DU MA Political Science - Syllabus, Eligibility, Seats, DUET, and More

MA Political Science at Delhi University is one of the popular courses in India that have produced India’s top civil servants, leaders and politicians. 

Do you want to get admission into DU MA Political Science? Then read on, we have covered all important details related to this course. 

Delhi University’s Art Faculty Department of Political Science conducts the course in MA Political Science. In addition, the Department also conducts MPhil and Ph.D. programmes as well. 

There are a total of 628 seats in the MA Political Science course at Delhi University. Despite that, thousands of thousands from all over India apply for the course. Due to that competition to secure a seat has been increasing each year. 

However, before you jump the gun, we recommend you check all the details related to MA Political Science at Delhi University in this article. 

We have you covered for everything. At any point, you feel like asking questions, then use the comment box at the end of the article. 

We are happy to answer all your questions in detail. 

Delhi University’s Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science is located at the corner of the North Campus Arts Faculty near the Department of Mathematics. 

The nearest metro station, which is Delhi University metro station is 10-15 minutes walking distance, and 15-20 minutes from GTB Nagar metro station. 

Learning Skills Institute office is near to GTB Nagar metro station Gate No. 4, therefore it is almost the same distance from our office. 

The building is relatively new with only a decade old. Moreover, the infrastructure is state of the art, and classrooms are spacious. 

MA Political Science DU Course Structure

Delhi University introduced CBCS in PG courses in 2021. Therefore, the DU MA Political Science programme was also updated as per the CBCS guidelines. 

The annual term end examination has been replaced by the semester-based assessment. 

Following table describes the credit system of the MA Political Science course at Delhi University: 

The MA Political Science programme at DU consists of 6 core courses, 8 elective courses, 1 skills based course, and 2 open elective courses. 

The total credits of the programme are 80, of which 30 credits are from core courses, 40 from elective courses, 2 credits from a skill based course, and 8 credits from open elective courses. 

DU MA Political Science Syllabus

DU updated the MA Political Science programme in 2021 as per the CBCS guidelines. Therefore the syllabus was also updated accordingly. 

Following is the MA Political Science syllabus of Delhi University: 

Download the PDF that contains the detailed MA Political Science Delhi University revised syllabus here. 

Eligibility Criteria for MA Political Science at DU

The admissions to the MA Political Science programme at Delhi University are offered under two categories – Entrance based eligibility and Merit based eligibility. 

The details of Entrance based eligibility is described below in the table: 

Following table describes the Merit-based eligibility for MA Political Science at DU: 

5% relaxation in minimum marks is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/CW) candidates in all categories of eligibility. 

Candidates from other courses or universities are not eligible under direct admission (Merit-based eligibility) criteria. 

Admission Process for DU MA Political Science

Following table describes steps for candidates applying under Entrance based eligibility (entrance based admission): 

MA Political Science Delhi University Seats Distribution

The total number of seats in the MA Political Science programme at DU is 628. 

Following table shows the seat distribution as per general and reserved categories: 

Following table shows the seat distribution per college basis in Delhi University:

DUET MA Political Science Entrance Test Syllabus

The Department of Political Science at Delhi University decides the syllabus for MA Political Science Entrance. However, the MA Political Science Entrance Test under DUET is conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency). 

According to the Department of Political Science at DU, MA Political Science Entrance Syllabus is Delhi University’s B.A. Political Science Honors. 

Following table gives a highlight of the DU MA Political Science Entrance Syllabus:

DUET MA Political Science Exam Pattern

Previous Year Question Papers of MA Political Science Entrance DU

Preparation Tips for MA Political Science Entrance

At the Learning Skills Institute, we offer an MA Political Science Entrance Preparation Online Course. 

It is a self-paced online course that will help you to start your preparation anywhere in India from the convenience of your home. That too in a very structured and targeted manner. 

Refer to this link here for more info about the course.

DUET MA Political Science Entrance Cut Off

The top 10 ranked candidates in MA Political Science Entrance usually secure marks in the range of 70-80 percent in the unreserved category. 

However, candidates securing marks in the range of 55-65 percent are able to secure a seat in the first list for the Entrance result itself. Nevertheless, the cut off can fall up to 45-50 percent in the further admission lists.

Career Prospects After MA Political Science from Delhi University

MA Political Science offers limited though lucrative career options after course completion. Following are the top career avenues listed in the table: 

Do you have more career avenues to suggest? Use the comment box below to share with us. 

Also, feel free to ask questions about the MA Political Science Programme at Delhi University, we would love to answer your queries.