Discontinued (Oct 2023)- M.A. in Political Science 

at Lady Shri Ram College, Lajpat Nagar

Admission through CUET-PG in Lady Shri Ram College is accepted from this year and hence, it is still not known how the result will be declared. Last year, the CUET merit list for UG courses was not released in the public domain. Candidates had to log in to the personal admission dashboards using their details on the official website of DU. Read more on LSR College Cutoff.

The admission process for the M.A. Course at Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) varies depending on the programme. Here is a general overview of the admission process for M.A. Courses at LSR: Application: The first step is to fill out the online application form available on the official website of the college. The application form can be accessed on the college website during the admission period. Eligibility: Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the college for the M.A. Programme they are applying for. The eligibility criteria for each programme are mentioned in the prospectus, which can be downloaded from the college website. Entrance Exam: For some M.A. Programs, LSR conducts an entrance exam. The exam pattern and syllabus are different for each programme. Candidates who qualify the entrance exam will be called for further rounds of admission. Group Discussion/Personal Interview: Candidates who have qualified the entrance exam will be called for a Group Discussion GD or Personal Interview PI depending on the programme. The GD/PI assesses the candidate's communication skills, general knowledge, and subject knowledge. Merit List: The final selection of candidates is based on the combined performance of the candidate in the entrance exam and the GD/PI. A merit list is prepared, and candidates who make it to the list will be offered admission. Document Verification: Candidates who are offered admission will be required to verify their documents and pay the admission fee. Note: The admission process may vary depending on the M.A. Programme. Candidates are advised to refer to the prospectus or contact the college authorities for detailed information.

The total seat intake for MA in LSR is 75. Find below the specialisation-wise seat intake as per the DU PG Admission Bulletin 2023-24:

MA Specialisation	Seat Intake
English	09
Sanskrit	20
Hindi	05
Philosophy	11
History	20
Political Science	10

LSR ranks five among the top Colleges in India as per NIRF 2022 rankings. It is one of the top Delhi University colleges. As per an overall placements report of Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 140 companies visited its campus for the placements drive. The highest and average package offered was INR 40 LPA and INR 9.80, respectively. Read more about placements at Lady Shri Ram College for Women.

There are several components that add to the total course fee such as tuition fee, security deposit, library fee, hostel fee (if applicable), etc. The total tuition fee (includes other components as well) as calculated the first-year fee is INR 35,832. Moreover, the hostel charges are up to INR 75,960. The given fee is as per the data taken from unofficial sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary. Candidates can also visit the LSR College website (lsr.edu.in) for more details on the fee structure.

Admission to all the Lady Shri Ram College for Women courses is entrance-based. While Lady Shri Ram College for Women accepts CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses, admission to all the PG programmes will be subject to the CUET- PG exam starting. The eligibility requirements for all the popular programmes offered by the college are tabulated below:

Courses	Eligibility
BA	Class 12 or equivalent pass (Maths for Economics specialisations)
BSc	Class 12 or equivalent pass
BCom	Class 12 or equivalent pass
MA	Bachelor’s degree
BElEd	Class 12 or equivalent pass
PG Diploma	UG Diploma/Degree or equivalent exam pass

No, Lady Shri Ram College for Women does not offer direct admission. It is necessary for the BA/BA (H) course aspirants to fulfil the eligibility requirements and take the CUET exam. There is no other provision for direct admission. Earlier, admission was granted on a merit basis. However, from 2022, candidates are admitted based on CUET scores only.

The total course includes multiple fee components, such as the tuition fee, security deposit, library fee, hostel fee (if applicable), etc. After selection, candidates have to pay some amount of fee to confirm the seat. LSR BSc (H) specialisation-wise fee is further mentioned in the table given below:

Course	Fee
BSc (H) in Mathematics	INR 71,010
BSc (H) in Statistics	INR 71,910

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is calculated as per the first-year fee. It is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Till 2021, admissions were based on Class 12/HSC exam scores. However, now the admission is through CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test). Hence, candidates' performance in the entrance exam shall now be the deciding factor for admission. Moreover, now the merit list will not be released in the public domain. Candidates who appear for the exam shall be able to check the result with the credentials generated during the CUET application process.

LSR is ranked number nine under the college category as per NIRF 2023 report among the top colleges in India. Moreover, as per LSR's overall placements report 2024, a total of 205 offers were made. The highest and average package offered was INR 48.90 LPA and INR 10.55 LPA, respectively. Some of the top companies that took part in the placements drive were Accenture, EY, Deloitte, KPMG, etc.