



Jayita Ekka, Content Team
-Answered on May-15-2025Dear student,
B.A (Hons) Political Science career options:
~Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, and other central and state services)
~Government Jobs - administrative officers, public relations officers, and research assistants
~Legislative Assistant: Supporting lawmakers with research, policy analysis, and administrative tasks.
~Working for Elected Officials: Roles in the offices of Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), or other elected representatives.
~Policy Analyst: Researching and analyzing existing policies, proposing new ones, and evaluating their impact for government agencies, think tanks, research institutions, or NGOs.
~Political Analyst: Analyzing political trends, public opinion, and government policies for media organizations, research groups, or political parties.
~International Relations Specialist: Working in organizations dealing with international affairs, diplomacy, and foreign policy.
~Urban Planner: Utilizing knowledge of political and social systems to develop plans for land use and community development.
~Lawyer: A strong foundation in political science is beneficial for pursuing a law degree (LLB) and practicing in various fields like corporate law, criminal law, or public interest law.
~Political Journalist/Reporter: Covering political events, analyzing policies, and reporting on government activities for newspapers, television channels, and online media.
~Public Relations Specialist: Managing communication and building relationships between an organization (government, political party, NGO) and the public.
~Campaigns/Organizations: Managing online presence and digital engagement strategies.
~Content Writer: Creating content related to political and social issues for various platforms.
~Lecturer/Professor: Teaching political science at colleges and universities after obtaining a Master's degree and potentially a PhD, along with clearing the NET (National Eligibility Test).
~Political Scientist: Conducting in-depth research on political systems, theories, and policies in academic or research institutions.
~Research Associate: Assisting senior researchers in their projects.
~Political Consultant: Providing strategic advice to political candidates and parties on campaigns, messaging, and voter outreach.
~Campaign Manager: Overseeing the operations and strategies of political campaigns.
~Lobbyist: Advocating for specific policies or interests to government officials and policymakers.
That depends on the college’s cut-off criteria. Admission to B.A (Hons) Pol. Science is basis Class 12 board marks, with a minimum of 50% for General Category student. SC/ST/ PwD can expect a relaxation of 5%-10% in the cut-off.
Second factor is the number of seats. More seats will determine more probability of securing a seat
Third factor is whether you belong to General category or any reserved categories.
Government Universities avg fees: ₹5,000 to ₹25,000
Eg.,
~Presidency College, Chennai: ₹3,875 annual fees
~Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI), New Delhi: ₹7,200 first-semester fees
~Miranda House, Delhi University: ₹14,160 annual fees
~IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University): ₹15,000 total course fees (3-years)
Private Universities average fee: ₹50,000 to ₹1,70,000 or even higher.
Eg.,
~Christ University, Bangalore: ₹95,000 to ₹1,66,000 annual fees
~Amity University, Noida: ₹37,000 to ₹1,42,000 annual fees
~Manav Rachna University: ₹1,79,000 annual fees
~O.P. Jindal Global University: ₹3,50,000 annual fees
Please Note: The above fees are basis data available online/ official websites. The college has the right to change/ moderate their fee structure at any given point of time.
Kolkata (West Bengal)
Kolkata (West Bengal)
Kolkata (West Bengal)
Kolkata (West Bengal)
Kolkata (West Bengal)
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