Department of Political Science was started in 1967 with the aim to train students in the fundamentals of Political Science. Since then the department has produced s good number of students who have excelled in arts, literature, sports, journalism, politics, social service and various fields. Many of them have turned out to be excellent academicians, lawyers, teachers, journalists, social workers and business executives.
Activities of the Department:
Department invites distinguished scholars, Academicians and conducts workshops, seminars, Special Lectures on various subjects of Political Science. In addition, the department is also engaged in research activities. The faculty has published extensively in the form articles, research papers, reports etc.
Subjects of Teaching:
- Indian Constitution and Human Rights ( Mandatory Paper for I Year B.A, B.Com, B.C.A, B.Sc courses )
- Introduction to Political Science- I Semester BA
- Comparative Government and Politics- II Semester BA
- Indian Political System- III Semester BA
- Political Thinkers-IV Semester BA
- Public Administration- V semester BA
Programmes conducted by the Department-2019-2020
| Sl.NO | Date | Nature of Programme | Resource person | No. Of participants |
| 1 | 23.09.2019 | Special Lecture on Political Analysis-an art | Prof.Surendranatha Shetty
Associate Professor, MGM College Udupi |
102 |
| 2. | 02.03.209 | One Day workshop on Dr.B.R.Ambedkars Remembrance and Voters Awareness | Dr.Rajaram Tolpady, Professor, mangalore University
Dr.Ashalatha.P Mrs. Athrady Amritha Shetty, Social Activist Prof.Krishna Moorthy |
120 |
| 3. | 24.01.2019 | National Voters Day | Prof.Shakheela Hegde, Asst.Professor, St.Aloysius College, Mangalore | 104 |
2018-19
| 1 | 24.01.2018 | Special Lecture on Political Leadership | Mrs.Kavita Sanil
Mayor, Mangalore City Corporation |
135 |
| 2 | 22.01.2018 | National Voters Day- Special Lecture Election, Voting Rights | Dr.P.S.Yadapadithaya
Former Registrar of Mangalore University |
95 |