Political Science

Year of Establishment : 1952

The Department of Political Science was established in the year 1952. It offers double majors at the Graduation level.

The Department offers the students opportunities to develop their analytical skills necessary to understand contemporary social and political issues with special emphasis on contemporary challenges facing society in India and beyond with greater sensitivity.

The curriculum covers the core areas of Political Science (Political Theory, International Relations, Public Administration, the Constitutional Framework and Indian politics) and develops in depth understanding about various issues and questions of social and political human behavior.

The Department prepares students for diverse career options- post graduation, research think tanks, law, journalism, media and the like. 

• To be a center of excellence in Political Science education by fostering critical thinking, academic research, and civic responsibility, contributing to the development of a just, democratic, and inclusive society.

• The mission of the Department of Political Science is to foster academic excellence through comprehensive education, critical research, and skill development in political analysis, governance, and public policy. It aims to cultivate democratic values, ethical leadership, and civic engagement while preparing students for careers in academia, civil services, law, and policymaking.

• The students will gain an in depth knowledge about the Indian Political Process, Political Theory ,Public Administration, International Relations, Political Thought and Politics in Modern Maharashtra.

• The students will find the program useful for the preparation of different competitive examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and Maharashtra Public Service Commission and other career options.