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UGC/NTA Net - Political Science

Unit - 1: Political Theory

Concepts
Political Traditions

Unit - 2: Political Thought

Unit - 3: Indian Political Thought

Unit - 4: Comparative Political Analysis

Approaches
Colonialism and Decolonization
Nationalism
- European
- Non-European
State Theory
Political Regimes
- Democratic
  - Overview
- Non-Democratic
- Constitutions and Constitutionalism
- Democratisation
  - Democratic Transition
  - Democratic Consolidation
- Development
- Structures of Power
- Actors and Processes

Unit - 5: International Relations

Approaches to the Study of International Relations
Concepts
Conflict and Peace
United Nations
Political Economy of International Relations
Regional Organisations
Contemporary Challenges

Unit - 6: India's Foreign Policy

Perspectives on India's Foreign Policy
Continuity and Change in India's Foreign Policy
India's Relations with Major Powers
India's Engagement with a Multipolar World
India's Relations with Neighbourhood
India's Negotiation Strategies in International Regimes
Contemporary Challenges

Unit - 7: Political Institutions in India

Making of the Indian Constitution
- Colonialism Heritage and Contribution of the Indian National Movement
Constituent Assembly
Philosophy of the Constitution
Constitutionalism in India
Union Executive
Union Parliament
Judiciary
Executive and Legislature in the States
Federalism in India
Electoral Process and Election Commission of India
Local Government Institutions
Constitutional and Statutory Bodies

Unit - 8: Political Processes in India

State, Economy and Development
Process of Globalisation
- Social Implications
- Economic Implications
Identity Politics
Social Movements
Civil Society Groups
Regionalisation of Indian Politics
Gender and Politics in India
- Issues of Equality
- Representation
Ideology and Social Basis of Political Parties
- National Parties
- State Parties
Electoral Politics

Unit - 9: Public Administration

Public Administration
- Meaning and Evolution
- Public and Private Administration
Approaches
Public Administration Theories and Concepts
Theories and Principles of Organization
Managing the Organization
- Theories of Leadership
- Theories of Motivation
Organisational Communication
Managing Conflict in the Organization
- Mary Parker Follett
Management by Objectives
- Peter Drucker

Unit - 10: Governance and Public Policy in India

Governance
- Good Governance
- Role of State, Civil Society, and Individuals
Accountability and Control
Institutional Mechanisms for Good Governance
Grassroots Governance
- Panchayati Raj Institutions and Their Functioning
Planning and Development
Public Policy as an Instrument of Socio-Economic Development
Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Policy
- Jansunwai
- Social Audit

Civic Engagement

Comparative Political Analysis – Political Culture Approach [UGC-NTA NET Political Science]

Political culture is important concept in comparative political analysis. It encompasses the attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments that shape the political behaviour of individuals and groups within a society....

August 31, 2016

Comparative Political Analysis – Democratic Regimes [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]

Democratic regimes are vital to understanding modern governance. They encompass various systems that allow citizens to participate in political processes. Electoral Democracy Electoral democracy is defined as a...

August 11, 2016

Governance and the Role of Individuals in India

Governance in India encompasses a complex interplay of systems, processes, and practices through which public institutions manage resources and public affairs. The role of individuals in this framework...

April 30, 2016