Department of Political Science

Department of Political Science

About

Department of Political Science holds a distinct reputation and prominent place in RKSD (PG) College, Kaithal. It came into existence in 1959 for teaching the subject at undergraduate level. Later in 1979, Post-Graduate classes were started under aided structure. Dr. R.P. Vij, a renowned scholar was the first teacher appointed in the Dept. After that with increasing popularity of the subject, total seven posts were created under aided structure. Till now, 14 regular faculty members have served, six of them are still in service. The Department has separate class-rooms, staff room and projector room. Political science is taught as a prime subject at Under-Graduate level. Approximately 350 students out of a total strength of 560 in B.A. 1st year, choose it as first choice subject. Currently, Dr. C.B. Saini is the head of the department.

In Post-Graduate classes, 50 students are enrolled every year. The department is carrying forward its glorious legacy in teaching-learning in a vibrant manner. Alumni of the department are contributing in different walks of life i.e. Politics, administration, education, research, judiciary and media etc. The Department is constantly engaged in academic pursuits, organizing seminars, workshops and conferences. Visiting fellows are also regularly invited from different Universities and special/guest lectures are conducted from time to time. Faculty of the department are actively engaged in research activities and have participated in numerous National and International Seminars/Conferences in India and abroad. Along with academic activities, the overall development of the students is also given adequate attention and focus. Debate, declamation, group discussions, students’ parliaments and academic trips are regularly organized to ensure teaching-learning beyond the classroom setting. Meritorious students are regularly rewarded and recognized in departmental functions. The department has a transparent mechanism of feedback from students for qualitative inputs and needful changes.

 

Strengths

  • Highly Qualified Faculty
  • A vibrant and active Subject Society since the beginning of the dept.
  • A separate P.G block with Seminar Hall, computer laboratory and basic departmental facilities.
  • Glorious legacy of academic achievements.
  • Students-centric approach in teaching-learning
  • Special focus research orientation of students
  • Strong ties with Alumni of the Dept.

 

Career Options

  • Research in Higher Education and Post-doctoral Research.
  • School, College and University Education.
  • Civil Services and Allied Services.
  • Journalism and Mass Communication.
  • Law and Judiciary.
  • Policy Analyst.
  • Legislative Assistant.
  • Public Relations Specialist.
  • Social Media Manager.
  • Company Social Responsibility Research Analyst (CSR Analysts).
  • Political Consultant.
  • Content Analyst.
  • Defense and Allied Services.
  • Intelligence and Diplomacy Analyst.
  • Political Campaign Staff and Event Manager.
  • College-Student Leadership and Activities Directors.
  • United Nations Organization and Other Agencies Expert.
  • Social Service.
  • Competitive Exam & Others Services.

 

Star Alumni

Civil Services/Judiciary

  • Rajender Kumar (IPS) –                        DGP ASSAM
  • Rajbir Deshwal (IPS) –                           I.G. Retd. Haryana
  • Brij Mohan Bhardwaj (IPS) –              D.I.G. Chandigarh   
  • Bhart Bhusan Kaushik(HCS) –       S.D.M. Jagadhari (Yamuna Nagar)           
  • Satbir Mann (HCS) –                                 City Magistrate Faridabad
  • Abhishek Kumar (HCS Allied) –       Tehsildar
  • Subash Saroha (HCS Judiciary) –    ADJ Kurukshetra     

Academician

  • Ramesh Madaan –                          Associate Professor – SD College Ambala Cantt
  • Ajay Mohan Bhardwaj –              Associate Professor – DAV College Pehowa        
  • Naresh Pal Singh –                        Associate Professor – DAV Pundri            
  • CB Saini –                                          Associate Professor – RKSD College Kaithal      
  • Sudesh Bansal –                            Assistant Professor – I.G. College, Ladwa
  • Ramesh Kumar –                           Assistant Professor – PDIG Government  College, Jind
  • Malkhan Singh –                            Assistant Professor – Government  College, Assandh

 Politics and Journalist

  • Leela Ram –                                    M.L.A.  Kaithal (Haryana)
  • Harish Vashisth –                        News Editor Tribune Chandigarh
  • Amarnath Vashisth –               Chief Sub-Editor Tribune Chandigarh