Established in 1969, the Department of Political Science is one of the most dynamic and sought-after academic centres of the college. With a commitment to academic excellence and societal engagement, the department fosters an environment where students are encouraged to critically analyse political systems, governance, and global affairs through multiple lenses of inquiry.
The department offers B.A. (Honours) Political Science, Generic Elective courses, Skill-Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), ensuring interdisciplinary flexibility. The curriculum combines rigorous theoretical foundations with practical insights, enabling students to connect classroom learning to contemporary socio-political realities. Teaching methods include interactive lectures, research projects, group discussions, presentations, and fieldwork, cultivating analytical thinking and informed debate.
An active student community forms the core of the department’s academic life. Various initiatives such as the Knowledge Club, Sambal, and Cinemates, alongside structured Peer Mentoring and Outreach Programmes, provide students with platforms to discuss pressing political issues...
Established in 1969, the Department of Political Science is one of the most dynamic and sought-after academic centres of the college. With a commitment to academic excellence and societal engagement, the department fosters an environment where students are encouraged to critically analyse political systems, governance, and global affairs through multiple lenses of inquiry.
The department offers B.A. (Honours) Political Science, Generic Elective courses, Skill-Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), ensuring interdisciplinary flexibility. The curriculum combines rigorous theoretical foundations with practical insights, enabling students to connect classroom learning to contemporary socio-political realities. Teaching methods include interactive lectures, research projects, group discussions, presentations, and fieldwork, cultivating analytical thinking and informed debate.
An active student community forms the core of the department’s academic life. Various initiatives such as the Knowledge Club, Sambal, and Cinemates, alongside structured Peer Mentoring and Outreach Programmes, provide students with platforms to discuss pressing political issues and participate in community engagement. These forums nurture leadership, empathy, and critical engagement with real-world challenges. The department also publishes its annual e-journal, Voice, launched in 2016. Voice serves as a space for students to contribute original essays, reflective pieces, and research articles, fostering scholarly expression and debate. Through regular workshops, webinars, and career counselling, the department prepares students for diverse professional paths in academia, civil services, law, public policy, journalism, and international affairs. The ultimate goal is to nurture informed, responsible citizens ready to shape a democratic and inclusive world.
Polimates is the student body of the Department of Political Science, actively engaging students throughout the year in a variety of academic and cultural activities. The society maintains an active presence on Facebook and organizes events such as debates, mock parliaments, group discussions, spoofs, and Damsharads, all under the guidance and encouragement of faculty members.
The student council, comprising a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Joint Secretary, is elected annually through a democratic process. In 2017, the department introduced a formal election procedure involving candidate presentations and secret ballots, providing students with valuable experience in democratic participation and leadership.
To recognize consistent excellence, Polimates honors outstanding students with certificates and trophies during events like the Young Achievers Award Ceremony. Through its diverse initiatives, Polimates fosters leadership, critical thinking, and active engagement with political discourse, enriching students’ academic and personal growth.
