CBSE Class 12 Sociology Weightage 2026 Unit and Chapter-Wise Marks Distribution

A

Indian Society

1. Introducing Indian Society

Non-evaluative

2. The Demographic Structure of Indian Society

10

3. Social Institutions: Continuity and Change

10

5. Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

10

6. The Challenges of Cultural Diversity

10

7. Suggestions for Project Work

0

Total

40

B

Social Change and Development in India

8. Structural Change

5

9. Cultural Change

5

11. Change and Development in Rural Society

10

12. Change and Development in Industrial Society

10

15. Social Movements

10

Total

40

Grand Total

80

1

Project undertaken during the academic year at school level

1. Introduction -2 Marks

2. Statement of Purpose – 2 Marks

3. Research Question – 2 Marks

4. Methodology – 3 Marks

5. Data Analysis – 4 Marks

6. Conclusion – 2 Marks

15 marks

2

D. Viva – based on the project work

05 marks

1

Knowledge & Understanding

Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organising, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas

30

37.50%

2

Application of Knowledge and Concepts

Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way. Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalisations. Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria.

32

40%

3

Formulate, Analyse, Evaluate & Create

Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.

18

22.50%

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Total

80

100%