Department of Political Science
Overview
Powering Progress through Technology & Talent
The Department of Political Science is a constituent unit of Sikkim Manipal Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts at Sikkim Manipal University. It offers programs at the undergraduate (BA), postgraduate (MA) and Doctoral (PhD) level.
The department aims to provide the students with a strong base in the discipline of Political Science, combined with the acquisition of practical research skills.
The Bachelor and Master programs in Political Science emphasise both the qualitative and the quantitative aspects of the study of the discipline.
The department offers an interdisciplinary method of study of Political Science, combining the subject with other disciplines, which helps the students construct their ideas and knowledge on the subject.
VISION
Sikkim Manipal Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts will be a leader in delivering outstanding experiential learning opportunities that encourage our students to develop to their full potential in both the classroom and the community.
Driven by discovery, SMUFHSSLA will be a destination for those eager to advance our world by creating new knowledge.
Together, we will foster the development of tomorrow’s leaders who will emerge from their studies ready to excel and contribute to the betterment of our local and global communities.
Objectives
Sikkim Manipal Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts shall disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem relevant and to make provisions for integrated courses in commerce, humanities, social sciences and allied disciplines in the educational programmes of the University aligning with the NEW EDUCATIONAL POLICY 2020;
To take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-learning processes, inter-disciplinary studies and research;
To educate and train manpower for the development of the state in particular and the country in general ;
To pay special attention to the improvements of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people of the State, their intellectual, academic and cultural development.
2012
FHSSLA Established
50th
Arts Stream ranked in Outlook National Ranking 2023
47th
Commerce stream ranked in the Outlook National Ranking 2023
NEP
Implemented at the Undergraduate level
6
MoU signed
PROGRAMS
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- Political Science
Contact: Dr. Madan Chhetri
Coordinator, FHSSLA, SMU
Contact No: +91 8927481409
Email: madan.chhetri@smu.edu.in
Key Features
- The Department of Political Science actively engages the students in providing both the theoretical and the empirical knowledge of different sub-fields of discipline.
- It prepares students with the latest developments in the discipline of Political Science and makes them competent for any competitive examinations.
- It focuses on the holistic development of the students.
FACULTY
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Testimonials
what our students say
Blessed to be a part of FHSSLA, SMU It has taught me many lessons apart from books, I am so grateful to all my faculty members for being so encouraging, supportive and bringing out the best in me. The unforgettable memory of class, college, and campus in Manipal will always remain forever.
...Tanza Gupta Department of Political Science
The past two years in FHSSLA has given me tons of memories that will last a lifetime for me to look back with a big smile on my face. My heartfelt thanks goes to all my department teachers who have given me the motivation to explore myself and my abilities to do better in whichever way I pursue.
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