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AC- 23/07/2020
Item No.-4.91
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus of M.A in Ambedkar

Thoughts
(As per the Choice Based Credit System)

(To be introduced from Academic Year 2020-21)
University of Mumbai
Faculty of Humanities
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Research Centre ( AIRC)
Core and Elective Courses Semester wise:
M.A. Ambedkar Thoughts
Title of the Course O.6596 : M.A. Ambedkar Thoughts
Eligibility for the course O.6597 : Graduation in any faculty
Duration of the Course R.9343 : Two Year (Full Time)
Intake Capacity R.9342 : 60 (Sixty)
Fee Structure : To be determined by the University

(suggestion Same as regular MA
Programmes in under the aided courses
Fees For Indian Students – Rs. 5,405/-
Foreign Students: As per the university
regulations for SAARC and other
countries)
Standard of Passing : A candidate must obtain 50% of the full

marks in all the semesters as prescribed
by the university standards and any other
circular published from time to time.
Objectives of the programme:
MA Ambedkar Studies aims bring Understand Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s

writing and philosophy through his published work. This course also attempts to
sensitize the community towards the developmental issues concerning the society
at large. Some of the fast eroding areas of social movements, critical discourse on
Dr. Babasaheb writings form the core of this MA programme.
This course strengthen the students social understanding of the social order and
methodologies of intervention for a more egalitarian social order.
Structure of the course:

1. The credit-based semester system shall be a full-time, two year, four semester
course.
2. A student shall have to acquire 96 credits to qualify for the degree of MPP, 48
of which shall be obtained from core courses while the other 48 shall be obtained
from electives.
3. Each semester is roughly of fifteen weeks duration.
Master’s Dissertation: During the second year of study, students will work on a
dissertation under the guidance of a faculty member. In Semester IV the learner
will submit the thesis of a minimum 12,000 words. However it is expected that the
candidate must start exploring the subjects/themes in their first semester itself and
finalize their research topic before the first semester end. It is expected that the
student write a brief proposal of their study and get it approved by the beginning
of the second semester, conduct the field survey or other data as may be required
and submit the final dissertation in the fourth semester. Following the presentation
and viva-voice examination, shall the student be evaluated.
Semester Core Courses Elective Courses
ONE
I History of Social and Political 1.Dr Ambedkar, Journalism:

Movements in India Articulating the public
2. Education and Institutions
II. Biography and Survey of Dr 2. Dr Ambedkar and Justice
Ambedkar’s Writings
III.Contextualization,
Methodologies, Interpretative
frameworks and Critical
Discourses in Modern India and
Dr Ambedkar
TWO
IV. Economic 1. Ambedkar and Indian
Development and Constitution
Planning Studies 2. Annihilation of caste:
V. Indian Society; Critical Critical Explorations
Interpretations and 3. Locating minorities
Analytical Methods 4. Dr Ambedkar and Indian
VI. Modern Indian Women: Narrative and
Politics: Perspective
Representation to
Constitutionalism
THREE
VII. Dr Ambedkar’s 1. Ambedkarian Visual
Historicism and Culture
Analytical Inquiries 2. Nationalism and State
VIII. Religion, Culture and Formation
Ambedkar 3. Buddha and Karl Marx:
IX. Philosophical Critical Explorations
Interventions of Dr
Ambedkar: Contexts
and Comparison
FOUR
X. Dr Ambedkar and 1. Cultural Matrix: Ambedkar
Buddhism in Modern Poetry and Songs
India. 2. Buddha and His Dhamma :
XI. India’s Foreign and A Critical Reading.
Defence Policies: Role
of Dr Ambedkar
XII. Dr Ambedkar and
Literature
Justifications for the new courses under the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
International Research Centre, University of Mumbai sought by the Hon’ble
Chancellors Office under Section 74(4) of the Maharashtra Public
Universities Act, 2016.
Introduction:
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution of India, is one of
the most illustrious alumni of the university of Mumbai. His contribution not only as a
student but also as a teacher in Sydhenam College, Principal of Government Law
College and the Member of the Senate to the University of Mumbai is immense. It is
needless to say what he has contributed to the social and political life of country.
The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Research Centre is one of the demand
that has originated from the society to give a respectable place in academics to Dr.
Babasaheb Ambekdar not in terms of naming the chair or a building in his name but
to have a centre of higher learning and research on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
This year we will be entering into 100 years of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s admission
to London School of Economics. The London School of Economics has offered a
collaboration with the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Research Centre,
University of Mumbai. They have promised that one scholar will be visiting London
School of Economics every year. A joint Conference on Dr. Ambedkar and a Public
Lecture in Mumbai. Apart from this a student delegation will be hosted by LSE every
year.
Following these developments the University of Mumbai has instituted Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar International Research Centre to study Dr. Ambedkar. The Centre has
proposed four MA Programmes namely,
1. MA in Ambedkar Studies (4.91)

2. MA in Buddhist Studies (4.93)
3. MA in Development Policy. (4.94)
4. MA in Social Policy (4.92)
Each of these courses are well thought keeping under consideration the current
academic developments in India and in leading universities. There is a serious attempt
to also look at the employability and high-end research in Ambedkar thoughts.
1. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Research Centre is curated with

the intent of understanding Dr. Ambedkar and his work. His thoughts are
relevant in all times and is important to study them systematically and
scientifically. As mentioned in the introduction of the justifications,
though Dr. Ambedkar’s contribution to the country, state and university is
immense, no post-graduate programme is taught in the University of
Mumbai. The University of Mumbai runs a diploma in Dr. Ambedkar
Thoughts for the past fourteen years but neither the syllabus nor the
programme was upgraded to the masters programme. Hence it is desirable
that this programme be adopted by university.
2. Dr. Ambedkar’s Thoughts are taught in many universities across the

country and thus has a recognition by the UGC. There are many
universities in the country which are offering MA course in Ambedkar
Studies/Thoughts with different nomenclatures.
3. The courses are not yet offered by the University. The university plans to
begin the courses from the ensuing academic year November 2020.
4. The course may not be self-financed in strict sense keeping the sentiments
of the people and the access to Ambedkarite thoughts and teachings to the
people in general. The university proposes to keep the fee at par with any
conventional courses fees and run the programme. This programme will
need some sort of financial assistance from the university. However, the
other programmes like the MA in Social Policy and Development policy
could sustain the programme.
Currently, teachers from different departments and some retired teachers
are teaching diploma programme. The same teachers can continue to teach
MA programme as well.
The university is due to invite applications for various courses in the

university. It may also call for applications for Ambedkar Thoughts.
5. A detailed syllabus and the papers proposed in all the semesters is passed
by the academic council of the University and the same has been sent to
your good office. It is an intensive MA Programme and thus four
semesters are mandatory as per the UGC. Hence, the course content or
duration cannot be compressed. The course is designed with the needs of
New Education Policy in terms of internship and training component as an
integral part of the course.
6. At this moment the intake capacity proposed is 60 students. Depending

upon the popularity the intake capacity would be extended to 80 students.
Currently, for the diploma more than 85 students are admitted every year.
7. As regards the employability, this course is generally taken up by the

students who are engaged in social and community work. Apart from
employment, the students can also be motivated to take up research in
Ambedkar thoughts. For Community programmes, there is no limit to
employment.

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1. The Deputy Registrar, Academic Authorities Meetings and Services

1. P.A to Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor,

Syllabus of M.A in Ambedkar

(As per the Choice Based Credit System)

Title of the Course O.6596 : M.A. Ambedkar Thoughts

Eligibility for the course O.6597 : Graduation in any faculty

Duration of the Course R.9343 : Two Year (Full Time)

Intake Capacity R.9342 : 60 (Sixty)

Fee Structure : To be determined by the University

Standard of Passing : A candidate must obtain 50% of the full

MA Ambedkar Studies aims bring Understand Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s

Structure of the course:

I History of Social and Political 1.Dr Ambedkar, Journalism:

1. MA in Ambedkar Studies (4.91)

1. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Research Centre is curated with

2. Dr. Ambedkar’s Thoughts are taught in many universities across the

The university is due to invite applications for various courses in the

6. At this moment the intake capacity proposed is 60 students. Depending

7. As regards the employability, this course is generally taken up by the

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