The Department of Political science during the last ninety five years has been served by eminent Professors like P.M. Francis, Michael, S. Clement, Balakrishna, Dr. Benny Peters, Fr. Ambrose Pinto,S.J Fr. Francis D’ Almeda, S.J, Prof Jerome Nirmal Raj and many others. Dr. Benny Peters secured Ph.D. degree in the year 1993 and has the unique honor of being the first Ph.D. holder to teach in the Humanities section.

To create a community of learning and to develop knowledge and understanding of Politics guided by concerns of people and the natural environment.

The courses in Political Science aim to:

• Ensure students of Political Science acquire knowledge and understanding of appropriate areas of theory;
• Enable students to understand and use concepts, approaches and methods of the discipline.
• Develop in students a capacity to think critically about events ,ideas and institutions
• Cultivate skills aimed at understanding and comprehending complex issues.
• Create a learning environment that is receptive to the needs and views of students
• Provide opportunities and prepare students for higher learning.