School of Open Learning University of Delhi North Campus Answered Questions

To get admission to M.A. in Political Science at DU SOL, follow these steps:
1. Register online at the DU SOL official website.
2. Fill out personal information, educational qualifications, and other pertinent information during registration.
3. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria: more than 50% marks in graduation for General category and more than 45% marks for Reserved category.
4. Check the programme duration (Minimum: 2 Years, Maximum: 4 Years) and fees (₹12,000 Full Fee).
5. The examination pattern includes continuous evaluation and end-of-term tests.
6. Job roles after completing the course include Political Analyst, Policy Researcher, Civil Servant, Consultant, Campaign Manager, Correspondent, and Intelligence Officer, with annual incomes ranging from ₹1.7 Lacs to ₹30.5 lakhs.

There are several overhead expenses during M.A. in Political Science at DU SOL, including:
Tuition Fee: ₹1000 - ₹750
University Student Welfare Fund: ₹250
College Student Welfare Fund: ₹200 - ₹50
University Development Fund: ₹1500
College Development Fund: ₹800 - ₹600
University Facilities and Services Charges: ₹1500
College Facilities and Services Charges: ₹3750 - ₹2812.50
Economically Weaker Section Support University Fund: ₹250
Examination Fee: ₹1620 - ₹1920
These fees vary based on the category of the student, such as SC/ST/OBC/UR, FSR, NRI, PWD, Orphan Students, Transgender Students, and Armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces.

There is a fee refund policy for M.A. in Political Science at DU SOL. The university provides financial assistance to students, including fee concessions and refunds, based on their category and eligibility.
The categories include:
Category A: Students with annual family income less than ₹4,00,000 are eligible for up to 100% fee waiver.
Category B: Students with annual family income between ₹4,00,001 and ₹6,00,000 are eligible for up to 50% fee waiver.
Category C: Students with annual family income between ₹6,00,001 and ₹8,00,000 are eligible for up to 25% fee waiver.
Additionally, the university provides fee concessions to students with disabilities, transgender students, and students from the armed forces and central armed police forces.
It is recommended to contact the Assistant Registrar, Admissions, or the Convener, Admission & Students Welfare Committee, for more information on the fee refund policy and eligibility criteria.

Yes, there is a tuition fee waiver available for the M.A. in Political Science students at DU SOL. The university offers a Financial Support Scheme for economically weaker students, which includes a fee waiver of up to 100% for students with an annual family income below the poverty line. Additionally, there are other fee concessions and financial assistance schemes available for meritorious female students, university employees, and wards of armed forces personnel.

The eligibility criteria for admission to DU SOL for M.A. in Political Science is a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS Category, and 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD Category.

Yes, the eligibility criteria differ for reserved category candidates at DU SOL. For the general category, a bachelor's degree with more than 50% marks is required, while for the reserved category (SC/ST/PwBD), a bachelor's degree with more than 45% marks is required.

To be eligible for admission to the M.A. in Political Science at DU SOL, candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS Category, and 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD category.