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B.A. in Political Science 

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B.A. in Political Science
 at 
Presidency University 
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Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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B.A. in Political Science
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B.A. in Political Science
 at 
Presidency University 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (3 years)
5,400
3,770
9,170
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B.A. in Political Science
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.7
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.7
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.5
Money Review IconValue for Money4.7
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B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Presidency University, Kolkata
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Outstanding faculty and relevant curriculum with great support.
Placements: Around 50-60% of BA Political Science students are placed. The highest package is around INR 6-7 LPA, the lowest around INR 2-3 LPA, and the average package is INR 3-4 LPA. Top recruiters include NGOs, research firms, and think tanks. About 30% of students secure internships in organizations like PRS . Top roles include policy analyst, research associate, and public relations officer.
Infrastructure: There is excellent infrastructure, with well-equipped classrooms, a spacious library, and reliable WiFi. The campus is vibrant and conducive to learning. Hostel facilities are decent, offering comfortable accommodations, while the mess food is satisfactory with a variety of options. Medical facilities are available, and the college promotes sports like cricket and basketball, providing a well-rounded student experience.
Faculty: The faculty at Presidency College is helpful, highly qualified, and deeply knowledgeable. Teaching quality is outstanding, with a focus on critical thinking and current issues in political science. The curriculum is relevant and well structured, preparing students for various careers. Semester exams are challenging yet fair, with a high pass percentage of around 50%.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024Read More
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B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2022
Offered by Presidency University, Kolkata
3.6
1Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Our college does not provide placements, but it has good library.
Placements: Our college does not provide placements, but students can try off-campus, pursue a master's, or appear for competitive exams like UPSC. It provides several research opportunities.
Infrastructure: Our university has basketball and badminton courts, as well as football and cricket fields. Our campus consists of two libraries for science and art students, with plenty of books and journals but not digitised. Wi-Fi is available on the campus, which provides access to paid journals. Some books were not available in the library.
Faculty: The course curriculum is updated as per the new CBCS. Faculty members are brilliant. We have 20 papers for 6 semesters. The first four semesters have general education courses apart from the honors, in which students of the humanities are supposed to take at least two science subjects and vice-versa. We have 2 practical papers for each semester in the last two semesters that teach students how to write an academic paper, conduct surveys, present a paper, and so on.
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B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2018
Offered by Presidency University, Kolkata
4.4
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Heritage College provides excellent education with a rich cultural awareness.
Placements: Students of science, mathematics and economics, social sciences and English departments are placed in well-established companies. Most years placement opportunities are high even though most opt for higher studies. English and social science departments also get opportunities in the HR department.
Infrastructure: The building is majestically built and recently celebrated its 200 years in 2018. The structure is a heritage symbol. It was recently renovated with all departments getting better infrastructure in terms of seating areas, etc. The entire college is Wi-Fi enabled and has three libraries. There is a 3-storey central library. There is a huge field where sports tournaments are regularly held. There are also multiple canteens.
Faculty: Faculty members in our college are excellent. Each teacher has years of valuable experience and extremely knowledgeable. They also help whenever needed and give information and education past their requirements. Teaching methods include presentations, lectures, and in-depth research. The course curriculum is extensive and covers relevant topics.
Other: A fest is annually held, which is culturally vibrant. The campus is very inclusive, and teachers have excellent communications with the students.
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2019Read More
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B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2016
Offered by Presidency University, Kolkata
4.4
3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Presidency University, legacy and heritage.
Placements: After the completion of B.A programme, many students joined other universities for Masters degree, whereas others got into jobs in media houses, banks and schools. The sciences department provides the best placements in many MNCs as well as in reputed institutions. The social sciences have provided a plethora of eminent academics, civil servants, journalists etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure for social sciences was very good in the university. Presidency University always had the state-of-the-art facilities for its students and faculty, both regarding online and offline materials. The campus brings heritage site which has all the modern facilities.
Faculty: In political science, Presidency University is distinguished by the presence of eminent professors who helped us in every possible way to improve our skills in the discipline. Other disciplines are equally good with top academicians of the country teaching here.
Other: Presidency University, Kolkata is considered as one of the finest institutes in South Asia for Science and Social Sciences. It has been a campus where students are considered to be socially aware and innovative in their approach towards the society. The cultural milieu is very inclusive in nature and developmental in a holistic sense.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2018Read More
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B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2018
Offered by Presidency University, Kolkata
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Presidency University, the Heritage of Kolkata, West Bengal & also India.
Placements: Presidency University offers various choices of courses along with a huge variety of placement. Anyway colleges offer a good placement with reputed jobs. Most of my seniors are now in the government sectors. The highest salary offered by the companies is about 50K and the lowest is about 16.5K. Various types of companies visited the college during placement like News Channels, NGO's, etc. Roles were offered to the students according to their course. An internship percentage of about 80% students got placed from the college. I personally don't know about the lowest stipend during the internship but the highest average stipend offered during the internship is about 4,500/PM. Yes, there is also a placement cell present to help the student to build their careers.
Infrastructure: Some years ago, College doesn't offer any wireless communication for their students, but now these facilities are available. There was a lab also present with all modern components and accessories. Some libraries are also present with a huge collection of all types of books. Unfortunately, a regular/monthly medical facility is not available for the students. College organizes many cultural events and seminar with collaboration. College infrastructure is very good, classrooms are open to breathe. Long typical wooden benches are available for all classrooms.
Faculty: Presidency University is one of the most reputed in Bengal, also a well-known university of democratic India. They never compromise with their reputation. All of the faculty members & professor's are highly qualified to their field. And they never compromise to spread knowledge with us. The course curriculum are designed to spread every thing about the topic of the course.
Other: In Presidency University, typical Bengali culture is observed by the students of Presidency University. The campus is always crowded. All types of Cultural Events, Fest, Seminars, Extracurricular activities are held with collaboration with many other colleges.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Can I get direct admission in Presidency University Kolkata for BA?
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No, in order to get admission for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata the student have to pass PUBDET entrance exam. Candidates can choose the exam centre the nearest to them. However, candidates are advised that once the application form is submitted, the candidate can not change their exam centre so be careful.The allocation of the PUBDET exam centres was based on the choices gave by the candidate during the online form fill up. However, the centre mentioned will be final and no changes will be made. No request for change of allocated centre will be entertained under normal circumstances.

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Q:   What is the fee for B.A. courses at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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The fee for B.A. courses at Presidency University, Kolkata is approximately INR 2,000 for the first year.

This affordable fee structure makes pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at Presidency University accessible to students seeking quality education in various disciplines within the arts field. The university's commitment to providing a conducive learning environment and comprehensive academic support further enhances the value proposition for students interested in enrolling in B.A. programs at Presidency University, Kolkata.

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Q:   Is Presidency University, Kolkata a good university for B.A.?
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Presidency University, Kolkata, formerly known as Presidency College, is a prestigious institution with a rich history dating back to 1857. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various disciplines, including arts, sciences, commerce, engineering, and technology.

The university has been awarded Grade A by NAAC and is considered one of India's the oldest educational institutions.

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Q:   In which streams does Presidency University, Kolkata offered BA course?
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The university offers eight BA courses in two streams, i.e., Humanities and Social Science and Science. However, BA course is offered in various specialisations such as English, Hindi, History etc. 

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Q:   Which branch of B.A. has more placements at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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The B.A. in Bengali branch at Presidency University, Kolkata, has more placements compared to other branches. Approximately 85% of students pursuing B.A. in Bengali got placed in the academic year, with each student receiving at least two offers.

This high placement rate indicates the strong demand for graduates from the Bengali programme at Presidency University. Students enrolled in this branch have favorable opportunities for securing placements and kickstarting their careers in various sectors.

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B.A. in Political Science
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2021)
Median SalaryINR 6.00 Lakh
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Azim Premji Foundation
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Deloitte
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IBM
Pradan
pwc
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B.A. in Political Science
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Presidency University 
Entry Requirements

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B.A. in Political Science
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Presidency University 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    Mar 25, 2026
    PUBDET 2026 ApplicationsTentative

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    PUBDET round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-Home State)
    Round2023
    147
    248
    3133
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    Students also asked

    Q:   How to get admission in Presidency University Kolkata?
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    In order to get admission at Presidency University, Kolkata, the candidate should meet the last educational qualification as per requirement. The University offers UG, PG and PhD courses. Candidates can follow the table below to know the course-wise eligibility from the table below:

    CourseCommon Eligibility
    BScClass 12 with 70% to 80% aggregate
    MScGraduation with 55% to 60% aggregate
    MAGraduation with 50% aggregate
    BAClass 12 with 60% to 65% aggregate
    PhDMaster degree with
    at least 55% aggregate or equivalent.
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    Q:   Can I get direct admission in Presidency University Kolkata?
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    Students who are looking for admissions at the UG and PG level course, the student have to appear the entrance exams. For UG course, Presidency University, Kolkata has PUBDET and for PG courses, it has PUMDET. Since, the university is adhered to the entrance exam scores, there are no any other medium to get admission apart from this. 

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    Q:   How many UG students were placed during the recent Presidency University Kolkata placements?
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    The final placement report 2024 is yet to be released. Once it is out, the total number of students placed in 2024 placement at Presidency University Kolkata will be updated here. However, as per the NIRF report 2024, a total of 13 students of the UG 3-year batch were placed out of total 393 students during Presidency University Kolkata placements 2023. The following table showcases the total number of students and the number of students placed during Presidency University Kolkata placements between 2021 and 2023:

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    Placement Statistics (2021)

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Total UG 3-year students

    480

    449

    393

    UG 3-years students placed

    7

    24

    13

    Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Presidency University Kolkata NIRF report 2024.

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    Q:   What is the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for UG courses at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    Students who have cleared Class 12 or an equivalent exam, are eligible to apply for UG course at Presidency University. They should also have cleared their Class 12 exam in any five subjects including English with an aggregate ranging from 60%-70% for different courses. 

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    Q:   Is BSc at Presidency University, Kolkata better than Jadavpur University?
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    Both Jadavpur University and Presidency University share many similarities in terms of their academic excellence, faculties, infrastructure, and amenities. However, there are notable differences when it comes to placement outcomes, making them unique in their own right. Your ultimate success in either university will largely depend on your dedication and hard work.

    In terms of placement statistics, Jadavpur University tends to offer higher median packages, with an average of INR 5.04 lakhs. On the other hand, Presidency University reports a median package of INR 3.20 lakhs. These figures suggest that students from Jadavpur University may have better placement opportunities, particularly in terms of earning potential.

     

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    Presidency University
    86/1 College Street

    Kolkata ( West Bengal)

    Phone
    03340529811

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    03340529987

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    Email
    pritha@presiuniv.ac.in

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