Shri Binzani City College (Autonomous), Nagpur MA Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, MA (Political Science) at Shri Binzani City College is offered on a permanent Grant basis since 1970. This means eligible students from SC/ST/NT/VJ/OBC/SBC/EBC categories can avail government scholarship and freeship schemes, under which the tuition fee (Rs. 1,000/year) is waived. For such students, the total fee for 2 years comes to approximately Rs. 4,646 (non-tuition charges only). This makes it one of the most affordable MA (Political Science) programmes in Nagpur.

Ans. The MA (Political Science) programme follows the RTMNU CBCS syllabus across four semesters. Semester I covers Modern Indian Political Thought, Indian Government and Politics, Modern Political Ideologies, and International Law. Semester II covers Comparative Politics, Western Political Thought, International Relations, and Political Anthropology. Semester III covers Research Methodology, Public Administration, Politics of Maharashtra, and Local Self Government. Semester IV covers State Politics in India, Indian Administration, Pressure Groups and Social Movements, and Human Rights and the Indian Constitution.

Ans. Yes. Shri Binzani City College has an approved Research Centre in Political Science, approved by RTMNU in 2016-17. After completing MA (Political Science), students can register for Ph.D. in Political Science at this college, subject to clearing the RTMNU Ph.D. entrance test and fulfilling other eligibility criteria. The department is headed by Dr. Sandeep Tundurwar, who is a registered research supervisor at RTMNU, providing strong academic mentorship for doctoral research.

Ans. MA (Political Science) from Shri Binzani City College is highly relevant for UPSC/MPSC aspirants, as Political Science and International Relations is one of the most popular optional subjects in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The syllabus covers Indian Government and Politics, International Relations, Public Administration, and Human Rights, which directly overlap with UPSC/MPSC topics. The college's dedicated Competitive Examination Guidance Center (named after former PM P. V. Narasimha Rao, an alumnus of the college) provides seating, online classes, and guidance seminars specifically for competitive exam preparation.

Ans. No entrance exam is required for MA (Political Science) admission at Shri Binzani City College. Admission is entirely merit-based, determined by the marks obtained in the graduation (BA) examination. The college prepares a merit list as per RTMNU's admission schedule. Students with BA (Political Science) or BA with Political Science as a subject from any recognised university are eligible to apply.

Ans. The Political Science department at Shri Binzani City College has a distinguished legacy, having started PG classes in 1970 on a permanent grant basis. The department is headed by Dr. Sandeep Tundurwar, who also serves as IQAC Co-ordinator, ensuring high academic standards. The college has an approved Research Centre in Political Science and has signed MoUs with the PG Department of Political Science at Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, and Yashoda Girls Arts and Commerce College for collaborative academic activities. The college also boasts a notable alumnus in former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao, after whom the Competitive Examination Guidance Center is named.