M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College Pune MA Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MA Political Science programme is ₹42,470, payable as ₹21,235 in the first year and ₹21,235 in the second year. As a self-financed programme, eligible students can apply for government scholarships through the Maharashtra DBT portal.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or any Arts or Social Science discipline from a recognised university with at least 45% aggregate marks. Students from other universities must submit an SPPU equivalence certificate along with the application.

Ans. Admission is primarily merit-based on graduation marks. If the number of applicants exceeds available seats, the department may conduct a written entrance test; the schedule is notified on the college website and departmental notice boards in advance.

Ans. Graduates can appear for UPSC Civil Services, MPSC, and other government examinations. Other career paths include law (LLB), journalism, NGO work, academic research, M.Phil or Ph.D programmes, and social policy roles in public and private organisations.

Ans. Candidates register on the Mastersoft portal at enrollonline.co.in/Registration/Apply/AGCP after graduation results are declared. The college displays a merit list; shortlisted candidates attend document verification at the department and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.

Ans. The programme has an intake of 60 seats. Reservation norms follow SPPU and Government of Maharashtra guidelines for SC, ST, OBC, SBC, VJNT, and EBC categories. Classes commence in August at the Karve Road campus.