M. Phil (Economics/History/Political Science/Sociology)
Eligibility:
Master Degree in one of the Social Science disciplines from Banasthali or a recognized examination equivalent thereto with aggregate of equal to or more than 55% or B.A. with atleast 48% aggregate followed by MA with atleast 48% aggregate. For SC/ST the aggregate required is 40% in both the above courses.  
It has Special features :
1. Interdisciplinarity
2. Equal Emphasis on Pedagogy and Research Methods and Practical training.
3. Scheme of continuous evaluation based on regular internal assessment and annual examination. 
In all there will be eight courses divided into three groups A, B and C. Four courses are compulsory (Group A) and Four optional selected from Group B and C. Atleast one course of one group and not more than three from the other remaining groups will be offered. The choice of courses to be kept under Group B and C will be made keeping in view the needs of the students and facilities available at the University.
The following will be the list of papers for M.Phil Examination.
 
Group A - Compulsory : 
	
		- Research Methodology in Social Sciences 
- Dissertation 
- Teacher, Teaching and Higher Education 
- Sessional and Practical Work 
 
Group B - Disciplinary Courses : 
	
		
			| For Economics | For History | 
		
			| 1. Selected Topics in Advance Economic Theory | 1. Sources of Modern Indian History and Culture 
 | 
		
			| 2. Indian Economic Problems and Issues | 2. Sources of Rajasthan History and Culture | 
		
			| 3. Introduction to Econometrics | 3. Archival Studies | 
		
			|  | 4. Modern Historical Thought and Research Methodology
 
 | 
	
  
	
		
			| For Political Science | For Sociology | 
		
			| 1. Indian Political Traditions | 1. Social Thinkers | 
		
			| 2. Political Philosophy of : i. Plato and Aristotle,
 ii. Contemporary International Politics.
 | 2. Sociological Approaches | 
		
			| 3. Development Administration with Special Reference to India
 | 3. Studies in Indian Society | 
		
			| 4. Constitutional Development and History of National Awakening led by the Nation
 |  | 
		
			| 5. Modern Political Analysis |  | 
		
			| 6. Issues in Indian Politics |  | 
		
			| 7. Women and Political Theory |  | 
	
Group C - Interdisciplinary Courses : 
(a) Economics 
1. Sociology of Economics Development
2. Industry and Society
3. Economic History of Modern India (1750 - 1947) : Problems and Interpretations 
4. Gandhian Thought
 
(b) Political Science 
1. Political Sociology
2. Women and Political Theory
3. Gandhian Thought
 
(c) Sociology 
1. Political Sociology
 
(d) History 
1. Gandhian Thought
2. History of Marginalized Communities in 
Rajasthan (Colonial Period)
3. Economic History of Modern India (1750 - 1947) : Problems and Interpretations  
4. Social and Cultural History of Rajasthan
5. Contemporary Rajasthan (1949 - 2000 AD) 
Semester wise course Structure :
Semester I
	
		
			| S.No. | Course | Contact 
			Hours Per Week | Cont. 
			Assess. Marks | Final 
			Assess. Marks | Total 
			Marks | 
		
			| Group - A | 
		
			| 1. | Research Methodology in Social Sciences | 4 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 
		
			| 2. | Teacher, Teaching and Higher Education | 4 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 
		
			| Group - 
			B | 
		
			| 3. | Disciplinary Course I | 4 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 
		
			| 4. | Disciplinary Course II | 4 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 
		
			|  |  |  | Aggregate marks (Semester 
			I) = 240 | 
	
Semester II
 
	
		
			| Group - A | 
		
			| 
			1.
			 | Sessional  and Practical Work 
			(Practice Teaching) | 5 hrs. during the 
			Semester | 20 | 40 | 60 | 
		
			| Group - 
			B | 
		
			| 
			2.
			 | Disciplinary Course III | 4 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 
		
			| Group - 
			C | 
		
			| 
			3.
			 | Inter-Disciplinary Course | 4 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 
		
			|  |  |  | Aggregate marks (Semester 
			II) = 180 | 
	
Dissertation (To be spread over both the semesters):-
 
	
		
			| Phase - I (Last - week of 
			August): | 
		
			| Selection of topic-to be 
			defended before the faculty members of the concerned department | - 10 marks | 
		
			| Phase - II (Before Diwali 
			Break): | 
		
			| Presentation of synopsis 
			before faculty members of the concerned department | - 10 marks | 
		
			| Phase - III (Before Commencement 
			of final semester examination): | 
		
			| Submission and internal 
			viva-voce | - 40 marks | 
		
			| Phase - IV (After Submission): | 
		
			| Dissertation to be sent for external evaluation | - 60 marks 
 | 
		
			|  | Total  120 marks 
 | 
		
			| Grand Total  - (180+240+120) = 
			540 | 
	
 
	
		
			| Division of Marks for 
			Continuous Assessment: | 
		
			| 
			Courses
			 | 
			Types of test
			 | Marks | Total | 
		
			| For each the above courses Except Dissertation and Practice Teaching
 | Seminar | 10 | 
			 
			
			 
			20 
			 
			 
			 | 
		
			|  | Class Test | 
			05
			 | 
		
			|  | Home Assignment | 05 | 
	
 
				
			
		
	
						 
                                         
						
					
Eligibility:
Master Degree in one of the Social Science disciplines from Banasthali or a recognized examination equivalent thereto with aggregate of equal to or more than 55% or B.A. with atleast 48% aggregate followed by MA with atleast 48% aggregate. For SC/ST the aggregate required is 40% in both the above courses.
1. Interdisciplinarity
2. Equal Emphasis on Pedagogy and Research Methods and Practical training.
3. Scheme of continuous evaluation based on regular internal assessment and annual examination.
In all there will be eight courses divided into three groups A, B and C. Four courses are compulsory (Group A) and Four optional selected from Group B and C. Atleast one course of one group and not more than three from the other remaining groups will be offered. The choice of courses to be kept under Group B and C will be made keeping in view the needs of the students and facilities available at the University.
The following will be the list of papers for M.Phil Examination.
Group A - Compulsory :
Group B - Disciplinary Courses :
Methodology
i. Plato and Aristotle,
ii. Contemporary International Politics.
India
Awakening led by the Nation
Group C - Interdisciplinary Courses :
(a) Economics
1. Sociology of Economics Development
2. Industry and Society
3. Economic History of Modern India (1750 - 1947) : Problems and Interpretations
4. Gandhian Thought
(b) Political Science
1. Political Sociology
2. Women and Political Theory
3. Gandhian Thought
(c) Sociology
1. Political Sociology
(d) History
1. Gandhian Thought
2. History of Marginalized Communities in Rajasthan (Colonial Period)
3. Economic History of Modern India (1750 - 1947) : Problems and Interpretations
4. Social and Cultural History of Rajasthan
5. Contemporary Rajasthan (1949 - 2000 AD)
Semester wise course Structure :
Semester I
Semester II
1.
2.
3.
Dissertation (To be spread over both the semesters):-
Courses
Types of test
Except Dissertation and Practice Teaching
20
05
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