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Department of Political Science

Constituent Department of North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

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About Department of Political Science

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Established in 1974, the Department of Political Science aims at building an academic community of students, researchers and teachers devoted to an open critical and analytical study of the discipline with an emphasis on the inter-disciplinary approach. It also aims at making courses and research work socially relevant and to develop in the students an awareness of the basic issues and problems in the discipline and to equip them intellectually to fulfil these needs.

With a strength of 12 faculty members, the Department has about 100 students on its rolls at M.A. level. The Department also provides research facilities leading to M.Phil and Ph.D degrees.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Campus Location Shillong, Meghalaya

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

M.A

Offered at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

M.Phil

Offered at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

Ph.D

Offered at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Political Science

Where is the Department of Political Science located?

The Department of Political Science is an academic teaching department of North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, located in Shillong, Meghalaya, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Political Science are conducted as per North Eastern Hill University, Shillong guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Political Science?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.