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M.A. in Political Science 
offered by IGNOU

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  • A++ NAAC accredited
  • Central University
  • Estd. 1985

M.A. in Political Science
 at 
IGNOU 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Total fee

₹9,000

Mode of learning

Distance/Correspondence

Course Level

PG Degree

M.A. in Political Science
 at 
IGNOU 
Highlights

  • Maximum duration for the course is 4 years

M.A. in Political Science
 at 
IGNOU 
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for this course can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content.

M.A. in Political Science
 at 
IGNOU 
Placements

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M.A. in Political Science
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IGNOU 
Entry Requirements

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M.A. in Political Science
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Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Jan 31, 2025
    (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2025) Re-registration (without late fee) deadline
    Jan 31, 2025
    (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2025) Last date for fresh admission/registration

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    Students Ratings & Reviews

    3.4/5
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    Anonymous
    M.A. in Political Science
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    2.4
    2Placements3Infrastructure2Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
    Review of IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University.
    Placements: There is no chance of placements because this university is not regular. Classes are held only on Saturday and Sunday. Internships are offered in this course.
    Infrastructure: Our university is very big and many courses are available. There is a decent library and several books are available. We can also study there peacefully. All classrooms are well-maintained. There are around 100 classrooms.
    Faculty: In this course, the final exam is held once a year. Professors also conduct tests once a week. We also get complete information regarding all the chapters. Teachers always clarify our doubts. Semester exams are conducted very well.
    Reviewed on 6 Aug 2023Read More
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    Vineet Kumari
    M.A. in Political Science
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    3.2
    3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Our college is value for money.
    Placements: Around 10% of students were placed in our course. The highest salary package offered was 5 LPA. The lowest salary package offered was 2 LPA. The average salary package offered was 3 LPA. The top recruiting companies were Wipro, Google, and TCS. Almost 20% of students got internships.
    Infrastructure: In this college, Wi-Fi was not enabled. Smart classrooms were also not available. There was no canteen, and medical facilities were also not provided. Sports and games facilities were not available.
    Faculty: Teachers were helpful and knowledgeable. The teaching quality was moderate. Students had to study on their own otherwise they will fail exams. Our course curriculum was relevant. Semester exams were hard to pass, and it was impossible to clear exams without study.
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    Neha Chopra
    M.A. in Political Science
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    4.4
    4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Blessed to be in this college.
    Placements: I'm doing my Masters in political Science from Lakshmibai College. You can get good placement and internship from a reputed company that will help you gain amazing experience, but for that, you have to clear the exam that the companies hold. My friend cleared that exam and got a good package.
    Infrastructure: Library has a good stock of books. Almost every book related to your course is there except some rare books that you have to buy from outside. The library environment is very quiet and peaceful. Even the canteen is also good, the food is hygienic. The sports facilities are also good even I joined NCC in my graduation. I did graduation and is now doing masters from this college because I like the atmosphere, the classrooms are also big and neat.
    Faculty: The teachers will surely help you as they are cooperative and friendly. They have a good knowledge about their streams, so they can guide you very well. Course curriculum is very important because everything you study will help you somewhere and it will make you more intelligent and productive. Political Science is the best subject you can study as it has a good scope in future. Exams may seem difficult if you didn't study and easy too if you have studied well as everything comes from the course curriculum. To ace the exams, don't skip the lectures as they will be very helpful.
    Other: Crowd is not very large as Lakshmibai college is little far or aside from the north campus. It is little quiet which is a very good place to study than in a crowded college. So, I enjoyed the surroundings full of peace and greenery. Events and fests are getting improved year by year, the college is working on it for the students.
    Reviewed on 9 Jan 2022Read More
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    Seema Malik
    M.A. in Political Science
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    4
    4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    I'm absolutely satisfied with our college.
    Placements: Approximately 60% of students were placed from here. The highest salary offered was Rs. 50,000 per month, and the lowest salary offered was Rs. 25,000 per month. Top roles offered by the course are public policy expert and political analysis. You can work as a professor or teacher in future.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure is overall good here. Classrooms and labs are well-equipped. A good space is also available to play. Wi-Fi facility and freshwater are also available here. The good thing is that our university provides you with options to choose any college as a study centre.
    Faculty: Teachers here are very cooperative, helpful and knowledgeable. Their teaching quality is also good. Exams are not very difficult if you study sincerely throughout the year. The course curriculum is also relevant. Only 55% of marks are required to pass the exam.
    Other: The best thing about this course is that this subject is very common in all competitive exams, so you can prepare while studying. The syllabus is beautifully designed. Scholarships are also provided by the industry.
    Reviewed on 26 Aug 2021Read More
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    Anonymous
    M.A. in Political Science
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    2.8
    3Placements2Infrastructure4Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
    It is an average college and a good place to pursue studies.
    Placements: Approximately 60% of students got placed from college. The highest salary offered was Rs. 5,000 per month and the lowest salary offered was Rs. 2,500 per month. Top recruiting companies visit our college for recruitment. It is a very good college to carry on your studies even if you don't have time to go to college.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure of IGNOU is commendable and very well built. It is maintained very well. Lab facilities are available but are not usable. They don't take seriously for the distance learner. But if you have proper practical subjects, then they will provide classes.
    Faculty: Faculty members in our college are helpful to everyone. Being a distance learner, we need more help, but I didn't feel that here. They are good but not much. The course curriculum is a bit relevant, but we have a lot of material and students are not guided properly.
    Reviewed on 21 Oct 2020Read More
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    M.A. in Political Science
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q:   What is the course fees for two years M.A in IGNOU?

    A: 

    Indira Gandhi Open University MA fee structure shall include tuition fee, a one-time fee, and a registration fee. The registration fee amount is non-refundable. Candidates have to pay the fee amount after registration for admission confirmation. IGNOU MA tuition fee ranges between INR 7,000 and INR 25,000. The fee payment can be done online via credit card/debit card/net banking. This fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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    Q:   Can I do PhD after MA from IGNOU?

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    Yes, you can do PhD in the relevant subject after completing an MA course from Indira Gandhi Open University. The open university provides PhD programmes in different areas of specialisation. IGNOU PhD course admission is done based on accepted exam scores followed by an interview round. Aspirants can check out more details about PhD at the open university, here. Interested candidates should go through the eligibility and selection requirements before proceeding with application formalities.

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    Q:   What is the last date to apply for IGNOU MA fresh admission?

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    Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended its application deadline from Jul 15 to Jul 31. Candidates seeking admission to the MA courses can apply in Jul session till the extended date. Additionally, the candidates who are pursuing the course can re-register as well. The IGNOU re-registration date is extended till Jul 31 as well.

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    Q:   Which is better among DU SOL and IGNOU for an MA course?

    A: 

    Both DU SOL and IGNOU are popular among students for distance programmes. Candidates can consider factors like course fee, ranking, degree acceptance, and more, while making a choice. The minimum eligibility criteria for MA at both the open learning universities/platforms is a valid bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised board. 

    Below table showcases the MA course fee at IGNOU and DU SOL:

    University

    Total Fee (MA)

    IGNOU

    INR 9,000 - 25,600

    DU SOL

    INR 2,000 - 76,000

    NOTE: The aforementioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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    Q:   Does IGNOU offer MA in History course?

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    Yes, IGNOU offers an MA in History. The course can be completed in 2 years and it is offered in Hindi as well as English medium. The online application form for the course is released twice a year, in January and July. Candidates can pursue this course without qualifying for an entrance exam. The average course fee for MA History in IGNOU is INR 9,000. The course is open to all graduates and there is no minimum or maximum age limit. Once admission is granted, IGNOU study materials are sent by post to the students.

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    What is the cutoff for M.A. in Political Science at IGNOU?

    Answered a year ago

    Hey there, As per the details issues on official website for MA in political science from ignou you need only a Bachelor Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University. There is no minimum cut off required.

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    Manan Nagar

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    I want to know about the latest cutoff information for M.A. in Political Science at IGNOU.

    Answered a year ago

    Hey there As per the details issues on official website for MA in political science from IGNOU you need only a bachelor's degree or a higher degree from a recognized University. There is no minimum cut off required in order to get the admission

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    Manan Nagar

    Contributor-Level 6

    When will the admissions begin for this course?

    Answered 5 years ago

    Hi, Registration- 30th Oct, 2019 -31st Dec, 2019 Thanks!

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