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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Career Pathways: Strong preparation for civil services, academia, research institutions, policy analysis, diplomacy, and strategic fields, supported by sustained academic mentoring and guidance.
- 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.
Student Engagement
Issues of VideshNeeti in 2024
Online lecture (YouTube) on “The 47th: Trump in America”
VideshNeeti
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