Punjab Board Sociology Syllabus for Class 12 in 2025-26; Obtain PDF Version
**Updated PSEB Class 12 Sociology Syllabus for 2025-2026 Focuses on Contemporary Indian Society**
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has recently updated the Class 12 Sociology syllabus for the 2025-2026 academic year, providing students with an in-depth understanding of social structures, inequalities, and cultural transformations in contemporary India.
The updated syllabus is available on the official PSEB website and offers a detailed guide to the revised curriculum. The syllabus is divided into four units, each focusing on specific aspects of sociology.
**Unit I: Tribal, Rural and Urban Societies in India**
This unit covers topics such as Tribal Society, Rural Society, and Urban Society, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse social structures in India.
**Unit II: Inequalities in Indian Society**
This unit delves into the complexities of inequalities in Indian society, with a focus on Gender Inequalities. The syllabus discusses Old Age and Disability in terms of their meanings, theories, problems, measures, definition, magnitude of disability, types, causes, and social model. It also covers topics on Caste Inequalities and Class Inequalities.
**Unit III: Structural and Cultural Change in India**
This unit explores the impact of Westernisation and Sanskritisation on Indian society. Students will learn about Westernisation's carriers, features, and impact, as well as Sanskritisation as a preferred method against Brahminisation, with a discussion on its dominant caste and impact. The unit also covers topics on Modernization, Globalization, and Social Movements.
**Unit IV: Social Problems in Indian Society**
This unit addresses pressing social issues in India, including Alcoholism and Drug Addiction, Violence Against Women (Female Foeticide and Domestic Violence), and Social Issues related to Old Age and Disability.
The syllabus provides a clear and supportive framework for students, aiming to prepare them to critically analyse social inequalities and transformations in Indian society.
**Exam Pattern**
The exam pattern for Sociology under PSEB in 2025-26 consists of 100 marks, with 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment.
The syllabus is a vital resource for students preparing for the 2026 PSEB Class 12 Board Examination. A free PDF version of the complete syllabus is accessible on the PSEB's official website. For the exact full syllabus document, the official website or the board's released PDF would be the authoritative source.
Students will expanding their knowledge and skills in education-and-self-development through learning about social structures, inequalities, and cultural transformations in contemporary India as outlined in the updated PSEB Class 12 Sociology syllabus for 2025-2026. The syllabus provides a comprehensive guide for students to delve into various topics, such as Social Problems in Indian Society and Structural and Cultural Change in India, aimed at helping them critically analyze and understand Indian society's social inequalities and transformations.
