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UGHumanities & social sciencesFull time

B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science

at Delhi University (DU) · B.A.

Duration
3 yrs
Seats
154
Total fee
₹67,281 to ₹9.35 L
Entrance exams
CUET+1
Regulator
UGC
Cutoffs

Eligibility at a glance

Key conditions

  • Mathematics, Physics in Class 12
  • Take the CUET with following combinations

Entrance exams accepted

Last closing rank

  • 785 in CUET UG 2026

Fees

Fee breakdown for B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science
Tuition₹361 to ₹1,96,285
Hostel₹66,900 to ₹6,00,850
One-time₹20 to ₹48,621
Other₹89,430
Total₹67,281 to ₹9,35,186

The total includes hostel and one-time charges.

Scholarships

  • Institute offers various scholarships: Scholarship to Minority/SC/ST/OBC students Post Matric Scholarship for SC candidates For more details - http://www.mlnce.org/scholarship/
  • Scholarship
Fee notes

Above mentioned fee is for GEN/OBC/EWS/KM/CW category candidates. For SC/ST category candidates fee is 56235 and for PWD category candidates fee is 285. Tuition fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year.

Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than tuition fees.

As published by the institute; confirm with its admissions office. All fees at Delhi University

Full eligibility (official wording)

Candidate should be 12th pass from a recognized board.

Student should take the CUET with following combinations.

Combination I- Language-1 from List A plus List B-3 subjects or

Combination II- Languages-2 from List A plus list B- 2 subjects .

Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu are part of list A. Accountancy or Book Keeping, Anthropology, Biology else Biological Studies, Biotechnology or Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science else Informatic Practices, Economics or Business Economics, Environmental Studies or Environmental Science, Geography or Geology, History, Home Science, Mass Media or Mass Communication, Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Music), Sociology, Agriculture, Fine Arts/Visual Arts (Sculpture/Painting)/Commercial Arts, Knowledge Tradition and Practices in India, Physical Education (Yoga, Sports) are part of list B.

A student must have passed Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (Class XII) of the Central Board of Secondary Education/State Board or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto.

What you’ll study

Typical outline for BA; the institute’s own syllabus may differ.

Humanities, social sciences, languages, writing, research methods, electives, projects, and interdisciplinary courses.

Core subjects4

  • Discipline core
  • Language
  • Research methods
  • Writing and communication

Skills5

  • Critical thinking
  • Writing
  • Research
  • Argumentation
  • Cultural literacy

Career paths10

  • Content Associate
  • Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Communications Executive
  • Civil services
  • Media
  • Social sector
  • Research
+2 more
  • Education
  • Policy

Higher education5

  • M.A.
  • MBA
  • LLB
  • B.Ed.
  • Public policy

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