Programme overview
The programme develops critical understanding of political ideas, institutions, governance, public policy and international politics. It combines Western and Indian political thought, comparative analysis, research methodology, political sociology, human rights and a dissertation.
Official fee facts: tuition INR 6000 per semester; examination INR 1000 per semester; one-time registration INR 1000; published programme total INR 29000 (all inclusive).
Regulatory note: the programme is present in the official M.U.D.E. July-2026 catalogue; current programme-wise UGC-DEB entitlement must be independently confirmed before making an approval claim.
Who should review eligibility
Graduation in any stream from a recognised university.
Meeting the displayed criteria does not itself guarantee admission.
Curriculum
Western and Indian political thought, Indian political system and democracy, comparative political analysis, international politics, governance and public policy, contemporary theory, research methodology, political sociology, administration, gender, human rights and dissertation.
Learning and examination
Learning support varies by University and mode.
Examination details must be confirmed in the current University regulations.
Career context
Academic research and teaching, public policy, civil services preparation, political/social research, journalism, editing, public relations and writing.
Career outcomes are illustrative, not employment or salary guarantees.
Admission steps
Choose an eligible published intake, provide consent and required documents, then follow the University-controlled confirmation steps.
Source ledger
Source checked · last recorded review 11 Aug 2026
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