Political Science

Yes, PhD students who wish to apply for scholarships at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy are required to appear for the JSAT to qualify for the MCM scholarship.

The JSAT is a standard exam that is conducted by Jindal School of Government and Public Policy itself to select candidates for scholarship from all courses.

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy considers other factors during selection for the MCM scholarship.

Candidates interested in applying for admissions to the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD courses can expect to be asked to provide copies of the following documents:

• Marksheet and passing certificate of Class 10 and Class 12
• Degree of Undergraduate course
• Degree of Postgraduate course
• Work experience of three years (If available)
• Entrance Exam Scorecard
• Two passport-sized photgraphs

No, there is no difference in the admission process for part-time or full-time mode of PhD offered by Jindal School of Government and Public Policy. Admissions to both courses is decided on entrance basis with the same exam scores considered to decide the selection of candidates.

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD admission portal is yet to open for 2026. However, the brochure of Jindal School of Government and Public Policy mentions the admission cycle to start in January. Thus, candidates need to register on the website to check if the admission forms for the 2026 PhD admissions at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy are available.

No, the dates for Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD courses are not announced for the 2026 session. However, the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy has announed the months in which the admissions will take place.

The exact dates will be revealed later on the official website by the institute. In the meantime, candidates should prepare for the accepted entrance exams which are also held around the admission cycles.

The PhD courses at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy are offered in both full-time and part-time modes. Candidate selection for both PhD courses is done following the same eligibility and selection criteria. The part-time Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD course is more suitable for working professionals.

No, candidates are not required to have prior work experience to qualify for Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD admissions.

However, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD admissions will give preference to candidates who can show three years of professional experience in the relevant fields.

This means that having prior work experience is beneficial during PhD admissions at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy but not mandatory. Candidates will need experience in the industry, teaching, practicing managerial or professional to gain the preference.

The UGC NET Paper 2 is subject-specific and holds 200 marks for 100 questions. There is no negative marking for the exam. The syllabus for Political Science comprises 10 units and are mentioned below:

• Political Theory  
• Political Thought  
• Indian Political Thought 
• Comparative Political Analysis  
• International Relations 
• India's Foreign Policy 
• Political Institutions in India 
• Political Processes in India 
• Public Administration 
• Governance and Public Policy in India 

Yes, you can. A few colleges in India offer Certificate courses in Public Administration.

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Of course. For some top Public Administration distance colleges, you can refer to the following table. 

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