CBCS CURRICULUM OF

M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME

SUBJECT CODE = POL

FOR POST GRADUATE COURSES UNDER RANCHI UNIVERSITY

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Members of Board of Studies for CBCS Syllabus of Political Science under Ranchi
University, Ranchi.

Modified for Session 2018 onwards

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Contents
S.No. Page No.
Members of Core Committee i
Contents ii
COURSE STUCTURE FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
1 Distribution of 80 Credits 1
2 Course structure for M.A. in POLITICAL SCIENCE 1
3 Semester wise Examination Structure for Mid Semester & End Semester 2
Examinations
SEMESTER I
4 I FC-101 Compulsory Foundation Course (FC) 3
5 II. CC-102 Core Course –C 1 4
6 III. CC-103 Core Course –C 2 5
7 IV CC-104 Core Course –C 3 6
SEMESTER II
8 I CC-201 Core Course- C 4 7
9 II. CC-202 Core Course- C 5 8
10 III. CC-203 Core Course –C 6 9
11 IV CC-204 Core Course –C 7 10
SEMESTER III
12 I EC-301 Ability Enhancement Course (AE) 11
13 II. CC-302 Core Course –C 8 12
14 III. CC-303 Core Course- C 9 13
15 IV CC-304 Core Course –C 10 14
SEMESTER IV
16 I EC-401 Generic/Discipline Elective (GE/DC 1) 15
17 II. EC-402 Generic/Discipline Elective (GE/DC 2) 17
18 III. CC-403 Core Course –C 11 19
19 IV PR-404 Core Course (Project/ Dissertation) –C 12 20
ANNEXURE
20 Distribution of Credits for P.G. Programme (Semester-wise) 21
21 Sample calculation for SGPA for M.A.in P.G. Vocational/M.Sc./M.A./M.Com 21
Programme
22 Sample calculation for CGPA for P.G. Vocational/M.Sc./M.A./M.Com 22
Programme

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS FOR EXAMINATIONS

AND
FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPERS
23 Distribution of Marks of Mid Semester Theory Examinations 23
24 Distribution of Marks of End Semester Theory Examinations 23

25 Format of Question Paper for Mid Semester Evaluation of Subjects with/ 24

without Practical (20 Marks)
26 Format of Question Paper for End Semester Examination of Subjects without 25
Practical (70 Marks)

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COURSE STUCTURE FOR P.G. POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME

Table AI-1: Distribution of 80 Credits [*wherever there is a practical there will be no tutorial and vice –versa.]
Course Papers Credits (Sc) Credits (Arts/Comm)
Theory + Practical Theory + Tutorial

I. Foundation Course (FC)

1. Foundation Course (FC)
Compulsory Foundation/ 1 Paper 1X5=5 1X5=5
Elective Foundation

II. Core Course (CC) (CC 1 to 10/11)

Theory 7 Papers/11 Papers 7X5=35 11X5=55
Practical/ Tutorial* 3 Papers/----------- 3X5=15
Project 1 Paper 1X5=5 1X5=5

III. Elective Course (EC)

A. Ability Enhancement Course (AE/EC 1)
of the Core Course opted 1 Paper 1X5=5 1X5=5

B. Discipline Centric Elective (DC/EC 2&3)

Theory + 2 Papers 2X5=10
Practical 1 Paper 1x5=5

OR Theory/Practical/Tutorial* 1Paper + 1 Practical/Dissertation 2X5=10

OR Generic Elective/ Interdisciplinary (GE/EC 2&3)

Theory OR 2 Papers
Theory/Practical/Tutorial* 1 Paper + 1 Practical/Dissertation

Total Credit = 80 = 80

Table AI-1.1: Course structure for M.A. Programme

Semester Subject Allied Foundation Course Total Credits
(Core Courses) (Elective Courses) (Compulsory Course)
12 Papers 3 Papers 1 Paper
Sem-I C-1, C-2, C-3 Foundation Course FC
(5+5+5=15 Credits) (05 Credits) 20 Credits

Sem-II C-4, C-5, C-6, C-7

(5+5+5+5=20 Credits) 20 Credits

Sem-III C-8, C-9, C-10 EC1

(5+5+5=15 Credits) (05 Credits) 20 Credits

Sem-IV C-11, EC2, EC3

(05 Credits) (5+5=10 Credits) 20 Credits
C-12 (Project)
(05 Credits)

Total = 80 Credits
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COURSES OF STUDY FOR POSTGRADUATE, M.A., POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME

Table AI-2 Subject Combinations allowed for M. A. Programme (80 Credits)

Discipline Centric Elective/

Foundation Course Core Subject Ability Enhancement Course
Generic Elective Course
FC CC AE
DC/ GE
1 Paper 12 Papers 1 Paper
2 Papers

Table AI-2.1 Semester wise Examination Structure for Mid Sem & End Sem Examinations:

Core, AE/ GE/ DC/ EC & Compulsory FC Courses Examination Structure

End
Sem Mid End
Semester
Semester Semester
Paper Paper Code Credit Name of Paper Evaluation Evaluation
Practical/
Viva
(F.M.) (F.M.)
(F.M.)
Foundation FCPOL101 30 70
Course
5 Foundation Course ----

Core Course CCPOL102 5 Political Theory 30 70 ----

I
Core Course CCPOL103 5 Western Political Thought 30 70 ----

Core Course CCPOL104 5 Indian Political Thought 30 70 ----

CCPOL201 Academic Writing & Communication 30 70 ----

Core Course 5
Skill

Core Course CCPOL202 5 Theories of International Politics 30 70 ----

II
Core Course CCPOL203 5 India and the world (post cold war era) 30 70 ----

Core Course CCPOL204 5 Indian Government and Politics 30 70 ----

Ability
Enhancement ECPOL301 5 Research Methodology 30 70 ----
Course

Core Course CCPOL302 5 Political Sociology 30 70 ----

III
Core Course CCPOL303 5 Public Administration 30 70 ----

Core Course CCPOL304 5 International Organization 30 70 ----

A. State Politics in India

Elective ECPOL401 5 30 70 ----
B. State Politics in Jharkhand
A. Financial Administration
Elective ECPOL402 5 30 70 ----
B. Contemporary Political Issues
IV
Core Course CCPOL403 5 International Law 30 70 ----

PROJECT/
PRPOL404 5 Dissertation ---- ---- 70 + 30
Dissertation

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SEMESTER I 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks
I. COMPULSORY FOUNDATION COURSE [FCPOL101]:
(Credits: Theory-05)
Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

FOUNDATION COURSE
Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs
1. Political Norms: Liberty, Equality and Justice.
2. Sovereignty: Meaning, characteristics. Monist and Pluralist Theory.
3. Government of India Act of 1935, Constituent Assembly, Preamble of Indian Constitution.
4. Nature of Indian Federalism.
5. Indian Political System: Meaning and characteristics.
6. Constitutionalism: Concept & characteristics.
7. Public Administration: Meaning, nature and scope.
8. Sources of Indian Political Thought

Essential Readings
 Lkedkyhu jktuhfrd fl)kUr & vksih xkok
 Hkkjrh; 'kklu vkSj jktuhfr & cklqdh ukFk pkS/kjh ,oa ;qojkt dqekj
 yksd iz'kklu & ch-,y- QkfM;k
 Hkkjrh; jktuhfr fopkjd & ih-ds- R;kxh
 Modern Political Theory – S.P. Verma
 Constitutional Development National Movement of India – R.C. Agarwal and Dr. Mahesh Bhatnagar
 Public Administration – Awasthi & Maheshwari
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II. CORE COURSE [CCPOL102]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

POLITICAL THEORY Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Political Theory: Meaning, nature and significance.
2. Approaches to the study of Political Theory: Philosophical, historical and system theory.
3. Normative and Scientific Theory: Main features and comparison.
4. Behaviouralism: Definition and features.
5. Post behaviouralism: Definition and features.
6. Status of Political Theory: Decline of political theory and its future.
7. Rawl’s theory of Justice.
8. Liberty: Ideas of J.S Mill & H.J Laski.

Essential Readings
 Lkedkyhu jktuhfrd fl)kUr & vksih xkok
 Lkedkyhu jktuhfrd fl)kUr & ts-lh- tkSgjh
 vk/kqfud jktuhfrd fopkj/kkjk,a & bdcky ukjk;.k
 jktuSfrd fl)kUr & ch-,y-QkfM;k
 vk/kqfud jktuhfrd fl)kUr & ch,y QkfM;k
 Modern Political Theory – S.P. Verma
 Introduction to political theory – Dr. Narendra Singh
 Political theory : Ideas & Institutional – Amal Roy & Mohit Bhattarcharya
 Political Theory – S.C. Singal
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III. CORE COURSE [CCPOL103]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Plato: Ideal state, Laws & Statesman

2. Aristotle: State, Classification of Constitution, revolution, Aristotle as a scientific thinker.
3. Machiavelli: as a modern thinker
4. Hegel : Dialectic methods, State
5. T.H Green: Liberty & State
6. Karl Marx : Dialectic materialism, economic interpretation of History, Class-struggle
7. Graham Wallas: Psychological approach
8. Existentialist: Jean Paul Sartre

Essential Readings
 e/;dkyhu ,oa vk/kqfud jktuhfrd fopkjd & pUnznso izlkn
 ik'pkR; jktuhfr fopkjksa dk bfrgkl & izHkqnÙk 'kekZ
 ik'pkR; jktuhfr fparu dk bfrgkl & ch-,y-QkfM;k
 ik'pkR; jktuhfrd fopkjksa dk bfrgkl & T;ksfr izlkn lqnk
 History of Political thought – Sukhbir Singh
 History of Political thought – J.P.Suda
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IV. CORE COURSE [CCPOL104]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Manu : Origin of State, Duties of King

2. Kautilya: King, Foreign policy, Saptang theory of state
3. Acharya Narendra Dev
4. Ram Manohar Lohia.
5. Jawahar Lal Nehru.
6. Rabindra Nath Tagore: Humanism, & internationalism. M.N. Roy: Radical Humanism
7. Mahatma Gandhi: Non-violence, state, women & education.
8. Jay Prakash Narayan: party less democracy & total revolution.
9. B.R Ambedkar.

Essential Readings
 Hkkjrh; jktuhfrd fopkjd & ih-ds-R;kxh
 vk/kqfud Hkkjrh; jktuhfr fparu & oh-ih-oekZ
 vk/kqfud Hkkjrh; jktuhfr fparu & ,-ih-voLFkh
 vk/kqfud Hkkjrh; jktuhfr fparu & ch-,y-QkfM;k
 Indian Political Thought – Ram Ratan & Ruchi Tyagi
 Modern Indian Political Thought – V.P. Verma
 Indian Political Thought – R.C. Gupta
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SEMESTER II 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks

I. CORE COURSE [CCPOL201]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

ACADEMIC WRITING & COMMUNICATION SKILL

Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Academic Writing : meaning, types and importance

2. Writing Synopsis
3. Report writing
4. Writing Abstract
5. Writing Conference Paper
6. Referencing
7. Writing Dissertations
8. Writing letters, applications & preparing Resume

Essential Readings

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II. CORE COURSE [CCPOL202]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. International Politics: Meaning, nature and scope.

2. Approaches to the study of international politics: Idealist, Realist, System theory, Game theory
and Decision making theory.
3. National Power: Concept, nature and elements.
4. National Interest: Concept, Determinants and Promotion of National Interest.
5. Balance of Power: Meaning, Nature, Technique and Relevance in contemporary scenario.
6. Collective Security: Meaning and relevance.
7. Disarmament and Arms Control: Meaning, types and Problems and Prospects.
8. Non-alignment: Meaning, features & relevance

Essential Readings
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; jktuhfrd fl)kUr ,oa O;ogkj & ;w-vkj ?kbZ
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; jktuhfrd fl)kUr ,oa O;ogkj & ch-,y-QkfM;k
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; jktuhfr ds lS)kfUrd i{k & egsUnz dqekj
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; lEcU/k & ,l-lh- flagy
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; lEcU/k vkSj O;ogkj & iq"is'k iar
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; lEcU/k & riu fcLoky
 Theoretical aspects of International politics – Mahendra Kumar
 International Politics – Prakash Chandra
 International relations – P. Ghosh
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III. CORE COURSE [CCPOL203]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

INDIA AND THE WORLD (POST COLD WAR ERA)

Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Indian Foreign Policy: Principles and objectives in the changing world scenario.
2. Determinants of Indian foreign policy.
3. Sino-Indian Relations.
4. Indo – Pakistan Relations.
5. Indo – Russia Relations.
6. India – USA Relations.
7. India and UNO: Problem of restructuring UN and issue of permanent membership in Security
Council.
8. Look East Policy of India: Relations with ASEAN and Japan.

Essential Readings
 Hkkjr dh fons'k uhfr & va'kq ikaMs;
 Hkkjr dh fons'k uhr & ch-,y-QkfM+;k
 cnyrh nqfu;k esa Hkkjr dh fons'k uhfr & oh-ih-nRr
 Hkkjr dh fons'k uhfr & oh-,u- [kUuk ,oa fyik{kh vjksM+kA
 Foreign policy of India – V.N. Khanna
 Indian foreign policy – J.N. Dixit
 Indian foreign policy in changing world – V.P. Dutt
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IV. CORE COURSE [CCPOL204]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs
1. Philosophical foundation of Indian Constitution: ideas of Ballabh Bhai Patel, Mahatma
Gandhi, B.R Ambedkar and J.L Nehru.
2. Fundamental Rights, Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy.
3. Centre State Relations: Administrative, Legislative & Financial relations.
4. Report of Sarkaria Commission and issue of state autonomy.
5. President: Election, impeachment, powers & functions.
6. Prime Minister and cabinet.
7. Relation between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
8. Judicial Activism.
9. Emerging problems of Indian polity: caste, language, region and religion.

Essential Readings
 Hkkjrh; lafo/kku % ,d ifjp; & Mh-Mh-cklq
 Hkkjrh; 'kklu ,oa jktuhfr & ,l-lh-fla?ky
 Hkkjrh; 'kklu ,oa jktuhfr & ch-,y-QkfM;k
 Hkkjrh; iz'kklu vkSj jktuhfr & egsUnz izlkn flag
 Hkkjrh; 'kklu vkSj jktuhfr & cklqdh ukFk pkS/kjh ,oa ;qojkt dqekj
 Indian constitution – J.C. Johari
 Indian Govt. & Politics – A.P.Awasthi
 Constitutional Development National Movement of India – R.C. Agarwal and Dr. Mahesh Bhatnagar
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SEMESTER III 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks
I. ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COURSE [ECPOL301]:
(Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Social Science Research: Meaning, nature and importance.

2. Problem formulation, Research Design- types and features of good research design.
3. Hypothesis: concept, types and features of good hypothesis.
4. Sampling: types, significance and limitations.
5. Methods of Data Collection: primary and secondary data.
6. Techniques of Data Collection: content analysis, interview, observation, questionnaire and
schedule.
7. Data Analysis.
8. Report Writing.

Essential Readings
 lkekftd 'kks/k ,oa lkaf[;dh & jfoUnz ukFk eq[kthZ
 lkekftd vuqla/kku rFkk losZ{k.k & ,l-vkj-oktis;h
 lkekftd 'kks/k ,oa lkaf[;dh & rksej
 lkekftd vuqla/kku & jke- vkgqtk
 Research Methodology - C.R.Kothari
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II. CORE COURSE [CCPOL302]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Political Sociology: Meaning, nature and scope.

2. Political Socialization.
3. Political Participation.
4. Political Culture.
5. Political Development.
6. Political Modernization.
7. Political Elites.
8. Political Communication

Essential Readings
 Introduction to Political Sociology - B.C.Das and H.E.Choudhary
 jktuhfrd lekt’kkL= & ch-,y-QkfM;k
 jktuhfrd lekt’kkL= & lfPpnkuUn ik.Ms;
 jktuhfrd lekt’kkL= & ef.k’kadj izlkn
 jktuhfrd lekt’kkL= & 'kf'k ds-tSu
 jktuhfrd lekt’kkL= & ,y-,u-'kekZ ,oa d`".k eqjkjh
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III. CORE COURSE [CCPOL303]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Administrative Culture
2. Administrative theories: Human Relations (Elton Mayo), Decision – making theory (Herbert
Simon) and Ecological theory (F.W Riggs)
3. Max Weber's views on bureaucracy
4. Committed bureaucracy, neutrality and downsizing of bureaucracy.
5. Administrative Management: Leadership, communication and motivation.
6. Public Policy: Concept and formulation.
7. E-governance: Meaning, advantages, challenges and e-governance in India.
8. Removal of citizen’s grievances: lokpal and lokayukt.

Essential Readings

 Administration Theory - S.R. Maheshwari

 Public Administration - Fadia & Fadia
 iz'kklu ,oa yksduhfr & eukst flUgk
 iz'kklfud fl)kUr & ch-,y-QkfM;k
 yksd iz'kklu & ,e-ih- 'kekZ ,oa lnkuk
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IV. CORE COURSE [CCPOL304]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. International Organization: Definition, nature, scope and growth of international organization

prior to League of Nations.
2. Failure of League of Nations.
3. UN Structure: Organization and function of General Assembly and Security Council.
4. Pacific Settlement of international disputes in UN.
5. Socio-economic dimensions of the UN functions: ECOSOC and UNESCO.
6. Revision of Charter: need for restructuring UN in the changed international scenario.
7. European Union: A brief introduction.
8. African Union: A brief introduction.

Essential Readings
 la;qDr jk"Vª la?k & pkSjfl;k
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ,oa laxBu & ch-,y-QkfM;k
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; laxBu & ,e-ih-jk;
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; laxBu & ch-,u-flag
 International Organization - B.M.Mehrish
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SEMESTER IV 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks
I. GENERIC/DISCIPLINE CENTRIC ELECTIVE [ECPOL401A]:
(Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks )

STATE POLITICS IN INDIA Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Theoretical framework for the study of state politics in India.

2. Determinants of state politics: social, economic, political and constitutional.
3. Pattern of state politics in the 21st century.
4. Impact of national politics on state politics and vice versa.
5. Regional parties and its linkage with national parties.
6. Role of Governor as an agent of the centre.
7. Anti – defection Law.
8. State Politics of Jharkhand: features and pattern & Schedule V.

Essential Readings
 Hkkjr esa jkT;ksa dh jktuhfr & usek ,oa tSu
 Hkkjr esa jkT;ksa dh jktuhfr & ch0,y0QkfM;k
 Hkkjr esa jkT; iz’kklu & gjh’k pUnz 'kekZ
 Hkkjr esa jkT;ksa dh jktuhfr & xkSre ohj
 State Politics in India - Iqabal Narayan.

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OR
GENERIC/DISCIPLINE CENTRIC ELECTIVE [ECPOL401B]:
(Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks )

STATE POLITICS IN JHARKHAND Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Demography, land and people, environment of Jharkhand.

2. Impact of British administration in tribal areas and protest movements- Birsa Movement and
Kol rebellion.
3. Success and failure of the Jharkhand party in the first three general elections, merger of the
Jharkhand party with Congress and its after effect.
4. Impact of death of Jaipal Singh on tribal politics.
5. Circumstances leading to separation on Jharkhand from Bihar.
6. Jharkhand politics since 2000.

Essential Readings
 fcjlk eq.Mk vkSj mudk vkUnksyu & dqekj lqjs’k flag
 >kj[kaM fnlqe eqfDr xkFkk vkSj l`tu ds lius & gfjoa’k
 >kj[kaM ,d ifjp; & lquhy flag
 NksVkukxiqj dk bfrgkl & oh-ih-ds’kjh

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II. GENERIC/DISCIPLINE CENTRIC ELECTIVE [ECPOL402A]:

(Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Meaning, nature and significance of Economic Development.

2. Budget, principles of sound budget.
3. Performance budget and Zero budget.
4. Preparation of budget in India.
5. Financial relations between centre and state.
6. Policy Commission and planning process in India, Finance Commission.
7. Accounts and Audit, problem of separation of accounts and audit, office of Auditor &
Comptroller General of India.
8. Control over public expenditure: Public accounts Committee and Estimate Committee.

Essential Readings
 Public Administration - Fadia and Fadia
 Public Administration - Awasthi & Maheshwari
 yksd iz’kklu fl}kar ,oa O;ogkj & vfuy dqekj 'kekZ
 yksd iz’kklu & ch-,y-QkfM;k
 yksd iz’kklu & 'kekZ vkSj lnkuk
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OR
GENERIC/DISCIPLINE CENTRIC ELECTIVE [ECPOL402B]:
(Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL ISSUES

Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. Environmental issues: policies of government of India and role of India in international forum
in the post- Copenhagen period.
2. Developmental issues: sustainable development – Agenda 21.
3. Gender issue.
4. Challenges of internal security: terrorism and fundamentalism.
5. Naxalism: origin, development and countering naxalism.
6. The debate of uniform civil code.
7. RTI act: provisions and challenges in implementation.
8. RTE Act: provisions and challenges in implementation.

Essential Readings
 ledkyhu jktuhfrd eqn~ns & fla?ky
 vk/kqfudrk mÙkj vk/kqfudrk ,oa uo lekt’kkL=h; fl)kar & ,l-,y-nks"kh
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III. CORE COURSE [CCPOL403]: (Credits: Theory-04, Tutorial-01)

Marks: 30 (MSE: 20Th. 1Hr + 5Attd. + 5Assign.) + 70 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks (MSE:17 + ESE:28)=45

Instruction to Question Setter:

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two groups of questions in written examinations of 20 marks. Group A is compulsory and will contain five
questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of five
marks each, out of which any three are to be answered.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two groups of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of five questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to be answered.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations

The Mid Semester Examination shall have three components. (a) Two Semester Internal Assessment Test (SIA) of
20 Marks each, (b) Class Attendance Score (CAS) of 5 marks and (c) Class Performance Score (CPS) of 5 marks. “Best of
Two” shall be applicable for computation of marks for SIA.

(Attendance Upto75%, 1mark; 75<Attd.<80, 2 marks; 80<Attd.<85, 3 marks; 85<Attd.<90, 4 marks; 90<Attd, 5 marks ).

INTERNATIONAL LAW Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs

1. International Law: Definition, origin, nature, development, codification and difference between
International and Municipal law.
2. International legal principles: recognition and succession of states.
3. Treaty
4. Laws of warfare: land, Ariel and sea warfare.
5. Blockade & Contraband
6. Intervention & Extradition.
7. Privileges and immunities of diplomats and envoys.
8. Crime against humanity: prisoners of war, Nuremberg and Tokyo trial.
Essential Readings
 International Law - Hingorani
 International Law - A.C.Kappor
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ,oa laxBu & oh-,y-QkfM;k
 vUrjkZ"Vªh; fof/k & vatyh xqIrk
 ekuo vf/kdkj ,oa vUrjkZ"Vªh; fof/k & ,l-ds-diwj
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IV. CORE COURSE (PROJECT) [PRPOL404]: (Credits: 05)

Marks : 100 (ESE: 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks =45

Guidelines to Examiners for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Evaluation of project dissertation work may be as per the following guidelines:

Project model (if any) and the Project record notebook = 70 marks
Project presentation and viva-voce = 30 marks

Overall project dissertation may be evaluated under the following heads:

 Motivation for the choice of topic
 Project dissertation design
 Methodology and Content depth
 Results and Discussion
 Future Scope & References
 Presentation style
 Viva-voce

DISSRERTATION/ PAPER PRESENTATION

 Student alone or in a group of not more than five, shall undertake one Project approved by the
Subject Teacher/H.O.D. of the Department/College concerned. The progress of the Project
shall be monitored by the faculty members at regular intervals.

OR

 Paper presentation on ‘Topic Provided’ and group discussion

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DISTRIBUTION OF CREDITS FOR P.G. PROGRAMME (SEMESTER-WISE) FOR

POSTGRADUATE ‘P.G. Voc./M.Sc./M.A./M.Com’ PROGRAMME

Table B-1: Semester wise distribution of 80 Credits for Subjects with Practical Papers.

Semester CC FC GE/DC AE Total credits

Semester I 15 05 20

Semester II 20 20

Semester III 15 05 20

Semester IV 5 15 20

55 05 15 05 80

Table B-1: Semester wise distribution of 80 Credits for Subjects without Practical Papers.

Semester CC FC GE/DC AE Total credits

Semester I 15 05 20

Semester II 20 20

Semester III 15 05 20

Semester IV 10 10 20

60 05 10 05 80

CC=Core Course; FC=Foundation Compulsory/Elective Course; GE=Generic Elective; SE=Skill Enhancement Course; DC=Discipline
Centric Elective

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SAMPLE CALCULATION FOR SGPA & CGPA FOR POSTGRADUATE ‘P.G.

Voc./M.Sc./M.A./M.Com’ PROGRAMME
Table B-2: Sample calculation for SGPA for M.Sc./M.A./M.Com Programme

Course Credit Grade Letter Grade Point Credit Point SGPA

(Credit X Grade) (Credit
Point/Credit)
Semester I
FC 05 A 8 40
C-1 05 B+ 7 35
C-2 05 B 6 30
C-3/CP 05 B 6 30
Total 20 135 6.60 (135/20)
Semester II
C-4 05 B 6 30
C-5 05 C 5 25
C-6 05 B+ 7 35
C-7/CP 05 A+ 9 45
Total 20 135 6.60 (135/20)
Semester III
EC-1 05 A+ 9 45
C-8 05 0 10 50
C-9 05 A 8 40
C-10/CP 05 A 8 40
Total 20 175 8.75 (175/20)
Semester IV
EC-2/EC-2 05 B 6 30
EC-3/EC-3 05 A+ 9 45
C11/EP 05 B 6 30
Project 05 A+ 9 45
Total 20 150 7.50 (150/20)
CGPA
Grand Total 80 595 7.44 (595/80)

Table B-3: Sample calculation for CGPA for P.G. Vocational M.Sc./M.A./M.Com Programme

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV

Credit:20; SGPA:6.60 Credit:20; SGPA: 6.60 Credit:20; SGPA: 8.75 Credit:20; SGPA: 7.50

Thus CGPA= (20x6.60+20x6.60+20x8.75+20x7.50) /80=7.36

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DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS FOR EXAMINATIONS AND FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPERS

Distribution of Marks for Mid Semester Evaluation:

Table No. 15: Distribution of marks of Theory Examinations of Mid Semester

Group-A Group-B Total No. of
(Very short answer type (Descriptive Questions to Set
Pass
Topic Code Full Marks Time Compulsory Questions) Questions)
Marks Group Group
No. of Questions x Marks = No. of Questions x
A B
F.M. Marks = F.M.

30
Mid
T30* 17 1 Hr 5 x1 =5 3 (out of 5) x5 =15 05 5
Sem*
(20 +5 +5)

*There shall be 20 marks theory examination for mid sem, 05 marks for attendance/
regular interactions & 05 marks for seminar/ assignment/ term paper given by faculty
concerned in classrooms.

Distribution of Marks for End Semester Theory Examinations:

Table No. 16: Marks distribution of Theory Examinations of End Semester

Total No. of
Group-A# Group-B Questions to Set
(Very short answer type (Descriptive
Pass
Topic Code Full Marks Time Compulsory Questions) Questions)
Marks
No. of Questions x Marks No. of Questions x
= F.M. Marks = F.M. Group Group
A# B

T50 50 -- 3 Hrs 2 x5 =10 2 (out of 3) x20 =40 2 3

End
Sem

T70 70 28 3 Hrs Q.No.1 (5x1) + 1x5 =10 4 (out of 6) x15 =60 2 6

# Question No.1 in Group-A carries very short answer type questions of 1 Mark

Note : There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

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FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR MID SEM EXAMINATION

20 MARKS

Ranchi University, Ranchi

Mid Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =20 Time=1Hr.

General Instructions:
lekU; funsZ”k %

i. Group A carries very short answer type compulsory questions.

([kaM *A* esa vR;ar y?kq mÙkjh; vfuok;Z iz”u gSaA)
ii. Answer 3 out of 5 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds ik¡p esa ls fdUgha rhu fo‘k;fu‘B@ o.kZukRed iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsaA)
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa essa mÙkj nsaA)
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
(iw.kkZad nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)
Group A
1. ............... [5x1=5]
2. ...............
3. ...............
4. ...............
5. ...............
Group B
6. ............... [5]
7. ............... [5]
8. ............... [5]
9. ............... [5]
10. ............... [5]

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.

Session 2018-20 Onwards

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PG: POLITICAL SCIENCE CBCS CURRICULUM RANCHI UNIVERSITY

FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR END SEM EXAMINATION

70 MARKS

Ranchi University, Ranchi

End Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =70 P.M.=28 Time=3Hrs.

General Instructions:
i. Group A carries very short answer type compulsory questions.
ii. Answer 4 out of 6 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds N% esa ls fdUgha pkj fo‘k;fu‘B@ o.kZukRed iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsaA)
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa essa mÙkj nsaA)
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
(iw.kkZad nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)
Group A
1. [5x1=5]
i. ...............
ii. ...............
iii. ...............
iv. ...............
v. ...............
2. ............... [5]
Group B
3. ............... [15]
4. ............... [15]
5. ............... [15]
6. ............... [15]
7. ............... [15]
8. ............... [15]
Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.

Session 2018-20 Onwards

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