M.A. Political Science: seats, fee and entrance at each university
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34 programmes
| University | Programme | Seats | Fee as printed | Entrance | Shortlist |
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M.A. Political ScienceEligibilityA 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 | 465 | Not printed | PGAT-I (university entrance test) | ||
M.A. Political Science2 years (4 semesters)EligibilityFor 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 | 282 | Rs. 1,500 per semester | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science (2 Year)4 semestersEligibilityGraduation 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 | 137 | Tuition Rs. 1,200 a year | UET 2026 | ||
M.A. Political Science4 semestersEligibilityThree-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 | 100 | Rs. 6,260 at admission | CUET (PG) | ||
M.A. Political ScienceEligibilityBachelor'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 | 96 | Rs. 375.50 at admission | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science4 semestersEligibilityPassed B.A. (Hons. / Pass)in Political Science Or: Appeared in B.A. (Hons. / Pass) final examination in Political Science. Full details at Tripura University | 88 | Rs. 5,450 in the first semester | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science2 yearsEligibilityGraduates under 10+2+3 pattern of education from any UGC recognized University in Political Science with 45% marks. Full details at RGU | 84 | Rs. 7,450 at admission | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science2 yearsEligibilityBachelor'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 | 61 | Rs. 7,000 in the first semester | Admission test or interview by the department | ||
M.A. Political Science (Diphu Campus)EligibilityGraduation 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 | 60 | Rs. 12,090 payable at admission | CUET (PG) | ||
M.A. (Political Science)2 years (4 semesters)EligibilityGraduation 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 | 60 | Rs. 1,500 tuition a semester | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political ScienceEligibilityBachelor'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 | 50 | Rs. 12,090 payable at admission | CUET (PG) | ||
M.A. Political ScienceEligibilityBachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks or equivalent grade Full details at Pondicherry | 50 | Rs. 19,372 in the first semester | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science4 semestersEligibilityA 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 | 45 | Rs. 9,365 in the first semester | CUET (PG) 2026 or MZUET | ||
M.A. (Political Science)4 semestersEligibility(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 | 42 | Rs. 10,175 a year | JMI entrance test, 10 May 2026 | ||
M.A. (Political Science)EligibilityBachelor'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 | 40 | Rs. 9,062 in the first year | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science4 semestersEligibilityBachelor'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 | 40 | Rs. 16,475 in the first semester | CUET (PG) | ||
M.A. Political Science2 yearsEligibilityAny 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 | 40 | Rs. 6,350 in the first semester | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science4 semestersEligibilityUrdu 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 | 40 | Rs. 2,200 in the first semester (Hyderabad, boys) | Merit | ||
M.A. Political Science2 years (4 semesters)EligibilityBachelor'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 | 40 | Rs. 4,630 in the first semester | Merit of the qualifying examination | ||
M.A. Political Science4 semestersEligibilityBachelor’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 | 40 | Rs. 7,650 in the first semester | CUET (PG) | ||
M.A. Political Science2 yearsEligibilityBachelor'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 | 38 | Rs. 3,600 in the first semester | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science, Regional Campus Manipur2 yearsEligibilityBachelor'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 | 38 | Rs. 3,600 in the first semester | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science4 semestersEligibilityBachelor'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 | 36 | Rs. 5,550 in the first semester | CUET (PG) | ||
M.A. Political Science2 yearsEligibilityA 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 | 33 | Rs. 5,600 in the first semester | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science4 semestersEligibilityHonours graduate in Political Science with 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. Full details at Sikkim Univ | 33 | Rs. 5,014 at admission | CUET (PG) | ||
M.A. - Political Science2 SemestersEligibilityB.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 | 30 | Rs. 11,700 at admission | Departmental test | ||
M.A. Political ScienceEligibilityAs notified by the Directorate of Admissions for the programme. Full details at CUK | 30 | Rs. 210 a credit (tuition) | CUET (PG) | ||
M.A. Political Science2 yearsEligibilityBachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in Social Sciences or Humanities subjects, or 55% marks in any other subject. Full details at CUAP | 30 | Rs. 13,436 in the first semester | CUET (PG) HUQP18, HUQP21, HUQP22 | ||
M.A. Political Science4 semestersEligibilityGraduation 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 | 25 | Rs. 3,105 in the first semester | CUET (PG) HUQP18 | ||
M.A. Political Science (1 Year)2 semestersEligibilityFour-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 | 20 | Tuition Rs. 1,200 a year | UET 2026 | ||
M.A. Political Science2 yearsEligibilityGraduation 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 | 20 | Rs. 3,450 in the first year | Entrance test conducted by NTA | ||
M.A. Political ScienceEligibilityFour-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 printed | Not printed | CUET (PG) | ||
M.A. (Political Science)2 yearsEligibilityBachelor's Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University. Full details at IGNOU | Not printed | Rs. 8,200 a year | Direct admission, no entrance test | ||
M.A. Political Science4 semestersEligibilityOnly candidates with B.A. Honours or Major in Political Science. Full details at NEHU | Not printed | Rs. 1,200 tuition and lab a semester | CUET (PG) |
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How M.A. Political Science seats are filled
- CUET (PG)25 programmes
- University's own entrance test6 programmes
- Merit, interview or direct admission3 programmes
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.