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.
Astitva, the student society of the Department, plays a vital role in fostering leadership and overall personality development among students. Each year, the society holds elections to select four key office bearers—the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Joint Secretary—through a democratic voting process. This annual election offers students a valuable opportunity to discover and cultivate their leadership abilities. The elected council members, together with other society members, actively plan and participate in a variety of inter-college and intra-college events.
The activities are designed to encourage teamwork, enhance communication skills, and promote holistic growth beyond academics. By engaging in such events, students gain practical experience in organizing and leading initiatives, which contributes significantly to their personal and professional development. Through Astitva, the department nurtures confident, responsible individuals ready to take on future challenges with enthusiasm and competence.
