Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Political Science
Admission Calender for BA Political Science (Hons.) Program | |
Last date for submission of duly completed Application Form along with Admission Fees & release of Provisional Admission Letters | August 20, 2022 |
Registration with scrutiny of original certificates & Payment of First Semester Fee | August 24, 2022 |
Commencement of Classes | August 29, 2022 |
About the Program
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Political Science is a 3 – year campus based program offered by the University. Successful pursuance of the course builds in candidates reasoning and analytic skills, competency in oral and written expression, research and evaluation skills, the ability to arrive to decisions based on analysis and synthesis of information and data, and such skills which are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas.
Successful graduates of this course are hired for roles such as Budget Analyst, Public Relations and Fundraising Manager, Legislative Assistant, Political Scientist, Political Campaign Manager, Market Researcher etc.
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Duration
- Three Years
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Eligibility Criteria
Pass in 10+2 (any discipline) from a recognized board with aggregate marks 50% and above. Students awaiting their final examinations results can also apply.
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Program Structure
The BA Political Science (Honours) program consists of 30 courses covered in six semester spread over three years. The students are required to take 4 Discipline Elective Courses spread in IV, V &VI semesters and a Dissertation in VI semester. Two Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC) and two Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) and also the part of the curriculum. The actual choice of electives will however depend on the optimal number of students opting for the same elective.
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Honours)
First Year
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
AE1
English Language Skill
AE2
Environment Studies
CC1
Approaches and Prospects of Social Science
CC4
Constitutional Government in India
CC2
Basic Principles of Political
Theory-ICC5
Basic Principles Political Theory-II
CC3
Indian Political Thought-I
CC6
Indian Political Thought-II
GE I
General Elective I
GE II
General Elective II
Second Year
Semester III
Semester IV
SE 1
Introduction to Computer
CC10
Political Sociology
CC 7
Comparative Government And Politics
CC11
Politics in India: structures and
ProcessesCC8
Global Politics
CC12
Administration and Public Policy in
IndiaCC9
Public Administration Concept and Perspectives
DE I
Discipline Elective I
GE III
General Elective III
DE II
Discipline Elective II
GE IV
General Elective IV
Third Year
Semester V
Semester VI
SE2
Soft Skill
CC16
Research Methodology
CC13
International Relations
CC17
Politics in North East India
CC14
Western Political Thought and
Theory-ICC18
Western Political Thought and
Theory- IICC15
Human Rights
CC19
Gender & Politics
DE III
Discipline Elective III
DE IV
Discipline Elective IV
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Electives
AE-Ability Enhancement Course, CC-Core Course, SE-Skill Enhancement Course, GE- General Elective Course, DE-Discipline Specific Course, TH-Thesis Course
Students has to opt only one from each group below General Electives (GE) Discipline Specific Electives (DE) GE I DE I - Sociology
- Political Geography
- United Nations and Global Conflicts
- Political Ideologies
GE II DE II - Psychology
- Education
- India's Foreign Policy in Globalizing World
- Development Process and Social Movements in Contemporary India
GE III DE III - Intermediate Economics
- Leadership and personality Development
- Major Constitutions of the World
- Major Issues in Contemporary Politics
GE IV DE IV - Indian History
- Language, Literature & Culture
- Contemporary Political Economy
- International Organization