IGNOU MAN-103 Assignment 2026-27
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Last updated by IGNOU: 03 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 26 Oct 2026, 04:23 pm.
| Course code | MAN-103 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Social and Cultural Anthropology |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Anthropology)MAANY, MAAN |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MAN-103/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 MAN-103 assignment
The MAN-103 assignment covers social and cultural anthropology, including cultural perspectives, family and marriage, political organisation, religion, anthropological theories and fieldwork traditions.
This tutor-marked assignment has eight questions across Sections A and B. Answer five questions, choosing at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks; the short-note questions have two parts worth 10 marks each. The prescribed limits are 500 words for a 20-mark answer and 250 words for a 10-mark answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the differences between social anthropology and cultural anthropology. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the concepts of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. |
| Q3 | 20 | Examine family and marriage as institutions within society. |
| Q4 | 10+10 | Write brief accounts of political organisation and of religion and ritual. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss evolutionist and diffusionist approaches in anthropology. |
| Q6 | 20 | Explain structuralism through the work of Claude Lévi-Strauss. |
| Q7 | 20 | Describe how the anthropological fieldwork tradition developed over time. |
| Q8 | 10+10 | Write brief accounts of armchair anthropology and rapport building during fieldwork. |
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
- Attempt five questions overall, including at least two from Section A and two from Section B.
- Keep 20-mark answers within 500 words and 10-mark answers within 250 words.
- Use your own words and organise answers clearly; long answers should include an introduction and conclusion.
- Present the final answers neatly and underline or highlight important points where needed.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre before the term-end examination and within the applicable schedule.
- Follow your Regional Centre or Study Centre instructions about submission methods, as some centres accept digital submissions.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted assignment and retain the acknowledgement receipt.
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-cycle deadlines, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MAN-103 assignment cover?
The assignment is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions. Its assignment code is MAN-103/AST/TMA/2026-27.
How many questions must I answer in MAN-103?
Answer five questions in total, selecting at least two from each of the two sections. Each complete question carries 20 marks.
What are the word limits for MAN-103 answers?
The limit is 500 words for a 20-mark answer and 250 words for a 10-mark answer.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing specifies a weightage of 30%.
What are the MAN-103 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 cycle and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 admission cycle. Dates can differ by session; the listing dates are used here.
Where should I submit the MAN-103 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre. Follow your Regional Centre or Study Centre instructions for any accepted digital submission method, and keep a copy and acknowledgement receipt.
Other IGNOU MAANY assignments
- MAN-101: Introducing Anthropology
- MAN-102: Physical/Biological Anthropology
- MAN-104: Archaeological Anthropology
- MAN-105: Tribes in India
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.