MG University MA Politics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. MA Politics at affiliated colleges covers core political science subjects including political theory, Indian government, comparative politics, and public administration. The School of International Relations and Politics at MGU's main campus offers three specialized programmes: MA Politics and International Relations (15 seats), MA Politics and Human Rights (5 seats), and MA Politics (Public Policy and Governance) (5 seats). These specialized programmes have a more focused curriculum and are offered at a much lower fee (approximately Rs. 5,491 per semester) compared to affiliated unaided colleges (Rs. 21,000 per semester). Admission to the university school is through the MGU CAT entrance exam.

Ans. Yes, MA Politics from MGU is highly useful for civil service preparation. Political Science is one of the most popular optional subjects in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, and an MA in Politics provides a strong academic foundation for this. For Kerala PSC, Political Science is relevant for posts such as High School Teacher (Social Science), Lecturer in Political Science, and various administrative posts. The MGU curriculum covers political theory, Indian constitution, international relations, and public policy in depth, which directly aligns with the UPSC and Kerala PSC syllabus.

Ans. Graduates of MA Politics from MGU can pursue careers as school and college teachers (after qualifying B.Ed. and UGC NET/Kerala SET respectively), civil service officers (UPSC/Kerala PSC), policy analysts and researchers in think tanks and NGOs, journalists and political commentators, diplomats (through IFS examination), and legal professionals (after LLB). The programme also prepares students for M.Phil. and Ph.D. research in Political Science. MGU's School of International Relations and Politics is particularly strong in research on international relations, human rights, and public policy.

Ans. Admission to MA Politics at MGU affiliated colleges through PG CAP is merit-based, with your rank determined by your BA degree marks (Part III/core subject marks). Since only three affiliated colleges offer MA Politics under MGU, competition for seats can be moderate to high. Government-aided seats at NSS Hindu College (Changanacherry) and Government College (Nattakom) tend to be more competitive due to lower fees. Candidates with 60% and above in BA Political Science/Economics/History generally have good chances of securing admission.

Ans. Yes, the eligibility for MA Politics at MGU is broad. Students from BA Economics, BA History, BA English, BA Sociology, BA Anthropology, BA Psychology, BA Geography, BA Philosophy, BA Commerce (with 50% in Part III), and even BSc students (with 60% in Part III) are eligible to apply. This interdisciplinary eligibility reflects the broad nature of political science as a discipline. However, students with BA Political Science as their main subject will have a natural advantage in the merit list.

Ans. The School of International Relations and Politics at MGU offers three specialized MA programmes that are unique in the region: MA Politics and International Relations (focuses on global politics, foreign policy, and international organizations), MA Politics and Human Rights (focuses on human rights law, humanitarian issues, and advocacy), and MA Politics (Public Policy and Governance) (focuses on policy analysis, governance, and public administration). These programmes are particularly valuable for students interested in careers in international organizations, NGOs, diplomatic services, and policy research. The school has strong faculty with expertise in these specialized areas and maintains academic collaborations with international institutions.