Presidency College Chennai MA Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No separate entrance examination is required. MA Political Science admission at Presidency College Chennai is merit-based on undergraduate degree aggregate marks. Students apply through the TNGASA portal and a merit list is prepared based on UG percentage. There is no written test, interview, or group discussion as part of the selection process.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History, Economics, or a related humanities discipline from a recognised university. The minimum eligibility is 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree. SC/ST and MBC/OBC students are eligible for the standard percentage relaxation per Tamil Nadu government guidelines.

Ans. Graduates commonly pursue careers in civil services (UPSC, IAS, IPS, TNPSC), teaching and research (after qualifying NET or SLET), journalism and media, policy analysis, legal studies (LLB), and international organisations. The college’s NIRF Rank 15 standing and University of Madras affiliation enhance alumni credibility in competitive government recruitment processes.

Ans. The sanctioned intake for MA Political Science is 25 seats per academic year. Admission is highly competitive given the limited seats and the college’s national rank. Students with strong undergraduate academic records in humanities or social science disciplines have a higher chance of selection through the merit-based TNGASA process.

Ans. Students can avail the Tamil Nadu State Merit Scholarship (INR 6,045 per year), the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (INR 12,000 per year for family income below INR 2.5 lakhs), BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship (INR 2,000 per year), and the SC/SCA/ST Free Education Scheme offering a full fee waiver for government college enrollees.

Ans. The MA Political Science curriculum covers constitutional law, public administration, international relations, and comparative politics, which are core subjects in UPSC and TNPSC General Studies papers. Many alumni have cleared civil services examinations. The college does not run a dedicated coaching cell, and self-study or external coaching is recommended alongside the programme.