Department of Politcal Science
Head
Name: Prof. Ayangbam Shyamkishor
Designation: Professor
Mobile No.: +91-
Email – Personal : ayangbamshyam@mzu.edu.in / skayangbam2016@gmail.com
Email – Official: hod.polsc@mzu.edu.in
Department Details
Phone No. (Department): –
Dept. Email: polsc@mzu.edu.in
Year of Establishment: 2002
Year of First Intake of Student: 2002
About the Department :
The Department of Political Science was established in 2002 and has seven faculties and two non-teaching staff. It has grown into a full-fledged Department. The Department has three Professors, one Associate Professors and two Assistant Professors. The Department has produced 32 Ph.D. and 22 MPhil till 31st May 2024. The Students and Research Scholars of the Department are constantly engaged in Study and Research on various dimensions of advanced Political Science.
Faculty:
| Photo | Name | Qualification | Resume |
 | Prof. J. Doungel Email: jdoungel@gmail.com/mzut083@mzu.edu.in | PhD | Download |
 | Prof. K.V. Reddy Email:kvidyasagarr@gmail.com; mzut084@mzu.edu.in | PhD | Download |
| Prof. Ayangbam Shyamkishor Email: ayangbamshyam@mzu.edu.in / skayangbam2016@gmail.com | PhD | Download |
 | Dr. Lallianchhunga Email : maliana_sangi@yahoo.co.in / mzut094@mzu.edu.in | MA | Download |
 | Dr. J.C. Zomuanthanga Email: jc_mamuana@yahoo.co.in | PhD | Download |
 | Dr. Suwa Lal Jangu Email: suwalaljangu@gmail.com | PhD | Download |
Office Staff:
| Photo | Name | Designation | Date of Joining | Employee Code | |
 | Lalbiaknungi Hrahsel | UDC | 19.05.2010 | MZUNT114 | hrahselmanungi@gmail.com |
 | C. Lalchhanhimi | MTS | 01.11.2012 | MZUNT324 |
Ph.D. Scholars: PhD scholars during (August 2019- June 2024)
A. Important areas of undergoing PhD research program:
1. State Politics
2. Local Government
3. Civil Society and Community
4. Comparative Politics and Government (States and ADCs)
5. International Relations 6. Indian Foreign Policy
7. Environment & Climate Change
8. Sustainable Development and Public Policy
9. Security and Border Trade studies
10. Gender and Law studies
B. List of PhD Scholars:
SN | Name | Fellowship/ NET | Topics | Supervisor |
1 | Zoramthanga | – | A Comparative Study of | Prof. K.V. Reddy |
2 | F. Malsawmtluanga | NET | Human Security in Indo-Bangladesh Relations: | Dr. JC Zomuanthanga |
3 | Jerry Lalmuansanga | NFST/JRF | Democracy in North East India: A Comparative | Prof. A. Shyamkishor |
4 | Khwairakpam | SRF
| Indo-Myanmar Border Trade: A Study | Prof. J.K. Patnaik |
5 | H. Lalengzuali | – | Student Politics in Mizoram | Prof. J.K. Patnaik |
6 | Ruthi | NET
| Women Empowerment in Mizoram: A | Prof. J. Doungel |
7 | Melody | UGC-MZU
| Women Representation in decision-making | Dr. Suwa Lal Jangu |
8 | T Lalremruata | NET | Political Development in Mizoram: Contextualizing Lucian Pye’s Concept | Prof. A. Shyamkishor |
9 | Nancy Zosangliani | NFST | Reservation Policy in India: | Prof. K.V. Reddy |
10 | T Lianhmingsanga | UGC-MZU | Political Culture of the Youth in Mizoram | Prof. A. Shyamkishor |
11 | Shankar Das | NET | Statehood Movements in India: A Comparative Study of Gorkhaland and Bodoland | Prof. K V Reddy |
12 | Steffi | UGC-MZU | Elections in Mizoram: A Study of Voting Behaviour | Prof. J. Doungel |
13 | Lalhming Sangi | UGC-MZU | India’s Engagement in The Indo-Pacific Region: A Study of the Emergent Multilateral Cooperation | Dr. JC Zomuanthanga |
14 | Lalbiakzami Ralte | NET | State Government and Autonomous District | Prof. J. Doungel |
15 | Mimmy Rosangpuii | NET | Women Workers in Border Trade Centre in | Dr. Suwa Lal Jangu |
16 | Samuel Lalruatfela | NFST | Local Self-Government in Rural Areas: | Prof. K.V. Reddy |
17 | Hmingthanpuii Ralte | NET | Vehicle Insurance Policies and Claim | Prof. J. Doungel |
18 | Fiona Lalmalsawmi | UGC-MZU | Church in the Peace Process: A Study | Dr. Pinky H. Zuithangi |
19 | Lalruatsangi | UGC-MZU | Sustainable Development Goals in Mizoram: An Evaluative Study | Prof. J. Doungel |
20 | Rebecca Lalrindiki | JRF | Criminal Justice System in Mizoram: A Socio-Legal Study | Prof. K.V. Reddy |
21 | Zomuansanga | UGC-MZU | The Public Distribution System and Food | Prof. A. Shyamkishor |
22 | VL Chaka Hmar | JRF | Public Service Commissions in Northeast India: A Comparative Study of Mizoram and Meghalaya | Dr. Lallianchhunga |
23 | Lalthanmawia | NET | Community Policing System in Mizoram | Prof. Harendra Sinha |
24 | Lalrinchhani | – | Cross-Border Migration in Mizoram: | Dr. Lallianchhunga |
25 | Sonam | UGC-MZU
| Tibetan and Rohingya Refugees in India: | Dr. Lallianchhunga |
26 | Ajay Kumar Tomar | – | China Pakistan Economic Corridor: Strategic and Security Implications for India | Prof. J.K. Patnaik |
27 | Ashish Thesongti Monsang |
SRF | Asymmetric Federalism: A Study in | Prof. A. Shyamkishor |
28 | Digvijay Singh | – | India-Myanmar Relations: A Study of Its Strategic Implications | Prof. J.K. Patnaik |
29 | K.T. Lalrintluanga | SRF | India’s Relations with Russia: A Study of Contemporary Eurasian Geopolitics | Dr. JC Zomuanthanga |
30 | Lalrempuii Rokhum | UGC-MZU | India-Japan Relations: A Study of Bilateral Relations with Special Reference to Northeast India | Prof. J.K. Patnaik |
31 | Lalrindiki | – | Women Empowerment in Mizoram: Socio-Political and Legal Dimensions | Prof. K.V. Reddy |
32 | Lalthatluanga | UGC-MZU | Political Socialisation and Social Media: | Dr. Lallianchhunga |
33 | Lalhmingsangi | NFST | Human Security and Regional Cooperation: A Study of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical Economic (BIMSTEC) | Dr. Suwa Lal Jangu |
34 | Malsawmhriatzuali | – | Political Participation and Political | Prof. K.V. Reddy |
35 | Nancy | UGC-MZU
| Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985: A Study in Mizoram | Dr. Lallianchhunga |
36 | VL Rorelfela Fanai | UGC-MZU | Public Health Care Policies in Mizoram During 2017-2022 | Dr. Lallianchhunga |
37 | Lalrintluangi | NET | Political Socialization: Study of the Factors Influencing Political Behavior of Political and Voters in Mizoram | Dr. Pinky H. Zuithangi |
38 | Liansangpuii Khiangte | NFST
| Rural Development in Mizoram: A Study of | Prof. K.V. Reddy |
39 | Loisy Lalmuanpuii | – | Autonomous District Councils in Mizoram and Meghalaya: Comparative Study of Lai and Khasi Hills Autonomous District Councils | Prof. J. Doungel |
40 | Nicholas C Lianmawia | NET
| Political Participation of Youth in Mizoram | Prof. A. Shyamkishor |
41 | Ramengliana | NFST | Refugees in India: A Case Study of | Prof. A. Shyamkishor |
42 | Thangkhanlal Ngaihte | JRF | Institution of Governance in the Hills Areas of | Prof. J. Doungel |
Alumni Details are last updated on 31st May 2024
SN | Names | Services |
1 | Remlalliana | Mizoram Police Service (MPS) |
2 | B.Laldingngheta | Mizoram Police Service (MPS) |
3 | K. Laltlawmlova | Mizoram Civil Service |
4 | Lalzahawma | Mizoram Finance & Account Service (MF& AS) |
5 | Zoramthara | Mizoram Police Service ( MPS ) |
6 | Lalnunsangi | Research Scholar, Dept of Pol Science, MZU |
7 | Lalrinkimi Khiangte | Lecturer Govt. Lunglei College, Lunglei |
8 | F. Lalramchhana | Editor, ZONET Cable |
9 | Rodingliana Sailo | Sub-Inspector of Mizoram Police. |
10 | Lalzahawma | Assistant Director ( Accounts & Treasuries) |
11 | Rinthianghlimi | Part-Time Lecturer, Govt Mamit College, Mamit |
12 | Pricilla Ralte | Teacher, RMSA |
13 | Lalnuntluangi | Part- Time Lecturer Govt. Khawzawl College, Kawzawl |
14 | Lalrinfeli Khiangte | Part-Time lecture, College of Teacher Education, Aizawl |
15 | Lily Sailo | Advocate, BAR Aizawl |
16 | Sammy Zosiamliana | Assistant Auditor, Accounts & Treauries. |
17 | Lalmalsawma Sailo | Teacher, SSA Durtlang |
18 | P.C biakmuanpuia | Teacher, SSA Durtlang |
19 | Lalhmingmawia Sailo | Co-ordinator, SSA Aizawl |
20 | Ricky Lalthakima | Lecturer, Ramhlun Venglai Adhoc Aided Higher Sec. Sch. |
21 | P. S Zauva | Inspector, Excise Department. |
22 | Rebecca Zairemmawii | Teacher RMSA, Phainuam |
23 | R. Lalrinkima | Asst.Professor Deapartment of Political Scince, Govt Kamalanagar College, Chawngte |
24 | K. Laltlawmlova | Mizoram Civil Service DTO, Lunglei District |
25 | Jenny Lalsangliani | Assistant, NEREFS, Government of Mizoram |
26 | B. Vanlalvena | Marketing Inspector, Trade & Commerce Dept, Zokawthar Post |
27 | Samuel Beipha | Programme Assistant ( MNREGA) Rural Development Secretariat, Government of Mizoram |
28 | Rodinthari Renthlei | Consultant, Private Form, Mizoram |
29 | Jimmy Lalruatkima | Addl. Programme Assistant ( MNREGA) Rural Development Department Lungsen RD Block |
30 | Jimmy Lalremsanga | Lecturer Govt. Adhoc Aided Higher Secondary School North Vanlaiphai |
31 | Vanlalpeka | Teacher under RMSA, Middle School, Sunhluchhip |
32 | Zirtluanga Pachuau | Sub-Inspector under DEF, Aizawl District |
33 | Florence Lalparliani Tochhong | Assistant, Mizoram Rural Bank |
34 | Lalthanpuia | SSA, Teacher, Government of Mizoram |
35 | N. Solomon | District Co-ordinator RMSA Mission Saiha District |
36 | Lucy Lalthanfeli | Teacher, Zemabawk |
37 | Vanlalsawma | Lecturer, St. Peter’s higher Secondary School Chhingchhip |
38 | Zothanpuii Chhangte | Teacher, SSA Mission Mamit District |
39 | Obed Lalmalsawma | SSO, Government of Mizoram |
40 | Dipendra Kumar Khanal | Assistant Professor, PG College, Govt of Assam |
41 | Shankar Das | Assistant Professor, PG College, Govt of Assam |
Students Achievements:
1. Mr. R. Lalrochhara a student of II-Semester got second position in the ‘Open Innovative Idea Competition’ on the occasion of World Environment Day 2024 organised by Mizoram EIACP Hub, Mizoram Pollution Control Board and Eco Club of Mizoram University on 5th June 2024.
2. PhD Scholars and one PG Student of the Department attended the Summit of Asia Pacific Youth Exchange – APYE Summit during 18 – 27 August 2019 in South Korea
3. Two students of II-Semester (H Lalramchuani and Jyotirmay Bharali) have achieved 3rd rank in MZU Virthli 2024 Quiz and
4. Mr. Beirapatha Khaila a student of II-semester won the Best Debater of MZU Virthli-2024.
5. Mr. C Lalnundika a student of IV-semester got the first place in the debate in Virthli-2023.
6. Students of II and IV- Semesters got the third position in the Dance competition of Virthli 2023.
7. Students of III-semester (Lalramtleipuia, Lallianpuia, Miriam Vanlalpeki and Zoramthari) got the first position in Alcheringa 2023 organised by IIT-Guahati.
8. Students of IV-semester got the prize of 2nd Runway Showdown in Virthli-2023
Courses offered by the department: MA and PhD
1. Master of Arts (M.A.): Intake capacity: 45 and Admission: July
Odd Semester Session (August-December)
Even Semester Session (February-June)
2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Admission: July-August
(Course work session: August-December)
Syllabus & Course Structure:
Members of the Current Board of Studies (October-2023-September 2026)
SN | Name | Address | Remark |
1 | Prof. Ayangbam Shyamkishor | Deptt. of Political Science, Mizoram University | HoD |
2 | Prof. Padmalaya Mahapatra | Deptt. of Public Administration, Utkal University, Bhubhaneshwar, Odisha | External |
3 | Prof. Krishna Menon | Deptt. Of Political Science, Ambedkar University, Delhi | External |
4 | Prof. T. T. Haokip | Deptt. Of Political Science, NEHU, Shillong | External |
5 | Prof. J. K. Patnaik | Deptt. of Political Science, Mizoram University (Currently Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University) | On Lien |
6 | Prof. K.V. Reddy | Deptt. of Political Science, Mizoram University | – |
7 | Prof. J. Doungel | Deptt. of Political Science, Mizoram University | – |
8 | Dr. Lallianchhunga
| Deptt. of Political Science, Mizoram University | – |
9 | Dr. JC Zomuanthanga | Deptt. of Political Science, Mizoram University |
|
10 | Dr. Suwa Lal Jangu
| Deptt. of Political Science, Mizoram University | – |
11 | Prof. Margaret L Pachuau | Deptt. of English & Culture Studies, Mizoram University | Local member |
12 | Dr. Ruth Lalremruati | Deptt. of Mizo, Mizoram University | Local member |
13 | Prof. Muthu Lakshmi | Deptt. of PA, Mizoram University | Local member |
14 | Prof. Kishor Gayakwad | Deptt. of History, Mizoram University | Local member |
15 | Prof. Zoengpari | Deptt. of Psychology, Mizoram University | Local member |
16 | Prof. Kottu Shekar | Deptt. of Social Work, Mizoram University | Local member |
17 | Dr. B. Lalzarliana | Deptt. of Sociology, Mizoram University | Local member |
18 | Prof. LH Chhuanawma | Deptt. of Pol. Sc, PUC, Aizawl. | College |
19 | Dr. B. Lalfakawmi | Deptt. of Pol. Sc, Govt. Hrangbana College, Aizawl | College |
20 | Dr. C. Lalhmanmawia | Deptt. of Pol. Sc, Govt. Aizawl North College, Mizoram | College |
21 | Dr. Robert Sanglora Khawbung | Deptt. of Political Science, Govt. Hnahthial College, Mizoram | College |
22 | Dr. Malsawmtluanga | Deptt. of Political Science, Govt. Kolasib College, Mizoram | College |
The following activities during from 2020 to May 2024
A. Seminar:
- India and G20: Setting A Global Agenda, 8-9 June 2023, sponsored by Mizoram University
- Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project: Prospects and Problems, 24 25 November 2022, sponsored by ICWA, New Delhi
- India, Bangladesh and Myanmar Relations: A Perspective on Regional Connectivity, Border Trade and Security Strategies, 28-29 October 2021, sponsored by ICSSR – NERC, Shillong
- Governance and Development in Mizoram: Role of Multiple Stakeholders and Public Policy, 9 – 10 May 2019 sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi
B. Lectures:
- Forced Migration and Human Rights: Addressing the Challenges and Vulnerabilities, Dr. KM Parivalen, Faculty at TISS – Mumbai Campus, 30 May 2023
- Foreign Policy Lecture Series: India’s Foreign Policy: Neighbours’ Perspective, Dr. TCA Raghavan, IFS (Rtd), 28th October 2022, sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
- Foreign Policy Lecture Series: India’s Options in the Changing Dynamics of South-East Asia, Skund Tayal, IFS (Rtd), 13th March 2019, sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
C. Webinars:
- India @ 75: Marching Towards Excellence – Prof. J K Patnaik, Pro Vice – Chancellor, Mizoram University, 26th August 2022
- Mahatma Gandhi and the Nuremberg Principles of International Law, Christian Bartolf, President @ Gandhi Information Center, Berlin, Germany, 8th September 2020
- The Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi –Today, Arun Gandhi (5th Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi), 21st August 2020
- Laboratories of Gandhian Ideas, Prof. B M Sharma, Former Vice-Chancellor of Kota University, Rajasthan, 20th July 2020
The following details of the research projects during 2019-2022
- One research project of North East Council, Shillong, Government of India awarded to Prof A Shyamkishor, 2022
- Two Research Projects of ICSSR under IMPRESS Scheme awarded to the two faculties 2019-2022 (Prof Shyamkishor and Dr Suwa Lal Jangu)
Social Campaigning – 2018
Invited Lecture-2023
National Seminar-2022
National Seminar-2023
International Seminar (Online 24-25 November 2021)
Students’ achievements: II-Semester – 2023
Facilities : Research Scholar room with computer and internet facilities.
Other
Details About the Department
Seminars/Conferences:
India and G20: Setting A Global
Agenda, 8-9 June 2023, sponsored by Mizoram University
Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport
Project: Prospects and Problems, 24-25 November 2022, sponsored by ICWA, New
Delhi
India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Relations: A Perspective on Regional Connectivity, Border Trade and Security
Strategies, 28-29 October 2021, sponsored by ICSSR – NERC, Shillong
Governance and Development in
Mizoram: Role of Multiple Stakeholders and Public Policy, 9 – 10 May 2019,
sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi
Lectures:
Forced Migration and Human Rights:
Addressing the Challenges and Vulnerabilities, Dr. KM Parivalen, Faculty at
TISS – Mumbai Campus, 30 May 2023
Foreign Policy Lecture Series:
India’s Foreign Policy: Neighbours’ Perspective, Dr. TCA Raghavan, IFS (Rtd),
28th October 2022, sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs,
Government of India
Foreign Policy Lecture Series:
India’s Options in the Changing Dynamics of South-East Asia, Skund Tayal, IFS
(Rtd), 13th March 2019, sponsored by the Ministry of External
Affairs, Government of India
Webinars:
India @ 75: Marching Towards Excellence
– Prof. J K Patnaik, Pro Vice – Chancellor, Mizoram University, 26th
August 2022
Mahatma Gandhi and the Nuremberg
Principles of International Law, Christian Bartolf, President @ Gandhi
Information Center, Berlin, Germany, 8th September 2020
The Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi
–Today, Arun Gandhi (5th Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi), 21st August
2020
Laboratories of Gandhian Ideas,
Prof. B M Sharma, Former Vice-Chancellor of Kota University, Rajasthan, 20th
July 2020
Other
Events:
Interactive Program with Assam
Rifles on the Role of Social Services in Mizoram, 4th May 2023
Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba
Phule and Dr. B R Ambedkar, 13th April 2023
Co-organiser of GIAN Course on
Gender Equality and Human Rights, sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Government
of India, 20 – 24 February 2023
Other
Activities:
Felicitation Program for Successful
MPSC Exam Candidates on 20th October 2022
Political Talks (interactive
program) with Politicians, Mizoram during September-October 2022
Online Workshop in association with
Oxford University Press on Citation and References for Scholarly Publication on
11 June, 2021
Department
Achievements:
Fulbright Nehru Academic and
Professional Excellence Fellowship awarded to Prof. J Doungel at Department of
Political Science, University of Cincinnati, Ohio state, United States of
America in 2021.
One research project of North East
Council, Shillong, Government of India awarded to Prof. A Shyamkishor, 2022
Research Projects of ICSSR under
IMPRESS Scheme awarded to two faculties 2019-2022
PhD Scholars and one PG Student of
the Department attended the Summit of Asia Pacific Youth Exchange – APYE Summit
during 18 – 27 August 2019 in South Korea
Others details are updated on 31st May 2024
- Felicitation Program for Successful MPSC Exam Candidates on 20th October 2022
- Political Talks (3) (interactive program) with Politicians, Mizoram during Sep-Oct 2022
- Online Workshop in association with Oxford University Press on Citation and References for Scholarly Publication on 11th June, 2021
- Fulbright Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship awarded to Prof J Doungel at Department of Political Science, University of Cincinnati, Ohio state, United States of America in 2021.