M.A. Political Science Colleges in Uttar Pradesh - Fees, Admissions, Eligibility

Political Scientist spends their time studying, interpreting, and developing hypotheses on pertinent topics. Political Science course is one of the most opted courses around the globe. The subject can be pursued from a number of government and private colleges at the below-mentioned fees:

Colleges Offering Political Science Courses	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Government Colleges	INR 1 Lacs to INR 2 lakh	INR 90,000 to INR 1.5 lakh
Private Colleges	INR 1 Lacs to 4 lakh	INR 2 Lacs to INR 5 lakh

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Yes, MA Political Science distance education courses can be a great option and very beneficial for students who wish further their studies through a postgraduate Master's programme but cannot commit to a regular, full-time MA Political Science degree, due to various reasons. 

These students can choose to pursue MA Political Science through distance colleges. Some of the well known distance colleges have been listed below:

Yes, there are many private MA in Political Science in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai Admission	INR 1.5 lakh
Amity University Online Admission	INR 1.3 lakh
St. Joseph's University Admission	INR 1.65 lakh
Amity University Noida Admission	INR 2.2 Lacs – INR 5.68 lakh
Parul University Admission	INR 1.5 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

India has the world’s largest democracy according to the UN. There are countless numbers of political parties, be it national or state-wise. Other than political parties, government services and various agencies require many hands on deck. There are various job opportunities for people who have pursued a course in political science or even have a master’s degree as well. The career opportunities are endless in the field of political science.

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AMU MA is a two-year postgraduate programme offered in the full-time mode. Candidates who have scored at least 50% in Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline are eligible to pursue MA at the university. Hence, a candidate scoring less that 50% in their graduation degree is not eligible to apply for the programme. Such candidates can pursue MA at some other college or university. They can also check out the colleges offering online MA courses.

There are no specific books which will provide the short-cut of preparing for the entrance. All you have to do is, you just go through the previous year question paper and there you will get the idea and a nature of questions by which you will find some specific topic which usually asked questions and from there you can prepare in 14 days of study by focussing on that very topics. Well, this is a self-assessing way of preparation which seems to be natural somehow. Otherwise, read the syllabus. Search for a book which covers the whole syllabus. Make sure that you read according to the syllabus, otherwise, you will never be able to finish the syllabus and get ready for the entrance. Get updated on the current affair of political and constitutional related topic which usually asked 24 question.

MA Political Science is a postgraduate program. MA Political Science course duration is 2 years. An MA Political Science course has 4 semesters that are covered over a span of two years. Students who wish to pursue the MA Political Science course will have to take entrance exams like CUET PG, URATPG, JMI Entrance Exam, etc. 

Yes, Galgotias University inducts candidates for the majority of its courses based on marks in the qualifying examinations. For admission to the UG programmes across various specialisations at Galgotias University candidates will get selected based on their marks in class 12 as the qualifying examination for UG courses is class 12. Hence, candidates seeking admission to the UG courses at Galgotias University must have valid marks in class 12.

For admission to BTech and BA LLB, candidates are also selected based on their scores in JEE-Main and CLAT, respectively. Therefore, candidates based on their marks in class 12 or the required entrance examination will be selected for further admission rounds followed by document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

Yes, Amity Lucknow provides direct admission to candidates fufiling the below-mentioned criteria:

• Candidates must pass Class 12 (CBSE/ ISC/ State Boards) with at least 80% aggregate for direct admission to UG courses. Aspirants eligible for direct admission get exemption from the entrance exam.
• Aspirants with at least 70 percentile in CAT/ MAT exam are eligible for direct admission to MBA course. Such candidates are exempted from entrance test and can directly come for GDPI round.
• Direct admission is not applicable on non-MBA course.

No, Integral University does not offer direct admission. The university accepts admission based entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams like IUET, MAT, CAT, CUET,  CUET-PG, and others.

Cutoffs are subject to change annually with respect to the course opted and seat availability. As SHSS Sharda University accepts SUAT exam for admission to M.A, the cutoff may vary every year for SUAT. Thus, it is advisable to visit the official website to kbe updated with the latest cutoff and past cutoff trends. It can also be found at educational platfroms like Shiksha.com.

Sharda University is considered to be mid range to a slightly expensive university. The cost of studying at Sharda University depends on the type of course a student wishes to pursue. Students can check the total tuition fee for UG and PG courses below:

• For UG courses, the fee usually ranges between INR 3.2 Lacs to INR 11.4 Lacs
• For PG courses, the fee usually ranges between INR 1.6 Lacs to INR 14 Lacs

Amity University Online was established in 2005. With a global community of over 1.6 Lacs learners, Amity Online offers internationally recognised credentials and an industry-aligned curriculum designed to enhance your career prospects.

Amity University Online is a constituent of Amity University that offers online undergraduate, postgraduate and Diploma courses in Management, Commerce, Art & Humanities, Finance, Media & Journalism, Information Technology and Travel & Tourism.

The BHU offers good placements across all its courses with median package hovering around INR 8 LPA - INR 16 LPA for UG courses. The aforementioned placement data has been obtained from the NIRF report on BHU as the institute is yet to reveal its placement data. Other stats related to BHU NIRF 2025 placement report have been tabulated below:

Particulars	UG 3-year Placement Statistics
Median package	INR 8 LPA
Total students	4876
Students placed	510
Students selected for higher studies	4301
Particulars	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 9 LPA
Total students	358
Students placed	49
Students selected for higher studies	266

 

CSJMU placement 2025 was good. According to the Admission brochure 2026 released, 81 campus drives and 440 selections were made. The median and highest package this year was 12.5 LPA and 3.2 LPA. The median package in BTech and MBA courses was 3.25 LPA and 3.5 LPA in 2024. 

Lucknow University accepts JEE Main entrance exam scores for admission to the BE/BTech courses. Considering the JEE Main last round cutoff 2024, the closing ranks varied between 129997 and 326317, of which Computer Science Engineering was the most competitive BTech specialisation for the General Home State quota. For a detailed course-wise JEE Main closing rank, refer to the table below: 

Course	JEE Main Cutoff 2024 (Closing Ranks)
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	326317
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering	129997
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	215723
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	189243
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	270103
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)	160064

 

Yes, a degree from Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, is valid for government jobs. It is a central government university established by an Act of Parliament. As a centrally recognised university, its degrees are considered legitimate for government job applications across India. The university is recognised by the UGC and accredited by the NAAC Grade A+.

No, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University (DDU Gorakhpur) does not accept CUET in its admission process. Rather, the university carries out its own entrance examination- the DDU Entrance Test- within both the undergraduate and the postgraduate courses. The applicants that are supposed to be admitted should apply to take this exam via the official portal of the university and take the test following the set date. The admission process is primarily made on the basis of the merit and rank achieved in DDU Entrance Test only and no weight is given to CUET scores at any point of the selection process.

The university offers MBA, MSc, MA, etc. at the PG level. Admission to some of these courses is entrance-based while for others, candidates need to pass the qualifying exam. Check below the selection rounds for CCS University:

1. MBA/ MCA: CUET-PG + Counselling
2. M.Ed/ LLM: CCS Entrance Exam + Counselling

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP), Varanasi usually concludes the application process between May and July for most of its courses across. Candidates seeking admission must fulfil the eligibility and other requirements for final seat allotment and should fill out the application by paying the required application fee before the specified last date. Those who qualify for all the admission rounds will be required to report to the admission cell at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP), Varanasi for document verification and fee payment.

Allahabad University UG Counselling process is now over for 2024 admission. Allahabad University cutoff 2024 has been released for LLB admission. Candidates seeking admission at Allahabad University for LLB courses must have minimum CUET scores of 160 for the General AI category students. Also, candidates seeking admission to the university must keep a check on the official website for the cutoffs of all courses. 

Noida International University was established in 2010 and is sponsored by the Maruti Educational Trust. NIU University is a good university which is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission), NCTE, the Council of Architecture, the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, the Indian Nursing Council, the National Medical Commission, BCI, IIC, and AIU. Noida International University is one of the best universities in India.

Gautam Buddha University shortlists candidates for most of the courses based on GBU-ET. It is a university entrance exam conducted for admission to MBA, BTech, PhD, etc. National or state-level entrance exams such as GATE, CLAT, JEE Main, etc. are also accepted for a few courses. For courses such as BA, MA, MSc, MTech, etc., the admissions are based on merit in the last qualifying exam.

DBRAU offers MA as a two-year postgraduate programme offered in the full-time mode. To get admission to the MA course at DBRAU, students need to fulfill eligibility criteria. A candidate scoring a minimum of 45% in graduation is eligible to apply for MA admission at the university. Hence, a candidate scoring less that 50% in their graduation degree can apply for the programme. Candidates scoring less than 45% in graduation can check out other colleges offering online MA courses.