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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

1. Name of the Department: Department of Political Science

2. Year of Establishment: 2009

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes, it is a part of

Faculty of Social Science

4. Programs offered: M.A. and Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary Programs and the departments involved: Nil

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions

etc.: Nil

7. Details of Programs discontinued, if any, with reasons: M.Phil. from 2014-15

sessions

8. Examination system: Semester/ Choice Based Credit System

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: Nil

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 1 0 -

Associate Professor 2 0 -

Assistant Professor 3 3 -

Others -

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

years

experi

ence

No. of M.

Phil.

students

guided

during the

last 4 years

Dr. N.

Surjitkumar

M.A, M.Phil.

& Ph.D.

(JNU)

Asst.

Professor &

Head i/c

International

Relations, India’s

Foreign policy.

5 21

Dr.

Soihiamlung

Dangmei

MA, (D.U),

M.Phil. &

Ph.D.(JNU)

Assistant

Professor

Political Theory

and Philosophy

4 18


12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

1. Prof. Gangmumei Kamei, (IIAS, Shimla)

2. Prof. M. Horam, (Manipur University)

3. Prof. A. K. Dubey, (JNU)

4. Prof. S. Mangi Singh,(Manipur University)

5. Prof. Laldena, (Manipur University).

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty (Program-wise information): 10%

14. Program-wise Student-Teacher Ratio: M.A.: 20:1

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: Nil

Sanctioned, filled and actual: Nil

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:

Followings are the research programs of the Department of Political Science:

International Relations

India’s Foreign policy

Political Theory and Philosophy

Indian Government and Politics

Regional Studies

Research Methodology

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International

Funding Agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies,

project titles and grants received project-wise:

Dr. Ng.

Ngalengnam

M.A.& Ph.D.

(M.U.)

Assistant

Professor

Indian

Government and

Politics, Regional

Studies, Research

Methodology

5 25

Sl.

No

Title of the project Funding

Agency

Amount

Rs.

(in

Lakh)

Duration Principal

Investigator

1. Conversion, Religious Reform

and Cultural Positioning of

Tribes in North East India: A

Study of Zeliangrong Religion in

ICSSR,

New Delhi

5 lakh 06.01.2014

to

06.07.2015

Dr.

Soihiamlung

Dangmei


18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: Nil

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received: Nil

20. Research facility/centre with: Nil

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies: Nil

22. Publications:

A. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals : 12

B. Monographs : 0

C. Chapter in Books: 01

D. Edited books : 03

E. Books with ISBN number and details of publishers: 06

F. Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Database – International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.): Nil

G. Citation Index – range / average: Nil

H. SNIP : Nil

I. SJR :Nil

J. Impact Factor – range / average: Nil

K. h-index : Nil

23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: Nil

26. Faculty serving in:

a) National Committees: Nil

Manipur

2. Immigration: Socio-Political

Problems in Manipur

ICSSR,

New Delhi

5 lakh 06.01.2014

to

07.06.2015

Dr. Ng.

Ngalengnam

Total grants received : 10 Lakh


b) International Committees : Nil

c) Editorial board: Nil

d) Other (please specify): Nil

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation Programs,

workshops, training Programs and similar Programs):

a) Refresher/ Orientation courses

Sl.No Name of the

Faculty

Programmes Duration Name of institution

1

Dr. N.

Surjitkumar

Refresher Course 12.01.2015 to

02.02. 2015

Manipur University,

Imphal

Orientation

Programme

01.07.2015 to

30.07.2015

Manipur University,

Imphal

2 Dr. Ng.

Ngalengnam

Refresher Course 10.10.2011 to

31.10.2011

Manipur University

Imphal

Orientation

Programme

08.04.2013 to

03.05 2013

J.N.U, New Delhi

Capacity

Building &

Research

Methodology.

17.10.2013 to

30.10.2013

Imphal College &

Manipur University,

Imphal

Refresher

Course

20.11.2014 to

10.12.2014

NEHU, Shillong

3 Dr. Soihiamlung

Dangmei

Orientation

Programme

01.07.2015 to

30.07.2015

Manipur University,

Imphal

Refresher

Course

14.11.2012 to

04.12.2012

NEHU, Shillong

28. Student projects: Nil

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by : Nil

Faculty: Nil

Doctoral/postdoctoral fellows: Nil

Students: Nil


30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

1. “Challenges and Possibilities in Manipur in the 21st Century”, from 15 to16

March, 2011, funded by IGNTU, MP.

2. “India’s foreign policy –continuity and change”, from 16 to17 March, 2012,

funded by IGNTU, MP.

3. “Immigrant problems in Northeast India: Its Political Impacts”, 07 to 08 March,

2013, funded by IGNTU, MP.

4. “Civil Society and Democracy in North-East India”, 05 to 06 August, 2014,

ICSSR, New Delhi.

5. “Democracy and Election in India”, 29-30 Oct. 2014, ICSSR, New Delhi.

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

I. Regularity and sincerity in conducting classes.

II. Strict adherence to plagiarism /quotes without citation.

III. Transparency and authenticity in carrying out critical analysis / interpretation of

the data

IV. Clarity in methodological aspects

32. Student profile Program-wise:

Name of Program Year Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

M. A.

2011-12 6 1 60 40

2012-13 11 9 70 30

2013-14 13 7 80 20

2014-15 23 7 Continuing

2015-16 18 7 Continuing

M. Phil

2011-12 16 3 80 20

2012-13 11 7 50 50

2013-14 14 6 55 45

Ph. D 2014-15 2 Continuing

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Program

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries


M. A. 70 30 Nil

M. Phil 70 20 10 Nil

Ph. D 100 Nil Nil Nil

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations? Give details

category-wise.

S. No. Name of Student Agency Remark

1 Mr. K.T.Lalhiring UGC NET

2 Mr. Ngamtinlung Touthang UGC JRF

3 Mr. S. Jeevan Singh UGC NET

4 Mr. P.Sunil Singh

SLET

5 Mr. Lanjoy Thoudam MPSC MCS

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG

PG to M. Phil. 50

M.Phil. to Ph. D. 100

36. Diversity of Staff:

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph. D. and D. Litt. during the

assessment period: 02

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library: Available

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: yes

c) Total number of class-rooms: 03

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 01

39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same University

From other universities within state 1

From universities from other states 2

From universities outside the country 0


a) From the host Institution/University

List of Doctoral Students

Sl. No. Name Year

1 Mr.Puni Losii 2014-15

2 Mr. Samual Golmei 2014-15

b) List of Research Associates:

1. Mr. Samual Golmei 2014 IGNTU RCM

2. Mr. K.T.Lalhiring 2014 IGNTU RCM

c) Other Institution/University: Nil

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the

University:

Sl. no. Year No. of MA Students

1 2014-15 23

2 2015-16 23+25=48(Eligible for scholarship)

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

Program(s)? If so highlight the methodology.

Yes, suggestions from internal and external experts are taken into consideration for

framing the syllabus.

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback?

Yes, suggestions are invited on syllabus on regular basis in faculty meeting.

Modification in syllabus is made in accordance with the comments and

suggestions after ratification through BOS.

b) Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how

does the department utilize the feedback?

Yes, students’ feedbacks are collected on variety of aspects relating to Teaching

Learning and Evaluation.


d) Alumni and employers on the Program offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback?

Yes, the Department has formed Alumni Association in the Department and

comments are taken from them for updating/restructuring of Syllabi.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department :

1. Mr. Ngamtinlung Touthang - persuing Ph.D. in Manipur University.

2. Mr. P. Sunil Singh- persuing Ph.D. in Manipur University.

3. Mr. K.T.Lalhiring- teaching in a School in Chandel district.

4. Mr. Lanjoy Thoudam-MCS, in Manipur

5. G. Bidyalaksmi Devi- teaching in Don Bosco College, Maram

6. Setneo- teaching in Damdei College, in Senapati district

7. Augustin Chothe- Sub-Inspector of Police

8. Asemwar- Sub-Inspector,CRPF

9. Punshing- Sub-Inspector,CRPF

10. Tharmi -Sub-Inspector,IRB

44. Give details of student enrichment Programs (special lectures/ workshops/

seminar) involving external experts:

Yes, the Department has organized workshops, national seminars with external experts

(details given in sl.no. 30).

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different Programs.

Presentation, workshop

Group Discussion

Field work

Field visit

46. How does the Department ensure that Program objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

Program Objectives are regular tracked, mostly through feedback from

academia Experts.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

Seminar

Workshop

Field work

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the Department


Lecture series by eminent academicians

Seminar

Social services awareness

Cultural and Sports Programs.

Workshop

49. State whether the Program/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies?

If yes, give details.

The Department and Course are approved by the UGC, New Delhi

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied.

Publications of books, research papers and conduct of seminars are some of the

attempts of the Department for creation of new knowledge in the field of Political

Science.

51. Detail major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the Department

Strengths:

1) Trained faculty members from different Universities such as JNU, Manipur

University etc.

2) Good cooperation among the faculty and students

3) Good students’ performance: During last four years considerable number of

students have cleared various competitive examinations such as NET, SLET,

MCS etc.

Weaknesses:

1) To attract students & faculty members.

Opportunities:

1) Centre for South East Asian studies as Manipur.

2) Exposure of students to knowledge world in social science research.

Challenges:

1) To strengthen collaborative research and enhance quality of higher education.

2) To conduct classes given Law and Order Situation in Manipur

52. Future plans of the Department

South east Asian studies as Manipur is Gateway to South East Asia and

increased importance of Act East Policy


Centre for North-east studies

To increase the intake of Ph.D. scholars.


Appendix – 1

List of Publications

Dr. N. SURJITKUMAR

a) Research Papers in Journals

1. India-China Relations and North-East India in Alternative Perspective, 2012, vol.

ii., New Delhi.

b) Books Published as Author/ Editor

1. Challenges and Possibilities in Manipur in the 21st century published by Maxford

Books, New Delhi, 2012. ISBN: 978-81-8116-192-5.

2. India-China Relations in the 21st Century: A North-East India Perspective, in

Sino-Indian Relations in the 21st Century, Eds. Book, published by Pentagon

Press, New Delhi, 2011. ISBN: 978-81-8274-521-6.

3. Look East Policy: Challenges and Prospects for North East India, published in the

edited book, Human Security in the North-East India: Challenges and

Predicaments, vol.1, Essential Books, New Delhi, 2015. ISBN: 978-81-8334-058-

8.

Dr. Ng.Ngalengnam


1. The Naga and their Head-Hunting.Pezzottaite Journals; International Journals of

Organisational Behaviour and Management Perspective. A Refereed quarterly

Journal. (International Journals)ISSN:2279-0950 July-Sept. 2013 pp. 484-487.

2. Traditional Dress Code of the Tangkhul. (a Naga Tribe) A Short History of the

Indigenous Communities of Kangreipak, Vol.-9. Charitable Trust Regd. No. 1575.

(Manipur). Oct. 2013.

3. Mahatma Gandhi on Indo-Naga Issue. Pezzottaite Journals; (International

Journals) of Organisational Behaviour And Management Perspective. A Refereed

quarterly Journal. (International Journals) ISSN:2279-0950Oct.-Dec. 2013, pp.

625-628.

4. Culture And Identity of The Naga Tribes of North-East India. Confidence

Foundation, (International Journals). ISBN: 81-86067-13-2.Oct. 2013. pp. 45-57.

5. Local Bodies Administration in the Hills of Manipur.Pezzottaite Journals;

International Journals of Organisational Behaviour And Management Perspective.

A Refereed quarterly Journal. (International Journals) ISSN: 2279-0977Jan-

Mar.2014, pp.754-759.

6. Ethnic Conflict among The Tribes of Manipur International Journals of Research

and Innovative Studies. (International) ISSN: 2319-9725 June, 2014.

b) Books Published as Author/ Editor.


1. Politics in Manipur ISBN: 978-81-8116-090-4, Published by Maxford Publisher,

Delhi. 2011.

2. Political Economy ISBN: 978-81-8116-072-0, Published by Maxford Publisher,

Delhi. 2011.

3. Edited book Seminar Proceedings on “Challenges and Possibilities in Manipur in

the 21st 5 Century” ISBN: 978-81-8116-192-5, Published by Maxford Publisher,

Delhi. 2012.

c) Articles/ Chapters Published in Books.

1. Engaging Failed State Political Social and Economic Issues of Contemporary

Manipur. “The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council Elections 2011: The Social

Unrest” pp.99-111 Mittal Publishers ISBN 81-8324-491-2.

2. The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Elections 2011: The Social Unrest

Engaging Failed State: Political, Social and Economic Issues of Contemporary

Manipur. ISSN.81-8324491-2 Ayangbam Shymkishore, Asst. Prof. Mizoram

University Mittal Publication, New Delhi, June. 2014.

d) Articles in News Paper and Magazines

1. Corruption in Public Service Sangai Express (Daily News Paper) Imphal,

Manipur 14th Dec, 2011.

2. Tribal Education in North East India Aja Tangkhul, Vol. II, TKLI Manipur

October 2010.

Dr. Soihiamlung Dangmei


1. The Naga and their Head-Hunting Pezzottaite Journals; International Journals of

Organisational Behaviour and Management Perspective. A Refereed quarterly

Journal. (International Journals) ISSN: 2279-0950 July-Sept. 2013 pp. 484-487.

2. Cultural Positioning of Tribes in North-east India, pp. 27-30 Economic and

Political Weekly, January 5, 2013, Vol XLVIII No 1 0012-9976.

3. Hindutva Protagonists and Religious Reform Movements in North East India:

Negotiating Religious and Cultural Boundaries, pp.192-198 Journal of the

Indian Anthropological Society: An International Journal, Volume 48, Number 2,

July 2013 0019-4387.

4. Church and Political Engagement in Naga Society: A Critical Perspective,

pp.113-122 Man and Society: A Journal of North-East Studies, ICSSR-Shillong,

Volume IX, Winter 2012, 2229-4058.


5. Civil Societies and Naga’s Peace Process in Northeast India, Man and Society: A

Journal of North-East Studies, ICSSR-Shillong, Volume XII, Summer 2015pp.

112-120, ISSN No.2229-4058 .

b) Books Published as Author/ Editor

1. Christianity and De-politicization of Naga Movement, Akansa Publishers, ISBN

No. 9788183703840, 2014.

2. Religious Politics and Search for Indigeneity: A Study of Donyi-Polo Movement

in North East India, Akansa Publishers, ISBN No. 9788183703826, 2014.

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