BA Political Science College Admission FAQs Answered

Students planning to take admission in the BA Political Science course must be wondering about the admission process, eligibility criteria, cutoffs, course curriculum, career options, etc. Before taking admission, they must verify the eligibility criteria for the respective colleges. The top BA political science colleges in India are Delhi University (DU) , Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) , Jamia Millia Islamia , Christ University , Jadavpur University , etc. Know the frequently asked questions by the students before taking admission in the BA Political Science course.

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BA Political Science College Admission FAQs

The list of FAQs for BA political science is mentioned below:

1. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to the BA Political Science course?

Ans: The basic eligibility criteria for admission in a BA Political Science course is that the student must have completed class 12th from a recognised board in any stream (Arts, Science, or Commerce), with at least 50% aggregate. However, admission will be granted depending on the cutoff scores of respective universities,

2. Is admission to the BA Political Science course done through an entrance exam or merit in class 12th?

Ans: Admission to the BA in Political Science course is done through both the entrance exam and merit in the Class 12th exam, depending on the university.

3. What is the list of entrance exams conducted for admission to the BA Political Science course in India?

Ans: The entrance exams conducted for admission to the BA Political Science course are:

• Centralised exam, such as CUET-UG exam
• University-level entrance exams conducted by universities such as Ashoka University, Christ University, etc

4. What are the minimum marks required in class 12th for admission to the BA Political Science course?

Ans: The minimum marks required in class 12th for admission to the BA political science course is 50-60%. Moreover, the top universities such as DU, Ashoka, Christ, etc., accept 85-90% marks in class 12th.

5. Are there any practical sessions or fieldwork included in the BA in Political Science course?

Ans: The BA Political Science course is mostly theory-based, but a few colleges include:

• Debates, Mock Parliament session
• Field Survey/Internships
• Visit to the museum/parliament for research

6. Do the colleges provide options to choose minor or elective subjects along with the BA Political Science courses?

Ans: Yes. As per the New Education Policy 2020, the colleges provide options to choose minor or elective subjects along with BA political science courses, such as History, Environment, and Economics.

7. In the BA Political Science curriculum, how much weightage is given to the theory part and analytical writing or project work?

Ans: In the BA Political Science curriculum, around 70-80% weightage is given to the theory part, and 20-30% weightage is given to the analytical writing or project work, depending on the respective universities.

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8. What is the list of career options after completing the BA Political Science course?

Ans: The list of career options after completing the BA Political Science course is:

• Civil Services (UPSC, State PCS, etc)
• Law (LLB/ LLM)
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Public Policy and Administration
• Political Analyst
• Teaching or Academia/Research work

9. Can the student prepare for the UPSC exam along with completing the BA Political Science course?

Ans: Yes. A student can prepare for the UPSC exam along with completing the BA Political Science course, as the subjects in this course overlap with the UPSC syllabus, such as polity, international relations, governance, etc.

10. Is it mandatory for students to pursue an MA in Political Science after completing a BA in Political Science for better career opportunities?

Ans: No. It is not compulsory to pursue an MA in Political Science after completing a BA in Political Science for better career opportunities. But if the student aims to pursue higher studies, join academia/study, research, or higher administrative positions, pursuing an MA in political science adds weightage.

11. What are the government or private sector jobs available to the student after a BA Political Science degree?

Ans: The government or private sector jobs available to the student after a BA Political Science degree are:

• Government-level exams such as civil services, state-level exams, SSC, policy research, etc.
• On a private level, journalism, NGOs, think tanks, HR, international organisations, etc, are suitable options.

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Mostly, the BA political science colleges accept admission based on class 12th marks. But, many colleges conduct entrance exams such as CUET, JMI entrance test, etc take admission. The BA political science course fee in the government college ranges between INR 10,000 and INR 60,000 per year. Whereas, the course fee at a private BA political science college is higher and can range from INR 50,000 to INR 1,50,000 per year. The student must check the eligibility criteria. The BA political science course provides a wider career options, from being in the administrative sector, to the judiciary, research work, and academia.