Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology is a comprehensive and student-friendly textbook designed as per the ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee syllabus for undergraduate courses in agriculture and allied sciences. The first section on Rural Sociology offers a clear and systematic understanding of the structure, organization, and dynamics of rural life in India. It covers fundamental concepts such as social groups, stratification, culture, institutions, social change, and leadership, with special emphasis on their relevance to agricultural extension and rural development. The second section on Educational Psychology focuses on human behavior, learning processes, motivation, personality, intelligence, and perception. It highlights practical applications of psychological principles in teaching-learning situations and in influencing farmers’ attitudes and adoption behavior. This book is primarily intended for undergraduate students of agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture) and related disciplines as per ICAR guidelines. It will also be highly useful for students of rural development, agricultural extension, home science, and social sciences.