Right from its inception Department of Political Science has tried to get engage in teaching, research and various extension activities. It has been contributing in shaping the intellectual life of the students. Heads faculties of the department from its inception have contributed in this endeavor. The Department has organized many University level, State level, and National level and International level activities like workshops, seminars and other such activities. 
Department has always tried to focus on its thrust areas in academics and in research. The Thrust areas are Political Theory, Political Thought, especially  Gandhi & Nehru, Political process  &  Socio - Political movements in India, Public Policy, Applied Politics 
Department has also been the host for conferences of Maharashtra Political Science and Public Administration Conference, Maharashtra Public Administration Conference and Shivaji University Political Science Conference. 
Department always organizes student centric programmes to enhance research and expertise in the discipline. It has organized activities like review of work of Local Self Government like Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat, Gram Sabha, Mahanagar Palika and administrative offices as well. Department always organizes study tours of students to State Legislative Assembly, Parliament and Public Offices. During these visits students observe and study work going on there and visit offices like Election commission, Niti Ayog, U. G. C., Nehru and Gandhi Memorial, Human Rights Commission etc. In recent times Department has become centre of studies like Election Analysis, Public Administration, International Politics and Indian Political Thought.     
Department also undertakes some innovative and community interactive extension programmes e. g. Visit to Old Age Home, Orphanage, Jail and also visit to ideal villages like Hivare Bajar, Ralegaon Siddhi etc.