Year 1: Foundational Concepts* 

*Semester 1:* 

- *Introduction to Political Science*: Key concepts (state, sovereignty, power, legitimacy). 

- *Political Theory I*: Classical thinkers (Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes). 

- *Indian Government and Politics*: Constitution, institutions (Parliament, Judiciary, Executive). 

- *Sociology Basics*: Society, culture, and politics. 

- *English/Communication Skills*: Academic writing and critical thinking. 

*Semester 2:* 

- *Political Theory II*: Modern thinkers (Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Mill). 

- *Comparative Politics*: Systems of governance (presidential vs. parliamentary). 

- *Public Administration*: Bureaucracy, governance, and policy implementation. 

- *Economics for Social Sciences*: Basic micro/macroeconomic principles. 

- *Foreign Language/Elective*: Optional introductory course (e.g., French, Spanish). 

*Year 2: Intermediate Studies* 

*Semester 3:* 

- *International Relations I*: Theories (realism, liberalism, constructivism), Cold War, globalization. 

- *Indian Political Thought*: Gandhi, Ambedkar, Nehru, and RSS ideology. 

- *Research Methodology*: Qualitative and quantitative approaches. 

- *Constitutional Law*: Fundamental rights, judicial review, federalism. 

- *Elective I* (e.g., Gender and Politics or Environmental Politics). 

*Semester 4:* 

- *International Relations II*: Global institutions (UN, WTO), foreign policy analysis. 

- *Western Political Thought*: Enlightenment, liberalism, socialism, feminism. 

- *Public Policy*: Policy cycles, case studies (education, health). 

- *Political Sociology*: Caste, class, religion, and identity politics. 

- *Elective II* (e.g., Media and Politics or Conflict Resolution). 

*Year 3: Advanced Specialization* 

*Semester 5:* 

- *Political Philosophy*: Justice, equality, rights (Rawls, Nozick, Sen). 

- *Global Politics*: Climate change, terrorism, human security. 

- *Indian Foreign Policy*: Relations with neighbours, non-alignment, nuclear diplomacy. 

- *Elective III* (e.g., Development Studies or Human Rights). 

- *Elective IV* (e.g., Political Economy or Urban Governance). 

*Semester 6:* 

- *Dissertation/Research Project*: Original research on a political issue (e.g., electoral behaviour, policy impact). 

- *Contemporary Political Issues*: Populism, migration, digital democracy. 

- *Elective V* (e.g., International Law or South Asian Politics). 

- *Elective VI* (e.g., Political Psychology or Cyber Politics). 

*Elective Options* 

- Gender and Politics 

- Environmental Politics 

- Political Communication 

- Postcolonial Theory 

- Nationalism and Ethnicity 

- Political Data Analysis (using tools like SPSS/R) 

*Skill-Based & Practical Components* 

- *Internships*: With NGOs, think tanks, or government bodies. 

- *Debates/Model UN*: Simulated diplomacy and policy-making exercises. 

- *Fieldwork*: Surveys, interviews, or case studies on grassroots governance. 

- *Workshops*: Data analysis, policy drafting, or report writing.