FHSSLA Established
Arts Stream ranked in Outlook National Ranking 2023
Commerce stream ranked in the Outlook National Ranking 2023
Implemented at the Undergraduate level
MoU signed
| Vision | Objectives |
| Sikkim Manipal Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts will be a leader in delivering outstanding experiential learning opportunities that encourage our students to develop to their full potential in both the classroom and the community. Driven by discovery, SMUFHSSLA will be a destination for those eager to advance our world by creating new knowledge. Together, we will foster the development of tomorrow’s leaders who will emerge from their studies ready to excel and contribute to the betterment of our local and global communities. | Sikkim Manipal Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts shall disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem relevant and to make provisions for integrated courses in commerce, humanities, social sciences and allied disciplines in the educational programmes of the University aligning with the NEW EDUCATIONAL POLICY 2020; to take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-learning processes, inter-disciplinary studies and research; to educate and train manpower for the development of the state in particular and the country in general ; to pay special attention to the improvements of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people of the State, their intellectual, academic and cultural development. |
COURSES |
DURATION |
DEGREE OFFERED |
SPECIALIZATION |
B.A. Political Science |
3 Years |
B.A. Political Science |
B.A Major in Political Science with Minor in English / Sociology/ Psychology/ Commerce |
4 Years |
B.A. Political Science (Hons.) |
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4 Years |
B.A. Political Science (Hons. with Research) |
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COURSES |
DURATION |
M.A. in Political Science with a specialisation in Security Studies |
2 Years |
Contact: Dr. Madan Chhetri
Coordinator, FHSSLA, SMU
Contact No: +91 8927481409
Email: madan.chhetri@smu.edu.in
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
1. Political Campaign Staff |
Political Campaign Staff |
2. Policy Analyst in Government and Non- Governmental Organisations |
2. Policy Analyst in Government and Non-Governmental Organisations |
3. Civil Servants (taking the UPSC to become Government officers) |
3. Civil Servants (taking the UPSC to become Government officers) |
4. Policy Research (in think tanks, NGOs, Government bodies) |
4. Policy Research (in think tanks, NGOs, Government bodies) |
5. Journalism (specialising in politics, government policies, and conflict regions) |
5. Journalism (specialising in politics, government policies, and conflict regions) |
6. Political Consulting (Providing strategies and advice for political parties, candidates and advocacy groups) |
6. Political Consulting (Providing strategies and advice for political parties, candidates and advocacy groups) |
7. Academia and Research |
7. Academia and Research |
8. International Relations Specialist (with think tanks, NGOs, and Government bodies) |
8. International Relations Specialist (with think tanks, NGOs, and Government bodies) |
9. Legal Profession (constitutional law, public interest litigation, and International Law) |
9. Legal Profession (constitutional law, public interest litigation, and International Law) |
10. NGO and Social Work (that world with human rights, social justice, governance reforms and community development) |
10. NGO and Social Work (that world with human rights, social justice, governance reforms and community development) |
MA (Political Science), B.Ed. |
PhD (Political Science) |
Our aim is not just to educate the students, but to equally empower the young minds by offering an inclusive and diversified knowledge system to become a responsible citizen of a country.
Ms. Tenzing Doma Bhutia
Course Coordinator Department of Political Science
On 27th November 2024, the Department of Political Science, FHSS&LA, Sikkim Manipal University, organized a special lecture by Prof. V. Krishna Ananth to commemorate Indian Constitution Day. Prof. Ananth, an eminent scholar from Sikkim University, is known for his work in history, law, and political thought.
Sikkim Manipal Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (SMFHSSLA) celebrated its Foundation Day and Winterlude 2024 on 19th November 2024.
On 11th November 2024 the students of B. Com First Semester, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, undertook a hands-on, practical learning experience with a focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness as a part of their course assignment of Financial Accounting-I
On November 8, 2024, the Department of English, in collaboration with the Drama Club of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts (FHSSLA), Sikkim Manipal University, hosted a special lecture focusing on theatre by Shri Souti Chakraborty, Centre Director of the National School of Drama, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok.
The special lecture on the Awareness Programme on Commodity Derivatives, an initiative during World Investor Week – Oct 14-20, 2024, held on 19.10.2024 at Lecture Hall III, SMIMS Building, Sikkim Manipal University. It was a highly enriching and insightful event organized by Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts (FHSSLA), SMU.
NSS, SMU, in collaboration with the Drama Club, FHSSLA staged a Nukkad Natak (Street Play) on the theme “Swachhata and Sanitation” at MG Marg on 2nd of October 2024 to mark the closing of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign observed from 17th of September to 2nd of October 2024.
The Department of English, FHSS&LA, Sikkim Manipal University in collaboration with the Literary and Academic Club successfully organised a special lecture on Research Methodology on 28th September at Sikkim Manipal University.
The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts (FHSS&LA), Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), in collaboration with the Student Research Forum (SRF), organized a two-day event on “Climate Change and Sustainable Development: An Interdisciplinary Approach”, on September 24-25, 2024.
NSS, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts, Sikkim Manipal University conducted a Cleanliness Drive in and around the University campus today, 7th September 2024 in collaboration with Government Secondary School, Lumsey, Gangtok to mark the celebration of Swachhata Pakhwada.
Mr. Uttam Kumar Upadhyaya
Assistant Professor, FHSSLA, SMU
Email: uttamkumar.upadhyaya@smu.edu.in
Ph No. 9641523975, 7908182881
Faculty of Humanities , Social Sciences and Liberal Arts
5th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok-737102, Sikkim
It was indeed a great pleasure to be a part of Sikkim Manipal University, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts. Grateful to be given an opportunity to reflect on our learning, to the achievements and the bond of love and respect shared by the students and teachers. I dive into nostalgia and relish the best days of my life.
The past two years in FHSSLA has given me tons of memories that will last a lifetime for me to look back with a big smile on my face. My heartfelt thanks goes to all my department teachers who have given me the motivation to explore myself and my abilities to do better in whichever way I pursue.
Blessed to be a part of FHSSLA, SMU It has taught me many lessons apart from books, I am so grateful to all my faculty members for being so encouraging, supportive and bringing out the best in me. The unforgettable memory of class, college, and campus in Manipal will always remain forever.
It gives me immense pleasure and pride to say that I am a part of FHSSLA, Sikkim Manipal Universit. It has provided me an opportunity of a lifetime to both learn as well as grow as a person. FHSSLA has excellent, well qualified and experienced faculty member who acted as my mentor. FHSSLA will always be a very memorable and happy part of my life.
