DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

The department of Political Science as major subject was established in Pattamundai College during the academic year 1979-80 with 16 sanctioned strength of students. Subsequently, in the academic year 1991-92 it was converted to 32 seats and during academic year 2016-17 which again increased to 40 seats. Currently the department is functioning with two faculty members namely Mrs. Nibedita Pradhan, Head of the department and Miss. Simangini Das and three sanctioned post is laying vacant since last 04 year.

Apart from the class room teaching the department of Political Science provides special coaching for PG entrance test and NET. Since its inception the department has pioneered in providing quality education and has thus abled to produce many scholars, intellectuals and educationist. The department is not only imparting up-dated model course curriculum as prescribed by Utkal University in the class room but also make the students to learn about social issue and community through the various field work. It is trying to outreach the society by undertaking research projects, organising extramural, State and national level seminars. Eminent Professors and distinguished scholars from different universities are invited to contribute in disseminating knowledge and experience to our students. The department maintains a positive relationship among the students, teachers and the administration which creates a harmonious and welcoming learning environment for the students. It helps the students to increase their intellectual’s accomplishments and learning more effectively.

FACULTY POSITION

Sl No	Name	Designation	Qualification	Area of Specialization
01	Dr. Nibedita Pradhan	Lecturer in Political Science	M.A, M.Phil, (Ph.D , Continuing),	Political Theory
02	Miss. Simangini Das	Lecturer in Political Science	M.A, M.Phil, NET, JRF (Ph.D Continuing)	Indian Government and Politics

CURRICULUM- Model UG syllabus

DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY INFORMATION

Session	Books Available	No of Books Purchased	Total Books
2016-17	467	10	477
2017-18	477	0	477
2018-19	477	0	477
2019-20	477	33	510
2020-21	510	83	593

ICT FACILITIES IN THE DEPARTMENT

The department provides modern information and communication technology facilities, services and support to enhance the teaching and learning aims of the college. The department classroom is fitted with an interactive white board, WIFI which are connected to the network. The department utilizes Google, Google Meet, Zoom, E-Mail and Online storage in the delivery of teaching and learning.

LAST FIVE-YEAR RESULT

Undergraduate final year result of political science honours

Sl No	Year	1^st Division with Distinction	1^st Division	2^nd Division with Distinction	2^nd Division	General Pass	Fail	Total Appear	Total Pass
01	2016	06	13	03	05	---	04	31	27
02	2017	06	04	09	16	---	02	37	35
03	2018	---	---	03	28	---	03	34	31
04	2019	03	05	03	16	01	05	36	28
05	2020	05	03	03	17	---	06	34	28

Pattamundai College

Pattamundai, Odisha (NAAC Accredited B Grade CGPA 2.35)

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