IGNOU BANM-162 Assignment 2026-27
Anthropology of Society and Culture
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:55 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the BANM-162 assignment front page →| Course code | BANM-162 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Anthropology of Society and Culture |
| Programme | Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), Minor CourseBSCFAN |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANM- 162/ASST/TMA/ July 2026-January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026–January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 26 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BANM-162 assignment
The BANM-162 assignment covers social and cultural anthropology, fieldwork, culture, marriage, production, exchange and related concepts.
It has two assignments worth 100 marks in total. Assignment I has two 20-mark answers of about 500 words each. Assignment II has three 10-mark answers of about 250 words each and six 5-mark answers of about 150 words each. All questions are compulsory.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Define social and cultural anthropology and examine the scope of their study. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Discuss armchair anthropologists, changes in data collection and the importance of fieldwork. |
| Assignment II, 250 words (a) | 10 | Define culture and discuss its meanings and characteristics. |
| Assignment II, 250 words (b) | 10 | Explain the different forms of marriage found in societies. |
| Assignment II, 250 words (c) | 10 | Analyse the different means of production in simple societies. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (a) | 5 | Discuss the British and American schools of anthropology. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (b) | 5 | Discuss ceremonial exchange. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (c) | 5 | Discuss totemism. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (d) | 5 | Discuss social stratification. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (e) | 5 | Discuss cultural relativism and ethnocentrism. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (f) | 5 | Discuss the relationship between anthropology and sociology. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer every question in both assignments in your own words.
- Keep answers close to the word limits specified for each category.
- Include an introduction and conclusion in the essay-type answers.
- Submit handwritten assignments within the stipulated time to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Submit the completed assignments to the Learner Support Centre coordinator.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt from the Learner Support Centre.
- If possible, keep a photocopy of your assignments and collect them after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; the PDF lists different dates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total mark and weightage for the BANM-162 assignment?
The two assignments carry 100 marks in total and have a 30% course weightage.
How many questions must I answer?
Answer all 11 questions: two in Assignment I and nine in Assignment II.
What are the word limits?
Assignment I answers should be about 500 words each. Assignment II has answers of about 250 words and 150 words, depending on the category.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre and retain the receipt.
What are the submission dates?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session: the PDF lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 batch.
Is the assignment available in English and Hindi?
The official listing shows both English and Hindi as available mediums.
Other IGNOU BSCFAN assignments
- BANC-101: Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- BANC-102: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- BANC-103: Archaeological Anthropology
- BANC-104: Human Origin and Evolution
- BANC-105: Tribes and Peasants in India
- BANC-106: Human Ecology: Biological and Cultural Dimensions
- BANC-107: Biological Diversity in Human Populations
- BANC-108: Theories of Culture and Society
- BANC-109: Human Growth and Development
- BANC-110: Research Methods
- BANM-161: Dimensions of Physical/Biological Anthropology
- BANM-163: Tribal Cultures of India
- BANS-183: Tourism Anthropology
- BPCC-108: Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II
- BPCC-109: Developmental Psychology
- BPCC-110: Applied Social Psychology
- BPCM-161: Foundations of Psychology
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.