Prethin v Pothen

Dedicated educator with 8 years of experience in political science instruction, known for delivering engaging lessons that enhance student understanding. Proven ability to create a positive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and academic success. Expertise in curriculum development and student mentorship, seeking to contribute to a dynamic educational institution.

• Won Best outgoing student award in plus two.
• Participated in two state level NSS camps.

• Presented a paper on “Electoral Performs of NOTA in the last two Parliament Elections – An Analytical Study” in an International Conference on Governance and Public Policy, 2020, organized by Grassroot Empowerment and Development by youth, Delhi, India (22nd Feb 2020)
• A paper presented on “Relevance of States in Global Era” organised by Department of International Studies, Stella Maris College Chennai (4th February 2014)
• Presented a paper in a National Seminar organised by Annamalai University (ICSSR sponsored) on the topic “Displacement at the Backdrop of Globalization with special reference to Aranmula Airport Construction” (1st March 2013)
• Participated in a workshop organised by the Election Commission of India in collaboration with Department of Political Science, University of Kerala on “Baseline Survey of Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour and Practices of Voters in Kerala” (30thMarch 2011)

M. PHIL ACADEMIC THESIS

• Title: None Of The Above’ as a Voting System in India: A Study of its Impact in the 2014 Lok Sabha Election with Special Reference to Pathanamthitta Parliamentary Constituency
• Supervisor Dr. H.Crosby Vijayakumar
• Thesis Description : Through this study, researcher intended to do an analysis of ‘None Of The Above’ options performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. For the evaluation of election result, researcher conducted a survey in Pathanamthitta parliamentary constituency and collect the voter’s response. At the end of the study researcher realizes ‘None Of The Above’ does not make any impact in the 2014 Lok Sabha Election.

Negative Voting in the Indian Election System A- Study, Pothen, Prethin V., 2016-09-01, https://www.scribd.com/document/326064958/Negative-Voting-in-the-Indian-Election-System-A-Study

• Successfully led the editorial team to design, compile, and publish the school magazine
• Worked as an editor for a devotional book - Lenten Season Devotions - 2015
• Contributed as a content writer for PSC Competitive rank file providing well-researched and impactful content that enhanced the overall quality and readability of the publication.
• Worked as a NSS volunteer and served as Secretary and Program convener in college level. (2010- 2011)

• Dr. Mohan Varghese, Former Head of the Department & Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla, 9447460556, drmohanvarghese@gmail.com
• Dr. R. Sridhar, Vice Principal and Former Dean of students affairs, Madras Christian College, Chennai, 9884052422, sridharmcc@yahoo.com.in

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Date  : 02/06/2026                                                                             Prethin V. Pothen

Place : Kozhencherry