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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Modern Indian political thought is an intriguing topic of academic discussions and arguments. The Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought program by SWAYAM is a 12-week-long course that aims to teach the concepts related to Indian politics and its society as a whole. Learners will analyze numerous opinions and sets of intellectual conventions in modern India that continue to resonate in our contemporary politics.

The Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought certification course is crafted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. It acquaints the students to some of the most influential Indian thinkers. Also, candidates will understand how their ideas and vision helped define the political and social landscape of modern India, with the help of Professor Mithilesh Kumar Jha.

The Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought training also discusses some of today’s political challenges, including democracy, nationalism, caste, secularism, and cosmopolitanism. This elective course also provides an e-certificate when candidates undertake SWAYAM’s test and fulfill the specific eligibility criteria.

The Highlights

12 weeks long program
Ongoing course
Humanities and Social Sciences category
Elective type
Enrolment and exam dates on the SWAYAM portal
An offering of Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Self-directed learning
Undergraduate/postgraduate curriculum

Programme Offerings

Written examination
Extensive curriculum
Free course access
Digital learning platform
Paid certification
Self-paced learning
A shareable certificate
An offering of IIT Guwahati
video lectures
expert instructor

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Guwahati (IITG)

Interested students can undertake the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought course without any fee.
To receive the certificate, candidates need to appear for an exam. The exam fee is Rs. 1,000.

Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought fee structure

Course option	Fee
Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought (Access only)	Free
Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought (Exam fee)	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

To be eligible for the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought certification, registering for Swayam’s proctored test is mandatory. Candidates must score at least 40% as the final score, which consists of their best eight assignments’ average score, out of the total of 12 (25% weightage) and the written exam marks (75% weightage). Candidates must score 30/75 on the test and 10/25 in assignments to receive the certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of political science

The Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought syllabus looks to introduce the students to a wide range of ideas and concepts of the modern system of Indian politics. After the completion of the course, a candidate should be able to explain:

Modern Indian political thought
Ideas of modern Indian thinkers
Ideas of influential political leaders who shaped the current political view
Contemporary Indian politics
The shift from Eurocentric views on politics

Who it is for

The Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought certification program is mainly meant for undergraduate and postgraduate students, studying in Sciences, Engineering, or Humanities & Social Sciences.

Admission Details

Get enrolment in the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought training by SWAYAM with these easy-to-follow steps.

Step 1 – Click on the given hyperlink => https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_hs10/preview. The course page of Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought will open.

Step 2 – At the top of this page, click on the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option to open the SWAYAM registration page.

Step 3 – If you have any of these existing accounts – Google, Microsoft, or Facebook; you can link and sign in instantly. Alternatively, you must click the ‘Sign up now’ link to create your SWAYAM ID by filling in your information.

Step 4 – Finally, click on the ‘send verification code’ button to verify your account and finish enrolment.

NOTE – The interested candidates are advised to check the enrolment ending data on the SWAYAM portal.

Application Details

Admission in the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought program does not require you to fill and submit an application form. Only necessary details like email address, password, and username are needed when registering on the SWAYAM website.

The Syllabus

general outline
methods

religious reforms
modern education
freedom of press

nationalism and cosmopolitanism
idea of man

self, community and religion

revitalisation of Indian life

Hind swaraj and the critique of modern civilisation
India of his dreams

community, religion and nation

Hinduism and Hindutva

Discovery of India, secularism and Internationalism

caste, liberal democracy and constitutional morality

gender and caste

caste & class, and views on Indian languages

Evaluation process

The optional examination for the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought certification shall be held in some designated exam centers across the nation. This will be an offline written exam. The timings are 9 am to 12 pm (morning shift) and 2 pm to 5 pm (afternoon shift).

The date for the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought online program examination can be seen on SWAYAM’s website. The URL for online registration will go live in the future through which interested candidates must fill the online registration form and pay the exam fee.

Instructors

IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which educational institute is presenting the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought course?

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati has curated this program.

2: Who will be my educator for the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought program?

Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Professor of Political Science at IIT’s Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, will be your instructor during this online program.

3: Do all candidates need to sit for the examination?

No, you can choose if you wish to take the written exam or not. However, no certification will be provided to the students who do not sit for the test.

4: Can I obtain a hard copy of the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought certification?

No, only e-certificates will be given.

5: What are the enrollment requirements for the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought course?

There are no such prerequisites for admitting into this training.