Best Political Science Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Of course, you can. International Relations is a part of Political Science, and if you decide to go for your higher studies in Political Science, there's nothing wrong with it. 

But understand this, International Relations means studying international law, global politics, diplomacy, etc. And Political Science means domestic governance, Indian laws, and local political systems. 

Choose any course, keeping your future goals in mind.

A lot! Geopolitics is a lot more than International Relations. You need to understand that the Geopolitics is like a structure used to understand how the world works. Geopolitics says that the Geography decides what we are and what we'll become. 

For instance, if you're born in India and your parents are also from India, then you're ultimately an Indian. And your geographical location decides what language you'll speak. It's that simple. 

International Relations, on the other hand, is all about political interactions between countries, understanding their media and laws.

The answer is simple! Go for Political Science if you're into Indian Politics, Domestic Governance, etc. If you have an interest in International Law, Diplomacy, and Global Politics, join IR courses.

If you have any plans to go for higher studies like MA, you can also complete a UG degree in Political Science and then go for an MA in International Relations. 

See, International Relations is a subfield of Political Science, and by this, you'll get a base knowledge of Indian Politics as well. 

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International Relations Courses

The eligibility for the MA in International Relations course is to obtain a bachelor's degree in either BA International Relations or any other relevant field. Other conditions like marks, age limit, entrance exam scores, etc., can be different based on the colleges. 

Apart from this, the documents you'll require include,

• A relevant bachelor's degree
• Passport-sized photographs (at least two)
• Photo ID proof (Adhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
• Migration Certificate

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy offers diverse range of programmes to students at UG, PG, and Doctoral levels. Some of the popular courses offered by the college are BA, BSc (Hons),  PhD. and PhD. The college is mainly concerned with streams such as Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. 

No there is no age limit to pursue BA in International Relations so you can apply for this course at any age. Most colleges and entrance exam conducting bodies do not prescribe any maximum or minimum age limit to pursue this course. Though some colleges, especially private colleges may have their own eligibility criteria. 

It's huge. You can join many private and government sectors. These even include world-level organizations like the UN, the WHO, etc.

Not only that, you can prepare for civil services exams, because the International Relations curriculum is going to help you a lot with the prep.

You can join the education sector as an assistant professor or a Political Science teacher in a school.

At the global level, you can find jobs in diplomatic services, media, or law.

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International Relations Courses

Adamas University in Kolkata offers direct admission to most undergraduate courses if students score 80% or higher in their Class 12 exams or 70% in other Higher Secondary examinations. This waives the need for the AUAT entrance exam.

Yes, the top courses offered at Sharda School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SSHSS),

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English,
Master of Arts (MA) in English,  
SSHSS also offers a number of other courses, such as

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychology, Sociology, and Economics
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Psychology and Sociology
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in English, Political Science, Sociology, and Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English, Political Science, Sociology, and Psychology

Students who want to get a seat at the Phonics University have to give entrance test and meet the cutoff for the exams. Students who want to get into BTech have to pass class 12 in subjects like Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category).

For admission to the BCA program of KL College of Science and Humanities,KL University, candidates should appear for the KLAT-Koneru Lakshmaiah Admission Test. The examination tests their aptitude knowledge and requirements for the course.Besides,the candidate is supposed to have class 12 with an aggregate a percentage as specified by the college. The selection for admissions is based on performance in the KLAT, and it may also personal interview conducted by the institute for finalizing admission.

Admission to Malla Reddy University for 2026 is open for all UG and PG programmes. Admission is  primarily based on score in entrance exam for respective course. Entrance exam such as TS EAMCET, GATE, JEE are considered for admission. Applicants have to fill the application form online along with application fee. 

LPUNEST is a national-level exam conducted by LPU for admission to various courses. LPUNEST forms the basis of eligibility for some programmes and also for the scholarship programmes. The amount of scholarship is determined by the marks and rank obtained by candidates in the exam. LPUNEST exam pattern elucidates the scheme of the question paper. Candidates seeking admission through LPUNEST must check the exam pattern prior to starting the preparation. LPUNEST exam pattern imparts details like total number of question, subjects, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. The entrance test is neither hard nor easy. Candidates must prepare well to score the qualifying marks in the entrance exam. 

Yes, CGC University Mohali offers on-campus hostel facilities to its students. The insitute has a capacity to accomodate a total of 4,800 students. Provision for seperate hostel buildings for male and female students are made. The students have choice for the room format and AC/Non-AC room type. The rooms are offered in 2 seater, 3 seater, 4 seater and 5 seater room format. The hostel rooms are furnished with basic amenities like a bed, an almira, a study desk and a personal locker. To ensure safety CCTV cameras and gaurds are on duty 24*7. Medical facility is also provided by a medical room operational 24*7 and in case of emergencies the nearest hospitals are contacted.  

Yes you can join The Royal Global University without its own entrance exam for certain undergraduate programmes as they accept CUET scores.

Yes, there are public transport facility near the campus, but as a day scholar I like university transportation facility. Shoolini University has proper transportation facility for students. The transportation fares are also comparatively cheaper for all the routes in compared to other public transportation.

Amity University Jaipur is famous for its eco-friendly 152-acre campus and NAAC 'A+' accredited academic framework. It is highly sought after for its flagship programs in Engineering, Design, and Management.

As per the 2025 Amity Rajasthan annual report, the highest and average package offered to the UG students was INR 22.21 LPA and INR 4.76 LPA, respectively.

Yes, Parul University Vadodara is considered to be on a moderately expensive side for most courses. While the lowest fee for a degree course stands at INR 32,000 (for MLib.Sc), the highest fee is INR 30.4 lakh (for BAMS) indicating a big difference in the fee range. Being a private university, the fee for various courses can be a little high. But students can apply for scholarships/ financial assistance which could reduce the fee to an extent, making courses somewhat affordable.  Further, students get global exposure, experience top-class infra & curriculum. The overall highest package was INR 60 LPA. Based on these parameters, the fees seems justifiable. 

The career points university provides a variety of PG and UG courses the total no of courses provided in the university is 204 across 12 different academic departments following are some of the general popular courses offered by the university :

1) B.E. / B.Tech (15 COURSES)

2) MBA /PGDM (19 COURSES)

3) PG Diploma (5 COURSES)

4)BMRIT (1 COURSE)

5)MSC (26 COURSES)

6) LLB (1 COURSE)

7) BCA (3 COURSES)

8) B.Pharma (1 COURSE)

9) M.Pharma (1 COURSE)

10 ) M.A. (11 COURSES)

11) B.A . (17 COURSES)

So these are all the excellent courses offered by the institute, if you look forward to getting admission to the university you can opt for one of the courses above.  

The course curriculum is based on the semester system. It is a 3-year course consisting of 6 semesters. Each semester contains 2 internals. It is very good as it shortens our burden of studying. The college is affiliated with Bangalore University.

As per my knowledge, my seniors got internships in good companies with stipends ranging from Rs 8000 to Rs 15000.

In Bangalore, one of the best placement business schools, the college gives more value to MBA students and they receive placements in one of the best companies in India. Most of the brilliant students in Indian companies are from ABBs.

They do not provide any loans from the college, and there are no scholarships for management students. However, they do provide scholarships for PGCET students with a good percentage.

Campus life is amazing. The infrastructure is very good, and the campus and the canteen are the best pastime at college.

The food quality, the cleanliness of room services, everything was quite wonderful. The overall experience was great, and the price for hostel fees, the classrooms, and the stationery items, everything was quite neat and good.

The college gives you one of the best faculties, staff, and infrastructure. I believe that the students who graduate from this college will never walk without jobs. The college contains one of the best villages, Andarahalli.

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If the majority is not interested in the project, they can take it as a subject.

I availed a caste scholarship for good scholarships which they promised to adjust in my semester fees yearly, but nothing of that sort was done. The accounts department of the college just ignored my complaint, not even addressing me properly.

I would say the hostel fees are really high in terms of the facilities provided.

So far, we have not received any bad comments and have not encountered any difficulties from the management.

Yes,  Sanskaram University offers scholarship to students. The scholarship is offered to meritorious students at the time of admission initially for the first year. Scholarships can be extended based on the student's performance in semester/ annual examinations. 

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty St. Wilfreds P.G. College, Jaipur have rating of 3.75. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

DPG Degree College offers courses in UG, PG and Diploma level across the streams of Accounting & Commerce, Hospitality & Travel, IT & Software, Science, Teaching & Education, among others. Admission to all the courses is based on merit and requires candidates to secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 and graduation. Studying at DPG Degree College is not free. The college offers courses with a tuition fees ranging from INR 31K to INR 3.56 Lakh. However, DPG Degree College offers relaxation through various scholarship schemes offered on the basis of the results attained during the period of semester examination. 

Yes, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is a good college. The institute is approved by the AICTE, NMC, BCI, DCI, PCI and the NBA.The University has been accredited by the NAAC with Grade-A+ recognising its excellence in academics. MSRUAS is ranked 75 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. The university has modern infrastrcture which includes classrooms, library, medical facility, labs, seminar halls, hostel, cafeteria, etc.

Apex University admissions are open. Candidates meeting eligibility can fill out the form online. Aspirants also need to pay application fees. Admission to most of the programmes at Apex University is entrance-based.

Course	Total tuition fees
BE/ BTech	INR 2.65 Lacs - 4 lakh
MBA/ PGDM	INR 1.8 lakh
BCom	INR 1.11 lakh
BPharma	INR 3 Lacs - INR 4 Lakh
BCA	INR 1.2 lakh

Yes, Galgotias University offers decent placements annually for courses like BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, etc. As per the latest report, the highest and average package offered during Galgotias University placements 2026 stood at INR 60 LPA and INR 5.4 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Galgotias University placements for the Class of 2026 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest package	INR 60 LPA
Average package	INR 5.4 LPA
Total recruiters	1200+
Total offers	5,500+
Niche offers	300+
Top recruiters	Commvault, Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant

Check below the JSIA application process:

1. Open the official site.
2. Click on 'Apply Now' on the Home page.
3. Register with the basic details such as mobile number, valid email ID etc. to generate login credentials.
4. Login to fill out the application form.
5. Upload the documents and pay the application fee of INR 2,500 for some courses such as BA (Hons) in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy.
6. Submit the application form.

 As per the latest report, SRMU University has a dedicated cell which helps the students to get good jobs according to their profile. As per the latest report, 194 recruiters participated in the Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University placement drive. The highest package offered is INR 30 LPA. The top recruiters of SRMU Lucknow are Cognizant, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Life, Plus Health, AU Bank and others.