M.A. in International Relations (One Year) 

at South Asian University, Chattarpur

South Asian University Delhi offers admission to the MA programme based on the entrance exam conducted by the university. It is a two-hour entrance test with a total of 70 multiple-choice questions with one mark each. The questions are related to the specialisation opted for by the candidates. Besides, aspirants with a valid CUET-PG score can also get admission in preferred MA specialisation.

Candidates need to pass BA/ BSc with at least 50% aggregate to apply for the SAU Delhi two-year MA programme. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Candidates who have passed bachelor's degree with at least 55% aggregate can apply one-year MA programme.

South Asian University is not a Tier 1 or Tier 2 university in the same way that Indian engineering and general education institutions are; instead, it is a unique, intergovernmental international university for SAARC countries that provides specialised postgraduate and doctoral programs. SAU is established and funded by the eight SAARC member countries, making it an international institution for students from these nations rather than a solely Indian college. 

Yes, SAU Delhi accepts CUET scores for admission to Integrated BS-MS and Integrated BBA-MBA programmes. Te university accepts CUET-PG scores for admission to MSc, MSc + MTech, MA, MS, MSc and MTech programmes. Besides, the university also conducts an entrance exam to select candidates for UG, PG and PhD courses. 

South Asian University considers JEE Main scores for admission to BTech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also get admission based on their SAU Entrance Test scores. It is a test conducted by the university for admission to BTech and other UG, PG and PhD programmes. Those who are selected have to confirm their seat by paying the programme fee.

Yes, South Asian University has anti ragging policy. The university has an Anti-Ragging Committee and all students are warned against any misconduct that could be construed as ragging. Anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging or being a part of a conspiracy to promote ragging is liable to be punished. 

South Asian University has specified a refund policy for UG and PG courses. Students who wish to get refund need to fill out the google form available on the university's website. Below are the details for fee refund policy:

• If a candidate withdraws from the course up to the commencement of the Monsoon Semester, he or she will be eligible for refund of all deposits/fees paid after a deduction of the admission fee of USD 200
• Candidates withdrawing within 15 days of commencement of monsoon semester will be eligible for 50% refund of semester fee and 75% of security deposit. Admission fee and student-aid fund shall not be refunded
• Candidates withdrawing after 15 days of the commencement of the Monsoon Semester, will not be eligible for any refund of deposits/fees paid except 75% of security deposit
• In case of a candidate given admission pending the declaration of his/her result and if the candidate is unable to fulfill the admission criteria on declaration of the result, he or she will be entitled to refund of full semester fee and 75% of the security deposit. No refund of admission and student-aid fund will be made.

The refund is processed after the admission registrations are over or after on month of the commencement of the monsoon semester, whichever is later.

SAU Delhi has a policy with regard to awarding freeships to students from economically weaker families. There are six Freeships with stipend for each Master/ MTech/ BTech programme of SAU. Out of these, three are given to Indian students and three to non-Indian students who have applied for the same and whose annual family income is below the specified amount, which would be determined by the Scholarship/Freeship Award Committee from time to time.