Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science

This programme has been designed to develop an understanding of the Indian Constitution among the students. The students are also introduced to the debates of the constituent assembly, during the making of the constitution. Additionally, the working of the constitution since independence will be deliberated at length.

Selected candidates must first update the following documents on their admission portal before the interview. The admitted students must submit the original documents at the Admin Office:

• Class 10^th Certificate (High School) and Marks Card
• Class 11^th Certificate and Marks Card
• Class 12^th Certificate (Senior Secondary School) and Marks Card
• Undergraduate Marks Cards and Convocation Certificate
• Transfer Certificate from last qualified institution
• Migration Certificate if the candidate is outside Karnataka state
• Two passport-size photographs and one stamp-size photograph in formal dress with a white background
• Two Photocopies of the Online Payment Receipt
• Valid ID proof such as Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID Card

Candidates belonging to any of these categories -PIO / OCI / SAARC / FOREIGN NATIONALS-must submit the following documents:

• Photocopy of Passport and Visa Details
• Copy of PIO / OCI card (whichever is applicable and available at the time of admission)
• Certificate of Medical Fitness from an approved medical practitioner accredited by the Medical Council of India
• Resident Permit (If available)

Admission Queries

For all queries related to admissions please contact the following:

Note: Admission queries are addressed only through the above contact numbers and email ID.

In accordance with the Institution’s long-standing policy, St Joseph's University does not entertain any agents for admissions, neither accepts any capitation/donations for admissions nor endorses such practices. This policy is also propagated by our staff, students, and stakeholders. Any staff or student of SJU selling admissions of SJU will warrant legal action. Under no circumstances will the University be held responsible or liable in any way for any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities whatsoever resulting or arising directly or indirectly from any individual or group or company or agency falsely promising or guaranteeing seats in SJU.  

St Joseph's University strives to always and uncompromisingly uphold its values.

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission process: The applicants must fill in complete information on the online application form and upload all required certificates (whatever is available) and photos.

Selection process: The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. There are two rounds in the interview. Once the final interview is over, candidates have to pay their programme fee within 7 days and the mode of payment must be online. The dates of the interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates and will be announced on the website.

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's Degree under 10+2+3 education pattern, with Political science as one of the optional subjects, with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Political science for all the three years.

          Or

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Law, with at least 50% marks in aggregate for all the three or five years, as the case may be.

            Or

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's Degree under 10+2+3 education pattern, with at least 55% marks in aggregate of Social Sciences subjects for all the three years.

Or

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's Degree under 10+2+3 education pattern, in any discipline viz., Science and Technology, Commerce etc., with at least 60% marks in aggregate for all the three years. 

SC/ST/OBC/Minorities candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation of marks. 

The syllabus for the Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science is as follows:

• Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science Syllabus.pdf

 THE ADDITIONAL FEE TO BE PAID IS AS FOLLOWS:

**   Students who have cleared UG from other universities except for Bangalore City University.

Programme Outcome

will be upadted soon