School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

BA Political Science & Intl Relations: IKS, Diplomacy, Geopolitics

School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Redefining the Discipline and Forging Tomorrow’s Strategic Leaders

In an era of geopolitical flux and strategic realignment, Chanakya University’s Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) faculty stands as a formidable academic powerhouse – an intensive crucible forging tomorrow’s strategic thinkers, policy architects, and national leaders.

Eligibility Criteria

60% and above (or equivalent grade) in PUC/12th/any other equivalent exam conducted by a recognized authority / institution in India or abroad.

Chanakya Edge

  • Merging millennia of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) with cutting-edge global standards.
  • Political and international analysis with rigorous scientific and Indic research methods.
  • Building leaders, policymakers, bureaucrats, strategists, analysts, and observers for an emerging superpower.

  • World-Class Faculty: A blend of seasoned academicians, thought leaders, and practitioners with expertise in international academia, national policy corridors, and strategic advisory roles.
  • Smart Collaborations: Partnerships with think tanks, government agencies, and research institutions for hands-on learning and impactful internships.
  • IKS Integration: Bringing ancient wisdom into modern frameworks of governance and statecraft, creating a unique lens for analysing contemporary issues.
  • Where Theory Meets Praxis: Combining traditional insights and innovative strategies to navigate modern geopolitical realities.

For those who aspire to lead, influence, and transform – the choice is clear.
The time is now. The place is here.
Welcome to power, purpose, and transformation.

Programme Highlights

  1. Holistic Academic Approach: A comprehensive curriculum integrating Indian Knowledge Systems with modern political theory and international relations, delivered by distinguished national and international faculty, with strong emphasis on conceptual clarity and analytical rigour.
  2. Innovative Programmes: Carefully structured programmes addressing contemporary political, constitutional, and global challenges, designed to build strong foundations for advanced academic pathways and competitive public service careers.
  3. Research Excellence: Strong grounding in theory-building and methodology, with research opportunities in political thought, governance, elections, conflict management, and global order, combining classical Indian insights with modern analytical frameworks.
  4. Intellectual Skill Development: Emphasis on critical thinking, argumentation, writing, and public reasoning through structured student platforms such as Samvaad (lectures and discussions) and VideshNeeti (student-led publication).
  5. Real-World Exposure: Internships, case studies, fieldwork, and engagement with think tanks and policy institutions, providing practical exposure to governance, foreign policy, political analysis, and strategic affairs.
  6. Focus on Contemporary and Emerging Areas: Courses engaging new domains such as digital power, artificial intelligence, geoeconomics, security, governance delivery, and demographic change, responding to evolving political realities of the 21st century.
  7. Career Pathways: Strong preparation for civil services, academia, research institutions, policy analysis, diplomacy, and strategic fields, supported by sustained academic mentoring and guidance.
  8. Discipline-Shaping Orientation: PSIR is conceived not merely as professional training but as an intellectual formation, nurturing reflective scholars and practitioners capable of contributing thoughtfully to nation-building, governance, and international engagement.

Faculty

Arjun Bharadwaj

Visiting Faculty, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Prof. K. V. Raju

Professor Emeritus

Ph.D., Sardar Patel University, Gujarat

Member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
Prof. Sandeep Nair

Professor & Dean, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.A. In Economics and PhD in Management

Member, State Advisory Committee, RTE GoK.
Prof. H. S. Ashok

Professor of Psychology, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Bangalore University

Honorary Professor at Centre of Education Social Sciences
Prof. Ashwin Kumar A. P.

Dean, Academics

Ph.D., Manipal University

Former Director, Centre for Learning Futures, Ahmedabad University
Dr. Padmavathi B.S.

Deputy Director- Academics, Chanakya University

Ph.D., Bangalore University

Former Director, Centre for Educational and Social Studies (CESS)
Rajesh Aruchamy

Associate Professor, School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Prof. Ramakrishna Pejathaya

Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Director, Centre for IKS

Ph.D., National Sanskrit University, Tirupati

Dasha Avadhani-Poet
Naveen Bhat

Associate Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Central Sanskrit University, Delhi

Author, Researcher
Sritha Sandon

Associate Professor

Ph.D., Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong.

Priyanka Dwivedi

Associate Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Bangalore University

Speaker & Faculty Trainer
Sudeshna Mukherjee

Associate Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Charu Ratna Dubey

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Researcher, Taipei University, Taiwan
Saurav Sarmah

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Ajay Chandra

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.Sc., Bangalore University

Giridarshan M.

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

(Ph.D.), University of Mysore

Deepak Raj Pandaya

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.A., Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Sindhu D. M.

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Central University of Karnataka

Shubhashri Gopalkrishna Kamalapur

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.S.W., KSET

Swaraj Kumar Dey

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., in economics from IIM Kozhikode

Renjith Raj

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., BITS Pilani

Isha Sharma 

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.A., Centre for Development Studies, JNU, Thiruvananthapuram

Aarti Nagpal Mehta

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., University of Hyderabad.

Sangeeta Ramesh

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D.

Tukaram Badiger

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Central University of Karnataka

NFSC Awardee
Shruti Kanitkar

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., IIT Bombay

Chari Kanakavalli Santhanam

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

(Ph.D.), University of Mumbai,

Basavaraj Kumasi

Assistant Professor, School of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Kuvempu University, Shivamogga

Heddari Ravikumar

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.A., University of Mysore

Keshava Chandra

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.A.

Author and Poet
Shilpa. R 

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  

Ph.D., Bangalore University

Neethu S Kumar 

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D.,(pursuing), Christ University, Bangalore

Varsha Gupta

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

(Ph.D.) Tumkur University

Rakshit Kweera

Assistant Professor, School of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., University of Hyderabad

Sujit Kumar Chowdhury

Professor of Practice, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M. Phil.(Sociology), JNU, New Delhi

Former Chief Postmaster General of Bihar State
Rajendrakumar Joshi

Adjunct Faculty, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., IIT Mumbai

Faculty Trainer- Philosopher
Dr. Vinayachandra Banavathy

Consultant, Strategic Initiatives

Ph.D., Pondicherry University

Director Indica Yoga, Guest Faculty at University of Ghent, Belgium
Paul A. Barresi

Visiting Faculty, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Boston University

Professor, Southern New Hampshire University (U.S.A.)
Habil Narahari Rao

Visiting Faculty, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Universität des Saarlandes, Germany

Former Privatdozent (Adj. Professor), Universität des Saarlandes, Germany
Meena Nair

Adjunct Faculty, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., JNU, New Delhi

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