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The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is a campus based program offered by the University. Successful pursuance of the course builds in candidates reasoning and analytical skills, competency in oral and written expression, research and evaluation skills, the ability to arrive at 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.

4-year BA (Pol. Sc.) Degree (Honours): A four-year BA (Pol. Sc.) Degree (Honours) degree in the major discipline will be awarded to those who complete a four-year degree programme with 160 credits and have satisfied the credit requirements as per UGC guidelines.

Award

Students successfully completing the program are awarded degree in their respective discipline by the University, in accordance with the University rules

Admission Calendar
Last date for submission of duly completed Application Form along with Admission Fees & release of Provisional Admission Letters 16 September 2024
Registration with scrutiny of original certificates & Payment of First Semester Fee 19 September 2024
Commencement of Classes 23 September 2024

FIRST YEAR

Semester I

Semester II

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

CC- I

Basic Principles of Political Theory I

4

CC- II

Basic Principles of Political Theory II

4

MC- I

Approaches and Prospects of Social Science

3

MC- II

Constitutional Government in India

3

IDC- I

Inter Disciplinary Course

3

IDC- II

Inter Disciplinary Course

3

AEC- I

Ability Enhancement Course

3

AEC- II

Ability Enhancement Course

3

SEC- I

Skill Enhancement Course

3

SEC- II

Skill Enhancement Course

3

VAC- I

Value Added Course

2

VAC- III

Value Added Course

2

VAC- II

Value Added Course

2

VAC- IV

Value Added Course

2

Total Credits

20

Total Credits

20

Total Credits in First Year

40

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM I [Duration 4 weeks]

4

Note: CC- Core Course, MC- Minor Course, IDC – Inter Disciplinary Course, AEC- Ability Enhancement Course, SEC – Skill Enhancement Course, VAC- Value Added Course

Inter Disciplinary Course (IDC)

Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)

Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

Value Added Course (VAC)

SEM – I

IDC-I

Introduction to Sociology

AEC-I

Effective English Communication

SEC-I

Information Communication and Technology

VAC-I

Environmental Studies

Sustainable Development

Political Geography

English Language and Skills

Handloom

VAC-II

Yoga for Personal and Family Health

Human Values and Professional Ethics

SEM – II

IDC-II

Social Institutions and Social Stratifications

AEC-II

Academic Reading and Writing

SEC-II

Numerical Aptitude and Reasoning

VAC-III

Understanding India

Constitution of India

Current Affairs

Modern Indian Language

Graphics and Design

VAC-IV

Cyber Security and Law

Web Enabled Technologies

  • The first one year course will provide the general knowledge about the disciplines of Social Sciences.
  • Comprehend the knowledge about social sciences in general and political in science particular.
  • Understand the significant approaches and theories of political science.
  • Provide comprehensive knowledge on Indian Constitution which will be helpful for any competitive exams of India.
  • Apart from the main course there are value added, interdisciplinary, ability and skill enhancement courses which will help the overall academic development of students.

  • Student who completes two semesters including Internship Program I with 44 credits will be awarded as Certificate in Political Science.
  • If student wish to continue further after exit, then he/she has to join within three years of exit from Third Semester.
  • For example, if student exit in June 2023 then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug-2026 session.

  • Students who wish to continue for Second Year is exempted from doing Internship Program I.

SECOND YEAR

Semester III

Semester IV

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

CC- III

Indian Political Thought-I

4

CC- VI

Indian Political Thought-II

4

CC- IV

Indian Government and Politics

4

CC-VII

Political Sociology

4

CC- V

Comparative Government and Politics

3

CC-VIII

Global Politics Since 1945

3

MC-III

Understanding India

3

MC-IV

Globalisation: Issues and Perspectives

3

IDC-III

Inter Disciplinary Course

3

MC-V

Sikkim Studies

3

AEC- III

Ability Enhancement Course

3

SEC- III

Skill Enhancement Course

3

Total Credits

20

Total Credits

20

Total Credits in Second Year

40

Cumulative Credits[FIRST YEAR + SECOND YEAR]

80

INTERSHIP PROGRAM II [4 credits – Duration 4 weeks]

84

Note: CC- Core Course, MC- Minor Course, IDC – Inter Disciplinary Course, AEC- Ability Enhancement Course, SEC – Skill Enhancement Course, Internship Program II is compulsory

Inter Disciplinary Course (IDC)

Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)

Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

IDC-III

Introduction to Philosophy

AEC-III

Soft Skill

SEC-III

Digital Marketing

Modernity and Social Changes in India

Public Speaking

Library and Information Science

  • Acquire domain knowledge
  • Students will understand the political ideas of Indian Thinkers from renaissance to modernity. They will further develop the ability to critically access and form opinions on philosophical and ideological issues.
  • Students will be prepared for a career in civil service.
  • They will be able to interpret and apply Public Administration concepts, ideas and notions on political process and development.
  • Be equipped with necessary knowledge to understand the core mechanism of Public Administration, Global Politics, Indian Philosophy and Indian Politics.
  • Gain critical thinking and develop the ability to make logical inferences about socio-economic and political issues on the basis of comparative and contemporary political discourses.

  • Student who completes four semesters including Internship Program II with 80 credits will be awarded as Diploma in Political Science.
  • If student wish to continue further after exit, then he/she has to join within three years of exit from Fifth Semester.
  • For example, if student exit in June 2023 then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug-2026 session.

  • Students who wish to continue for Third Year has to do Internship Program II.

THIRD YEAR

Semester V

Semester VI

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

CC- IX

Western Political Thought and Theory-I

3

CC-XIV

Western Political Thought and Theory II

3

CC- X

An Introduction to Indian Foreign Policy

4

CC-XV

Politics in North-East India

4

CC- XI

International Relations

4

CC-XVI

United Nation and Global Conflicts

4

CC-XII

Human Rights

3

CC-XVII

Indian Foreign Policy in the Globalizing World

3

CC-XIII

Evolution of Administration and Public Policy in India

3

CC-XVIII

Public Administration

3

MC-VI

International Organisations

3

MC-VII

Social Movements in India

3

Total Credits

20

Total Credits

20

Total Credits in Third Year

40

Cumulative Credits[FIRST YEAR + SECOND YEAR+THIRD YEAR]

124

Note: CC- Core Course, MC- Minor Course

  • The students will understand the Western political thought and theory from ancient to modern times, and their various contributions
  • The students will understand administration as a discipline including its evolution, public policy making and analysis and how to apply the knowledge in understanding the role of administration.
  • The course intends to familiarize students with basic concepts and approaches to the study of human rights.
  • After studying international relations students will gain an understanding of how countries interact with each other, and the complex political, economic and social factors that shape these interactions.
  • The students will learn about India’s approach to international relations, its foreign policy and diplomatic objectives towards different regions and countries.
  • From this course students will also develop the ability to critically assess and form opinions on philosophical and ideological issues that is relevant to contemporary India.

  • Student who completes six semesters with 124 credits will be awarded as Bachelor in Political Science.
  • If student wish to continue further after exit, then he/she has to join within three years of exit from Seventh Semester.
  • For example, if student exit in June 2023 then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug-2026 session.

  • Students after completing Bachelor can either go for BA Honours\Honours with Research in Fourth year.
@*HonsRes*@

FOURTH YEAR

Semester VII

Semester VIII

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

CC- XIX

Theories Concepts and Issues in Political Science

4

CC-XXIII

Governance and Public Policy in India

4

CC- XX

Theories of International Relations

4

CC-XXIV

Dissertation and Viva Voce

12

CC- XXI

Ethics and Politics

4

MC-IX

Field survey and report writing

5

CC- XXII

Public Institutions and Good Governance

4

MC-VIII

Gender and Politics

4

SEC-IV

Research Methodology

3

Total Credits

23

Total Credits

21

Total Credits in Fourth Year

44

Cumulative Credits[FIRST YEAR + SECOND YEAR+THIRD YEAR+FOURTH YEAR]

161

Note: CC- Core Course, MC- Minor Course, SEC- Skilled Enhancement Course

  • Students will learn/understand the subject in more practical and action oriented manner including research, methods of data collection, field survey, conduct interviews and its various aspects.
  • Students will perform research in their desired areas and advance knowledge in his/ her areas of research.
  • It will help students tremendously in comprehensive understanding and in exploration of their respective subjects.

  • Students after completing 4 years of BA Political Science Honors with research with less than 75% of marks/7.5 CGPA shall be eligible for 1 year MA in Political Science Program.
  • If students after completing 4 years of BA Political Science Honors with research with minimum 75%/7.5 CGPA shall be eligible for PhD program.
@*HonsRes*@

Admission Modalities

The admission modalities are with reference to the full-time campus programs offered by the ICFAI University, Sikkim. All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria specified for the program and have studied in English medium in their qualifying examination are eligible to apply. Final year students awaiting results can also apply. Their admission will be provisional, subject to qualifying in the final examination. The registration and admission of these applicants is liable to be cancelled in case they do not fulfill the eligibility criteria by September 19, 2024.

Semester System

The University follows semester pattern for all its programs. Each academic year consists of two semesters. Continuous evaluation is carried out through mid-semester examinations, assignments, quizzes etc., culminating in an end semester examination. The students also have to undergo faculty supervised internships for practical training.The medium of instruction is English

Eligibility

  • The selection of applicants into the UG/PG programs of the University is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria made through screening of the applications.
  • Due weightage is given to academic distinction, honors and awards in sports, cultural events, extra-curricular activities viz debates, quizzes and adventure sports.
  • All applicants meeting the selection criteria will be given a provisional admission subject to verification of the documents at the time of registration and payment of fee.

Registration

  • All applicants having received the provisional admissions are required to present themselves with Original academic/other certificates and residence proof/HRDD Govt. of Sikkim allotment letters in case seeking fee concessions, for verification along with semester and other fees on the date of Registration.
  • In addition, photocopies are also required to be submitted for retention in their record with the University. Original certificates will be returned after verification

Admission Criteria

  • The selection of applicants into the UG/ PG programs of the University is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria made through screening of the applications.
  • Due weightage is given to academic distinction, honors and awards in sports, cultural events, extra-curricular activities viz debates, quizzes and adventure sports.
  • All applicants meeting the selection criteria will be given a provisional admission subject to verification of the documents at the time of registration and payment of fee.

Special Reservation

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Sikkim in any course of the ICFAI University, Sikkim, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred below.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.
  • The Government Quota students will be given a fee concession of 50% on program fees.
  • In addition to the Government quota, seats will be reserved with fee concession for applicants from the state of Sikkim, GTA area and the nearby North Bengal region as per the mandate of the University to serve the educational needs of the state of Sikkim and the nearby areas.

Anti-ragging & Anti-sexual Harassment

The ICFAI University provides a ragging free campus. The University follows the UGC guidelines and norms regarding the anti-ragging and anti-sexual harassment policies. The students are required to submit the duly signed affidavit for Anti-ragging at the time of admission to the University.

Application Modalities

Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form :

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form :

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  3. Please provide all available and correct information in appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photo copy of the Application Form along with documents stipulated.
  6. Demand Draft for Admission Fee (One Time) of ₹3,000/- as applicable for the program applied for, towards Admission Fee drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim-Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok

Attested Copies of Certificates :

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate
  • Marksheets of Class XII / Degree Certificates (as may be applicable)
  • Fee concession (if applicable) requisite documents to be attached.
  • Nationality Certificate/Proof, for foreign students only.
  • Other certificates pertaining to academic and extra curricularactivities.

Submission of Application Form :

The completed application form along with the Admission Fee DD should be submitted or sent at the address given below

The ICFAI University, Sikkim, Ranka Road, Lower Sichey, Gangtok (Sikkim) - 737101.
E-mail: admissions@iusikkim.edu.in

The scanned application form and the Admission fee DD to be sent along with the courier consignment number to the e-mail address given above in case sent through mail or courier.

Fee Schedule

Admission Fee

Admission Fee (One Time) of ₹3,000/- for all programs is to be paid by all the students along with the application forms.

Exam Fee

All the students need to pay an amount of ₹2,000/- per semester for UG & PG programs towards Exam Fee along with the Program Fee.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay a Caution Deposit (One Time) of ₹5,000/- along with the First Semester Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be notified separately at the relevant time.

Program Duration Category Fee in Rs. ** (Per Semester)
BA English 3 Years / 4 Years Non Domicile 28,000
Domicile 19,500
Govt. Quota 14,000

* The ICFAI University, Sikkim is enabling an equal opportunity for all. However, limited seats will be available for SC & ST students with relaxation in the eligibility criteria as per the Govt. of Sikkim norms wherever applicable. Students awaiting for final year examination results are also eligible for admission. The Management reserves the right to accept or reject any application with valid ground/s.

# Note: Age restriction for Law Programs can be relaxed as per BCI guidelines.

** Fee Concession: The University proposes to give 50% of the program fee concession to the students coming from Sikkim Government Quota & 30% to the students from North East States, GTA Region & North Bengal respectively.

Remittance: All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft, banker’s cheque drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok, Sikkim. or through University website only.

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University Sikkim offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG & PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII (or equivalent)/ Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Program.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record: Percentage of marks achieved in qualifying examination will decide the amount of scholarship. The Scholarship amount will be awarded in 2 equal instalments i.e. in the first and second semester of the program. The second instalment of the scholarship will be awarded on securing a minimum 8.00 GPA in the first semester. The students availing 50% program fee concession (i.e., Govt. Quota students) will not be eligible for scholarships based on Past Academic Record. However, they will be eligible for scholarships based on semester-wise performance. The scholarship details are as presented in the following table.

Aggregate % in qualifying examination % of 1st Semester program fee given as merit scholarship
≥ 90% 75%
≥ 80% - < 90% 60%
≥ 70% - < 80% 50%

All subjects will be taken into consideration for calculating the percentage for Entry Level Scholarship.

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance: Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I ≥ 9.00 Category II ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 Category III ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
% of Program fee of the semester will be awarded as scholarship 30% 22% 15%