DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
“Political science is the master for the growth of all subjects ” - Aristotle.
The art and science of governing is political science. It has been a preoccupation of intellectuals since the time of Aristotle and serves as a foundation for humanistic studies. Political science education can help you prepare for a range of professions that need advanced analytical and communication skills. Political campaigns, local and national government careers, journalism, business, law, and international agencies are just a few of the career options that are available.Political science is significant not only for careers in government and local government, but also for everyday life. Understanding and knowledge of how the world works can be enhanced by studying political science. The Department of Political Science offers certain undergraduate programmes with this perspective in mind.
The first undergraduate programme of the department was started in 1937 in combination with Economics and History (EHP) with sanctioned annual intake of 30 students later with Sociology (SHP) and with Philosophy (PPP) groups emerged and continues with a strength of EHP 60, SHP 30, PPP 30 and EHPub Adm 30 total students raised to 150 in all groups.
There are three (3) sanctioned posts in the department of Political Science:
1. Dr.DSVS.BALASUBRAHMANYAM, M.A., Ph.D.,
In-charge of the Department
2. Dr.K.Ramesh, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D, Post Doc.
3. Smt N.Sri Charitha M.A. NET and SLET
Illustrious Almuni of the Department
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, popularly known as NTR, was an Indian actor, producer, director, film editor and politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms. He starred in over 300 films, predominantly in Telugu cinema, and was referred to as Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarwa Bhouma. NTR who changed Andhra Politics completely and become a trend setter in Indian Political arena was a student of this prestigious college.
P. S. Ramamohan Rao (born 31 July 1934) is a former Indian civil servant. He served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu from 18 January 2002 to 4 November 2004.[1] He enlisted in the Indian Police Service in October 1956. He is a retired Director General of Police of Andhra Pradesh.[2] He was awarded the Indian Police Medal in 1974 and the President's Police Medal in 1982.The department also undertakes coaching for civil services, groups and various other competitive examinations conducted by numerous recruitment agencies.
V Rama Rao (12 December 1935 – 17 January 2016) served as Governor of Sikkim[1] from 2002–2007 was a student of this illuminated college. He started his political career in 1956 when he joined Jana Sangh and went on to become a National Leader of Bharatiya Janata Party and was elected to Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Council from Hyderabad Graduates' Constituency for four consecutive terms in 1966, 1972, 1978 and 1984. He served as a Party Floor Leader in council during his last term.
Renowned freedom fighter and worked as minister of Andra State Sri Kakani Venkataratnam,
Eminent Ministers Like Sri Chanamole Venkatrao, Sri Paladugu Venkatrao, Sri HariRama Jogiah, Sri Devineni Nehru
Creative Writer Kendra Sahitya Award Winner Peddibhotla Subbaramayya
Cine Lyricist, National Film Award for Best Lyrics Sri Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy
Popular Charecter Acater Padma Shree Kota Srinivasa Rao
Sageetha Ratna Sri Pemmaraju Sury Rao
Famous Veena Vidvamsudu Sri Ayyagari Syama Sundar
Retired Prof. in telugu and Former Director IIT, Nujvidu Perimi Rama Narasimham
Dr. Rani SadaSiva Murthy who mastered several Indian and foreign languages was astudent of this meritorious college. His contributions particularly in Sanskrit and Telugu have created a path of sustenance and propagation of these languages. His key works are in the area of Sanskrit Literary Criticism, Vedic Prosody, Tantras, Puranas, Sanskrit – Science, Indology and Personality Development Skills
Great social reformer
Vision Mission and Goals
Vision
The Department of Political Science endeavors to generate new knowledge& produce students who are trained in Political Science.
To connect and relate degree with employability by providing an add-on Job oriented course and develops the department as a Career guidance Centre.
Mission
The Department of Political Science strives to pursue academic excellence in teaching, research and extension.
Goals of the Department
- To undertake teaching, research and extension programs in major branches of Political Science.
- To impart training to the student in order to equip them academic and professional capability & develop among them analytical perspective.
- To encourage research in the social political issues at contribute to the discipline of Political Science.
- To Undertake extension activities in order to create free, just and humane society.
- Core Values
- Communicate the knowledge of Political Science
- Develop new knowledge in the field through critical research and scholastic inquiry
- Cultivate political values so as to boost democratic practice
- Apply the knowledge of Political Science to serve society as a whole