Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Degree College Lucknow BA Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The BA Political Science programme at RPMDC follows the University of Lucknow curriculum, covering Western and Indian political thought, comparative politics, international relations, public administration, constitutional law, and political sociology over three years. The programme includes study of the Indian Constitution, governance structures, global political institutions, and contemporary issues in international politics. The curriculum is well-suited for UPSC and state PCS examination preparation alongside the degree.

Ans. Yes, BA Political Science from RPMDC is one of the most directly useful backgrounds for UPSC civil services preparation. The subjects covered, including Indian polity, constitutional law, international relations, public administration, and political theory, form core components of the UPSC General Studies papers and optional subjects such as Political Science and International Relations (PSIR). Students pursuing UPSC while enrolled in BA Political Science at RPMDC can use coursework to build exam readiness simultaneously.

Ans. Yes, BA Political Science graduates from RPMDC are eligible to apply for both the 3-year LLB programme (requiring a bachelor’s degree) and MA Political Science programmes at the University of Lucknow and other universities across India. Law schools and postgraduate departments accept BA graduates from recognised LU-affiliated colleges. A strong academic record during the BA improves competitiveness for entrance into reputed law colleges and postgraduate programmes.

Ans. BA Political Science graduates can pursue careers in civil services (IAS, IPS, IFS via UPSC), state government services (UP PCS), journalism and political reporting, law (via LLB), non-governmental organisations, policy research, academics, and social work. Many graduates in Uttar Pradesh pursue the BA alongside self-study for competitive exams given the strong overlap between the degree syllabus and government exam syllabi, particularly for GS Paper 2 topics.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BA Political Science programme at RPMDC Lucknow is INR 1,83,600 for the complete programme. Students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship via the NSP portal. Top 20% Class 12 scorers from families with income below INR 8 LPA can access the Central Sector Scheme providing INR 10,000 to 20,000 annually. Both require timely online applications on the National Scholarship Portal.

Ans. CUET-UG scores are accepted and can influence merit ranking for University of Lucknow-affiliated admissions. However, RPMDC also accepts direct merit-based admission using Class 12 aggregate marks for students who have not appeared for CUET-UG. Candidates who have taken CUET-UG in Social Sciences or Political Science should include their scorecard in the application to potentially improve their merit rank. Both pathways are available for the 2026-27 BA Political Science admission cycle.