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M.A. Political Science in Central Universities

31 Central Universities offer M.A. Political Science. The 28 that print an intake have 2,193 seats between them, the most at Allahabad (465), BHU (282) and HNBGU (157). Admission is through CUET (PG) at 23, the university's own entrance test at 5 and merit, interview or direct admission at 3.

Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet.

Universities
31
Seats counted
2,193
Main entrance
CUET (PG)
CUET (PG) paper
HUQP18

M.A. Political Science: seats, fee and entrance at each university

Sorted by seats. Narrow the list by state or entrance route, and use the bookmark to keep a shortlist.

UniversityProgrammeSeatsFee as printedEntranceShortlist
Allahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar PradeshM.A. Political Science
Eligibility

A three-year bachelor's degree (B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com., pass or honours) from the University of Allahabad or a university recognised by the UGC. Final-year students can apply. The subject must have been one of the candidate's subjects in the final year of B.A., or the main subject of B.A. (Honours). Graduates who did not study this subject (B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com.) can be taken as non-subject applicants on up to 10% of the ... Full details at Allahabad

465Not printedPGAT-I (university entrance test)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6M.A. Political Science2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Political Science at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science or studied Political Science in all the semesters/ years of Bachelor of Arts degree with a minimum ... Full details at BHU

282Rs. 1,500 per semesterCUET (PG) HUQP18
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, UttarakhandM.A. Political Science (2 Year)4 semesters
Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline with 40% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates; relaxation for SC and ST candidates as per university rules. Full details at HNBGU

137Tuition Rs. 1,200 a yearUET 2026
Manipur UniversityImphal, ManipurM.A. Political Science4 semesters
Eligibility

Three-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university with 45% marks in Honours or Major in the subject, or 45% marks in the subject for candidates without Honours or Major. Minimum for all two-year programmes: 50% in aggregate for UR and EWS candidates and 45% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates. Full details at Manipur Univ

100Rs. 6,260 at admissionCUET (PG)
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew DelhiNIRF #2M.A. Political Science
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks in Social Sciences and Humanities and 55% marks in Science & Technology disciplines. Full details at JNU

96Rs. 375.50 at admissionCUET (PG) HUQP18
Tripura UniversityAgartala, TripuraM.A. Political Science4 semesters
Eligibility

Passed B.A. (Hons. / Pass)in Political Science Or: Appeared in B.A. (Hons. / Pass) final examination in Political Science. Full details at Tripura University

88Rs. 5,450 in the first semesterCUET (PG) HUQP18
Rajiv Gandhi UniversityItanagar, Arunachal PradeshM.A. Political Science2 years
Eligibility

Graduates under 10+2+3 pattern of education from any UGC recognized University in Political Science with 45% marks. Full details at RGU

84Rs. 7,450 at admissionCUET (PG) HUQP18
Nagaland UniversityLumami, NagalandM.A. Political Science2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with Major or Honours in the subject concerned with 50% marks; 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Graduates of colleges affiliated to Nagaland University get a 10% weightage of bonus marks in the merit index. Full details at Nagaland University

61Rs. 7,000 in the first semesterAdmission test or interview by the department
Assam UniversitySilchar, AssamNIRF #97M.A. Political Science (Diphu Campus)
Eligibility

Graduation with minimum 50% marks with 5% relaxation for the candidates belonging to SC and ST category. All seats will be filled on the basis of the merit in the CUET-2026 to be conducted by NTA. Full details at AUS

60Rs. 12,090 payable at admissionCUET (PG)
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshNIRF #37M.A. (Political Science)2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Graduation degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates) in Social Sciences (Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, History, Economics, International Relations) from a recognized University/Ins . tu on. Full details at BBAU

60Rs. 1,500 tuition a semesterCUET (PG) HUQP18
Assam UniversitySilchar, AssamNIRF #97M.A. Political Science
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree (three-year) with at least 45% marks in Political Science or allied subjects. For the one-year M.A.: a four-year honours degree under NEP in Political Science with at least 50% marks. Full details at AUS

50Rs. 12,090 payable at admissionCUET (PG)
Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry, PuducherryM.A. Political Science
Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks or equivalent grade Full details at Pondicherry

50Rs. 19,372 in the first semesterCUET (PG) HUQP18
Mizoram UniversityAizawl, MizoramNIRF #82M.A. Political Science4 semesters
Eligibility

A three-year degree course in the relevant subject is ordinarily required. Up to 10% of the seats may go to students from other disciplines. Graduates of colleges affiliated to Mizoram University get an added weightage of 2.5. Full details at MZU

45Rs. 9,365 in the first semesterCUET (PG) 2026 or MZUET
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4M.A. (Political Science)4 semesters
Eligibility

(i) B.A.(Hons.) in Political Science with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR (ii) B.A. with Political Science with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR (iii) B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. or B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.(Hons.) with not less than 55% marks in aggregate. Full details at JMI

42Rs. 10,175 a yearJMI entrance test, 10 May 2026
Central University of HaryanaMahendergarh, HaryanaM.A. (Political Science)
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from any recognized University with a minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate. (Relaxation of 5% to SC, ST, PwD and OBC non-creamy layer candidates.) Full details at CUH

40Rs. 9,062 in the first yearCUET (PG) HUQP18
Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabNIRF #77M.A. Political Science4 semesters
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with Political Science with 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates), or a bachelor's degree in any other discipline with 55% marks (50% for those categories), from a recognised Indian or foreign university. Full details at CUP

40Rs. 16,475 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Guru Ghasidas VishwavidyalayaBilaspur, ChhattisgarhM.A. Political Science2 years
Eligibility

Any graduate under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent. Minimum age 19 years on 1 July 2026; no upper age limit. Full details at GGV

40Rs. 6,350 in the first semesterCUET (PG) HUQP18
Maulana Azad National Urdu UniversityHyderabad, TelanganaM.A. Political Science4 semesters
Eligibility

Urdu as a subject or language, or as the medium, at Class 10, Class 12 or graduation level, or an equivalent Madrasa course with Urdu as the medium of instruction approved by MANUU. At least 45% marks in aggregate in the bachelor's degree, which is the basic qualification for all P.G. programmes. The prospectus also lists a preference order by subject studied. Full details at MANUU

40Rs. 2,200 in the first semester (Hyderabad, boys)Merit
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, MaharashtraM.A. Political Science2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution with at least 50% marks for the general category and 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and Divyang candidates. Full details at MGAHV

40Rs. 4,630 in the first semesterMerit of the qualifying examination
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18M.A. Political Science4 semesters
Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or Equivalent Grade in Social Sciences or Humanities subjects OR 55% marks in any other subject Full details at University of Hyderabad

40Rs. 7,650 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityAmarkantak, Madhya PradeshM.A. Political Science2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at IGNTU

38Rs. 3,600 in the first semesterCUET (PG) HUQP18
Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityAmarkantak, Madhya PradeshM.A. Political Science, Regional Campus Manipur2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at IGNTU

38Rs. 3,600 in the first semesterCUET (PG) HUQP18
Central University of Himachal PradeshDharamshala, Himachal PradeshM.A. Political Science4 semesters
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with the minimum marks the prospectus gives for the programme, with relaxation for reserved categories. Full details at CUHP

36Rs. 5,550 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Central University of GujaratGandhinagar, GujaratM.A. Political Science2 years
Eligibility

A pass in the qualifying degree with the minimum eligibility the university notifies for the programme on its admission page. A candidate whose result is awaited is admitted provisionally. Full details at CUG

33Rs. 5,600 in the first semesterCUET (PG) HUQP18
Sikkim UniversityGangtok, SikkimM.A. Political Science4 semesters
Eligibility

Honours graduate in Political Science with 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. Full details at Sikkim Univ

33Rs. 5,014 at admissionCUET (PG)
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshNIRF #10M.A. - Political Science2 Semesters
Eligibility

B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. of 04-year duration (NSQF Level 6) or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent grade) in aggregate, having studied Political Science either as a Major or Minor subject at the undergraduate level. Full details at AMU

30Rs. 11,700 at admissionDepartmental test
Central University of KashmirGanderbal, Jammu and KashmirM.A. Political Science
Eligibility

As notified by the Directorate of Admissions for the programme. Full details at CUK

30Rs. 210 a credit (tuition)CUET (PG)
Central University of Andhra PradeshAnantapuram, Andhra PradeshM.A. Political Science2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in Social Sciences or Humanities subjects, or 55% marks in any other subject. Full details at CUAP

30Rs. 13,436 in the first semesterCUET (PG) HUQP18, HUQP21, HUQP22
Dr. Hari Singh Gour UniversitySagar, Madhya PradeshM.A. Political Science4 semesters
Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline: at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA for Unreserved, EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to SC, ST and PwD candidates. Age limit on 31 July 2026: 27 years for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 32 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at DHSGU

25Rs. 3,105 in the first semesterCUET (PG) HUQP18
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, UttarakhandM.A. Political Science (1 Year)2 semesters
Eligibility

Four-year bachelor's (Hons.) degree with a major or minor in Political Science with 40% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates; relaxation for SC and ST candidates as per university rules. Full details at HNBGU

20Tuition Rs. 1,200 a yearUET 2026
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit UniversityNew DelhiM.A. Political Science2 years
Eligibility

Graduation of at least six semesters (three years) in any subject from a UGC-recognised institution. SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories get a 5% relaxation in marks. Full details at SLBSNSU

20Rs. 3,450 in the first yearEntrance test conducted by NTA
University of DelhiNew DelhiNIRF #5M.A. Political Science
Eligibility

Four-year Bachelor's Honours Degree with Research/ Entrepreneurship etc. in Political Science from the University of Delhi with at least 60% for candidates belonging to UR/OBC-NCL/EWS category and 55% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD category. Full details at DU

Not printedNot printedCUET (PG)
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew DelhiM.A. (Political Science)2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University. Full details at IGNOU

Not printedRs. 8,200 a yearDirect admission, no entrance test
North Eastern Hill UniversityShillong, MeghalayaM.A. Political Science4 semesters
Eligibility

Only candidates with B.A. Honours or Major in Political Science. Full details at NEHU

Not printedRs. 1,200 tuition and lab a semesterCUET (PG)

How M.A. Political Science seats are filled

CUET (PG) paper named for this course: HUQP18 at 12 universities, HUQP21 at 1 university, HUQP22 at 1 university. CUET PG guide, dates and syllabus

M.A. Political Science by state

Delhi 5Uttar Pradesh 4Telangana 2Madhya Pradesh 2Uttarakhand 1Manipur 1Tripura 1Arunachal Pradesh 1Nagaland 1Assam 1Puducherry 1Mizoram 1Haryana 1Punjab 1Chhattisgarh 1Maharashtra 1Himachal Pradesh 1Gujarat 1Sikkim 1Jammu and Kashmir 1Andhra Pradesh 1Meghalaya 1

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Questions about M.A. Political Science

How many Central Universities offer M.A. Political Science?

31 Central Universities offer M.A. Political Science in 2026-27: Allahabad, BHU, HNBGU, Manipur Univ, JNU, Tripura University, RGU, Nagaland University, AUS, BBAU, Pondicherry, MZU, JMI and CUH and 17 more, all in the table above.

How many seats does M.A. Political Science have in Central Universities?

2,193 seats are printed for M.A. Political Science at 28 Central Universities. The largest intakes are at Allahabad (465), BHU (282), HNBGU (157), AUS (110) and Manipur Univ (100). 3 more universities offer the course without printing an intake.

Which entrance exam is needed for M.A. Political Science in Central Universities?

Admission to M.A. Political Science is through CUET (PG) (23 universities), the university's own entrance test (5 universities) and merit, interview or direct admission (3 universities). The CUET (PG) paper named is HUQP18 (12 universities), HUQP21 (1 university) and HUQP22 (1 university). A university can ask for a different paper, so check the row of the one you want.

What is the fee of M.A. Political Science in Central Universities?

Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 32 of the 34 programmes here have a printed fee. Among the 3 that print a fee per semester, it runs from Rs. 1,200 at NEHU to Rs. 1,500 at BBAU.

In which states can I study M.A. Political Science at a Central University?

M.A. Political Science is offered at Central Universities in 22 states and union territories. The most choices are in Delhi (5), Uttar Pradesh (4), Telangana (2), Madhya Pradesh (2), Uttarakhand (1) and Manipur (1).

What is the eligibility for M.A. Political Science?

Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.

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