B.A. in Political Science 

at William Carey University Shillong, Shillong

Yes, admission to William Carey University's BA programme is not through any entrance exam but by the scores of candidates’ class 12 board exams of respective state/central boards. Based on the applications received by the university, candidates are intimated about the admission process over email or telephone.

The selection process depends on several factors including the number of seats available, the scores of class 12 board exams, or the demand for certain courses. Students can also take in additional subjects to curate a graduation programme for them. Candidates are advised to go through the course outline at the university website to learn more about course outcomes and interests while choosing.

William Carey University BA graduates can apply for government jobs in their field or another field. For most government jobs, graduation from UGC-approved colleges and William Carey University has UGC approval along with AICTE & PCI.

A graduation degree also makes candidates eligible for higher studies, which can help them secure government jobs in teaching, research, and manufacturing. Alumni from the institution have applied and been selected as IPS officers in the state and other parts of the country.

The application process for William Carey University BA admissions can be done both online and offline, the application fees for admission into the William Carey University BA programme is the same INR 100. If candidates are using the postal service to apply for admission, then they’ll have to pay INR 200.

If candidates want to apply for more than one course, then they’ll have to apply through as many application forms as the courses that they want to apply. The application fee for each form is INR 100. Candidates can choose to apply for multiple courses to increase their likelihood of getting a seat at William Carey University.

No, all the BA courses at William Carey University are offline and classes take place on the university campus in Shillong. William Carey University does not provide any distance-learning programmes as part of its curriculum.
If candidates are looking for universities in the northeast to take distance learning programmes, they can try public universities like North-East Hill University or private universities with distance learning programmes like Sikkim Manipal University.

The documents that are necessary to carry with you once applying for offline admissions are:

·       Two Passport Size photographs

·       Self-attested age-proof Document (Matriculation Certificate/ Aadhar card/ Driving License)

·       Caste/Tribe Certificate if seeking reservation

·       Self-attested mark sheets after matriculation

In addition to that, candidates will also have to pay an INR 100 application fee to apply to the university.

Yes, William Carey University is UGC recognised, it submitted its final documents in 2019 and the latest visit to the university by the UGC was in 2019 as well. William Carey University conducts 13 BA courses that are UGC approved.

With being UGC approved the university is also All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) approved and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved. That means it can also facilitate courses that are specific to technical training like BTech, BSc, etc., and also courses related to pharmaceutical sciences like DPharma, BPharma, etc.

As per the data fetched from Shiksha students' reviews, the William Carey University the highest package offered in recent drives was INR 15 LPA. The following table depicts the highest package details:

NOTE: The above placement details are gathered from the Shikha students' reviews.

William Carrey University is a private institution established in 1892 in Meghalaya, Shillong. This university in Shillong was established in 2005 by the Government of Meghalaya and named after William Carey, a renowned English Baptist missionary. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

The placement of this college has done an excellent job in placing more that 50% of its students every year. Companies like Akash, Byju, Chegg, Havells, Zigram, Physics Wallah, TCS, Amazon, Flipkart, and Mahindra have visited the campus for placements for various posts like research assistant, business analyst, project manager, and subject matter expert. The highest package offered till date has been around 15 Lpa for the post of data scientist and average packages were more than 4 LPA for the profiles like research assistant and subject matter expert.

So with WCU you will be in safe hands in terms of excelling and succeeding in your career. At WCU you will be able to work in your dream company. 

Along with its meticulous and well-designed MBA course, William Carey University also has a brilliant and successful placement track record. 

Companies like Akash,  Chegg, Havells, Zigram, and Physics Wallah have visited the campus for placements for various posts like research assistant, business analyst, project manager, and subject matter expert. The highest package offered was around 15 Lpa for the post of data scientist and average packages were more than 4 LPA for the profiles like research assistant and subject matter expert.

So yes, Akash and Byju's can be considered as two of the top recruiters visiting the campus for placements. 

Your future with WCU with amazing job opportunities is well secured. 

William Carey University in Shillong, Meghalaya has good placements. In 2023, 80% of students were placed, with an average salary package of 22 LPA. Top recruiting companies include TCS, Amazon, Flipkart, and Mahindra. Other companies like Akash, , Chegg, Havells, Zigram, Physics Wallah have visited the campus for placements for various post like research assistant, business analyst, project manager, and subject matter expert.

CMJ University also has good placements, with a placement record of at least 90% of students getting placed every year. The placement cell of this university brings some of the top companies for their students a brighter future. Top companies that come for placement include Infosys and TCS, and the highest package is 80 LPA. Additionally, the university also offers career advisory services to help students with their career choices and connect them with employers.

All in all both universities offer a good list of companies for placements and job opportunities. You can thus choose the best college for yourself based on other factors such as location, fees, and/or curriculum.