The aim of a master’s degree in political science is to build a strong foundation of students in political studies by exploring a broad range of political phenomena at the local, national, and international levels. The programme provides an insight into the working of society and governments, different political theories and processes, and questions and ideas that is shaping the 21st Century.
The Programme provides an option for specialising in Indian and Western Political Thoughts, Political Theories, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Indian Government and Politics. Learners would thus acquire skills in political analysis as well as sharpen their analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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| Semester | Heads | (Graduation Aggreate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Academic Fee | 26,270 | 26,270 | 26,270 | 26,270 |
| Merit Scholarship | 7,881 | 5,254 | 2,627 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 18,389 | 21,016 | 23,643 | 26,270 | |
| 2nd Semester | Academic Fee | 26,270 | 26,270 | 26,270 | 26,270 |
| Merit Scholarship | 7,881 | 5,254 | 2,627 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 18,389 | 21,016 | 23,643 | 26,270 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 62,078 | (2nd Category) 67,332 | (3rd Category) 72,586 | (4th Category) 77,840 | |
| Semester | Heads | (Graduation Aggreate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Academic Fee | 35,500 | 35,500 | 35,500 | 35,500 |
| Students Diversity Scholarship | - | - | - | - | |
| Merit Scholarship | 10,650 | 7,100 | 3,550 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 24,850 | 28,400 | 31,950 | 35,500 | |
| 2nd Semester | Academic Fee | 35,500 | 35,500 | 35,500 | 35,500 |
| Students Diversity Scholarship | - | - | - | - | |
| Merit Scholarship | 10,650 | 7,100 | 3,550 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 24,850 | 28,400 | 31,950 | 35,500 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 75,000 | (2nd Category) 82,100 | (3rd Category) 89,200 | (4th Category) 96,300 | |
| Semester | Heads | (Diploma Aggregate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Semester | Academic Fee | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 |
| Scholarship | 20,424 | 13,616 | 6,808 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 47,656 | 54,464 | 61,272 | 68,080 | |
| 4th Semester | Academic Fee | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 |
| Scholarship | 20,424 | 13,616 | 6,808 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 47,656 | 54,464 | 61,272 | 68,080 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 1,22,612 | (2nd Category) 1,36,228 | (3rd Category) 1,49,844 | (4th Category) 1,63,460 | |
| Semester | Heads | (Diploma Aggregate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Semester | Academic Fee | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 |
| Scholarship | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | |
| Merit Scholarship | 22,650 | 15,100 | 7,500 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 52,850 | 60,400 | 67,950 | 100,000 | |
| 4th Semester | Academic Fee | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 |
| Scholarship | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | |
| Merit Scholarship | 22,650 | 15,100 | 7,500 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 52,850 | 60,400 | 67,950 | 100,000 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 1,33,000 | (2nd Category) 1,48,100 | (3rd Category) 1,63,200 | (4th Category) 1,78,300 | |
| Admission Fee | Enrolment Fee | Caution Money (Refundable after completion of programme) |
|---|---|---|
| 6,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Examination Fee | Library Fee | Student Welfare Fee | Online Student Information Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,600 | 800 | 750 | 1,500 | 7,650 |
| Hostel & Mess Fee | Single Bed | Double Bed | Triple Bed | Four Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent and other Fee per Academic Year | 75,000 | 55,000 | 47,000 | 42,000 |
| Mess Fee per Academic Year | 40,500 | 40,500 | 40,500 | 40,500 |
| Laundry Fee per Academic Year | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Total Amount | 1,20,000 | 1,00,000 | 92,000 | 87,000 |
| Transportation Fee for Doiwala/Nepali Farm/Rishikesh/Poanta Sahib Routes per Academic Year | 24,000 |
| Transportation Fee for Other Routes per Academic Year | 18,000 |
| Sr. No. | Paper Code | Subject | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MPS 101 | Debates in Political Theory | 4 |
| 2 | MPS 102 | Theories of International Relations | 4 |
| 3 | MPS 103 | Politics in India | 4 |
| 4 | MPSE 10x | State Politics in India (MPSE 101) OR The Political in Local Governance (MPSE 102) | 4 |
| 5 | MPSM 101 | Information and Communication Technology | 2 |
| Total credit Sem. I | 18 | ||
| Sr. No. | Paper Code | Subject | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MPS 201 | Comparative Political Analysis | 4 |
| 2 | MPS 202 | Public Administration | 4 |
| 3 | MPS 203 | Themes in Indian Political Thought | 4 |
| 4 | MPSE 20x | Security Studies (MPSE 201) OR Human Rights: Challenges and Concerns (MPSE 202) | 4 |
| 5 | MPSE 20x | Cultural Studies (MPSE 203) OR Gender Studies (MPSE 204) | 4 |
| Total credit Sem. II | 20 | ||
| Sr. No. | Paper Code | Subject | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MPS 301 | Public Policy | 4 |
| 2 | MPS 302 | Modern Indian Political Thinkers | 4 |
| 3 | MPSE 30x | Political Economy of India (MPSE301) OR Politics and Psychoanalysis (MPSE302) | 4 |
| 4 | MPSE 30x | Critical Traditions in Political Theory (MPSE 303) OR Politics of Knowledge (MPSE304) | 4 |
| 5 | MPSOE 30x | Development Process and Politics in India (MPSOE 301) OR Environmental Policies & Politics (MPSOE 302) | 4 |
| Total credit Sem. III | 20 | ||
| Sr. No. | Paper Code | Subject | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MPS 401 | Research Method in Political Science | 4 |
| 2 | MPSE 40x | India in World Affairs (MPSE 401) OR Indian Strategic Thought (MPSE 402) | 4 |
| 3 | Ambedkar in Contemporary India (MPSE 403) OR Gandhi, Autonomy and Discourse (MPSE 404) | 4 | |
| 4 | MPSOE 40x | Politics of South Asia (MPSOE 401) OR Regions and Regionalism (MPSOE 402) | 4 |
| 5 | DMPS | Project (DMPS01)/Dissertation (DMPS02) | 6 |
| Total credit Sem. IV | 22 | ||
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