NIOS Class 12 Sociology — Syllabus 2026-27
NIOS Class 12 Sociology syllabus for 2026-27: all 39 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the NIOS syllabus.
About this syllabus
The NIOS Class 12 Sociology course for 2026-27 has 39 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.
NIOS Class 12 Sociology — Chapter List
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Introduction to Sociology |
| 2 | Emergence and Development of Sociology |
| 3 | Sociology: Its Relationship with Other Social Sciences |
| 4 | Methods and Techniques in Research of Sociology |
| 5 | Society, Community, Association & Institution |
| 6 | Social Group |
| 7 | Social Structure and Social System |
| 8 | Norms and Values |
| 9 | Status and Role |
| 10 | Co-operation, Competition and Conflict |
| 11 | Acculturation, Assimilation and Integration |
| 12 | Marriage |
| 13 | Family |
| 14 | Kinship |
| 15 | Economy, Polity and Religion |
| 16 | Social Stratification |
| 17 | Factors of Social Change |
| 18 | Processes of Social Change |
| 19 | Socialization as a Process of Learning |
| 20 | Social Control |
| 21 | Social Deviance |
| 22 | Society and Environment |
| 23 | Indian Social Thinkers |
| 24 | Unity and Diversity |
| 25 | National Integration: Concept and Challenge |
| 26 | Indian Society: Tribal, Rural and Urban |
| 27 | Caste System in India |
| 28 | Major Religious Communities in India |
| 29 | Major Social Problems in India |
| 30 | Problems of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes |
| 31 | Problems of Other Deprived Sections |
| 32 | Status of Women in Indian Society: A Socio-Historical Perspective |
| 33 | Culture: Concept and Characteristics |
| 34 | Gender Discrimination and Gender Equality |
| 35 | Indian Cultural Heritage |
| 36 | Problems of Women |
| 37 | Cultural Pluralism |
| 38 | Women's Empowerment and Emancipation |
| 39 | Impact of Media on Culture |
Preparation Strategy
- Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
- Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
- Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
- Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.
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Where can I find NIOS Class 12 Sociology Syllabus?
This page has syllabus for 39 chapters of NIOS Class 12 Sociology for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.
How should I prepare for NIOS Class 12 Sociology board exams?
Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.
Has the NIOS Class 12 Sociology syllabus changed for 2026-27?
This page lists the chapters in the current NIOS Class 12 Sociology course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.