Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduage College Shahjahanpur BA Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BA Political Science programme at Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduate College, Shahjahanpur is INR 1,83,600 for the complete course duration. Fee revisions by MJPRU Bareilly or the institution are possible for subsequent academic sessions, and candidates should confirm the current fee amount directly with the college at the time of admission.

Ans. Admission to BA Political Science is merit-based on Class 12 marks through the MJPRU Samarth portal. Candidates register online, upload required documents, and are shortlisted via the MJPRU programme-wise merit list. Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification in person at the college and pay the programme fee to confirm their seat for the 2026-27 academic session.

Ans. Yes. Political Science is among the most popular optional subjects in UPSC and UPPSC examinations. The BA Political Science curriculum at MJPRU-affiliated colleges covers Indian polity, international relations, public administration, and constitutional law, all of which overlap directly with UPSC General Studies and optional paper syllabi. Many BA Political Science graduates from Uttar Pradesh state universities pursue civil services as their primary career goal.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 33% aggregate marks. There is no separate entrance exam. Admission is based on the MJPRU merit list prepared from Class 12 aggregate marks. Reserved category candidates are eligible for applicable relaxations under UP state government and MJPRU norms.

Ans. Yes. Graduates holding a BA degree from a recognised university are eligible to apply for LLB programmes at law colleges affiliated with Bar Council of India-recognised universities. Many BA Political Science graduates from MJPRU-affiliated colleges pursue 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated BA LLB programmes as a natural next step toward careers in law, judiciary, or civil services.

Ans. Yes. Eligible students can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC categories via scholarship.up.gov.in, the NSP Central Scholarship for multiple eligible categories via scholarships.gov.in, and the UP Minority Scholarship via minority.up.gov.in. Applications require income certificates, caste certificates, and valid bank details. Deadlines are notified at the start of each academic year by the UP government.