IGNOU ESO-15 Assignment 2026-27

About the ESO-15 assignment

The ESO-15 assignment explores religion and its relationship with society. Topics include evolutionary explanations of religion, religious diversity in India, cults and social change, pilgrimage, economy and society, the Sufi movement, priesthood, and the distinction between sacred and profane.

This eight-credit Sociology elective has one Tutor Marked Assignment worth 100 marks, with 30% weightage. All eight questions are compulsory. Section I has two 20-mark answers of about 500 words each; Section II has four 12-mark answers of about 250 words each; Section III has two 6-mark answers of about 100 words each.

What the assignment asks

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 its section's approximate limit: 500 words in Section I, 250 words in Section II and 100 words in Section III.
• Organise Section I answers as essays with an introduction, a systematic discussion and a conclusion.
• For Section II, analyse the topic through arguments and explanations, then present a concise and precise answer.
• Keep Section III answers brief and focused on the relevant information or concept.
• Submit the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre.
• Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy of the assignment if possible.
• Ask your Study Centre to return the 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 gives a different January 2027 batch deadline.

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