POLITICAL SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Political Science provides key insights to the dynamics of political power and a better understanding of national politics and international relations. The great political thinker and the father of political science, Aristotle once said that Political Science is a Master Science on which all branches of human society depends. Thus, Political Science is no less a central focal point to an understanding to our own society and the world around us. Aristotle also held that man is a Zoon Politikon (Political animal) and the highest art of knowledge is to rule a polis or take part in it as a free citizen. Thus, right from ancient Greece to modern world, Political Science remains a master subject in the Faculty of Arts.

Political Science has been a part of curriculum of Annada College, Hazaribag since its inception. Our department offer admission in undergraduate course in Political Science (Major/Minor). The wide ranging syllabus of Political Science includes Political Theory, Political Ideology, Ancient, Medieval and Modern Western and Indian Political Thoughts, Indian Polity, International Politics and Public Administration. We have credit based educational system and the syllabus is distributed in different semesters. The faculty teaches students the theoretical as well as practical aspects of the subject and encourages them to read text and use the Library. The faculty is committed to motivate the students in achieving their academic goals and applying the learning in their day to day life.

The result of our department is exemplary. Every year the students of our department feature among the Top Ten students of the University. The student who wants to pursue undergraduate course (FYUGP) under NEP 2020 may apply after Class XII or equivalent from any recognized Board/Council.

As a subject Political Science offers multidimensional career options in the field of competitive examinations for Union and State Civil Services. A graduate in Political Science has also the option to pursue specializations in important fields like Public Administration and International Studies which can be very helpful for career prospects in both private and public sectors. More importantly, Political Science provides a clear advantage to the Civil Service aspirants as a substantial parts of the syllabus of the General Studies and CSAT paper are based on the subjects.

The department regularly organizes symposium, seminars and educational trips for the students which help them to explore their talent. This endeavor is widely appreciated as it turns out to be a very enriching experiences for the students.