IGNOU BSOC-102 Assignment 2026-27
Sociology of India- I
Last updated by IGNOU: 18 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 01 Nov 2026, 04:25 pm.
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| Course code | BSOC-102 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Sociology of India- I |
| Programme | Four-Year Undergraduate Programme, Bachelor of Arts (Major), Sociology (BASOH/BAFSO)BASOH, BAFSO, BAG, BAASK |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ASST/BSOC 102/ 2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BSOC-102 assignment
The BSOC-102 assignment explores perspectives on Indian society and changes in its social institutions. Topics include colonial and nationalist discourse, caste, joint families, tribes, agrarian classes, religion, ethnic identity and the economy.
The booklet contains three tutor-marked assignments arranged in three sections, with 10 questions worth 100 marks overall. Section I has two 20-mark questions requiring about 500 words each; Section II has three 10-mark questions requiring about 250 words each; Section III has five 6-mark questions requiring about 100 words each. Assignments contribute 30% of the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Critically assess colonial interpretations of Indian society and the influence of colonial officials and scholars on sociological knowledge of India. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine how contemporary caste relations are changing through social mobility, Sanskritization and modernization. |
| Q3 | 10 | Describe the main features of India's joint family system and explain the forces changing it. |
| Q4 | 10 | Outline the defining features of tribes in India and discuss the present-day challenges facing tribal communities. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain agrarian class structure and assess how agrarian reforms have affected rural society. |
| Q6 | 06 | Give a brief account of nationalist interpretations of Indian society. |
| Q7 | 06 | Briefly explain the Jajmani system. |
| Q8 | 06 | Summarise the functions performed by religion. |
| Q9 | 06 | Explain the concept of ethnic identity in a short response. |
| Q10 | 06 | Provide a brief account of the formal and informal economy. |
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
- Read the Programme Guide instructions and relevant course units before preparing your answers.
- Answer every question in your own words and stay close to the word limit specified for its section.
- Plan your points in a logical order, with clear links between sentences and paragraphs.
- Include an introduction and conclusion in descriptive answers, and keep middle-category answers analytical and concise.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all completed assignments to the Coordinator of your study centre within the stipulated time to remain eligible for the term-end examination.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy of your assignments if possible.
- Ask your study centre to return the evaluated assignments.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; the PDF gives different admission-batch deadlines, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BSOC-102 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions are in the BSOC-102 assignment?
There are 10 questions across three sections, and all must be answered.
What are the marks and weightage for BSOC-102?
The assignment totals 100 marks and carries 30% of the final course result. The term-end examination carries the remaining 70%.
What are the word limits for each section?
Write about 500 words per answer in Section I, 250 words per answer in Section II and 100 words per answer in Section III.
What are the BSOC-102 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. The PDF instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 admission batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch. Dates can differ by session; the current listing dates take precedence here.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your study centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it; the PDF also recommends keeping a photocopy if possible.
Other IGNOU BASOH assignments
- BSOC-101: Introduction to Sociology-I
- BSOC-103: Introduction to Sociology-II
- BSOC-104: Sociology of India-II
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.