Teaching of the subject Political Science started in the Kittel College in the year 1969. In the present Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalization age the Department of Political Science apart from imparting knowledge as per the syllabus of University is also trying to equip the students with information of National and International matters and to face the challenges of the present age.

The Department of Political Science is student oriented and tries to impart essential qualities and values needed by them which not only help them to live a better life but also help the society at large. We also intend to bring out the potentials of the students to the optimum level. As Political education is the essence of the day, the department is striving hard to bring balance between the social life and the individual life. In this direction developing the potentials of the students is our motto.

• J. Vasumitra, 1^st Founder Faculty Member of the Department.
• P.C. Tatapati Joined the Department in the year 1971.
• B.S. Sukumar, who joined the Department in the year 1978.
• Martin J. Punith, joined the Department in the year 1986.
• Ashwini S. Nippane, joined the Department as Guest Faculty in the year 2013.
• Raghavendra S. Nragund, joined the Department as Guest Faculty in the year 2015.
• Hanumant. Kalasappanavar joined the Department as Guest Faculty in the year 2017.
• Siddalingayya Gudakatti joined the Department as Guest Faculty in the Year 2017.

Now the Department Consists

• Avinash D. Hamsagarshettar joined the Department as Guest Faculty in the year 2022.
• Subramanya Bhute joined the Department as Guest Faculty in the year 2023.