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About Political Science Department
The Department of Political Science was established at Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalay in 1972. Mr. L. B. Chavan, a popular political activist, served as the first Head of Department. Mr. Ajit M. Dalvi, a renowned dramatist, joined the department in 1973 and made significant literary and academic contributions.
Political Science has consistently been one of the most popular optional subjects in the Arts faculty, attracting the maximum number of students each year. The subject equips students with a critical understanding of political systems, governance, constitutional frameworks, and international relations — making it highly relevant for careers in public service, law, journalism, research, and civil society.
Head of department
Dr. Gajanan Ramrao Hanvate
M.A., M.Phil., SET, Ph.D.
department shedule
Mon – Tue
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed- Thu
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2nd and 4th Sat
Open
Sunday
Closed
What We Offer
Programmes Offered
Curriculum
Teaching Syllabus
Programme Outcomes
Course / Outcome
Outcome Statements
Pol-101 — Basic Concepts of Political Science
Meaning of state, government, sovereignty, citizenship, and rights, theories of origin of the state, types and organs of government, rights and duties of citizens.
Maharashtra Administration
Formation of Maharashtra State, Maharashtra administrative setup, State Executive,
District Administration
Evolution and importance of district administration, role, powers, and functions of the District Collector, law and order setup, key district posts.
Personnel Administration
Aspects of personnel administration, All India, Central, and State Services, training institutions, problems of personnel administration and grievance redressal.
Panchayatraj & Rural Development
Evolution and constitutional framework of Panchayatraj, 73rd Amendment, Panchayatraj in Maharashtra, role of rural development agencies.
Financial Administration
Importance of financial administration, budgeting concepts and principles, monitoring of the budgetary process.
Urban Local Self Government & Urban Development
Urban development concepts, 74th Constitutional Amendment, urban local self-government institutions, role of urban development agencies.
Human Resource Development
Importance of HRM in organisations, means of HRD, role of HRD institutions, human resource planning basics.
Administrative Thinkers
Administrative philosophies of key thinkers; organisational theories; comparison of Indian and global administrative philosophies
Public Policy & Development
Types and significance of public policy, policy formation and implementation, key public policies in India, development challenges and solutions.
Health Administration in India
Healthcare administration concepts, India’s health system, role of Health & Family Welfare Ministry, National Rural Health Mission, challenges in Indian healthcare.
Recent Trends in Political Science
Recent trends and their impact on political science, important administrative laws.
Project Work
Issues in Indian administration, causes analysis, research attitude development, parameters affecting administration and society, solutions through structured project.
Upon completion of the B.A. Political Science programme, graduates will be able to:
Our Faculty
Teaching Staff
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Departmental Events
Recent Activities
- Bridge Course for First Year students at the start of each academic year
- Students’ Seminars and Paper Presentations
- Guest Lectures by political scholars and public figures
- Group Discussions on contemporary political issues
- Quiz Competitions and Debate events
- Mentor-Mentee Mechanism for student support
- Continuous Assessment Programme
- Departmental Library
Our Graduates
Alumni Voices
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