ISC Class 12 Sociology Syllabus 2024-25: Check Chapter-Wise Weightage, Marking Scheme

Sushmita Sundas
Sushmita Sundas

Updated on - May 3, 2024

The ISC class 12 Sociology syllabus 2024-25 includes chapters such as Social Institutions, Religion and Society, Political Organization, Economic Organisation and more. Students must use the updated syllabus as it will familiarize them with the basic concepts of Sociology and Anthropology. Moreover, after completing the syllabus, students must use the ISC specimen papers to strengthen their preparation. 

Furthermore, the ISC class 12 Sociology paper will be conducted for 100 marks, of which 70 marks will be given for the theory paper and 30 for the internal assessment.

ISC Class 12 Sociology Syllabus 2024-25: Download

The ISC class 12 Sociology syllabus is available on the official website. Students can use the updated syllabus to check the chapter-wise weightage and to strategize their preparation accordingly. Students can also use the link mentioned below to download the updated ISC Sociology syllabus 2024-25. 

ISC Class 12th Sociology Syllabus 2024-25
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Read more: ISC Reduced Syllabus 2024-25

ISC Sociology Syllabus 2024-25: Chapter-Wise Details

The ISC class 12 Sociology syllabus 2024-25 is available on the official website. Part 1 of the Sociology paper contains 70 marks, and the different topics and sub-topics are mentioned below for the student's reference.

ISC Class 12 2023-24 Sociology Syllabus Part 1
Chapters Topics
Chapter 1- Social Institutions
  1. Definition and features of Social Institutions
  2. Types of Social Institutions
Chapter 2- Religion and Society
  1. Definition and concepts of religion and science
  2. Theories of religion
  3. Functions and dysfunctions of religion
  4. Morality and social control
Chapter 3- Political Organization Political Organization and its role in bringing about change in societ
Chapter 4- Economic Organisation
  1. Economic Organisation
  2. Economies of Indian tribes
  3. Agrarian Economy
  4. Traditional Markets
Chapter 5- Tribal India - Past, Present and Future
  1. Definition of tribe, features
  2. Dormitories in Tribal India
  3. Present conditions, problems and solutions
  4.  
Chapter 6- Social Stratification
  1. Social stratification: the elements
  2. Class
  3. Caste
  4. Gender
Chapter 7- Social Change and Development
  1. Social change and Development
  2. Aspects of Development
  3. Social Movements
  4. Role of Education in creating Social change
  5. Role of Mass Media in creating Social change

ISC Class 12 Sociology Syllabus 2024-25: Individual Assessment

Students should take up two topics for the ISC Sociology project. The external examiner and the subject teachers are responsible for conducting the practical exams. The practical part of the ISC Sociology syllabus 2024-25 plays a significant role because it helps to create an awareness of the process of change and development in Indian society.

Mark allocation per study [15 marks] will be as follows:

Evaluation by Teacher 

ISC Evaluating Criteria by Teacher 
Assessment Objective Criteria  Marks
Process Candidates must identify the topics and use the appropriate research method.  1
Understanding, application of knowledge and analysis Candidates should be able to critically interpret, analyse and evaluate a range of evidence to present reasoned, substantiated arguments/statements. 2
Presentation Candidates should check the overall word limit of 2000 words, title page, header/footer, etc. 2

Evaluation by Visiting Examiner

ISC Evaluating Criteria by Visiting Examiner 
Assessment
Objective
Criteria Marks
Detailed procedure & Presentation Candidates should check the overall format and referencing. 4
Analysis and Evaluation Candidates should be able to critically interpret, analyse and evaluate a range of evidence to present reasoned, substantiated arguments/statements. 3
Viva Range of questions based on the project only 3

The ISC class 12 Sociology syllabus's project topics are below for the student's reference. 

ISC Class 12 Sociology Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Sociology Syllabus

Read more: ISC 12th Preparation Tips 2024

ISC Class 12 Sociology Syllabus 2024-25: Book Lists

Students must cover the entire ISC Sociology book to score higher grades. The ISC books are designed by experts and with the CISCE guidelines. Therefore, tabulated below are some suggested book names and authors for the student's reference.  

ISC Class 12 Sociology Book List
Book Names Author
Principles of Sociology with an Introduction to Social Thought Shankar Rao
Social Anthropology Madan & Majumdar
ISC Sociology For Class – 12 Manjir Ghosh

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