Overview: Sociology in CBSE Class 12 is a hands-on project that combines theory and practical knowledge, including topic selection, in-depth analysis, and a viva session. Discover insights into the Sociological Project and master the art of sociological exploration! 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has valued learning through a holistic approach. Recognising this, CBSE added a section on practical project work to the Class 12 sociology syllabus. 

This article aims to give students practical application of what they learn in theory, allowing them to connect and apply ideas to actual circumstances. 

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CBSE Sociology Project Class 12: Breakdown of Marks 

According to CBSE regulations, the Class 12 Sociology paper (code 039) would have 80 marks for theoretical and 20 marks for practical project work. Both sections are subjected to external evaluation. The 20 marks for the practical Project are broken down in the following manner: 

Particulars	Marks
Project undertaken during the academic year at the school level
1. Introduction	2
2. Statement of Purpose	2
3. Research Question	2
4. Methodology	3
5. Data Analysis	4
6. Conclusion	2
Subtotal	15
Viva - based on the project work	5
Total	20

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The allocation of 20 marks prescribed for the Practical Project Work, which the external examiner will evaluate, is as follows-

Particulars	Marks
A. Project (undertaken during the academic year at the school level)
Statement of the purpose	2
Methodology/Technique	2
Conclusion	3
Subtotal	7
D. Viva based on the project work	5
E. Research design
i) Overall	1
ii) Research Question	1
iii) Choice of technique	2
Detailed procedure for implementation of technique	2
Limitations of the above technique	2
Subtotal	8
Total	20

NOTE: B & C will be administered on the day of the external examination. 

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Guidelines for CBSE Sociology Project Class 12

Students are expected to conduct one Project throughout the academic session. The flow of the Project can be visualised as follows: 

Steps involved in the conduct of the Project: Students may work on the following lines as a suggested flow chart: 

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Expected Checklist for the Project Work: 

• Introduction of topic/title 
• Identifying the causes, events, consequences and/or remedies 
• Various stakeholders and the effect on each of them 
• Advantages and disadvantages of situations or issues identified 
• Short-term and long-term implications of strategies suggested during research 
• Validity, reliability, appropriateness, and relevance of data used for research work and for presentation in the project file 
• Presentation and writing that is concise and coherent in the project file 
• Citation of the materials in the file in the footnotes, resources section, bibliography, etc.

Assessment of Project Work: 

• Project Work has the following phases: Synopsis/Initiation, Data Collection, Data Analysis and Interpretation, and Conclusion. 
• The aspects of the project work to be covered by students can be assessed during the academic year. 
• 20 marks assigned for Project Work can be divided into the following categories. 

The teacher will assess the progress of the project work in the following manner: 

Month	Periodic Work	Assessment Metrics	Marks
April - July	Instructions about Project Guidelines, Background reading Discussions on the Theme, and Selection of the Final Topic, Initiation/Synopsis	Introduction, Statement of Purpose/Need and objectives of the study, Hypothesis/Research Question, Review of Literature, Presentation of Evidence, Methodology, Questionnaire, Data Collection.	5
August - October	Planning and organisation: forming an action plan, feasibility, or baseline study, Updating/modifying the action plan, Data Collection	Significance and relevance of the topic; challenges encountered while conducting the research.	6
November - January	Content/data analysis and interpretation. Conclusion, Limitations, Suggestions, Bibliography, Annexures and overall project presentation.	Content analysis and relevance to the current scenario; conclusion; limitations; bibliography; annexures; and Overall Presentation.	5
January/February	Final Assessment and VIVA by both Internal and External Examiners	External/ Internal Viva based on the Project	4
TOTAL			20

Viva-Voce 

• Finally, each student will present the research work in the project file to the external and internal examiner. 
• The questions should be asked from the student's research work/project file. 
• The internal examiner should ensure that the study submitted by the learner is their original work.
• In case of any doubt, authenticity should be checked and verified.

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Key Takeaways

• Integrating projects in CBSE Class 12 Sociology is intended to improve the students' comprehension and use of sociological subjects.
• Students can ace this section and understand sociology more using appropriate strategy, rules, and constant effort. 
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