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Department of Political Science

Department of Political Science

Establishment : 1983

Sr.No. Name Quantity
1 Computer with Printer 1
2 Internet Facility For Faculty and Students..
Teaching
mr. patil nilesh atmaram

Mr. Patil Nilesh Atmaram

Assistant Professor

Mr. Akshay Zore

Assistant Professor

Course Structure

(To be implemented from Academic Year 2025-26)

S. N. Type of the Course No. of Cr. Course Code Nomenclature S. N. Type of the Course No. of Cr. Course Code Nomenclature
Semester I Semester II
1 Major / Minor 2 UAPOL 101 Understanding Politics 1 Major / Minor 2 UAPOL 201 Understanding Indian Constitution
2 VSC 2 UAVSC POL101 Political Communication & Public Opinion - - - - -
Semester III Semester IV
1 Major / Minor 4 UAPOL 301 Key Concepts in Politics 1 Major / Minor 4 UAPOL 401 Politics in India
2 Major / Minor 2 UAPOL 302 Public Administration 2 Major / Minor 2 UAPOL 402 Indian Administration
3 FP 2 UAFFP301 Field Project 4 CEP 2 UACEP401 Community Engagement Programme
Semester V Semester VI
1 Major 4 UAPOL 501 International Politics 1 Major 4 UAPOL 601 India & World
2 Major 4 UAPOL 502 Political Sociology : I 2 Major 4 UAPOL 602 Political Sociology : II
3 Major 4 UAPOL 503 Public Policy 3 Major 4 UAPOL 603 Political Thought
4 Major 4 UAPOL 504 Understanding Psephology 4 Major 2 UAPOL 604 Introduction to Local Self Government (With reference to Maharashtra)
Major Electives (Any 1) Major Electives (Any 1)
5 Major (Elective I) 4 UAPOL 505 Understanding Maharashtra 5 Major (Elective I) 4 UAPOL 605 Politics of Maharashtra
6 Major (Elective II) 4 UAPOL 506 International Organizations 6 Major (Elective II) 4 UAPOL 606 Regional Organizations & Transcontinental Group
Community Engagement Programme (CEP) On the Job Training (OJT)
7 CEP 2 UACEP POL507 CEP 7 OJT 4 UAOJT POL607 OJT

Programme Specific Outcomes

Knowledge of Constitution of India, Political Process in India.
Knowledge of political Concepts.
Knowledge about political and administrative system of the State and Nation.
Study of national and international political affairs.
Students aware about competitive examination.
Understanding the government mechanism, its functions, duties and responsibilities and Citizen rights and duties
Job Opportunities available in Civil Services, Media, Law and other Sectors.

Bridge Course for F.Y.B.A. Students
Field based Activity
New Voters Registration and Awareness Programme
Constitution Day
National Voters Day
Yuva Sansad or Yuva Vidhansabha (Youth Parliament or Yuva Legislative Assembly)
Abhiroop Matdan (Mock Poll)

Sr No Name
1 Ms. Rama Sohoni Theatre
2 Ms. Prajkta Mulye Advocate
3 Ms. Pranali Waingankar Professor, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
4 Mr. D. A. Shinde Party Leadership
5 Mr. Anil Joshi Journalist

Shri. Shrikant Deshpande (I.A.S.), Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra Visit to College : Organized Yuth Seminar (Samarthya Matache : Yuva Matdaranshi Ek Vidhyak Susnavad) and Voters Awareness Programme on occasion of District Visit of Shri. Shrikant Deshpande, Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra with District Collector & District Election Officer, Ratnagiri, Sub Divisional Officer, Ratnagiri (6th Sept., 2023)

District Collector and District Election Officer, Ratnagiri awarded to Nilesh Patil ‘Utakrushta Matdar – Mitra Purskar – 2023’ for organized various activity on New Voters Registration and Voters Awareness Programme

District Collector and District Election Officer, Ratnagiri’s awarded to college ‘Utkrushta Mahavidyalya Purskar – 2024’ for organizing a remarkable and innovative program on ‘New Voter Registration and Public Awareness in college

Ms. Manswi Natekar (SYBA) appointed as ‘Youth Brand Ambassador’ for Voters Awareness Programme by Sub Divisional Officer & Voters Registration Officer, Ratnagiri