The Department of Political Science at USTM offers a full-time Ph.D. program focusing on various aspects of Political Science, Public Administration, and Human Rights. The program emphasizes cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in areas such as International Relations, Customary Laws, Tribal Studies, Human Rights, Minority Rights, Public Administration, Religious Studies, and other related fields that highlight the political aspects of society.

Thrust Areas of Research:
The department's research focuses on several key areas, including but not limited to:

- Indian Government and Politics
- Tribal Politics
- Local Governance
- Regional Political Systems
- Electoral Politics in India
- Socioeconomic Rights in South Asia
- Socioeconomic Rights in Islam
- Minority Rights
- Conflict Studies
- South East Asian Studies

These thrust areas provide a comprehensive framework for students pursuing research in Political Science, offering them opportunities to delve into critical issues and contribute to the field's advancement.