Introduction

 

Political science is a field of social science which deals with the theory and practice of everything related to politics. Political science involves the study of the political behaviour, system and the political structure of the country or an organisation. It is a very broad field which incorporates the study of historical and modern systems, governmental policies and procedures, foreign policies, public administration, international relations and public affairs. In other words, it is a social science that involves the study of governmental systems and general principles that govern the world of politics.

Those who study political science are known as political scientists. They have huge scope for employment in both government and private sectors of the country. Political scientists solve the nations and worlds’ problem, by using tools, both humanistic and scientific, and a variety of methodological approaches to examine the process, systems and political dynamics of all countries and regions of the world

 

Skill Set

 

•          Alert mind

•          Problem solving skills

•          Communication skills

•          Good judgment

•          Decision making

•          Intellectual curiosity

•          Self-confidence

•          Ability to face stress

•          Diplomacy

•          Leadership qualities

•          Analytical thinking ability

•          Interpersonal relationship

 

Eligibility

 

• 10+2 any stream
• Political science course covers subjects like forms of democracy, concept of nationhood, powers and functions of the executive and judiciary, the evolution of the Indian Constitution, political thought and theories, foreign policy, contemporary issues in international relations, public administration and public policy formulation, as also subjects like economics and sociology.

 

Top Colleges

 

University of Delhi, Delhi

Course: B.A. Political Science (hons)

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: 10+2 with any Stream

Admission Mode: Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination:

Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2

 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects.

 

Colleges under Delhi University

 

•          Aryabhatta College

•          Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

•          Bhagini Nivedita College (W)

•          Bharati College (W)

•          Daulat Ram College (W)

•          Delhi College of Arts and Commerce

•          Deshbandhu College

•          Dyal Singh College

•          Dyal Singh College (Evening)

•          Gargi College (W)

•          Hindu College

•          Indraprastha College for Women (W)

•          Janki Devi Memorial College (W)

•          Kalindi College (W)

•          Kamala Nehru College (W)

•          Kirori Mal College

•          Lady Shri Ram College for Women (W)

•          Lakshmibai College (W)

•          Maharaja Agrasen College

•          Maitreyi College (W)

•          Miranda House (W)

•          Motilal Nehru College

•          Motilal Nehru College (Evening)

•          P.G.D.A.V. College

•          Rajdhani College

•          Ram Lal Anand College

•          Ramanujan College

•          Ramjas College

•          Satyawati College

•          Satyawati College (Evening)

•          Shaheed Bhagat Singh College

•          Shivaji College

•          Shyam Lal College

•          Shyam Lal College (Evening)

 

Fergusson College, Pune

Course: B.A. Political science

Duration: 3 Year

Eligibility: 10+2

Admission Mode: Marks Based

 

St. Joseph's College, Bangalore

Course: B.A. Political science (History, Economics, political Science)/ (Economics, Political Science, Sociology)

Duration: 3 Year

Eligibility: 10+2

Admission Mode: Admission will be done on Marks Based

 

St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

Course: B.A. Political Science (hons)

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: 10+2

Admission Mode : Admission will be done on the basis of Merit

 

Panjab University Affiliated Colleges

Course: B.A. Political science (Hons after 1st year)

Duration: 3 Year

Eligibility: 10+2

Admission Mode: Marks Based

 

Madras Christian College, Chennai

Course: B.A. Political science

Duration: 3 Year

Eligibility: 10+2

Admission Mode: Marks Based

 

Christ University, Bangalore

Course: B.A. Economics, Political science, Sociology/History, Economics, Political Science

Course: B.A. Political Science Hons

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: 10+2

Admission Mode: Entrance + Skill Assessment, Personal Interview & Academic performance

 

Ashoka University, Sonepat

Course: B.A. Political Science hons

Duration: 3 years/4yrs

Eligibility: 10+2

Admission Mode: Profile building + Ashoka aptitude test + interview

 

Job Prospects

 

Excellent employment opportunities are:

 

•          Law

•          Teachers

•          Research Area

•          Political Journalism

•          Civil Services

•          Administrative Services

•          Political Advisors

•          International Relations

 

 

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