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Department of PG Studies and Research in Political Science


The Dept. of Political Science was started in the year 1988. Apart from Post-Graduate course in Political Science, the Department offers M.Phil., and Ph.D., Courses. The Department is actively involved in research. It has undertaken various research projects in collaboration with National and International research institutions. The distinctive feature is that it has two study chairs. (a) Sri. Abdul Nazeer Sab Chair for the study of Panchayat Raj and Decentralization and (b) Sri. Shantaveri Gopal Gowda Chair for the study of Parliamentary Democracy. Under the auspices of these chairs the Department has organized number of Workshops, Seminars and Special lectures. Scholars of National and International repute have visited the Department. The Department is offering P.G. Programme through Choice Based Credit System since 2005-2006. Students in the four semesters study 20 papers with compulsory project work.

The Department has collaborations with different reputed academic institutions, at the national level. It has collaborated with CSDS (Centre for Study of Developing Societies, Delhi), to conduct election surveys, CSCS (Centre for Study of Culture and Society, Bangalore) to organise Seminars and Conferences. At the International level the Department collaborates with Ghent University, Belgium and has taken up a research project, faculty members and research scholars of the Department have worked in this project. Another important outcome of this collaboration is that Kuvempu University is selected for the European Union’s Prestigious Asia-Link Programme. The faculty and research scholars are selected as core group participants of this programme.

For the academic contribution and excellence in research, Kuvempu University has selected the Department as the best Department and awarded ‘Sadhana Puraskar’ award. The faculty of this department are actively involved in various extension activities of the University. Training programmes and workshops are frequently organized for the elected representatives and officials of Grama/Taluka Panchayats under the aegis of Shri. Abdul Nazeer Sab Chair and Shri. Shantaveri Gopala Gowda Chair sanctioned by the Government of Karnataka. M.A. in Political Science and Diploma in Panchayati Raj courses are also offered through distance mode.

Programms Offered

 
Sl No Programmes Nature & Duration Eligibility Intake
1 M.A CBCS, Two-year, Four Semesters B.A., Degree with Political Science as a optional subject.
2 Ph.D 3-5 Years M.A., in Political Science.

Chairman

Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha

Year of Establishment

1988

Address

Department of PG Studies & Research in Political Science
Kuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA
+91(0)08282-256176
08282-256255
pol_science@kuvempu.ac.in

Teaching Faculty of Political Scienceid in Kuvempu University

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    Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR Professor

    Qualification:M.A.,Ph.D.,
    Area of Specialisation: Indian Political System, Panchayati Raj system, Comparative Politics,Development Administration

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    Prof. A. Shanmukha. Professor

    Qualification:M.A., Ph.D.,
    Area of Specialisation: Indian Political Thought, Cultural Studies, Secularism Debates.

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    Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha Professor

    Qualification:MA.M.Phil.,Ph.D.,,
    Area of Specialisation: International Relations, Public Administration, Government and Politics, Public Policy. Foreign Policy.

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    Dr. Santhosha E Guest Lecturer

    Qualification:MA., Ph.D., NET., K-SET.,
    Area of Specialisation: Political theory, Political sociology Humana Rights,

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    Dr. Vinutha S Patil Guest Lecturer

    Qualification:MA PhD,
    Area of Specialisation:

Research Project of Political Scienceid in Kuvempu University

Sl No Title Funding Agency Principal Investigator Co-Investigator Amount Status
1 Working of Zilla Panchayaths in Karnataka A comparative study of two districts namely Mysore and Shimoga ICSSR New Delhi Nill 230000 Complited
1 Farmer Suicides: A Study in the Districts of Shimoga and Chikkamagalore. Sri Abdul Nazeersab Chair, Kuvempu University Prof. J.S.Sadananda Dr. A. Shanmukha 40000 Completed
2 Status of Dalits in Village Life Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centre, Kuvempu University Dr. A. Shanmukha None 80000 Completed
3 The Practice of Untouchability: A Study in the State Of Karnataka UGC, New Delhi Dr. A. Shanmukha None 779600 Completed
4 Asia-Link:DEVHAS (Development of Human Resources and Strategies for Education on the Stereotypical Images and Cultural Differences between Europe and South-Asia Europion Commission Prof. J.S.Sadananda Dr. A Shanmukha & Prof. Rajaram Hegde 2000000 Completed
5 Development of the Centre for the Study of Local Cultures Flemish Inter-University Council, Belgium. Prof. J.S.Sadananda (Local Promoter) Prof Rajaram Hegde (Director) Dr. A.Shanmukha (Deputy Director) 7000000 Completed
Sl No Faculty Name of the Supervisor Name of the Ph.D. Scholar with Aadhaar number/Photo ID Mode of Ph.D. Registration Number Date of Registration Research Topic Likely date of completion of Ph.D Availing Fellowship Funding Agency of Fellowship
1 Arts Dr. S.Abdul Javeed Prabhakara.C Full Time 282 2016-05-20 "Globalisation and Indian Public Sector Undertaking Industries: A Case Study Of Mysore Paper Mill Bhadravathi". 2019-06-01 YES Govt of karnataka
2 Arts Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha YOGARAJA V. N . 400506848154 Full Time 297 0216-05-20 ' H. G. GOVINDA GOWDA AND KARANATAKA POLITICS: A STUDY" 2023-05-15 YES SC/ST cell kuvempu university
3 Arts Dr. S.Abdul Javeed Husin Mohammed Saleh Al-mostafa Part Time 325 2009-08-05 A Study on Democratic Experiments in Yemen: Mojor Initiatives and Challenges since 1990 2018-02-28 NO No Fellowship
4 Arts Dr. S.Abdul Javeed Dadapeer.A Part Time 41 2014-01-02 "Shikshana Hakku Kayde - 2009: Anushtana Mathu Parinamagalu" (Shimogga Jilleya Ondu Adyayana) 2018-07-04 NO
5 Arts Dr. S.Abdul Javeed Amulya.N.S Part Time 42 2014-01-02 "Karnatakada Rajkaranadalli Pradeshika Pakshagala Samaajika Talahadi"(JDS Pakshada ondu Adyayana) 2018-03-01 NO
6 Arts Dr. S.Abdul Javeed Ananda.S Part Time 43 2014-01-02 "Gramina Nirudyoga Nirmulane haagu Mahaatma Gaandi Rashtriya Gramina Udyoga katari Yojane" (Davanagere Jilleya Ondu Adyayana) 2018-09-03 NO
7 Arts Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha MANOJ NAIK H L 914537950265 Part Time 430 2018-12-22 “KARNATAKA RAJAKIYADALLI LAMBANI JANANGADA RAJAKIYA BHAGAVAHISUVIKE: ONDU VIMARSHATMAKA ADHYAYNA” 2022-12-22 NO No
8 Arts Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha RAGHUVEER 810779295864 Full Time 434 2018-12-22 “KARNATAKA SARKARA MATTU RAJAKIYADALLI ‘AHINDA’ CHALUVALIYA PATRA MATTU PRABHAVA: ONDU VIMARSHATMAKA ADHYAYNA” 2021-12-22 YES Govt of Karnataka
9 Arts Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha SATHISH M 412686650939 Part Time 435 2018-12-22 “KARNATAKADALLI RAITARA SAMASYEGALU MATTU RAITA CHALUVALIGALU: VISHESHAVAGI SHIVAMOGGA JILLEYA ONDU VIMARSHATMAKA ADHYAYANA” 2022-12-22 NO No
10 Arts Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha ADEB ABDULELAH ABDULWAHID ALI AL- TAMIMI Pass No: 08117015 Full Time 437 2019-03-19 “EFFECTIVENESS OF UNITED NATION’S ROLE FOR COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUOUS PEACEMAKING IN YEMEN” 2022-03-19 NO No
11 Arts Dr. S.Abdul Javeed Chaitra Part Time 44 2014-01-02 "Rajakarana mathu Samskrutika Nirupane: Veerashaiva Smudaayada Ondu Adyayana" 2018-08-02 NO
12 Arts Dr. S.Abdul Javeed Usha.G.N Part Time 767 2011-01-08 "Grameena Abhivruddi Mathu Sarakaretara Samstegalu: Sri kshetra Dharmastala Graminabhivruddi Yojane, Shimogga Jilleya Ondu Adyayana" 2017-12-01 NO
13 Arts Dr. S.Abdul Javeed Heggade.N.U.R Part Time 768 2011-01-18 "E-Adalita:Shimigga Jilleya Bhumi Yojaneya Ondu Adyayana" 2017-11-02 NO
14 Arts Prof. A. Shanmukha. Keerthiraj Part Time Ku:Ps:Ph.D: 350 2018-01-05 Role of Media in Shaping Public Perceptions (With a Special Reference to the State of Karnataka) 2022-01-05 NO N
15 Science Prof. A. Shanmukha. Vasanth Kumar R Part Time Ku:Ps:Ph.D: 433 2018-12-22 Sadashiva Aayoga mattu Karnatakadalli Ola Meesalatiya Charche: Ondhu Adhyana 2022-12-22 NO N
16 Arts Prof. A. Shanmukha. Chaluvadi Jagannatha Full Time Ku:Ps:Ph.D: 436 2018-12-22 Bhashe Mattu Rajakarana: karnataka Rajyakke Sambandisidante Ondhu Adhyana 2022-12-22 YES Kuvempu University
17 Arts Prof. A. Shanmukha. Rudresh K S 247265606147 Part Time Ku:Ps:Ph.D:187 2023-08-11 Hindu Mattu Muslimara Samudayika Badukina Mele Secular Vadada Parinamagala Ondu Vimarshatmaka Adhyayana 2028-08-11 NO N
18 Arts Prof. A. Shanmukha. Soham Deshmukh. 295365425027 Full Time Ku:Ps:Ph.D:835 2021-08-31 Rethinking Comparative political thought: A Methodological Exploration for Theorising Indian politics" 2025-08-31 YES CESS
19 Arts Prof. A. Shanmukha. Shwetha R 495994633663 Full Time Ku:Ps:ph.D:836 2021-08-31 Bharatadalli Swatantra Horatada Swarupa Mattu Vasahatu Prabhuthva Visheshavagi Karnataka Horatagalige Sambandisidante Ondu Adhyayana 2025-08-31 YES Governament of karnataka
20 Arts Prof. A. Shanmukha. Nikhil U S 354937303415 Full Time Ku:Ps:Ph.D:837 2021-08-31 Samajika Nyaya Mattu Matantara: Visheshavagi Bouddha Matantarada Kuritu Ondu Adhyayana 2025-08-31 YES Governament of karnataka
21 Arts Prof. A. Shanmukha. Varna Kamath P 691888179866 Full Time Ku:Ps:PhD:186 2023-08-11 "Bharatadalli Prajasatatmka Bhashana, Rajakeeya Vakchaturya(Rhetoric) Mattu Vasahatu Prajne: Ondu Vimarshatmaka Adhyayana" 2028-08-11 NO N
22 Arts Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR Asharani Part Time KU:PS:PhD:PRG-02/10-02-2012 2012-02-10 The role of Lambani women representatives in the panchayat raj institutions(A case study of Ballary district 2017-12-30 NO nil
23 Arts Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR Ranjitha.B Part Time KU:PS:PhD:PRG-06/10-02-2012 2012-02-10 The role of Gramapanchayats in the empowerment of women--A case study of Thirhthalli Taluk of Shimoga District 2018-02-28 NO nil
24 Arts Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR Asha.p Part Time KU:PS:PhD:PRG-3/10-02-2012 2012-02-10 The role of women self help groups in rural development-A case study of Chitradurga district 2017-10-30 NO nil
25 Arts Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR Vasanta Kumar G C. Part Time Reg No-196 /date-15-05-2015 2015-05-15 Backward class movement in karnataka-A case study 2019-02-28 NO Nil
26 Arts Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR B. Shylaja Part Time Reg No-284 /date-20-05-2016 2016-05-20 Farmers suicide in Karnataka (2010-15) A case study. 2019-02-28 NO Nil
27 Arts Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR Roopashree.M.N Part Time Reg No-295 /date-15-05-2015 2015-05-15 Role of Panchayath raj Institutions in implementation of housing programs- Shivamogga District A case study 2019-01-30 NO Nil
28 Arts Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR Ramya.R Part Time Reg No283- /date-20-05-2016 2016-05-20 Sri. Kadidal Manjappa A political statesman A study 2020-04-30 NO Nil

Workshops/Seminars/Conferences organized and Funding Agency :

 
Title Level Year Funding Agency
Revision of, UG Syllabus Political Science State 17-02-2016 Kuvempu University
Contemporary trends in Political Science Research State 28-02-2015 Kuvempu University
“Parliamentary Democracy in India” University 17.01.2013 Kuvempu University
Framing of syllabus University 21.10.2012 Kuvempu University
“Recent Trends in Panchayat Raj Institutions of Karnataka” State 30-04-2012 Kuvempu University
1.Interaction Programme with Indian Ambassador Sri Balakrishnasetty on India and the External World Problems
2.Role of youth in Diplomacy, Opportunities and Prospectus
Regional Level April 2nd 2012 to April 3rd 2012 Kuvempu University
“Revision of Political Science syllabus at Degree level" State 29.05.2011 Kuvempu University
Corruption in Public Officers: Causes and Remedies State 2007 Shanthaveri Gopala Gowda Chair and KUPSA
UNO Day, 60th Anniversary - Challanges State 2006 Shanthaveri Gopala Gowda Chair, Kuvempu University
Dharma and Ethics Conference-II International 2006 Ghent University and Kuvempu University
Decline of Legislature State 2005 Shanthaveri Gopala Gowda Chair and KUPSA
Thinking through Region National 2005 CSCS, Bangalore and CSLC, Kuvempu University
Dharma and Ethics Conference-I International 2005 Ghent University and Kuvempu University
Democracy and Diversity National 2004 Shanthaveri Gopala Gowda Chair, Kuvempu University
Local Governance in Karnataka: Problems and Prospects State 2003 Abdul Nazir Sab Chair, Kuvempu University
Political Science Conference State 2003 KSPSA and KUPSA

Special Lectures:

 
Topic Resource Person Year
History of Kashmir Issue Prof. Preamshekar Professor of History Pondicherry University 10-11-2016
New Public Administration Dr. Suresh K C Dept. of Political Science Tumkur University 28-02-2015
Resent trends in Karnataka Politics Prof. Ramachandrappa Dept. of Political Science University of Mysore 28-02-2015
Research methodology in Public administration Prof. Narsimha Murthy Dept. of Political Science Bangalore University 28-02-2015
Present Movement Prof. M H Assadi Dept. of Political Science University of Mysore 28-02-2015
Human Rights Sri. Mohanram Dept. of LLM Kuvempu University 13-03-2014
Pre-Independence politics in Karnataka Dr. Chandrashekar S Former Vice-Chancellor Central University Gulbarga 03-02-2014
Problems and prospectsof Democracy in India. Sri. Ayanur Manjunath Member of Parliament Shivamoga Dist. 24-01-2014
“Parliamentary Democracy in India” Mr. Surya Prakash Senior Journalist and Senior Fellow at Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi 17-01-2013
Decline of legislature in India Sri. B.L. Shankar Political Leader Govt. of Karnataka 24-01-2014
"The relationship between mass communication and political activities" Prof. Poornanda, Chair person of the Dept. of Journalism and mass communication Kuvempu University 26.11.2012
India and the External World Problems. Sri. Balakrishna Shetty Embassy, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 02-03-2012
Constitutional l & Electoral Reforms, Bangalore Prof. RLM Patil Dept. of Political Science Bangalore University, Bangalore 22-01-2012
Globalization and its impacts on politics Prof. M H Assadi Dept. of Political Science University of Mysore, Mysore 18-11-2011
Debates on precolonial states Prof RajaramHegde, , Chair person of the Dept. of History Kuvempu University 18-02-2011
Youth leadership in politics Sri. Krishna Bhyregowda Minister GoK, Bangalore 10-02-2010
Challenges to the Indian polity Sri Shivasundar Journalist “Lankesh” Bangalore 18-04-2010

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