Political Science

The minimum requirement is 10+2 or any other equivalent examination. The student must pass the 12th board exams with at least 50%. Admission to the course is based on the CUET UG in several colleges. Colleges affiliated with Delhi University admit BA Political Science students based on their CUET scores. Top BA Political Science Colleges include Hindu College in Delhi, Hansraj College in Delhi, Fergusson College in Pune, and St. Xaviers College in Mumbai. The average annual fee charged by colleges or universities can range from INR 15,000 to INR 80,000. The fees charged by private and government institutes differ.

The BA Political Science syllabus allows students to explore various aspects of political science, such as political theory and practice, and the description and analysis of political systems and political behaviour. A recent course graduate can expect to earn between INR 3 - 5 LPA initially. As one's level of experience increases, so does their salary. After completing their BA in Political Science, students can pursue a postgraduate course such as an MA in Political Science or an MBA.

Study Bachelors in Political Science Abroad: Key Features

Feature	Information
Total Number of Universities	Numerous universities worldwide
Best Countries to pursue Bachelors in Political Science	USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland
Courses Available	BA in Political Science, BSc in Political Science
Duration	3-4 years
Exams Required	SAT, ACT, country-specific entrance exams
Annual Tuition Fees	INR 10-30 lakhs
Average Salary per annum	INR 20-40 lakhs
Intakes Available	Fall, Spring
Top Universities	Harvard, Stanford, LSE, University of Toronto, University of Melbourne
Top Scholarships	Fulbright, Chevening, DAAD, Australia Awards, Canada Graduate Scholarships
Top Career Opportunities	Political Analyst, Diplomat, Public Relations Specialist, Policy Advisor, Academic

Best Bachelors in Political Science Colleges in the World for Indian Students

University Name	QS World University Rankings 2024(course)	Annual Tuition Fees (INR)
Harvard University	1	50-60 lakhs
Stanford University	2	50-60 lakhs
London School of Economics (LSE)	3	25-30 lakhs
University of Toronto	4	20-25 lakhs
University of Melbourne	5	20-25 lakhs
University of Oxford	6	30-35 lakhs
University of Cambridge	7	30-35 lakhs
University of California, Berkeley	8	30-35 lakhs
University of Chicago	9	40-45 lakhs
National University of Singapore (NUS)	10	15-20 lakhs

Eligibility Requirement for Bachelors in Political Science

Eligibility Criteria	Minimum Score
Educational Qualifications	10+2 with a minimum of 75% marks
Standardised Tests	SAT: 1200+, ACT: 25+
Language Proficiency Test	IELTS: 6.5+, TOEFL: 90+
Immigration Requirements	Valid student visa
Work Experience	Not mandatory, but preferred

Top Programs in Bachelors in Political Science Abroad

University Name	Programs Offered
Harvard University	BA in Political Science
Stanford University	BA in Political Science
London School of Economics (LSE)	BSc in Government
University of Toronto	BA in Political Science
University of Melbourne	BA in Politics and International Studies
University of Oxford	BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
University of Cambridge	BA in Human, Social, and Political Sciences
University of California, Berkeley	BA in Political Science
University of Chicago	BA in Political Science
National University of Singapore (NUS)	BSc in Political Science

Career Opportunities with a Bachelor in Political Science

Position	Average Salary (INR)	Top Employers
Political Analyst	20 LPA - 35 LPA	Government Agencies, Think Tanks
Diplomat	25 LPA - 45 LPA	Foreign Services, International Bodies
Public Relations Specialist	15 LPA - 30 LPA	PR Agencies, Corporations
Policy Advisor	20 LPA - 40 LPA	Government, NGOs, Policy Institutes
Academic	12 LPA - 28 LPA	Universities, Research Institutes
Legislative Assistant	18 LPA - 32 LPA	Government, Legislative Bodies
Campaign Manager	22 LPA - 40 LPA	Political Parties, Advocacy Groups
Public Affairs Consultant	20 LPA - 35 LPA	Consulting Firms, Media Outlets
Researcher	15 LPA - 30 LPA	Think Tanks, Research Institutes
International Relations Specialist	20 LPA - 38 LPA	International Organizations, NGOs

Scholarships for Bachelor in Political Science

Scholarship Name	Benefits
Fulbright Scholarships	Full tuition, living expenses, and travel
Chevening Scholarships	Full funding for tuition and living costs
DAAD Scholarships	Covers tuition, living expenses, and travel
Australia Awards	Full tuition fees, living expenses, and travel
Canada Graduate Scholarships	Tuition fees, living expenses, and additional support

Cost of living & studying Bachelors in Political Science Abroad

Country	Average Annual Tuition Fee Range	Estimated Annual Cost of Living
USA	INR 30-60 lakhs	INR 10-15 lakhs
UK	INR 25-50 lakhs	INR 12-18 lakhs
Canada	INR 20-40 lakhs	INR 8-12 lakhs
Australia	INR 20-40 lakhs	INR 10-15 lakhs
Germany	INR 5-15 lakhs	INR 8-10 lakhs
Ireland	INR 20-35 lakhs	INR 10-12 lakh

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