Top Political Science Colleges in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Indian Cities

Planning to pursue a political science course and searching for top colleges in tier 2 and tier 3 cities? Check this list of popular colleges in your town before you prepare a shortlist.

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Top Political Science Colleges in Tier 2 Cities
Top Political Science Colleges in Tier 3 Cities
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Top Political Science Colleges in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Indian Cities

The scope of political science studies is expanding in both domestic as well as international realms. Job roles such as analyst, political thinker, political critic, academic scholar, diplomats, etc, are in high demand. Top political science colleges in India in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities include Fergusson College, St. Xavier’s College, Loyola College, Banaras Hindu University, Ranchi University, etc. The course fee for pursuing a bachelor's in political science ranges from INR 6,000 to INR 50,000 per year. Many colleges conduct entrance exams for admission to the course, whereas many colleges accept admission based on 12th-grade marks. The article deals with the list of political science colleges in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, along with the course fees for the students to make a comparative analysis before taking admission.

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Top Political Science Colleges in Tier 2 Cities

Check out the list of top political science colleges in tier 2 cities, along with the courses offered and course fees from the table below:

College List	Course Offered	Course Fees
Fergusson College, Pune	BA/ MA Political Science	INR 8,000- INR 12,000 (per year)
Christ, Lavasa	BA Political Science	INR 8,000- INR 1.2 lakh per year
St. Xavier College, Ahmedabad	BA Political Science	INR 20,000- INR 30,000 per year
Loyola College, Chennai	BA/MA Political Science	INR 6,000- INR 15,000 per year
Presidency College, Chennai	BA/MA Political Science	INR 4,000- INR 8,000 per year
DAV College, Chandigarh	BA Political Science	INR 15,000- INR 25,000 per year
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	BA/MA Political Science	INR 5,000- INR 10,000 per year
Christ College, Kerala	BA Political Science	INR 10,000- INR 25,000 per year

Top Political Science Colleges in Tier 3 Cities

Check out the list of top political science colleges in tier 3 cities, along with the courses offered and course fees from the table below:

College List	Course Offered	Course Fees
Cotton University, Guwahati	BA/MA Political Science	INR 5,000- INR 8,000 per year
Ravenshaw University, Cuttack	BA/MA Political Science	INR 7,000- INR 12,000 per year
St. Aloysius College, Mangalore	BA Political Science	INR 30,000- INR 40,000 per year
Annamalai University, Chidambaram	BA/MA Political Science	INR 5,000- INR 10,000 per year
Patna Women’s College, Patna	BA Political Science	INR 12,000- INR 18,000 per year
Tilkamamjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur	BA/MA Political Science	INR 4,000- INR 10,000 per year
Dibrugarh University, Assam	BA/MA Political Science	INR 6,000- INR 10,000 per year
Ranchi University, Jharkhand	BA/MA Political Science	INR 5,000- INR 11,000 per year

The student can get admission to the top political science colleges in tier 2 and tier 3 cities through entrance exams such as CUET UG/PG, UGC NET, Maharashtra HSC, TSBIE, etc. The student must check the eligibility criteria before applying. Top specialisations offered in the political science course are Public Administration, Public Policy, Comparative Government, Political Thinkers, International Relations, Foreign Policy, History, etc.

Also Read: Top Private Colleges for BA Political Science in India | How Foreign Students Can Apply for Political Science Courses in India?

FAQs

What are the course fees of the Patna Women’s College for political science?

The course fees of the Patna Women’s College for political science is INR 12,000- INR 18,000 per year.

Is Aligarh Muslim University good for pursuing a political science course?

Yes. The Aligarh Muslim University is good for pursuing a political science course as it has excellent faculty.

Can the student get direct admission to the political science course?

Yes. Many colleges accept direct admission to the political science course on the basis of class 12th marks.

What are the course fees of the political science course in Ranchi University?

The course fees of the political science course in Ranchi University is INR 5,000- INR 11,000 per year.

Does BHU offer a political science course?

Yes. BHU offers a BA/MA political science course.

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