SAU MA IR Entrance 2026 – Important Dates & Details
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SAU MA International Relations Admission for 2026-27 session has started. The last date for application is 10th April 2026.
South Asian University (SAU), New Delhi is an international university established in 2010 by the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries.
These countries include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives.
One of the biggest advantages of studying at SAU is that its degrees are recognized across all SAARC countries.
The MA in International Relations (IR) at South Asian University is a popular postgraduate programme.
It focuses on global politics, diplomacy, and regional cooperation, especially in the South Asian region.
The programme duration is 2 years.
It mainly studies the geopolitical and diplomatic issues of South Asia.
The curriculum includes subjects such as:
- Theories of International Relations
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Global Governance and Diplomacy
- South Asian Politics and Security
- International Law and Political Economy
After completing an MA in International Relations, students can build careers in areas such as:
- Diplomacy
- Policy research
- Government agencies
- NGOs
- Think tanks
- International organizations like the UN, SAARC, and WTO
This programme is ideal for students who are interested in global affairs, regional politics, and international diplomacy.
Before applying, it is important to understand all the details related to the SAU MA IR 2026 entrance examination.
In this article, we have explained all the important information related to the exam.
If you still have questions, you can ask them in the comment section.
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SAU Entrance 2026 Important Dates
| Last Date for Registration | 10th April 2026 |
| SAU 2026 Admit Card | 20th April 2026 |
| SAU 2026 Entrance Test Dates | 25th & 26th April 2026 |
| SAU MA IR Entrance Date | 25th April 2026 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM |
| Result Declaration | To be updated |
| Commencement of Course | July 2026 |
SAU MA IR Eligibility Criteria 2026
Admission to SAU MA IR will be offered on the basis of CUET PG score for one of test paper HUQP18 (Political Science), HUQP08 (Geography), HUQP09 (History) and HUQP22 (Sociology). Following is the MA IR eligibility criteria:
| One Year Programme: any degree under 10+2+4 pattern with minimum 55% marks |
| Two Year Programme: any degree under 10+2+3 pattern with minimum 50% marks |
Total Seats in SAU MA IR 2026
| Seats for Indian Students: 60 (SAU Entrance Test: 30 and Direct Mode: 30) |
| Seats for SAARC Countries and Others: 60 (SAU Entrance Test: 30 and Direct Mode: 30) |
| Total Seats: 60 + 60 = 120 |
SAU MA IR 2026 Test Pattern
| Total Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 70 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Negative Marking | Not applicable |
SAU MA IR Entrance Test Syllabus
| International Relations and Political Theories |
| History of International Relations and Important Events |
| International Relations Terms and Concepts |
| International Current Affairs |
| Multilateral and Bilateral International Organizations |
| General Awareness about SAARC and the World |
| SAARC related topics |
SAU Application Process 2026
| 01: Access the SAU admission portal at https://admissions.sau.int/. |
| 02: Select the ‘New Registration’ button. |
| 03: Complete the registration form to generate your username and password. |
| 04: Return to the admission portal and log in using your username and password. |
| 05: Provide accurate details in the application form. |
| 06: Upload photos and necessary documents following the specified format. |
| 07: Review and submit your application. |
| 08: Post submission, proceed to pay the application fee. |
| 09: The application fee for Indian nationals |
| 10: Download your application form along with the receipt. |
| Download PDF 2026 Brochure of South Asian University for more info |
Download SAU MA IR Question Papers
SAU Contact Info
| Admission Support: +91(11)35656600, +91-9818180096, +91 9818185222 (Monday – Friday from 10 am – 5pm) |
| Admission Email Support: admission@sau.int |
| Technical Support: +91 9220407727 +91 9220407728 (Monday – Friday from 10 am – 5pm) |
| Technical Email Support: techsupport-entrance@sau.int |
| Official Website: https://sau.int/ |
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