoretical inputs in SOCIOLOGY & ESSAY, I think VIKASH SIR scores over others

in providing extensive and regular answer-writing practice. HIS lectures gave me a sense of

discipline and writing practice provided me tremendous confidence in writing Main

examinations. Time Management & Managing the unexpected Application Oriented

Questions were the most important aspect in this preparation, I learnt at Classes of Vikash Sir.

His Teaching Method is interactive, innovative and wholesome.

I would like to thank Vikash Ranjan Sir, for constant support and guidance that I received from

him during preparation. I prepared Sociology & Essay under guidance of Vikash Sir & received

a qualitative guidance, which was highly interactive and focused, with due personal attention.

The exhaustive coverage of Current Examples, Regular Answer Writing practice coupled with

an excellent teaching methodology of sir played a major role in my success. Hope, Vikash Sir

continues to chum outstanding results in the future too.

S.R MOHANTYRank - 87th

ADITYA

RANJANRank - 99th

I would like to Thank Vikash Sir for his rightful Guidance for answer writing in Sociology. I did

SOCIOLOGY AWST Course and I received a qualitative guidance, which was highly

INTERACTIVE AND APPLICATION FOCUSED, with due PERSONAL ATTENTION. The exhaustive

coverage of CURRENT SOCIOLOGICAL INPUTS, regular answer writing practice coupled with

an excellent teaching methodology is USP of Vikash Sir’s Classes. Hope, He continues to churn

out outstanding results in the future too.ARVIND SINGHRank - 10th

Hall of ame

I had a very positive and enriching experience of Vikash Sir ’s Guidance in Sociology and Essay.

He played a very crucial role in my success, especially with regards to SOCIOLOGY and ESSAY

preparation. He provided me with valuable guidance, motivation and quality study materials

which greatly lessened the burden of preparing for this exam. He offers a pre-planned fixed

routine and usually stays true to the original schedule.ANSHUL AGARWAL

Rank - 389th

Arvind Singh

S.R Mohanty

Aditya Ranjan

Anshul Agarwal

I Thank Vikash Sir for his Personal Guidance to me in Sociology and Essay. I found His classes

much beneficial and as per requirements of the exam. As the pattern of exam is very dynamic,Vikash Sir focused on each and every aspect of the Syllabus which could be asked in Mains. His

Intelligent Guess Work in Tests made me comfortable in examination Hall. His Application

Focused Approach build my Confidence.

I Thank Vikash Sir for his Guidance in “SOCIOLOGY”, “Essay” & “Interview”. When I met Vikash

Sir, I was confused regarding my Preparation, particularly writing Skill. His “Exam Focus

Approach” & “Facilitative Style of Teaching” helped me gain confidence. I focused heavily on

“Writing Practice” and finally got a Rank in CSE 13 to Join IAS. Knowledge & Understanding of

Indian Society helped me perform better in “Essay and Interview”. I mostly relied on Class

Discussions and Printed Materials of Vikash Sir. I supplemented it with NCERT Books,

“Fundamentals of Sociology” For Paper-I & “Applied Sociology” for Paper-II, IGNOU Notes.

PALLAWI ANAND Rank 940

SHASANKA ALA(B.Tech,

IIT Madras)

Pallawi Anand

Shasanka Ala



I express my sincerest gratitude for the kind help provided by Vikash Ranjan Sir. I had a very

positive and enriching experience with him. His Guidance played a very crucial role in my

success, especially with regards to my Optional & Interview. He offers a pre-planned fixed

routine and usually stays true to the original schedule and maintains Dynamism. I felt a

personal touch to the guidance process.

SOCIOLOGY as an optional demands Exam Centric Approach. I Opted sociology as my subject

after prelim. Thanks to Vikash Sir for his guidance and quality Notes which helped me to get a

Rank in CSE 12 Rankers List. His notes are to the point and updated with current Studies,

Theories, Views and examples. His AWST-Test Series made me confident and exam ready.

Through Tutorial Style of Teaching, Vikash Ranjan Sir Maintains personal relation with

Students. Regularly gives Personal Feedback, which helps in quality enrichment of answers.

I had a very positive and enriching experience with Vikash Sir. I found his classes to be very

Exam Focused. Answer Writing Practice in Sociology played a very crucial role in my success.

Vikash Sir provided me with valuable guidance, motivation and quality study materials whichgreatly lessened the burden of preparing for this exam. He offers a pre-planned fixed routine

and usually stay true to the original schedule. I would like to thank Vikash Ranjan Sir for his

personal guidance and constant motivational support.

DR. KONA VAMSIKRISHNA

RAJU(M.Sc. Agri., Pusha)

CSE-2012

MIHIR DEVCSE - 2013

I THANK Vikash Sir for personal guidance and constant Support to me in preparation of

Sociology & Essay. He is highly updated and hard working faculty. He simplified Learning of

Sociology with examples from Indian Society. His Application Focused Approach helped me

getting insight into relevance of thinkers in present society. I wish him to continue with his

novel teaching approach and strategy so that future aspirants could also be benefited.KUMAR

PRIYATAMAIRPS, CSE - 2013

VIKASH RANJAN SIR is a versatile genius in the studies and analysis of Sociology. Knowledge

and Experience gained from writing books and teaching for Civil Service Examinations makes

him a versatile genius. His Sociology Notes are Excellent and exam ready. He has guided many

students to achieve their mission of civil service. In the Civil Service Exam 2012 his guidance

has helped me to reserve my dream space in the final list.ANSHUL GUPTA(B.Tech, IIT BHU)

CSE-2012

Dr. Kona Vamsi Krishna

Raju

Mihir Dev

Kumar Priyatama

Anshul Gupta

“Coming from ENGINEERING background, I didn't had academic knowledge about society and its

problems. So, I was curious and interested to know about society in general, where Sociology couldhelp me in. Sociology further helped in Essay Paper, GS and Interview. So effort in one subject can be

used very efficiently to score marks in others. For Guidance in SOCIOLOGY I met Vikash Ranjan Sir. I

Found “Facilitative Style of Teaching” and “EXAM FOCUS APPROACH” of Vikash Sir very beneficial for

Preparation of Sociology Optional. His Focus on each & every aspect of Syllabus linked with Current

Social Structure and Change helped me crack this exam in very FIRST ATTEMP. His Guidance in

ANSWER WRITING and Prediction about Questions in CSE Examination is really excellent”.

I would like to Thank Vikash Ranjan Sir, for his personal guidance that I received from him in

preparation of SOCIOLOGY. In changed pattern of Civil Services Exam, Application Focused

Approach of Vikash Ranjan Sir has no match in Coaching Field in Delhi. He has taken a brilliant

step of shifting from regular coaching to Personal guidance mode. His Notes and methods

suggested are the most relevant. I RECOMMEND EXAM FOCUSED-APPLICATION FOCUSED

APPROACH OF VIKASH SIR to future aspirant of Civil Services.

ANURAG VATS(B.Tech, DCE,

DELHI)

SATYA PRAKASH

CSE - 2013

Anurag Vats

Satya Prakash



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APARNA GAUTAMRANK - 104 (CSE-2014)

SUNEEL ANCHIPAKA(IAS - 2013)

Dr. KONA VAMSI KRISHNA(IPS - 2013)

92% Students from "SOCIOLOGY for IAS" Course Qualifiedfor INTERVIEW and 47% Finally Selected in CSE 14.

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Sociology is the most suitable optional in

the changed scenario

SOCIOLOGY CONTRIBUTES 1000 MARKS IN NEW PATTERN OF CSE

Optional-I

250

Optional-II

250

G.S. Essay

250

Interview

150100

Why Sociology Optinal

• Sociology is the best performing optional in the changed scenario with Predictability in Question

Pattern.

• One can score 60 to 70 percent of 750 Marks (Sociology + Essay) with basic understanding of

Sociology.

• The syllabus of Sociology is relativelyshort only 13 units in both the papers.• Relatively Short Syllabus, Predictability in Question Pattern makes it the 'Most Suitable Subject' for

Students with Science (Engineering and Medicine) and Commerce Background.

• Every year there are two Essays related with Sociology syllabus. Sociology Powers you for GS &

Interview.

Strategic Classroom Preparation

• "Facilitative Style of teaching" with "ExamFocused Approach" that will inculcate in you

competency with sociological sense to deal with

the unexpected questions.

• 250+ hours Class sessions, Discussions and

Testing.

• Holistic Training and Weekly Test to improve

Writing Skills and Personality Development.

• On each Sunday Compulsory Test for students.

• Personal Doubt Clearance and Feedback

sessions

• Classroom Session of 2 hours each, which

includes theoretical discussion and concept

building.

• Special guidance session for"Essay & Society".

Comprehensive Study Material

• Concise, Well Researched and Exam readymatter on each and every topic.

• 1 Booklet of previous 17 years Question

Papers.

• Extract from Journals Newspaper and

Magazines relevant for syllabus.

Online Support System (OSS)

• Get access to OSS, an interactive online

forum for value addition study material,

journals and select articles relevant to

Sociology.

• Ask preparation related queries to the Mentor.

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Sociology Classroom Programme

- Vikash Ranjan

Mr. Vikash Ranjan has emerged as a versatile genius in Teaching and writing Books

on Sociology & General Studies. His Sociological Themes and Perspectives are

excellent. His teaching aptitude is Simple, Easy and Exam Focused. Under his Expert Guidance many students have

achieved success in civil services. In the Civil Service Exam 2009, 2010, 2011,2012 & 2013-14 his guidance has helped

many toppers to reserve their dream space in the final list. He has written and edited good number of Books for Civil

Services. To mention a few- “Fundamental of Sociology” (For CSE Mains) “Applied Sociology” (For CSE Mains),

“National Issues of Social, Economic and Political Relevance”, “Survey of Health, Women and Child Development in

India”, “Indian Heritage and Culture-Themes & Perspectives”

About the Mentor



SOCIOLOGY FOR IAS Answer Writing Skill Training (Test Series)

CSE-2015

• Development of Answer Writing Skill.

• Understanding your current state preparedness & required plan of action.

• Focus on structure & presentation of answer according to requirements of the questions.

• Understanding the alignment of Theory, Facts, Sociological Studies & Personal Observation

of Current Socio-Economic & Political Affairs in the answer.

• Understanding actual requirement (Key words, Context & Content) in the different markstypes questions (30 Marks, 20 Marks, 12 Marks).

• Understanding the type of questions to be attempted for good score (strategy & approach).

• Evaluation of the answer sheet in the context of demand and dynamism of the examination.

• Personal discussion session for in-depth explanation of answer of every question.

• Personal counseling session to fulfill specific competitive needs of the students.

Focus of the Test Series

Focus of the Test Series

• Our plan facilitates 'Demand BasedSupply' & cover whole syllabus according

to the dynamic pattern of Mains

Examination.

• All Test will be based on Changing Nature

and Pattern of questions being asked by

UPSC and will be conducted under

examination situation on weekly basis at

the institutional venue.

• Our Test plan is supplemented by detailed

suggested reading for every topic.Explanation & analysis of the test with

personalized attention. Special focus

would be on model answers.

• We will leave no stone unturned to

develop your dedication, determination,

sincerity and commitment to yourself & to

the preparation.

• We guarantee you that our sincere efforts

will help you to fetch good marks.

• Try to write the answer according to the actualrequirement of the questions.

• Focus on Key words & Tail words effectively

(Elucidate - Explain, Comment, Examine, Critically

examine, Discuss, Analyze, Illustrate, Review,

Argue, Justify etc.)

• Understand the context of the questions. Content

of the answer should be in the contextual

framework.

• Ensure proper systematization of the structure of

the answer. Proper consideration of priority andfocus of given ideas is must.

• Logical structure of sentence and their alignment.

Present relevant information, choice of words and

proper statement.

• Proper visibility of idea through alignment Theory,

Facts, Sociological Studies & Personal Observation

of Current Socio-Economic & Political Affairs

according to the requirement of the question.

• Impressive beginning and Conclusion of the

answer. Give your opinion when asked for it.

Incorporate your opinion from different

perspective in a balance manner.

Instruction for the Students

Be a lamp unto yourself - Gautam Buddha



TEST - 1 : 19 SEPT.

TEST - 2 : 28 SEPT.

TEST - 3 : 7 OCT.

TEST - 4 : 16 OCT.

TEST - 5 : 25 OCT.

TEST - 6 : 3 NOV.

TEST - 7 : 12 NOV.

TEST - 8 : 21 NOV.

TEST-9 & 10 : 30 NOV.

DISCUSSION : 26 SEPT.

DISCUSSION : 6 OCT.

DISCUSSION : 15 OCT.

DISCUSSION : 24 OCT.

DISCUSSION : 2 NOV.

DISCUSSION : 11 NOV.



DISCUSSION : 7 DEC.

1. Sociology - The Discipline

2. Sociology as Science

3. Research Methods and Analysis

4. Sociological Thinkers : (a) Karl Marx (b) Emile Durkheim

4. Sociological Thinkers : (c) Max Weber (d) Talcott Parsons (e) Robert K. Merton (f) Mead

5. Stratification and Mobility

6. Works and Economic Life

7. Politics and Society

9. Systems of Kinship

A. Introducing Indian Society

B. Social Structure in India.

C. Social Changes in India

Comprehensive Test – 1 (Paper - 1)

Comprehensive Test – 2 (Paper - 2)

TEST SCEDULE For “SOCIOLOGY For IAS” 2015

(i) Visions of Social Change in India

(ii) Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

(iii) Industrialization and Urbanization in India

(iv) Politics and Society

(v) Social Movements in Modern India

(vi) Population Dynamics

(vii) Challenges of Social Transformation

(i) Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

(iii) Tribal communities in India

(v) Systems of Kinship in India

(ii) Caste System

(iv) Social Classes in India

(vi) Religion and Society

(i) Perspectives on the study of Indian society

(ii) Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

1 st Session- Comprehensive Test-3 (Paper-1)/ 2nd Session Comprehensive Test-4 (Paper-2)

(iii) Application of Sociological Thinker

(Paper-1) in Indian Context.

8. Religion and Society

10. Social Change in Modern Society

New NCERT BOOKS (Class 11 & 12)

Sociology-Previous Year Solved Questions

Chronicle Publication.Sociology-Thinkers & Theoretical Strands.

Fundamentals of Sociology by Vikash Ranjan.

Applied Sociology by Vikash Ranjan.

IGNOU Study Material.

Sociology (Harlambos)

Indian Social System-Ram Ahuja.Modernization of Indian Tradition - Yogendra Singh.

Social Change in India - M.N. Sriniwas.

India After Independence.

USEFUL READINGS FOR "SOCIOLOGY FOR IAS"



PAPER I : FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIOLOGY

1. Sociology - The Discipline:

• Modernity and social changes in Europe and emergence ofsociology.

• Scope of the subject and comparison with other social sciences.

• Sociology and common sense.

2. Sociology as Science:

• Science, scientific method and critique.

• Major theoretical strands of research methodology.• Positivism and its critique.

• Fact value and objectivity.

• Non- positivist methodologies.

3. Research Methods and Analysis:

• Qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Techniques of data collection.

• Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity.

4. Sociological Thinkers:

• Kar l Marx- Histor ical mater ial ism, mode of production,alienation, class struggle.

• Emile Durkheim- Division of labour, social fact, suicide, religionand society.

• Max Weber- Social action, ideal types, author i ty, bureaucracy,protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism.

• Talcolt Parsons- Social system, pattern variables.• Robert K. Merton- Latent and manifest functions, conformity and

deviance, reference groups.

• Mead - Self and identity.

5. Stratification and Mobility:

• Concepts- equality, inequality, hierarchy, exclusion, poverty anddeprivation.

• Theories of social stratification- Structural functionalist theory,Marxist theory, Weberian theory.

• Dimensions – Social stratification of class, status groups, gender,ethnicity and race.

• Social mobility- open and closed systems, types of mobility,sources and causes of mobility.

6. Works and Economic Life:

• Social organization of work in different types of society- slave

society, feudal society, industrial /capitalist society.• Formal and informal organization of work.

• Labour and society.

7. Politics and Society:

• Sociological theories of power.

• Power elite, bureaucracy, pressure groups, and political parties.

• Nation, state, citizenship, democracy, civil society, ideology.

• Protest, agitation, social movements, collective action, revolution.

8. Religion and Society:

• Sociological theories of religion.

• Types of religious practices: animism, monism, pluralism, sects,cults.

• Religion in modern society: religion and science, secularization,religious revivalism, fundamentalism.

9. Systems of Kinship:

• Family, household, marriage.• Types and forms of family.

• Lineage and descent.

• Patriarchy and sexual division oflabour.

• Contemporary trends.

10. Social Change in Modern Society:

• Sociological theories of social change.

• Development and dependency.

• Agents of social change.

• Education and social change.

• Science, technology and social change.

PAPER – II : INDIAN SOCIETY : STRUCTURE AND CHANGE

A. Introducing Indian Society:

(i) Perspectives on the study of Indian society:

• Indology (GS. Ghurye).

• Structural functionalism (M N Srinivas).

• Marxist sociology (A R Desai).

(ii) Impact of colonial rule on Indian society :

• Social background of Indian nationalism.

• Modernization of Indian tradition.

• Protests and movements during the colonial period.

• Social reforms.

B. Social Structure:

(i) Rural and Agrarian Social Structure:

• The idea of Indian village and village studies.

• Agrarian social structure - evolution of land tenure system, landreforms.

(ii) Caste System:

• Perspectives on the study of caste systems: GS Ghurye, M NSrinivas, Louis Dumont, Andre Beteille.

• Features of caste system.

• Untouchability - forms and perspectives.

(iii) Tribal communities in India:

• Definitional problems. • Geographical spread.

• Colonial policies and tribes. • Issues of integration & autonomy.

(iv) Social Classes in India:

• Agrarian class structure. • Industrial class structure.

• Middle classes in India.

(v) Systems of Kinship in India:

• Lineage and descent in India.

• Types of kinship systems.• Family and marriage in India.

• Household dimensions of the family.

(vi) Religion and Society:

• Religious communities in India.

• Problems of religious minorities.

C. Social Changes in India:

(i) Visions of Social Change in India:

• Idea of development planning and mixed economy.

• Constitution, law and social change.

• Education and social change.

(ii) Rural and Agrarian transformation in India:

• Programmes of rural development, Community DevelopmentProgramme, cooperatives, poverty alleviation schemes.

• Green revolution and social change.

• Changing modes of production in Indian agriculture.• Problems of rural labour, bondage, migration.

(iii) Industrialization and Urbanisation in India:

• Evolution of modern industry in India.

• Growth of urban settlements in India.

• Working class: structure, growth, class mobilization.

• Informal sector, child labour.

• Slums and deprivation in urban areas.

(iv) Politics and Society:

• Nation, democracy and citizenship.

• Political parties, pressure groups , social and political elite.

• Regionalism and decentralization of power.

• Secularization

(v) Social Movements in Modern India:

• Peasants and farmers movements.

• Women’s movement.• Backward classes & Dalit movement.

• Environmental movements.

• Ethnicity and Identity movements.

(vi) Population Dynamics:

• Population size, growth, composition and distribution.

• Components of population growth: birth, death, migration.

• Population policy and family planning.

• Emerging issues: ageing, sex ratios, child and infant mortality,reproductive health.

(vii)Challenges of Social Transformation:

• Crisis of development: displacement, environmental problemsand sustainability.

• Poverty, deprivation and inequalities.

• Violence against women.

• Caste conflicts.• Ethnic conflicts, communalism, religious revivalism.

• Illiteracy and disparities in education.

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