General Shivdev Singh Diwan Gurbachan Singh Khalsa College Patiala MA Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No entrance test is conducted for MA Political Science at Khalsa College Patiala. Admission is entirely merit-based, calculated on the aggregate percentage obtained in the qualifying Bachelor’s degree. Candidates must fill the online application form at kcpadmissions.in and submit all required documents before the deadline of July 15, 2026 to be considered for the merit list.

Ans. The MA Political Science programme covers political theory, the Indian Constitution and parliamentary system, comparative politics, international relations, public administration, political thought and foreign policy analysis. The curriculum follows Punjabi University’s prescribed syllabus and includes contemporary political movements, governance studies and research methodology, giving students a well-rounded grounding in both classical and modern political thought over the two-year programme.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in civil services (IAS, IPS, PCS), law, political research, journalism and public policy. Many students qualify UGC NET/JRF and proceed to PhD programmes or take up assistant professor roles. NGOs, think tanks, government advisory bodies and international organisations also recruit MA Political Science graduates for policy analysis and research positions.

Ans. Candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in the qualifying Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Graduates from Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences backgrounds are eligible to apply. Students from reserved categories may be eligible for relaxation in the minimum percentage requirement as per Punjabi University norms applicable to the 2026-27 academic session.

Ans. The merit list is prepared purely on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying undergraduate degree. No additional weightage is given for extracurricular activities or entrance test scores. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification at the college and must confirm admission by paying the required fees within the specified period. Classes for the session are scheduled to commence in August 2026.

Ans. Yes, students from any Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences stream can apply for MA Political Science at Khalsa College Patiala, subject to the minimum eligibility criteria. While candidates with Political Science, History or Economics at graduation are better prepared, the programme does not mandate Political Science as a qualifying subject. Admission is based solely on the merit of the qualifying degree percentage, making it accessible across streams.