CBSE Class 11 Sociology Syllabus 2025–26 | NCERT
CBSE Class 11 – Sociology
(Based on NCERT | Latest CBSE Curriculum 2025–26)
👥 CLASS 11 – SOCIOLOGY
Board: CBSE
Subject: Sociology
Academic Year: 2025–26
📝 QUESTION PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME (CBSE)
Theory Examination: 80 Marks
Time: 3 Hours
Question Paper Structure
- Section A: MCQs / Very Short Answer (1 mark each)
- Section B: Short Answer Questions (2–3 marks)
- Section C: Long Answer Questions (4–6 marks)
- Case-based / Source-based questions included
- Map-based questions: Not applicable in Sociology
Internal Assessment / Project Work: 20 Marks
- Research-based project
- Viva Voce / Presentation
- Total Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)
📚 SYLLABUS – UNIT-WISE (AS PER NCERT & CBSE 2025–26)
Book 1: Introducing Sociology
| Unit | Chapter Title | Learning Outcomes / Chapter Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | Sociology and Society | Introduction to sociology, its relationship with society, common sense and sociological perspective. |
| Unit II | Terms, Concepts and Their Use in Sociology | Understanding basic sociological concepts such as caste, class, tribe, gender and social stratification. |
| Unit III | Understanding Social Institutions | Study of family, marriage, kinship and other social institutions and their changing nature. |
| Unit IV | Culture and Socialisation | Understanding culture, socialisation processes and how individuals learn social norms and values. |
| Unit V | Social Change and Social Stratification | Learn about social change, inequality, mobility and forms of social stratification. |
Book 2: Understanding Society
| Unit | Chapter Title | Learning Outcomes / Chapter Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society | Understanding social structure, caste, class and social mobility in Indian society. |
| Unit II | Social Change and Social Development in India | Study of social change, modernisation, secularisation and development processes. |
| Unit III | Environment and Society | Understanding the relationship between environment and society, sustainability and social movements. |
| Unit IV | Introducing Western Sociologists | Introduction to Karl Marx, Émile Durkheim and Max Weber and their sociological contributions. |
| Unit V | Indian Sociologists | Study of Indian sociologists and their perspectives on Indian society. |
📌 PEDAGOGY & ASSESSMENT NOTES
- Emphasis on conceptual understanding and analytical thinking
- Use of case studies, real-life examples and social observations
- Project work encourages field research and social enquiry skills
🔍 RELATED KEYPHRASES
- CBSE Class 11 Sociology Syllabus 2025-26
- NCERT Sociology Class 11 Curriculum
- Class 11 Sociology Exam Pattern CBSE
- Introducing Sociology NCERT Class 11
- Understanding Society NCERT Class 11
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Q1. How many books are prescribed for CBSE Class 11 Sociology?
CBSE prescribes two NCERT textbooks: Introducing Sociology and Understanding Society.
Q2. Is there any map work in Class 11 Sociology?
No, map-based questions are not included in Sociology.
Q3. How much weightage is given to project work?
Project work carries 20 marks, which includes project submission and viva.
Q4. Are case-based questions asked in the exam?
Yes, case-based and source-based questions are part of the CBSE assessment pattern.
Q5. Is Sociology a scoring subject in Class 11?
Yes, with clear concepts, examples and well-structured answers, Sociology is considered a scoring subject.
