UGC NET Sociology Paper 2 held on 23rd August 2024 (Shift 2) tested candidates on a wide range of topics from classical sociological theory to contemporary social issues. The paper included conceptual, factual, and application-based questions, assessing candidates' analytical depth and understanding of sociological frameworks. Key areas included social stratification, research methodology, kinship, Indian society, and sociological thinkers. The difficulty level was moderate to challenging, with a mix of direct and assertion-reasoning type questions.