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B.A. in Political Science 

  • A NAAC accredited
  • State University
  • Estd. 2010

B.A. in Political Science
 at 
Presidency University 
Overview

Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Total Tuition Fees

5,400

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Seat breakup

31

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B.A. in Political Science
 at 
Presidency University 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (3 years)
5,400
3,770
9,170
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B.A. in Political Science
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Presidency University 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2021)
Median SalaryINR 6.00 Lakh
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Azim Premji Foundation
CITI Bank
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Deloitte
Genpact
IBM
Pradan
pwc
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B.A. in Political Science
 at 
Presidency University 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Can I get direct admission in Presidency University Kolkata for BA?

A: 

No, in order to get admission for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata the student have to pass PUBDET entrance exam. Candidates can choose the exam centre the nearest to them. However, candidates are advised that once the application form is submitted, the candidate can not change their exam centre so be careful.The allocation of the PUBDET exam centres was based on the choices gave by the candidate during the online form fill up. However, the centre mentioned will be final and no changes will be made. No request for change of allocated centre will be entertained under normal circumstances.

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Q:   Is Presidency University, Kolkata a good university for B.A.?

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Presidency University, Kolkata, formerly known as Presidency College, is a prestigious institution with a rich history dating back to 1857. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various disciplines, including arts, sciences, commerce, engineering, and technology.

The university has been awarded Grade A by NAAC and is considered one of India's the oldest educational institutions.

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Q:   What is the fee for B.A. courses at Presidency University, Kolkata?

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The fee for B.A. courses at Presidency University, Kolkata is approximately INR 2,000 for the first year.

This affordable fee structure makes pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at Presidency University accessible to students seeking quality education in various disciplines within the arts field. The university's commitment to providing a conducive learning environment and comprehensive academic support further enhances the value proposition for students interested in enrolling in B.A. programs at Presidency University, Kolkata.

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Q:   In which streams does Presidency University, Kolkata offered BA course?

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The university offers eight BA courses in two streams, i.e., Humanities and Social Science and Science. However, BA course is offered in various specialisations such as English, Hindi, History etc. 

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Q:   What are the important details related to PUBDET counselling?

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Candidates are required to keep the following information in mind while appearing for PUBDET counselling round:

  • Candidate’s credentials will be verified at the counselling centre.
  • Aspirants need to appear in-person at their counselling centre.
  • Credentials of candidates eligible for counselling and admission will be verified on stipulated dates, which will notified to the candidates.
  • The Presidency University quota will be applicable for candidates who have qualified their BA/BSc (honors) degree through regukar examination of the university as per merit.
  • Admission through non-PU quota will be based on the rank secured in PUBDET 2024 entrance exam.
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B.A. in Political Science
 at 
Presidency University 
Entry Requirements

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B.A. in Political Science
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
Verified Icon6 Verified ReviewsInfo Icon
Placement Review IconPlacements3.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.7
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.7
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.5
Money Review IconValue for Money4.7
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B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Presidency University, Kolkata
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Outstanding faculty and relevant curriculum with great support.
Placements: Around 50-60% of BA Political Science students are placed. The highest package is around INR 6-7 LPA, the lowest around INR 2-3 LPA, and the average package is INR 3-4 LPA. Top recruiters include NGOs, research firms, and think tanks. About 30% of students secure internships in organizations like PRS . Top roles include policy analyst, research associate, and public relations officer.
Infrastructure: There is excellent infrastructure, with well-equipped classrooms, a spacious library, and reliable WiFi. The campus is vibrant and conducive to learning. Hostel facilities are decent, offering comfortable accommodations, while the mess food is satisfactory with a variety of options. Medical facilities are available, and the college promotes sports like cricket and basketball, providing a well-rounded student experience.
Faculty: The faculty at Presidency College is helpful, highly qualified, and deeply knowledgeable. Teaching quality is outstanding, with a focus on critical thinking and current issues in political science. The curriculum is relevant and well structured, preparing students for various careers. Semester exams are challenging yet fair, with a high pass percentage of around 50%.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024Read More
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B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2022
Offered by Presidency University, Kolkata
3.6
1Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Our college does not provide placements, but it has good library.
Placements: Our college does not provide placements, but students can try off-campus, pursue a master's, or appear for competitive exams like UPSC. It provides several research opportunities.
Infrastructure: Our university has basketball and badminton courts, as well as football and cricket fields. Our campus consists of two libraries for science and art students, with plenty of books and journals but not digitised. Wi-Fi is available on the campus, which provides access to paid journals. Some books were not available in the library.
Faculty: The course curriculum is updated as per the new CBCS. Faculty members are brilliant. We have 20 papers for 6 semesters. The first four semesters have general education courses apart from the honors, in which students of the humanities are supposed to take at least two science subjects and vice-versa. We have 2 practical papers for each semester in the last two semesters that teach students how to write an academic paper, conduct surveys, present a paper, and so on.
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2022Read More
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B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2018
Offered by Presidency University, Kolkata
4.4
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Heritage College provides excellent education with a rich cultural awareness.
Placements: Students of science, mathematics and economics, social sciences and English departments are placed in well-established companies. Most years placement opportunities are high even though most opt for higher studies. English and social science departments also get opportunities in the HR department.
Infrastructure: The building is majestically built and recently celebrated its 200 years in 2018. The structure is a heritage symbol. It was recently renovated with all departments getting better infrastructure in terms of seating areas, etc. The entire college is Wi-Fi enabled and has three libraries. There is a 3-storey central library. There is a huge field where sports tournaments are regularly held. There are also multiple canteens.
Faculty: Faculty members in our college are excellent. Each teacher has years of valuable experience and extremely knowledgeable. They also help whenever needed and give information and education past their requirements. Teaching methods include presentations, lectures, and in-depth research. The course curriculum is extensive and covers relevant topics.
Other: A fest is annually held, which is culturally vibrant. The campus is very inclusive, and teachers have excellent communications with the students.
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2019Read More
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B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2016
Offered by Presidency University, Kolkata
4.4
3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Presidency University, legacy and heritage.
Placements: After the completion of B.A programme, many students joined other universities for Masters degree, whereas others got into jobs in media houses, banks and schools. The sciences department provides the best placements in many MNCs as well as in reputed institutions. The social sciences have provided a plethora of eminent academics, civil servants, journalists etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure for social sciences was very good in the university. Presidency University always had the state-of-the-art facilities for its students and faculty, both regarding online and offline materials. The campus brings heritage site which has all the modern facilities.
Faculty: In political science, Presidency University is distinguished by the presence of eminent professors who helped us in every possible way to improve our skills in the discipline. Other disciplines are equally good with top academicians of the country teaching here.
Other: Presidency University, Kolkata is considered as one of the finest institutes in South Asia for Science and Social Sciences. It has been a campus where students are considered to be socially aware and innovative in their approach towards the society. The cultural milieu is very inclusive in nature and developmental in a holistic sense.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2018Read More
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Avik DasVerified Icon
B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2018
Offered by Presidency University, Kolkata
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Presidency University, the Heritage of Kolkata, West Bengal & also India.
Placements: Presidency University offers various choices of courses along with a huge variety of placement. Anyway colleges offer a good placement with reputed jobs. Most of my seniors are now in the government sectors. The highest salary offered by the companies is about 50K and the lowest is about 16.5K. Various types of companies visited the college during placement like News Channels, NGO's, etc. Roles were offered to the students according to their course. An internship percentage of about 80% students got placed from the college. I personally don't know about the lowest stipend during the internship but the highest average stipend offered during the internship is about 4,500/PM. Yes, there is also a placement cell present to help the student to build their careers.
Infrastructure: Some years ago, College doesn't offer any wireless communication for their students, but now these facilities are available. There was a lab also present with all modern components and accessories. Some libraries are also present with a huge collection of all types of books. Unfortunately, a regular/monthly medical facility is not available for the students. College organizes many cultural events and seminar with collaboration. College infrastructure is very good, classrooms are open to breathe. Long typical wooden benches are available for all classrooms.
Faculty: Presidency University is one of the most reputed in Bengal, also a well-known university of democratic India. They never compromise with their reputation. All of the faculty members & professor's are highly qualified to their field. And they never compromise to spread knowledge with us. The course curriculum are designed to spread every thing about the topic of the course.
Other: In Presidency University, typical Bengali culture is observed by the students of Presidency University. The campus is always crowded. All types of Cultural Events, Fest, Seminars, Extracurricular activities are held with collaboration with many other colleges.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2018Read More
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B.A. in Political Science
 at 
Presidency University 
 
Students also asked

Q:   Can I get direct admission in Presidency University Kolkata?

A: 

Students who are looking for admissions at the UG and PG level course, the student have to appear the entrance exams. For UG course, Presidency University, Kolakata has PUBDET and for PG courses, it has PUMDET. Since, the university is adhered to the entrance exam scores, there are no any other medium to get admission apart from this. 

Q:   What is the placement scenario at Presidency University?

A: 

Presidency University offers decent placements annually to its UG and PG courses. The key highlights of Presidency University Kolkata placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package (UG 3-years) (BA,  BSc)

INR 4 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Total students (UG 3-years)

449

393

Total students placed (UG 3-years)

24

13

Median package (PG 2-years) (MA,  MSc)

INR 7.24 LPA

INR 7 LPA

Total students (PG 2-years)

343

333

Total students placed (PG 2-years)

28

88

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Presidency University Kolkata NIRF report 2024.

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Q:   How are MSc placements at Presidency University, Kolkata?

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Presidency University is a reputed institute, and it has a good placement record for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The institute has a dedicated placement cell that works towards providing placement opportunities to the students. The placement cell at Presidency University has tie-ups with various reputed companies, and the institute has a good track record of placing its students in top companies.

The average salary package offered to the MSc students of Presidency University is around INR 5 lakhs per annum, and the highest salary package offered is around INR 13 lakhs per annum. The institute also provides internship opportunities to the students, which helps them gain practical experience and exposure to the industry. The institute has a strong alumni network, which also helps in providing placement opportunities to the students.

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Q:   How many students can do a MSc at Presidency University, Kolkata?

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Presidency University in Kolkata provides a diverse array of MSc courses, encompassing nine distinct specializations. These programs are designed for students who have successfully completed their undergraduate degrees in the corresponding fields. In the academic session of 2022, the university initiated the admission process by releasing application forms in the month of November. As there are 100 seats in M.Sc programme every year, so taking 12 seats in each course but seats vary year to year. Thus,  you can check from official website of presidency university.

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Q:   Is BSc at Presidency University, Kolkata better than Jadavpur University?

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Both Jadavpur University and Presidency University share many similarities in terms of their academic excellence, faculties, infrastructure, and amenities. However, there are notable differences when it comes to placement outcomes, making them unique in their own right. Your ultimate success in either university will largely depend on your dedication and hard work.

In terms of placement statistics, Jadavpur University tends to offer higher median packages, with an average of INR 5.04 lakhs. On the other hand, Presidency University reports a median package of INR 3.20 lakhs. These figures suggest that students from Jadavpur University may have better placement opportunities, particularly in terms of earning potential.

 

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Presidency University
86/1 College Street

Kolkata ( West Bengal)

Phone
03340529811

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03340529987

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Email
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