To cultivate a comprehensive knowledge of political events, processes, and developments, and to acquaint with the basic normative and contemporary concepts and ideas of Political Science and Theory; to assess the contribution of key Indian and Western political thinkers, theories and their relevance to contemporary times.

To familiarise with the legal and philosophical framework of the political system in India, and simultaneously study in detail the political structure both Constitutional and Administrative including Public and Local Administration.

To provide comprehensive introduction to the most important multilateral political organisation in ‘International Relations’ along with the various issues in recent (and in past) world politics viz, human rights, environmental issues, climate change, foreign policies and so on.

To learn how to study the major political systems of the world by adopting a comparative and contemporary approach. Furthermore, to understand the contemporary issues of gender power relations, roles in private and public spaces.

To enhance their analytical skills, critical thinking, so that students will critically evaluate political events, evidence, theories, and interpretations, enabling them to discern biases, assess source reliability, and construct wellreasoned arguments.

To encourage critical thinking, students will engage with contemporary debates, challenge conventional narratives, and develop nuanced perspectives by analysing societal issues, problems from multiple angles and evaluating different interpretations.

To foster research proficiency, students will learn to conduct independent investigations using primary and secondary sources, employing diverse methodologies and utilising appropriate tools and technologies for research inquiry, in accordance with the subject.

To promote effective communication and presentation skills, students will learn to articulate complex the subject ideas (‘politics’) and arguments through well-structured essays, reports, and presentations, tailored to diverse audiences.

To instill ethical awareness, students will develop a thoughtful understanding of societal bias, cultural diversity, and the ethical responsibilities of a political scientist, recognising the impact and implications of historical research on contemporary society.

To instil in student-teachers a commitment to professional ethics and values, and to prepare them to be responsible and ethical educators.

Additionally, to equip student-teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, and to effectively manage classroom behaviour.

To foster in student-teachers an appreciation for equity, justice, gender equality, subaltern studies, intersectionality, diversity, marginalised communities’ rights and entitlements, and multiculturalism.

Understanding of the subject in the domain of political theory and philosophy, Indian politics, comparative politics, public administration and international politics.

Comprehensive and interdisciplinary knowledge by emphasizing interlinkages between various political, economic and social issues and challenges.

Generation of socially-informed knowledge and cater to the educational upliftment of marginalized communities making them alert to instances of discrimination and deprivation; difference and diversity.

Training in theoretically rich and empirically grounded knowledge and inculcation of problem-solving techniques.

Development of the overall personality of students as critical thinkers and researchers and scholars.

Inculcation of the values of tolerance, progressiveness and fraternity that contributes towards the making of a healthy and prosperous society.

Development of adequate skills in academic writing which includes writing logically and coherently on societal issues.

Equipping students on how to transit from the level of policy to the practice of politics and vice versa.

Extensive understanding of International Relations and Global Politics.

Learning about the concepts of organisation and management and their application relevant to unravelling the intricacies of large public organizations and corporate bodies.

Gaining employment and engagement in diverse sectors such as academics, journalism, law, social work, government agencies and research organisations, human resource development, management, and marketing bureaucracy.