The Department of Political Science at Tata College was established in 1979. The department offers programs at both UG and PG levels. All programs offered by the department is in accordance to the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) of UGC, India.
At present Dr Rinki Dorai heads the department. Dr Dorai has more than 12 years teaching experience. She specializes in International Relations. Another important faculty member of the department is Dr Sanjeev Anand. To his credit, Dr Anand has a dozen of research papers, one book and one project report published. At present, Dr Anand holds the position of Public Information Officer and Coordinator of Vocational Courses at Kolhan University, Chaibasa.
Program Structure / Syllabus Outline
The department offer both M.A. and B.A. in Political Science.
B.A. Political Science Hons
| Sl. No. | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Credits |
| 1 | I | POL CC-01 | Introduction to Political Theory | 06 |
| 2 | POL CC-02 | Political Ideas and Concept | 06 | |
| 3 | POL GE-1 | Introduction to Political Theory | 06 | |
| 4 | II | POL CC-03 | Ancient Indian Political Thinkers | 06 |
| 5 | POL CC-04 | Modern Indian Political Thinkers | 06 | |
| 6 | POL GE-2 | Political Ideas and Concept | 06 | |
| 7 | III | POL CC-05 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 06 |
| 8 | POL CC-06 | Comparative Government and Politics of Major Constitutions of The World | 06 | |
| 9 | POL CC-07 | Political Sociology | 06 | |
| 10 | POL GE-3 | Constitutional Government in India | 06 | |
| 11 | Iv IV | POL CC-08 | Western Political Thought | 06 |
| 12 | POL CC-09 | General Public Administration | 06 | |
| 13 | POL CC-10 | Indian Administration | 06 | |
| 14 | POL GE-4 | Political Process in India | 06 | |
| 15 | V | POL CC-11 | International Politics | 06 |
| 16 | POL CC-12 | Constitutional Government in India | 06 | |
| 17 | POL DSE-1A | National Movement and Constitutional Development in India OR International Law | 06 | |
| 18 | POL DSC-2A | Political Process in India OR International Organization | 06 | |
| 19 | VI | POL CC-13 | Political Ideology | 06 |
| 20 | POL CC-14 | India’s Foreign Policy | 06 | |
| 21 | POL DSE-3A | Government & Politics of Jharkhand OR Foreign Policy of Major Powers | 06 | |
| 22 | POL DSE-4 | Project | 06 |
M.A. Political Science
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Credits |
| POLS 01 | Indian Political Thought, Genesis Basis & Development | 05 | |
| POLS 02 | Modern Indian Political Thought | 05 | |
| POLS 03 | Modern Political Theory | 05 | |
| POLS 04 | Indian Government and Politics | 05 | |
| POLS 05 | Western Political Thoughts | 05 | |
| POLS 06 | Contemporary Political Issues | 05 | |
| PLOS 07 | Comparative Politics | 05 | |
| POLS 08 | Theories Of International Relation | 05 | |
| POLS 09 | Theory of Public Administration | 05 | |
| POLS EC2 1A Or POLS EC2 1B Or POLS EC2 1C | Democratic Process In India Or Bureaucracy Or India’s Foreign Policy | 05 | |
| POLS 11 | Politics of Developing Countries | 05 | |
| POLS 12 | State Politics In India | 05 | |
| POLS 13 | Pol. Ideology | 05 | |
| POLS 14 | Project | 10 | |
| POLS EC1 | Research Methodology | 04 |
B.A. Program
| Sl. No. | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Credits |
| 1 | I | POL DSC-1A | Introduction to Political Theory | 06 |
| 2 | II | POL DSC-1A | Political Ideas and Concept | 06 |
| 3 | III | POL DSC-1A | Constitutional Government in India | 06 |
| 4 | IV | POL DSC-1A | Political Process in India | 06 |
| 5 | V | POL DSC-1A | Western Political Thought | 06 |
| 6 | POL DSC GE-1 | National Movement and Constitutional Development in India | 06 | |
| 7 | VI | POL DSC-1A | International Politics | 06 |
| 8 | POL DSC GE-2 | Comparative Government and Politics of Major Constitutions of The World | 06 |
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