The discipline of Political Science and International Relations encompasses the systematic study of political ideas, institutions, governance structures, and global interactions among states and non-state actors. It aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of power, authority, public policy, and international dynamics in an increasingly interconnected world.
The subject integrates core areas such as political theory, Indian government and politics, public administration, and international relations, with a specialised focus on diplomacy, foreign policy, global governance, security studies, and international organisations. It enables students to critically analyse contemporary global issues, including geopolitics, conflict and cooperation, human rights, environmental politics, and international economic relations.
Through a participatory and analytical approach, the discipline encourages debate, critical inquiry, and research-oriented learning. It equips students with the intellectual tools required to interpret both domestic political developments and global transformations, fostering informed perspectives on national and international affairs.
The study of Political Science and International Relations thus prepares students for academic advancement, policy analysis, civil services, international institutions, and diverse careers in governance and global engagement.
After successful completion of the Undergraduate Programme in Political Science and International Relations, students will be able to:
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Program Code
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Name of the Program Outcome
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Program Outcomes (POs)
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PO1
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Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge
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Demonstrate in-depth and critical mastery of advanced political theories, international relations frameworks, comparative politics, governance models, public policy processes, and global political structures at a level commensurate with postgraduate study at leading institutions such as JNU, BHU, and Hyderabad Central University.
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PO2
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Research Design and Methodological Competence
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Design and independently conduct rigorous research in Political Science and International Relations using appropriate qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, including systematic literature review, data collection, analysis, and scholarly writing conforming to postgraduate research standards.
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PO3
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Critical Evaluation of Political Theories
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Critically evaluate classical and contemporary political theories — including liberalism, realism, constructivism, poststructuralism, Marxism, and postcolonial theory — and apply them to analyse complex domestic and international political phenomena through comparative and interdisciplinary frameworks.
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PO4
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Policy Analysis and Governance Assessment
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Critically analyse public policies, governance mechanisms, constitutional institutions, administrative frameworks, and international agreements using advanced analytical tools, and formulate evidence-based, contextually sensitive policy recommendations applicable to national and global governance challenges.
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PO5
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Understanding of Indian Politics and State
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Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of Indian political institutions, federal dynamics, electoral politics, social movements, state politics, political economy, and governance reforms, including the role of caste, class, gender, and ethnicity in shaping contemporary Indian democracy.
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PO6
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International Relations and Global Affairs
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Analyse the structure and dynamics of the international system, including theories of international relations, foreign policy analysis, great power politics, multilateral diplomacy, international organisations, geopolitical competition, and contemporary global challenges such as terrorism, climate change, and nuclear proliferation.
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PO7
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Scholarly Communication and Academic Writing
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Communicate complex political and international arguments effectively through research papers, policy briefs, seminar presentations, dissertations, and academic discussions, adhering to the conventions of scholarly writing, proper citation, and academic integrity expected at postgraduate level.
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CO Code
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Course Outcome Title
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Course Outcomes Description
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CO 1.1
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Indian Political System
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Critically examine the structure and functioning of the Indian state including federalism, constitutional institutions, parliamentary democracy, electoral processes, and emerging governance challenges, demonstrating the capacity to link theoretical frameworks with contemporary Indian political realities.
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CO 1.2
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International Relations Theory
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Evaluate and compare major theoretical perspectives in International Relations — including Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism, Marxism, and Postcolonialism — and apply these frameworks to analyse state behaviour, global power structures, and contemporary international events.
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CO 1.3
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Western Political Theory
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Critically assess the contributions of major Western political thinkers from Plato and Aristotle through Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Marx, and Mill to modern theorists, and evaluate the relevance of their ideas to contemporary political institutions and governance challenges.
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CO 1.4
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Theoretical Aspects of Comparative Politics
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Understand and apply major approaches to comparative politics — including structural-functional, systems, rational choice, and historical-institutional approaches — to compare political systems, regimes, and democratic transitions across different national and regional contexts.
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CO 1.5
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State Politics in India
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Analyse the political dynamics, electoral behaviour, regional parties, caste and community mobilisation, and governance patterns of Indian states, with specific reference to Gujarat, demonstrating an understanding of sub-national politics within the federal framework.
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CO 1.6
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Elements and Approaches of Foreign Policy
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Understand the conceptual foundations of foreign policy analysis including decision-making models, the role of national interest, domestic and international determinants, and apply these frameworks to evaluate the foreign policy behaviour of major and emerging powers.
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CO Code
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Course Outcome Title
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Course Outcomes Description
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CO 2.1
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Politics and Society in India
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Examine the complex interplay of social structures — caste, class, gender, religion, and ethnicity — with political processes in India, and critically analyse how social movements, identity politics, and democratic mobilisation shape state-society relations in contemporary India.
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CO 2.2
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Political Movements in Gujarat
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Investigate the historical and contemporary political movements in Gujarat — including agrarian movements, anti-reservation agitations, communal mobilisations, and democratic protests — and situate them within broader frameworks of social movement theory and Indian political history.
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CO 2.3
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India's Foreign Policy
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Critically evaluate the evolution, principles, and contemporary directions of India's foreign policy, including its relations with major powers, neighbourhood policy, multilateral engagements, strategic autonomy, and emerging roles in global governance and international institutions.
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CO 2.4
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Concepts and Processes in Comparative Politics
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Apply advanced comparative methods to analyse political processes including regime change, democratisation, party systems, elections, civil society, and governance performance across developed and developing political systems in a globalised context.
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CO 2.5
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Issues in World Politics
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Identify and critically analyse major contemporary issues in global politics including geopolitical competition, nuclear proliferation, climate change, terrorism, humanitarian intervention, global economic inequality, and the challenges facing multilateral institutions in the 21st century.
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CO 2.6
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Indian Political Thinkers — I
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Examine the political thought of major modern Indian thinkers including Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi, B.R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, and M.N. Roy, and evaluate their contributions to Indian nationalism, constitutionalism, and democratic theory.
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Year
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Semester
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Course Type (Credits)
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1st Year
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Sem-I
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Major-1
(4)
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Major-2
(4)
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Minor-1
(4)
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MDC-1
(4)
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AEC-1
(2)
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SEC-1
(2)
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IKS-1
(2)
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Sem-II
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Major-3
(4)
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Major-4
(4)
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Minor-2
(4)
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MDC-2
(4)
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AEC-2
(2)
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SEC-2
(2)
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VAC-
1
(2)
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2 nd Year
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Sem-III
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Major-5
(4)
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Major-6
(4)
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Major-7
(4)
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MDC-3
(4)
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AEC-3
(2)
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SEC-3
(2)
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IKS-2
(2)
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Sem-IV
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Major-8
(4)
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Major-9
(4)
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Major-10
(4)
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Minor-3
(4)
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AEC-4
(2)
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SEC-4
(2)
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VAC-
2
(2)
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3rd Year
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Sem-V
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Major-11
(4)
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Major-12
(4)
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Major-13
(4)
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Minor-4
(4)
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Minor-5
(4)
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SEC-5
(2)
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-
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Sem-VI
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Major-14
(4)
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Major-15
(4)
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Major-16
(4)
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Minor-6
(4)
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AEC-5
(2)
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Internship
(4)
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-
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4th Year
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Sem-VII
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Major-17
(4)
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Major-18
(4)
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Major-19
(4)
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Minor-7
(4)
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-
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OJT/RP-1
(6)
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-
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Sem-VIII
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Major-20
(4)
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Major-21
(4)
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Major-22
(4)
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Minor-8
(4)
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-
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OJT/RP-2
(6)
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-
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| SR NO | Particulars | BA I | BA II | BA III | BA IV | BA V | BA VI | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOY | GIRL | BOY | GIRL | BOY | GIRL | BOY | GIRL | BOY | GIRL | BOY | GIRL | ||
| 1 | Tuition Fee | 600 | - | 600 | - | 600 | - | 600 | - | 600 | - | 600 | - |
| 2 | Exam & Stationery Fee | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 3 | Library Fee | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | Gymkhana Fee | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 5 | Identity Card Fee | 15 | 15 | - | - | 15 | 15 | - | - | 15 | 15 | - | - |
| 6 | Student Welfare Fee | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 7 | Cultural Activities Fee | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| 8 | Uni.work Book/union | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | Univ Sports Fee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 10 | Admission Fee / E N V Fee | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | Univ.medical Fee | 25 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | Univ.enrol/regist.fee | 125 | 125 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | Examination Fee | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| 14 | W.d.c Fee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 1590 | 990 | 1425 | 825 | 1090 | 490 | 1075 | 475 | 1090 | 490 | 1075 | 475 | |
