ODL Degree = Regular Degree
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As per the Regulation 22 of the UGC in 2020, ODL degrees are now regarded as equally valid and credible as traditional, offline degrees.
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Mode of Learning: The MA in Political Science at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, provides advanced knowledge in political theory, public administration, governance, and international relations. The program, delivered online for flexibility, is paired with an onsite internship in government institutions, NGOs, policy think tanks, or advocacy groups. This unique blend ensures students develop both academic insights and practical understanding of governance, policymaking, and political processes.
| Course | Paper Title |
|---|---|
| Course-I | Traditions of Political Thinking |
| Course-II | Comparative Politics |
| Course-III | Indian Political System |
| Course-IV | International Relations |
| Course-V | Practical |
| Course | Paper Title |
|---|---|
| Course-VI | Administrative Theory |
| Course-VII | Ancient Indian Political Thought |
| Course-VIII | Contemporary Political Theory |
| Course-IX | Research Methodology |
| Core Elective Course Course-X | Indian Political Economy |
| Social Science: Bharatiya Vision | |
| Minor Elective Course-XI | Constitution of India (Other Faculty) |
| Democracy in India (Other Faculty) | |
| Course-XII | Dissertation and Viva-Voce |
| Course | Paper Title |
|---|---|
| Course-XIII | Western Political Thought |
| Course-XIV | Indian Administration |
| Course-XV | Practical |
| Core Elective Course-XVI | Modern Indian Political Thought |
| Modern Western Political Theory | |
| Course-XVII | Indian Tradition of Political Thinking |
| Indian Public Governance |
| Course | Paper Title |
|---|---|
| Course-XVIII | State Politics in India |
| Course-XIX | Foundations of Indian Political Theory |
| Course-XX | Political Sociology |
| Core Elective Course-XXI | Political Leadership in India |
| Contemporary Political Issues | |
| Course-XXII | Indian Democracy |
| Local Governance in India | |
| Course-XXIII | Dissertation and Viva-Voce |
| MA Political Science | Semester I | Semester II | Semester III | Semester IV | ||
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| Registration Fee | ₹ 200/- | - | - | - | ||
| Internship Fee | ₹ 10,000/- | - | ₹ 10,000/- | - | ||
| Semester Fee | ₹ 5,500/- | ₹ 5,500/- | ₹ 5,500/- | ₹ 5,500/- | ||
| Annual Fee | ₹ 21,200/- | ₹ 21,000/- | ||||
| Total Fees | ₹ 42,200/- | |||||
| Note: The above-mentioned fee does not include the 'Examination Fee', which will be applicable each semester. Details of this fee will be communicated to you in due course. | ||||||
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It is a two-year postgraduate programme that combines academic study with structured field exposure through an MA Political Science internship program in governance, policy, and related domains.
Unlike a traditional degree, this programme includes applied learning through an MA Political Science degree with internship, offering real-world insight into political and administrative systems.
Yes, the qualification is awarded by Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, a UGC-recognised institution, and follows approved MA Political Science internship curriculum guidelines.
Academic instruction is delivered online, while practical exposure is gained through an on-site MA Political Science internship.
Students may gain experience with NGOs, think tanks, policy research organisations, or administrative bodies through defined MA Political Science internship roles.
Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree with Political Science as a subject are eligible under the academic criteria of the MA Political Science internship program.
The internship runs parallel to the academic programme and follows the approved MA Political Science internship duration.
Graduates may pursue roles in political analysis, research, teaching, public policy, public relations, or government services, supported by experience gained through an MA Political Science internship.
Applications must be submitted online by clicking the Admission Enquiry option and completing the application form as per MA Political Science internship curriculum requirements.
Yes, students who prefer a purely academic route may opt for the Masters in Political Science offered through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode, which focuses on theoretical and analytical study.