IGNOU ESO-11 Assignment 2026-27
The Study of Society
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 03 Nov 2026, 04:23 am.
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| Course code | ESO-11 |
|---|---|
| Course title | The Study of Society |
| Programme | Bachelor Degree Programme (BDP)BDP |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ESO-11/AST/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 ESO-11 assignment
The ESO-11 assignment covers sociology’s main concerns, social organisation in simple societies, social groups, kinship, post-industrial society, educational discrimination, stateless societies and sociological functions. It is one Tutor Marked Assignment for an eight-credit elective course in Sociology.
All eight questions are compulsory. Section 1 has two essay questions worth 20 marks each, with about 500 words per answer. Section 2 has four questions worth 12 marks each, with about 250 words per answer. Section 3 has two short questions worth 6 marks each, with about 100 words per answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Examine the central issues and areas of concern in sociology. |
| Q2 | 20 | Describe the key characteristics of social organisation in simple societies. |
| Q3 | 12 | Explain the concept of a social group and discuss its different types. |
| Q4 | 12 | Explain why kinship is significant. |
| Q5 | 12 | Discuss the defining characteristics of a post-industrial society. |
| Q6 | 12 | Discuss whether discrimination exists in education. |
| Q7 | 06 | Explain the meaning of a stateless society. |
| Q8 | 06 | Distinguish between manifest functions and latent functions. |
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 all eight questions in your own words.
- Keep each answer close to the section’s word limit: 500 words in Section 1, 250 words in Section 2 and 100 words in Section 3.
- Write Section 1 answers as organised essays with an introduction and a conclusion.
- For Section 2, analyse the topic through arguments and explanations, keeping the answer concise and precise.
- Send the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy of your 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), according to the official listing. Dates can differ by session: the PDF lists 31 March 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 batch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for ESO-11 for July 2026 and January 2027?
The assignment code is ESO-11/AST/TMA/2026-27.
How many questions must I answer in the ESO-11 assignment?
All eight questions are compulsory. They are divided into three sections containing two, four and two questions respectively.
What are the marks and weightage of the ESO-11 assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
What are the word limits for ESO-11 assignment answers?
Write about 500 words per answer in Section 1, 250 words per answer in Section 2 and 100 words per answer in Section 3.
What are the submission deadlines for the ESO-11 assignment?
The official 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 gives batch deadlines of 31 March 2027 for July 2026 and 30 September 2027 for January 2027.
Where should I submit my ESO-11 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it as proof of submission.
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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.