Which one is better for B.A (Hons.) in political science: Hindu College, University of Delhi, or St. Xavier's Kolkata?

While my brother was preparing a list of top colleges offering Political Hons, he never came across St. Xavier’s Kolkata while Delhi University and Hindu College specifically topped his list. This in itself proves Hindu College to be better than St. Xavier’s. Additionally, most of the teachers and seniors advised him to choose Hindu. He was lucky enough to clear the cutoff and join the college. To date, he has no regrets about his decision. The best part of the institute is its superior location in Delhi. The crowd this college welcomes is another reason he was inclined towards it. The seniors are very cooperative and ragging is not tolerated. The faculty pool comprises professors from top national and international universities. Most of the students pursuing political science either target Civil services or are inclined toward international relations and other political issues. While many may find flaws here because it’s a government college, trust me in the long run it’s your efforts and talents that matter. A college can only provide for you; it is you who has to make the most out of it.

Hindu College BA {Hons.} Political Science: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Parameter	Details
Duration	3 years
Total Fees (With/Without Hostel)	INR 86,010 (General quota, without hostel, for 3 years, 2025 data)
Eligibility	10+2 with 50% marks and CUET
Seat Intake	49
Exams Accepted	CUET
Selection Criteria	Based on CUET scores and CSAS allocation
Cutoff	2025 CUET Round 1 Cutoff for General: 951.0 (Opening); Round 2: 949.0 (Opening); Round 3: 947.0 (Opening)
Rankings	NIRF 2025 (Overall): Rank 1 out of 300; India Today 2025 (Arts): Rank 1 out of 194; Collegedunia.com 2025 (Arts): Rank 1 out of 255; The Week 2025 (Arts): Rank 3 out of 93

Quota	Year	Tuition Fee	Total
General	Year 1	INR 28,670	INR 28,670
General	Year 2	INR 28,670	INR 28,670
General	Year 3	INR 28,670	INR 28,670
Total Tuition Fees		INR 86,010
OBC	Year 1	INR 28,670	INR 28,670
OBC	Year 2	INR 28,670	INR 28,670
OBC	Year 3	INR 28,670	INR 28,670
Total Tuition Fees		INR 86,010
SC/ST	Year 1	INR 28,485	INR 28,485
SC/ST	Year 2	INR 28,485	INR 28,485
SC/ST	Year 3	INR 28,485	INR 28,485
Total Tuition Fees		INR 85,455

Course Highlights	Details
duration	3 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 86,010
eligibility	10+2 with 50%+ CUET
entrance test	CUET

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹86,010
total academic fee	₹86,010
hostel fee	₹2.23 Lakhs
total fee	₹3.09 Lakhs

Events	Dates
Date of On-Spot Mop Up Round Admission 2025 [BA]	Sep 23, 2025 - Sep 29, 2025
Online Fee Payment by Candidate for Round 3 CSAS UG 2025 [BA]	Aug 19, 2025
College to Verify and Approve for Round 3 CSAS UG 2025 [BA]	Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025

The applicant secured admission to Hindu College, part of Delhi University, through high 12th-grade marks. They chose Political Science (Hons) to prepare for postgraduate studies in International Relations and Civil Service exams. Hindu College is highly esteemed, ranking as the second-best college in India. It offers a comprehensive and diverse syllabus, with approximately 60 lectures per month. About 50% of the faculty is praised for being supportive and approachable, particularly in the Political Science department, although some members have been critiqued as harsh or biased.

The college's annual course fee is 17,100 rupees, with additional costs like departmental trips exceeding 6,000 rupees. Hostel accommodations are limited and involve separate charges. Placement opportunities are significant, especially in Commerce and Economics, with the average package from the Delhi School of Economics being 20-25 LPA and peaking at 32 LPA. The placement cell, Disha, facilitates jobs with top recruiters like EY and Google, offering an average package of 10.4 LPA.

Internships, both paid and unpaid, are available, providing practical experience. Scholarships such as the Rajeev Bhargava Scholarship support meritorious and financially disadvantaged students. Fees vary by course and category, with the general category fees around 25,500 rupees for two semesters in 2023. Hindu College's participation in Delhi University scholarships and financial aid opportunities helps offset increased costs due to the NEP introduced in 2020. Overall, the college is recommended for its strong academics, supportive faculty, and the enriching college experience it offers.

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Anshika Gupta

5.0Helpful

BA {Hons.}, Political Science

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

Hindu College is Huge!!

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For outsiders fees is higher than that of students who belong to Delhi and this should change.

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Hindu College is North Campus topmost college. Well the debate will always be on and the fees also varies as if you are from Delhi you have to pay 25000 while i am from outside Delhi so my fees is around 28k a year. However, the scholarship for lower caste students remains the same that is nearly half of what general category student pays.

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Chandni Saxena

4.7

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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In year 2023, when I took admission, the college fees was Rs.25,500 for general category for two semesters that is first year. It increases every year. There is scholarshship named Rajeev Bhargava scholarship, which is availed after getting into college.

College Ninja

4.0Helpful

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

My life in Hindu college

Fees is constant and annual fees of 25000. Many scholarship offered by DU for underprivileged. Raj bhargava scholarship offered by college for humanities stream students which is based on an exam and interview.

Aditya Raj

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

Hindu College - The college one must dream of.

I paid 26870 for BA Political Science Hons. For SC/ST and PWDs, it's much less. Infact for PWDs the fees is in hundreds! A number of scholarships are provided by the college: Raj Bhargava Scholarship: 75000 rupees and a tablet with Dubai trip. It is meant exclusively for humanities students and in that, 2 seats are reserved entirely for history grads and other seats for other humanities courses.

Amal Roopesh

4.1Helpful

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

Once a Hinduite always a Hinduite

In last year of my study the yearly fees of college increased while I take admission my yearly fee is 18000 and this is in 2 years after the fee hikes, and one thing is the fees are different for the each subjects and college is providing so many scholarship as well and the major one scholarship providing for the arts people is Rajeev Bhargava scholarship this gives a huge amount for our studies

Anushree Gahlot

3.3Helpful

Reviewed on May 29, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

Hindu College-A to Z

Our tuition fees for one semester are 22500. Along with that, we have to pay examination fees for our semester exams, which vary between 1100 and 1600 based on our selection of papers. Complete tuition fees will be 67500 And considering 1200 examination fees per sem makes it 7200. So, a total of 68700. There are a total of 23 scholarships provided by our college. Rajiv Bhargava- students of humanities department, 70,000 per year Others-—Premvati Raghubir Singh Scholarship, SP Raina No, I have not taken any internship from the college. However, students do opt for both paid and unpaid scholarships. Stipends range from 5000-15000 per month.

Priyanshu soni

4.2

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2023(Enrolled 2023)

Hindu is the best

After the implementation of new education policy, there is a increase in the fee structure. The fee for the course B.A.Hons Political Science for 1st year is 25,300rs. The college provide many scholarships and Rajeev Bhargav scholarship is one of them.

Pariza Rawat

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Reviewed on Nov 18, 2023(Enrolled 2023)

Hindu College Diaries

Delhi University offers financial aid to meritorious and financially weak students, Some names are as follow, VK Rao Endowment grant. The Delhi University and College Karamchari Book grant. Vijendra Sharmila Chopra Memorial Scholarship, His Holiness the Pope scholarship. these are to name a few. The overall cost to study at HIndu and in my course would cost 27,000 Rupees per year. The fee hike was almost a 6,000 rupees due to the NEP introduced in 2020.

Radhika Taparia

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Reviewed on Mar 10, 2022(Enrolled 2019)

STAIRWAY TO 'HINDUite'.

The fee structure is around 7k per year. Scholarships depend on your income and academic success. There are numerous opportunities that the college provide for scholarships. You can avail them accordingly.

Mohit

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2021(Enrolled 2019)

Don't Rush,Have a look!

Fee Structure we can say is average means it is approx 16000per year. Scholarships are not so much for the political science department. If it is there (if any) for economically weaker sections it is negligible even did not cover the half of tuition fees.