Established in 1961, the Department of Political Science stands as one of the oldest and most distinguished social science departments in the institution. From its inception, the department has played a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant intellectual environment, offering both undergraduate and postgraduate programs that emphasize critical thinking, research and holistic student development.

The department proudly implements the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and has recently expanded its postgraduate offerings. Over the decades, it has cultivated a robust alumni network, with graduates excelling in prestigious roles across civil services, teaching, judicial services, journalism (print and electronic media), defense forces, self-employment and beyond. This legacy of success underscores the department's commitment to producing socially responsible leaders.

Guided by an illustrious lineage of faculty—including Prof. Tagar Ch. Bora, Prof. Uma Baishya, Prof. Pranab Kr. Sarmah, Prof. Amulya Pd. Sarmah, Mahendra Pd. Hazarika, Dr. Debabrata Sarmah, Dr. Anuradha Saikia, Prof. Minati Baruah, Prof. A. M. Farooqui, Dr. Lilabati Das, Prof. Narayan Konwar (IAS), Dr. Manoj Kr. Nath and Dr. Ranjit Kumar Mazindar (former Principal i/c, Nowgong College, Autonomous)—the department continues to nurture academic excellence. Its vision remains steadfast: to build a robust intellectual and academic ecosystem that empowers students to engage meaningfully with political, social and global challenges.