BA Political Science
Understand how power, government and public life work, from the Indian Constitution and political theory to the government and politics of Arunachal Pradesh and the North East.
- Seats
- 200
- Duration
- 4 years (NEP)
- First-year fee
- ₹44,660
- Taught by
- 10 faculty, 9 PhDs
Why study Political Science at DBC
Politics shapes the rules and decisions that govern society, from individual rights to resources and global affairs. The programme builds critical thinking, analytical reasoning and communication, and prepares students for public service, research and civic leadership.
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The largest department
200 first-year seats, the biggest intake at DBC.
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Ten faculty members
Nine of them hold doctorates.
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Arunachal and North East focus
Dedicated papers on politics in Arunachal Pradesh and the North East.
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Civil services ready
Success Point coaching for UPSC and APPSCCE on campus.
What you'll study
Rajiv Gandhi University's NEP curriculum: a Political Science major from the first semester, with minor, multidisciplinary, skill and value courses, an internship, and an Honours with Research option in the fourth year.
Add-on courses
Personality Development, Ethics and Values
Certificate course, 1st and 2nd semesters
Basic Human Rights
5th semester
Bosconian Parliament
6th semester
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Major papers
- Understanding Politics
Also
- Indian Polity (MDC)
- Managing Election and Campaign (skill course)
- English Language & Communication Skills
- Environmental Science I
Meet the faculty
Ten teachers, nine with doctorates, from across Arunachal Pradesh and the North East.
Visit the department
HoDMr. Ayu Poupu
Head of Department
Dr. Naorem Sumanta Singh
Political Science
Dr. Tobi Lollen
Political Science
Dr. Panjang Aboh
Political Science
Dr. Ripi Bagra
Political Science
Dr. P. Namsidimbo Zeliang
Political Science
Dr. Ingo Mitalo
Political Science
Dr. Rinki Babin
Political Science
Dr. Khoda Anju
Political Science
- PX
Dr. Fr. Policarp Xalxo SDB
Political Science
Where it can take you
- Civil services (UPSC, APPSCCE)
- Policy research and advisory roles
- Political analysis and journalism
- Government agencies and local governance
- NGOs and international organisations
- Teaching and research, after an MA
Alumni of DBC serve across Arunachal Pradesh, including officers of the APCS and APPS.
Continue at DBC
MA Political Science
A two-year master's (or one year after the four-year honours), for graduates with at least 45%, admitted through CUET-PG and RGUCET.
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