IGNOU BSOC-105 Assignment 2026-27
Political Sociology
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 02 Nov 2026, 04:23 am.
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| Course code | BSOC-105 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Political Sociology |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BASOH)BASOH, BAG |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BSOC-105/ASST/TMA/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-105 assignment
The BSOC-105 Political Sociology assignment covers political power, authority, elites, citizenship and the origins of the state. It also tests understanding of cultural capital, nation, globalization and biopolitics.
All 10 questions are compulsory. Section I has two descriptive questions worth 20 marks each, with answers of about 500 words each. Section II has three questions worth 10 marks each, requiring about 250 words each. Section III has five short questions worth 6 marks each, requiring about 100 words each. The assignment totals 100 marks and carries 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the meanings of power and authority in political life. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss Pareto’s distinction between two categories of governing elites. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain the concept of power elites. |
| Q4 | 10 | Discuss the meaning of citizenship. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss theories explaining the origins of the state. |
| Q6 | 06 | Write a brief explanation of authority. |
| Q7 | 06 | Briefly explain the concept of cultural capital. |
| Q8 | 06 | Explain the concept of a nation in brief. |
| Q9 | 06 | Provide a short explanation of globalization. |
| Q10 | 06 | Briefly explain biopolitics. |
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 your own words and follow the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide.
- Keep answers close to the section limits: about 500 words for Section I, 250 words for Section II and 100 words for Section III.
- Organise descriptive answers as coherent essays with an introduction and a conclusion.
- Review the relevant course units, arrange your points logically and write the final answers neatly, underlining points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all assignments within the required time to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Submit the completed assignment to the coordinator of your study centre.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy of the assignment if possible.
- Ask the study centre to return your assignment after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; dates can differ by session, and the PDF lists different batch-wise deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BSOC-105 assignment code for 2026–27?
The assignment code is BSOC-105/ASST/TMA/2026-27, for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions must I answer in BSOC-105?
All 10 questions are compulsory: two in Section I, three in Section II and five in Section III.
What are the word limits for the Political Sociology assignment?
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 maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final course result. The term-end examination contributes 70%.
What are the BSOC-105 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. Dates can differ by session: the PDF instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch.
Where should I submit the assignment, and is a receipt required?
Submit it to your study centre coordinator. 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-102: Sociology of India- I
- BSOC-103: Introduction to Sociology-II
- BSOC-104: Sociology of India-II
- BSOC-106: Sociology of Religion
- BSOC-107: Sociology of Gender
- BSOC-108: Economic Sociology
- BSOC-109: Sociology of Kinship
- BSOC-110: Social Stratification
- BSOC-111: Sociological Thinkers I
- BSOC-112: Sociological Research Methods-I
- BSOC-113: Sociological Thinkers-II
- BSOC-114: Sociological Research Methods-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.