About the Department

The Department of Political Science is one of the leading departments under the Faculty of Arts of Rani Dhanya Kumari College, Jiaganj, Murshidabad. Established in 1962, the department has been imparting quality education in political studies to students of this region.

The department offers 4-Year B.A. MAJOR in Political Science and B.A. MINOR in Political Science as per the curriculum of the University of Kalyani and NEP-2020. With an intake capacity of 340 seats in Major, the department follows a student-centric and outcome-based teaching-learning process.

Our curriculum encompasses Political Theory, Indian Government and Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Administration, Indian Political Thought and Local Governance, enabling students to understand democratic institutions, constitutional values and contemporary global issues.

The department is committed to fostering critical thinking, constitutional awareness and informed citizenship through regular classes, tutorials, seminars, debates, group discussions, and special lectures on occasions like Constitution Day and National Voters Day. It also provides guidance for higher studies and competitive examinations such as UPSC, WBCS, SSC and NET-SET.

We strive to create an academically vibrant environment that nurtures analytical skills and prepares students for responsible participation in public life.

Infrastructure

The Department of Political Science is located in the Arts Block of Rani Dhanya Kumari College, Jiaganj and is equipped with adequate infrastructure to ensure effective teaching-learning.

The department has spacious, well-ventilated classrooms with proper lighting and seating arrangements. It has access to ICT-enabled smart classrooms for power-point presentations, online lectures and digital content delivery as per the NEP curriculum.

The Central Library of the college has a rich collection of textbooks, reference books, journals and e-resources related to Political Theory, Indian Politics, International Relations and Public Administration. Students can also access e-books and e-journals through INFLIBNET / N-LIST facility.

For academic support, the department maintains its own seminar library, wall magazine, and display boards for current affairs and study materials. Students benefit from college-wide facilities including Wi-Fi connectivity, photocopying, college website-based study materials, and the NSOU PCP ( T 06) , IGNOU Study Centre (2820D)located in the campus.

The department regularly utilizes the college auditorium and seminar hall for organizing special lectures, student seminars and departmental programmes.

Syllabus

Routine

Departmental Notice Board

Results (Last 5 Years)

Study Materials

Seminar / Webinar / Workshop / Events / Conferences

Activities

The Department of Political science hosts a farewell ceremony for outgoing 6th-semester students on 30th July, 2025

Placement & Progression

Notable Alumni

Gallery