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
Career Options
Star Alumni
Civil Services/Judiciary
Academician
Politics and Journalist