The Department of Sociology was started in 1998 in the Mizoram Institute of Comprehensive Education (MICE) at the degree class. Due to the subsequent delinking of degree classes from the Institute, all the students and teachers were transferred and posted at Government Aizawl College with effect from May 1, 2000 vide Govt. Notification No. A. 220.12/1/99- EDC Dt. 22.3.2000. Henceforth, the College had a Sociology Department for the first time in Mizoram. Now, the College offers Sociology as both Major and Minor subjects and produces graduates with Sociology subject every year. Though a relatively young department at GAC, it has had a gradual but steady growth since its inception. It has become one of the most opted major papers among the subjects offered in the College. The Department currently has five teaching faculty members.

The Department strives to produce students who are academically brilliant with creative and critical thinking ability. It also believes in encouraging students to become citizens who are aware of their social surroundings and make responsible choices keeping in mind the welfare and development of society. The Department practises student mentoring whereby each student is assigned to a faculty mentor to help them in their academic performance and other personal issues. This system acts as strong support system for students and provides a safe space to deal with issues they struggle with. A Department Social is held every year where final semester students spend a day away from academic settings to have a fun time. They are usually accompanied by the teachers which help in cementing bonds between students and teachers.

Class tests and presentations are held at regular intervals to develop and sharpen the skills and confidence of the students. The Department believes that this tremendously enhances skills of articulation. To instil the spirit of financial independence and do away with dependency syndrome, students are encouraged to raise their own funds for their excursions and study tours. The Department is very proud of its students who take up all sorts of odd jobs like sweeping the streets, selling ice lollies and snacks during College Week to fund their study tours. They also save money on a daily basis to supplement the study tour fund.

Remedial classes are conducted for students who need special care. Classes are conducted after regular teaching hours when and if necessary. Gifted students are encouraged and motivated towards advancing their creativity and talents by providing them with additional study material. Students are also motivated to write various civil service examinations and are given career guidance regularly. Through the mentoring program, teachers identify gifted students and their future plan, and support them accordingly. Students are also provided personal guidance for availing international and national scholarships, and in their preparations for entrance examinations to higher studies. The Department reviews every semester’s result and identifies backlog learners, then arranges remedial classes for such students. Mentoring program is conducted and teachers identify slow learners. Some students also confided to their mentors about their weaknesses. Such students are helped as necessary.

The Department also organises several workshops and special lectures. Some of these are listed below:

• Special lecture on “Footprints of Animals” on April 22, 2016 by Kyle Jackson, Chancellor’s International Scholar and a Ph. D candidate at the University of Warwick, UK.

• Seminar on Career Guidance organized in collaboration with RUSA on September 24, 2019. The resource persons for the seminar were Mr. Laldinpuia Tlau (MJS) Joint Registrar, Guwahati High Court, Aizawl Bench and Mr. Lalhruaitluanga, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Govt. Zirtiri Residential Science College, Aizawl.

• Special Lecture on Gender Sensitisation on March 24, 2021 with Ms. Vanlalhriatpuii Renthlei, State Co-ordinator, State Resource Centre for Women and Child Development, Social Welfare Department as the resource person.