BA Hons in Political Science from DU is an undergraduate Programme in political science which aims to introduce students to theories of political practices and also critically examine contemporary trends. This course analyses and deals with the fundamental concepts of these political practices.

Political science is a systematic and scientific study of politics, governance, diplomacy, strategy and government. Some of the core topics covered under this course include public policy and administration, political processes and institutions in comparative perspectives, perspectives on public administration, the political process, perspectives on international relations and world history.

This course helps in developing a well-rounded perspective toward national and international politics and accordingly covers topics like global politics and governance.

Why should one study BA Hons in Political Science from DU?

• Political science is a social science subject that helps in developing critical thinking skills and is fundamental to liberal arts education.
• political science honors from DU will help you to pursue a career in journalism, government administration, law, global affairs etc.
• Studying political science is helpful not only for those planning to pursue a career in law, research or public policy but also helps an individual to effectively undertake political participation as a citizen.

Thus several students choose political science as their major in their undergraduate studies.

Admission to BA Hons in Political Science from DU

The minimum eligibility to pursue BA Hons in Political Science from DU is to complete a 10+2 level of education or equivalent from a recognized board or university. The student should also meet the cut off requirements which are released by every college separately.

However academic session 2022 onwards the merit-based admission will be replaced by CUCET. Thus a student would be required to clear the CUCET score and the merit eligibility set by each college separately.

Cut-offs for BA Hons in Political Science from DU

Previous year Cut offs for political science honors from DU in top colleges:

College	First cut off	Second cut off	Third cut off
Hindu College	100	closed	closed
Ramjas College	100	100	98.5
LSR	99.75	99.5	99.25
Kirorimal College	99.75	99.25	98
Miranda House	99.75	closed	closed

Fees for BA Hons in Political Science from DU

The fees for various colleges for BA Hons in Political Science from DU are:

Hindu College	INR 17500 Per Year
Kirorimal College:	INR 12400 Per Year
Ramjas College:	INR 41000 Per Year
Miranda House:	INR 14160 Per Year
St Stephen’s College:	INR 40000 Per Year

Seats in BA Hons in Political Science from DU

The intake for political science honors from DU in the top colleges is as follows

College	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
Hindu College	20	7	4	13	5	49
Kirori Mal college	26	10	5	18	6	65
LSR	43	16	8	29	11	106
Miranda House	28	10	5	18	7	68
Ramjas College	31	12	6	21	8	78

To check the seat matrix of other colleges click here.

The syllabus: BA Hons in Political Science from DU

The syllabus for B.A.(Hons) in Political Science from DU is:

Semester 1	Semester 2
Understanding Political Theory	Political Theory-Concepts and Debates
Constitutional Government and Democracy in India	Political Process in India
English/EVS (AE)	English/EVS (AE)
Nationalism in India Contemporary Political Economy Feminism: Theory and Practice Gandhi and the Contemporary World  Understanding Ambedkar  Governance: Issues and Challenges Politics of Globalization United Nations and Global Conflicts  (Any one)	Nationalism in India Contemporary Political Economy Feminism: Theory and Practice Gandhi and the Contemporary World  Understanding Ambedkar  Governance: Issues and Challenges Politics of Globalization United Nations and Global Conflicts  (Any one)
Semester 3	Semester 4
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics	Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective
Perspectives on Public Administration	Public Policy and Administration in India
Perspectives on International Relations and World History	Global Politics
(Any one) Nationalism in India Contemporary Political Economy Feminism: Theory and Practice Gandhi and the Contemporary World  Understanding Ambedkar  Governance: Issues and Challenges Politics of Globalization United Nations and Global Conflicts	(Any one) Nationalism in India Contemporary Political Economy Feminism: Theory and Practice Gandhi and the Contemporary World  Understanding Ambedkar  Governance: Issues and Challenges Politics of Globalization United Nations and Global Conflicts
Any one of the following Ability Enhancement-I (Skill Based)  Your Laws, Your Rights Public Opinion and Survey Research Legislative Practices and Procedures Peace and Conflict Resolution	Any one of the following Ability Enhancement-I (Skill Based)  Your Laws, Your Rights Public Opinion and Survey Research Legislative Practices and Procedures Peace and Conflict Resolution
Semester 5	Semester 6
Classical Political Philosophy	Modern Political Philosophy
Modern Indian Political Thought-I	Indian Political Thought-II
Any two of the Following Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)-1&2 – Citizenship in a Globalizing World – Human Rights in a Comparative Perspective – Development Process and Social Movements in Contemporary India  – Public Policy in India – Colonialism and Nationalism in India  – India’s Foreign Policy in a globalizing world – Women, Power and Politics – Dilemmas in Politics	Any two of the Following Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)-1&2 – Citizenship in a Globalizing World – Human Rights in a Comparative Perspective – Development Process and Social Movements in Contemporary India  – Public Policy in India – Colonialism and Nationalism in India  – India’s Foreign Policy in a globalizing world – Women, Power and Politics – Dilemmas in Politics

Best Colleges for BA Hons in Political Science from DU

The top five colleges to pursue BA Hons in Political Science from DU according to popular opinions are-

1. Hindu College

Hindu College is considered the best college to pursue B.A.(Hons.) in Political Science from DU. The USP of this college in terms of this course is that Hindu has its parliament known as Symposium-Parliament of the republic of Hindu. It is the policy and deliberation forum of Hindu.

The leader of the college parliament is referred to as the prime minister and there is also a cabinet of ministers.

2. Lady Shri Ram College for women

The second on the list for B.A.(Hons.) in Political Science from DU would be LSR. LSR is known for its feminist and democratic environment and is one of the top colleges considered by students for political science. The college also offers a one-year diploma programme in conflict transformation and peacebuilding. LSR is best known for its academics and provides a free space for deliberation and discussions.

3. Kirori Mal College

Another top choice would be Kirori mal college. The department of political science at Kirori mal college is considered one of the best in the entire Delhi University. Famous faculty members of this department include Frank Thakur Das and Nandlal Gupta. The college also organizes events like La-Politique.

4. Ramjas College

Ramjas is another college known for its political environment and provides a lot of opportunities to people wanting to establish a career after completing their B.A.(Hons) in Political Science. The College election is an event in itself that every student looks forward to.

5. Miranda House

Miranda House is the best college in India as per NIRF and is the top choice among students for humanities courses. For political science as well Miranda House is one of the top colleges. The principal of the college is also an associate professor in the department of political science.

Placements BA Hons in Political Science from DU

Students studying a bachelor of political science usually don’t take up placements and rather do their masters or give professional exams. Most of the placements at the bachelor’s level are taken up by commerce, economics or mathematics majors. However, still many colleges provide placement opportunities for humanities courses though they are restricted.

Colleges like LSR and Hindu also offer research-based internships for political science majors. The average CTC at Hindu college is INR 8.4 LPA and INR 7.5 LPA at LSR.

Jobs after BA Hons in Political Science from DU

Some of the popular jobs after political science honors from DU include teaching, research, administration and policy making.

• Professor: Teaching is one of the sought after professions after completing a master’s/PhD in the subject of political science. Many students complete their master’s and PhD after completing their bachelor’s and take up jobs as a professor to share and spread their love for their subject.
• Civil services: Around 50 per cent of the students pursuing political science at DU plan to give the UPSC exam to take up jobs as civil servants. Also, political science is a preferred field because the syllabus of UPSC aligns with the course.IAS officer Tina Dabi who secured all India rank1 in 2015 also completed her bachelor’s in political science from Lady Shri Ram College for women, DU
• Research: Another great job opportunity in the field of political science is as a researcher. The research on political ideas, systems and beliefs. They also help in developing practical and theoretical solutions to political problems which can help a country to overcome its political difficulties.
• Policymaker: The governments of various countries appoint political science majors to develop policies of a country requiring political know-how and acumen.

Famous Alumni of BA Hons in Political Science from DU

Many famous politicians had been enrolled for BA Hons in Political Science from DU. Some of the notable alumni are-

• Aung San Suu Kyi – The famous Burmese politician and Nobel laureate completed her bachelor’s in political science from Lady Shri Ram College for women in the year 1964.
• Indu Malhotra – She is a retired judge of the supreme court who was enrolled for a political science degree at the Lady Shri Ram College for women and also completed her master’s from the same college.
• Meenakshi Gopinath – She is a political scientist who completed her bachelor’s from the Lady Shri Ram College for women and also went on to become the principal of the same college.
• Satyam Gandhi – He is an IAS officer who completed his degree in political science from Dyal Singh College, Delhi University.

Skills learnt in BA Hons in Political Science from DU

The skills learnt by an individual as a political science major pursuing B.A.(Hons.) in Political Science from DU include:

• The ability to critically analyze and assess international and national political domains.
• Ability to analyze oral and written information critically.
• To be able to research political problems and find effective solutions.
• Intellect to participate in civil society and deliberate over its nature.

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