HSC Sociology — Syllabus, Mark Distribution & Preparation
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Sociology studies society, culture and social change — combining theory with real examples scores well.
This page brings together the subject code, paper structure, mark distribution, syllabus topics and the study approach that earns the highest marks in HSC Sociology.
Sociology at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sociology |
| Subject code | 117, 118 |
| Papers | 2 (1st Paper and 2nd Paper) |
| Group | Humanities |
| Mark distribution | Per paper: Creative 70 + MCQ 30 = 100 |
| Practical | No |
| Class | Class 11-12 |
Boards and the NCTB revise subject codes and mark distribution from time to time. Confirm both against your board’s latest notice and the published NCTB syllabus before filling in your exam form.
What the syllabus covers
HSC 2027 runs on the full syllabus, so Sociology covers all of the following:
- 1st Paper: the nature and scope of sociology, society and culture
- 1st Paper: social institutions — family, marriage, religion and education
- 1st Paper: social stratification, socialisation and social change
- 2nd Paper: the historical background of Bangladeshi society and culture
- 2nd Paper: population, urbanisation, labour and the economy
- 2nd Paper: social problems — poverty, unemployment, violence against women and drugs
This is a topic list — chapter order and numbering may differ in your edition. Download the definitive syllabus from the NCTB website (nctb.gov.bd).
How to score well in Sociology
- Learn theorists paired with their key ideas.
- Use recent Bangladeshi examples and statistics in Paper 2.
- Include at least one sociologist’s quotation when writing a definition.
A preparation routine that works
- Read the textbook chapter yourself first and get the core idea — starting with a guide book leaves the concept half-formed.
- After each chapter write a one-page note in your own words: definitions, formulas or key points, and an example.
- Solve that chapter’s creative and MCQ questions from past board papers, then check your answers.
- Reserve one day a week for revision only — skim every earlier chapter note.
- Sit at least one full timed model test a month, then work out exactly where you are losing marks.
Frequently asked questions
The subject code for Sociology is 117, 118. You need this exact code on your exam form and on a board-challenge application, so cross-check it with your board’s notice.
Sociology has 2 papers — 1st Paper and 2nd Paper. The marks of both papers combine into the subject grade.
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