IGNOU MSO-103 Assignment 2026-27
Sociology in India-I
Last updated by IGNOU: 27 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 01 Nov 2026, 04:25 am.
| Course code | MSO-103 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Sociology in India-I |
| Programme | Master’s Degree Programme in SociologyMASO |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MSO-103/AST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | January 2026 sessions & July 2026 and January 2027 sessions |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the MSO-103 assignment
The MSO-103 assignment explores the development of sociology in India and different approaches to studying Indian society. Its topics include caste, gender, kinship, family, marriage, villages, the middle class and the working class.
This Tutor Marked Assignment contains 10 questions. You must answer any five in about 500 words each. Each question carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks. The assignment has a 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss the social and historical conditions behind the emergence of sociology in India. |
| Q2 | 20 | Compare the book-based and field-based approaches to understanding Indian society. |
| Q3 | 20 | Examine Ambedkar’s and Lohia’s perspectives on caste and their proposed ways to address it. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain how gender and caste are connected. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain how descent theory is used to study kinship in north India. |
| Q6 | 20 | Assess whether urbanization and other modern changes are causing the Indian joint family to disappear. |
| Q7 | 20 | Discuss major contemporary changes in marriage as an institution in India. |
| Q8 | 20 | Describe the relationship between modernity and India’s contemporary middle class. |
| Q9 | 20 | Discuss why studying Indian villages requires attention to class as well as caste. |
| Q10 | 20 | Describe the working class in the Indian context. |
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 any five questions, keeping each answer to about 500 words.
- Write answers in your own words; discussions with other learners should not lead to copied answers.
- Read the relevant course units and arrange your points logically before drafting.
- Use an analytical approach and give attention to both the introduction and conclusion.
- Present your final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasize.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, keep a photocopy if possible, and request the evaluated assignment back from the Study Centre.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates differ by admission session.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I answer in the MSO-103 assignment?
Answer any five of the 10 questions, in about 500 words per answer.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MSO-103?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a 30% weightage. Each question is worth 20 marks.
What are the MSO-103 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF links these dates to the July 2026 and January 2027 admission batches respectively; deadlines differ by session.
Where should I submit the MSO-103 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre and obtain a receipt to keep as proof of submission.
Which sessions does this MSO-103 assignment cover?
The listing is for July 2026 and January 2027. The PDF also includes the January 2026 session.
In which languages is the MSO-103 assignment available?
The official listing provides English and Hindi versions.
Other IGNOU MASO assignments
- MSO-101: Sociological Concepts and Theories-I
- MSO-102: Sociological Concepts and Theories-II
- MSO-104: Sociology in India-II
- MSO-106: Rural Sociology
- MSOE-105: Introduction to Urban Sociology
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.