About the Course

Political Science is a social science discipline that focuses on the study of politics, government and public policy. It examines the theory and practice of politics, including the behaviour of governments, political institutions and individuals. 

Course Outcome

Studying Political Science can lead to a comprehensive knowledge and a deeper understanding of politics, governance and global issues. It develops a critical thinking skills to analyse complex political issues. This knowledge can also lead students work in diverse fields such as Government and Public Administration, Law and Politics, Media and Journalism, Academia and Research, Advocacy and non profits, International Relations. 

Semester I

POL/H/C-1 (Constitutional government and politics in India) core/minor
POL/H/C-2 (Understanding Political Theory) core

Semester II

POL/H/C-3 (Political process in India) core/minor
POL/H/C-4 (Political Theory: Concept and Debates) core 

Semester III

POL/H/C-5 (Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics) core/minor
POL/H/C-6 (Classical Political Philosophy) core 

Semester IV

POL/H/C-7 (Perspectives on International Relations and World History) core/minor
POL/H/C-8 (Modern Political Philosophy) core 

Semester V

POL/H/C-9 (Perspective on Public Administration) core/minor
POL/H/C-10 (Modern Indian Political Thought-I) core
POL/H/C-11 (Global Politics) core 

Semester VI

POL/H/C-12 (Human Rights in a Comparative Perspective) core/minor
POL/H/C-13 (Indian Political Thought-II) core
POL/H/C-14 (Political Processes and institutions in Comparative Perspective) core
POL/H/C-15 (Public Policy and Administration in India) core 

Semester VII

POL/H/C-16(Understanding North-East India with special reference to Nagaland) core/minor
POL/H/C-17 (Understanding South Asia) core
POL/H/C-18 (India’s Foreign Policy in a Globalizing World) core 

Semester VIII

POL/H/C-20 (Research Project) core
POL/H/C-21 (Research Project) core
POL/H/C-22 (Research Project) core
POL/H/C-23 (Research Project) core 

SEC/VAC/IDC Papers

1st Sem-  POL/H/SEC-1 (Legislative Support)
2nd Sem- POL/H/MDC (Peace and Conflict Resolution)
3rd Sem-  POL/H/SEC-2 (Democratic Awareness with Legal Literacy)
4th Sem-  POL/H/SEC-3 (Public Opinion and Survey Research)Â