Aims & Objectives

The main objective of this Program is to provide the students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the foundations of Political Science with the help of basic Political Science concepts, theories and various approaches. Our syllabus is revised keeping in view requirement of students appearing for SET/NET and other qualifying examinations. It also takes into account recent developments in Political Science.

Programme highlights

M.A. Political Science is a two years Program introduced with Core courses in Political Science i.e. Inter-disciplinary subjects and elective subjects, which helps the students to understand the basic relation of Political Science with other subjects. The M.A. Political Science Program has two modes, one 'Regular Mode' and second one is 'External Mode'.

Eligibility

1. Any graduate in any faculty of a statutory University or of any other institution recognized by the UGC is eligible for admission to the first year of M.A. Program.
2. A Foreign student can be admitted only as a 'Regular Student' to the M.A. Program after the completion of all technical necessities. (such as 'Visa', 'Medical Certificate', 'Passport', 'Police Registration Papers' and other essential technicalities)

Programme Pattern

2 Years Semester pattern with credit system.
Course pattern - 60:40
60 Marks Theory Exam
40 Marks Internal or Assignments

Admission Procedure

1. Admission is open during every academic year in the months of July/August/September
2. Last date for M.A. (Political Science) Regular students is 31st August without late fee and 31st Sept. with late fee.

Passing Criteria

40% in internal and external evaluation

Course Structure

2 Years Course of M.A. Political Science
Four Semesters of 2 Years.
At every Semester, internal and external evaluation will be done.

Instruction for M.A. Students

1. Curriculum for Regular students:-
M.A. Course will be divided into four semesters. Examination will be held at the end of each Semester. The course structure has been designed on the basis of credit base with continuous internal evaluation system as per the guidelines of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi. This course includes internal and external evaluation in the ratio of 60:40. The details of the course structure have been given below.

2. Duration of Syllabus:-
In case of any change in partial or full syllabus of the course, the examination of the previous syllabus will be conducted only for three consecutive times and the repeaters should clear their backlog of the previous syllabus within these three examinations.

3. Evaluation:-
Credit System for Regular Students:
Only regular students for M.A. Political Science course should note that a new credit system Semester Pattern is being introduced with effect from the academic year 2013-14. The student must appear for 16 papers in two years. They should contact their respective departments to get the syllabus and necessary information. The scheme of the examination will be divided into internal and external assessment for 50% and 50% marks respectively. The minimum passing marks in each mode of evaluation will be 40%. Eighty percent attendance is compulsory for regular students, failing which the term will not be granted. Papers for M.A. Political Science (Semester – I, II, III and IV)

Credit Scheme:-
• Four credits per paper.
• Sixteen credits per semester.
• Sixty four credits for the entire course.
• Forty – eight teaching hours per paper per semester.
• Twelve teaching hours per unit during the semesters.
• Four units for each paper per semester.
• Four teaching hours per paper per week.

Syllabus

• For MA I & II 2022-23 Political Science Click Here

Fee Structure (In Rupees)

(Fees applicable for current academic year.)
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Course/Programme Outcome

M.A. in Political Science is programme introduced under Nehru Institute of Social Sciences, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune with following outcome
• Provides specific background in Political Science and helps to improve the understanding of applied Political Science.
• Prepares the students for variety of challenging careers related to Political Science branch through innovation in teaching and research
• Develops comprehensive understanding of interdisciplinary issues of society with central theme of Political Science
• Promotes the research knowledge among the students

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME
• Knowledge of background of Political Science
• Preparation for challenging career related to teaching and research
• Promoting interdisciplinary understanding

Career scope and Job Opportunities at Exit point : -

• Teaching profession in colleges & universities
• Government employment/Competitive examinations
• Industry
• Research organisations- can work as researcher

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