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Political Science is a discipline under the Humanities and Social Sciences. It is not a natural Science subject like Physics, Chemistry and Biology. But Political Science is considered to be scientific because of its approach and scope.

The similarities between Science and Political Science are as follows:

  •       Both these subjects are concerned with the environment of human beings.
  •       Both involve testing, analysis and research.
  •       Political Science is more tilted towards a scientific approach than a humanistic approach.
  •       Both require reasoning, expl
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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 CoursesUndergraduatePostgraduate
Government CollegesINR 1 Lacs to INR 2 lakhINR 90,000 to INR 1.5 lakh
Private CollegesINR 1 Lacs to 4 lakhINR 2 Lacs to INR 5 lakh

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. You can go through the following books which are highly rated in the nation:

BookAuthor
NationalismRabindranath Tagore
The 48 Laws of PowerRobert Greene
The Communist ManifestoKarl Marx
The RepublicPlato
Political TheoryAndrew Heywood
Modern Indian Political ThoughtBidyut Chakrabarty and Rajendra Kumar Pandey
Comparative Government and PoliticsMartin Harrop and Rod Hague
Public Administration: A ReaderBidyut Chakrabarty

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Demand for Political Science experts is high in multiple fields. They can go on to pursue careers in journalism,  education,  law,  communications, government, business, politics, etc.

  • Political Science is a broad discipline that can lead to a wide range of jobs. Here are some of the most prevalent occupations for Political Science graduates:
  • Political Science graduates are well-suited for government positions. They have a thorough awareness of how government works and can think critically about political matters.

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Political Science graduates can find work in different government offices and in private sector organisations as well. Civil services, legal, marketing, journalism, academia, strategy, analysis, and other fields place a premium on political Science careers. Students can also pursue higher studies as it brightens their chances of getting jobs.

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Yes, why not you can study political Science without having a background in it, There are no specific eligibility criteria for the course but it depends on the type and the level of course you are pursuing. 

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Yes, you typically need to clear an entrance exam to pursue a political Science course, Some entrance exams for political Science courses include CUET, IPUCET, PUBDET, CUET PG, and UGC NET. Some institutions offer merit-based admissions to students to get into political Science courses. For more clarity, you should check out the respective websites of the institutions. 

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The eligibility criteria for political Science courses vary depending on the level of the courses are as follows 

UG (Undergraduate)- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks. Some colleges may require a minimum of 60% marks.

PG (Postgraduate)- Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks.

PhD (Doctoral)-  Candidates must have a master's degree with a minimum of 50% marks.

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There are several reasons why many candidates prefer to pursue Political Science courses:

  • The study of political Science aids students in developing important research, writing, and communication skills.  
  • You'll learn about the foundations of political theories, and how to put your opinions in front of people.
  • Political Science degree develops skills like communication, research, organization, empathy, and leadership.
  • Political Science Courses can prepare you for good institutions and law colleges as well.
  • Political Science can be a good optional subject for government jobs (like UPSC, and UPPSC)

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