Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Semester 6 — subject classesसेमेस्टर 6 — विषयवार कक्षाएँEvery theory subject of the term, unit by unit, with notes, numericals and doubt classes.
International RelationsIndian Government and Politics
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Labs, practicals & project workलैब, प्रैक्टिकल और प्रोजेक्टExperiments / jobs / project work as in the syllabus, with practical file and viva preparation.
Research Project-II
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Unit tests & mid-termयूनिट टेस्ट और मिड-टर्मA test after every unit and a mid-term in the university / board pattern.
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Semester 6 mock testमॉक टेस्टA full mock test of all subjects before the exam, with analysis.
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Semester 6 exam (university / board)सेमेस्टर / वार्षिक परीक्षाPrevious papers, important questions and full revision.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
3 subjects · 15 chapters · 66 topics
International Relations5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Unit 1: Nature and Theories of International Relations
5 topics+
- Meaning, nature and scope
- Idealism and liberalism
- Realism - Hans Morgenthau's six principles
- Neo-realism and systems theory
- Marxist approach
02Unit 2: Key Concepts
5 topics+
- National power - elements and limitations
- National interest
- Balance of power
- Collective security
- Diplomacy and disarmament
03Unit 3: Cold War and After
5 topics+
- Origin of the Cold War
- Phases - Berlin, Korea, Cuban missile crisis, detente
- End of the Cold War and disintegration of the USSR
- Unipolar and multipolar world
- Globalisation and terrorism
04Unit 4: International and Regional Organisations
5 topics+
- United Nations - organs and role in peace-keeping
- Reform of the UN Security Council
- Non-Aligned Movement
- SAARC, ASEAN, European Union
- BRICS, G-20 and SCO
05Unit 5: India's Foreign Policy
5 topics+
- Principles and determinants of India's foreign policy
- Panchsheel and non-alignment
- India's relations with neighbours - Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh
- India and the major powers - USA, Russia
- Look East / Act East policy
Indian Government and Politics5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Unit 1: Union Executive
4 topics+
- President - election, powers and position
- Vice-President
- Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
- Emergency provisions (Articles 352, 356, 360)
02Unit 2: Union Legislature and Judiciary
5 topics+
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - composition and powers
- Law-making process and Money Bills
- Parliamentary committees
- Supreme Court - composition and jurisdiction
- Judicial review, PIL and judicial activism
03Unit 3: Federalism and State Government
5 topics+
- Nature of Indian federalism
- Centre-state legislative, administrative and financial relations
- Governor, Chief Minister and state legislature
- Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions
- Inter-State Council and Finance Commission
04Unit 4: Parties, Elections and Political Process
5 topics+
- Party system in India - national and regional parties
- Election Commission and electoral process
- Electoral reforms and anti-defection law
- Role of caste, religion and region in Indian politics
- Pressure groups and coalition politics
05Unit 5: Local Self-Government
5 topics+
- Evolution of Panchayati Raj - Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
- 73rd Amendment - three-tier system
- 74th Amendment - municipalities
- State Election Commission and State Finance Commission
- Panchayati Raj in Uttar Pradesh
Research Project-II5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Milestone 1: Review and Planning
3 topics+
- Reviewing Project-I work and supervisor's comments
- Updating objectives and chapter plan
- Time schedule for completion
02Milestone 2: Additional Data Collection
3 topics+
- Extending the survey or interviews
- Collecting government reports, Acts and newspaper data
- Checking accuracy of data
03Milestone 3: Analysis and Writing
4 topics+
- Tabulation and simple statistics
- Linking findings with concepts and policies
- Writing chapters - introduction, review, methodology, findings
- Citations and references
04Milestone 4: Finalisation
4 topics+
- Conclusion and suggestions
- Bibliography and appendices
- Plagiarism check and editing
- Formatting and binding
05Milestone 5: Final Presentation and Viva
3 topics+
- Presentation of findings
- Mock viva
- Final viva before the examiner
About this course
You will be able to
- Complete International Relations syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Indian Government and Politics syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Research Project-II syllabus with regular tests
Who it is for
- B.A Political Science students of Semester 6 (UP state universities, NEP 2020 syllabus)
- UPSC / UPPSC aspirants (International Relations, GS-II)
- Learners interested in world affairs
What you need
- B.A Political Science Semesters 1-5 or basic knowledge of political theory
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
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Questions
Which syllabus is followed?
The NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus of UP state universities. Where your university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your own university syllabus.
Are current affairs included?
Yes, recent summits and India's bilateral relations are linked with the syllabus topics.
Is this useful for UPSC?
Yes, it builds the base for International Relations in GS Paper II and the essay.
How is this different from the Semester 1 Constitution paper?
Semester 1 covers the text and rights; this paper covers how the institutions actually work in practice.
Is current political news discussed?
Yes, recent elections, bills and court judgments are used as examples, in a neutral and factual way.
Which guidelines are followed?
The NEP 2020 project guidelines of UP state universities. Where your university's format differs, the centre follows your own university's guidelines.
Can I change my topic?
Only with your supervisor's approval; normally Project-II completes the topic of Project-I.
Will the centre write the dissertation?
No, the trainer guides and reviews drafts; the work must be the student's own.
