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B.A. (Hons) Pol. Sci.
Bachelor of Arts Honours Political Science
Duration
4 Years
Eligibility
Pass in Class XII (any discipline). Students awaiting final examinations results are also eligible to apply.
Admission Calendar
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form:
22 June 2026
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The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (B.A.
(Political Science)) Program under NEP 2020 is a
four years full time degree program designed to
provide students with an understanding of
politics, processes and theories.
The program provides in-depth exploration of
local, national and international policies.
Through study, students delve into the disciplines
of sociology, comparative politics, international
relations, public policy and economics.
They acquire critical thinking, research and
intellectual skills that enable them to evaluate
political problems, formulate arguments and
propose solutions.
The BA in Political Science provides students with
the knowledge and tools needed to participate in
higher education in political discourse,
government, law, public administration,
international organizations, advocacy groups, or
politics or other subjects.
Admission Calendar
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form
22 June 2026
Last Date for payment of admission fee
06 July 2026
Interview and Admission Decision
29 June 2026
Reporting at the ICFAI University for
submission of certificates and verification by producing originals and registration
09 July 2026 &
10 July 2026
Last date for Payment of First Semester Fee
20 July 2026
Commencement of Preparatory Classes
27 July 2026 -
31 July 2026
Commencement of Regular Classes
03 August 2026
Program Structure
The B.A. (Political Science) Program
is organised into 8 Semesters in 4 Years. There is
Discipline Specific (Major) Courses (DSC) along with
Discipline Specific Elective (Minor) Courses (DSE)
related to Tourism and Travel Management. The Minor
Courses are Electives. Apart from these, the
students will also study Interdisciplinary (IC),
Ability Enhancement (AEC), Skill Enhancement (SEC)
and Value Added Courses (VAC). At the end of the
First Year, the students will undertake Internship
and at the end of the Second Year, the students will
undertake Skill-based Vocational Courses. From the
Semester IV to Semester VII, the students will have
to undertake MOOCs classes under SWAYAM.
Year I
Semester - I
Semester - II
Principles of Political Theory
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to the Constitution of India*
Legislative Practices and Procedures*
Sustainable Development and Politics
MIL Hindi/Garo/Khasi
Soft Skills
Digital and Technological Solutions
Ethics in India and Indian Philosophy
Western Political Theory
Political Sociology
Human Rights*
Legal Literacy*
Global Environment and Politics
English Language Skills
Political Reading and Writing
Value Education
Environmental Education
Work-Based Vocational Course
Year II
Semester - III
Semester - IV
Political Ideology
Modern Political Ideology
Political Strategy, Communication and
Planning*
Gender Politics*
Media and Politics
Communication Skills
Minor Project Work
Voter Education and Electoral Literacy
Democracy in India
International Relations
International Organization*
Political Parties*
Technical Report Writing
MOOCS
Skill-Based Vocational Course
Year III
Semester - V
Semester - VI
Public Administration
Major Issues in Contemporary Politics
E-Governance*
Foreign Policy*
MOOCS
Indian Political Thought
Modern and Contemporary Thought
Local Self Government*
Politics of Social Movement*
MOOCS
Year IV
Semester - VII
Semester - VIII
Politics in North East India
South East Asian Political System
Globalization and Politics*
Governance, Issues and Challenges*
MOOCS
Research Methodology
Academic Reading and Writing for Research
Mechanics of Research Writing and Research
Proposal
Research Project /Dissertation
* Any One Course to be Selected
The program structure is subject to change.
The students are exposed to Elective Courses
(Minor) in their respective field of
specialization in Legislative Practices and
Procedures, Sustainable Development and
Politics, Human Rights, Legal Literacy,
Political Strategy, Communication and
Planning, Gender Politics, International
Organization, Political Parties,
E-Governance, Foreign Policy, Local Self
Government, Social Movements, Globalization
and Politics and Governance. Any one of the
DSE Course is to be selected by the student
per Semester subject to not less than 10% of
the students in the class opting for a
particular Elective Course.
Degrees will be issued to students as per
UGC's Rules to those students who wish to
Exit the Program as per the table below:
Exit Year
Degree Nomenclature
I
After successful completion of Year
I (without any backlog) and having
completed from Internship, a student
will be awarded the
Under Graduate Certificate in
Political Science
II
After successful completion of Year
II (without any backlog) and having
completed Skill-based Vocation
Course and MOOCs, a student will be
awarded the
Under Graduate Diploma in
Political Science
III
After successful completion of Year
III (without any backlog) and having
completed MOOCs, a student will be
awarded the
Under Graduate Degree in
Political Science
IV
After successful completion of Year
IV (without any backlog) and having
completed MOOCs, a student will be
awarded the
Under Graduate Degree (Honours)
with Research in Political
Science
Admission Modalities
The Admission Modalities are with reference to the
campus-based programs offered by the ICFAI University,
Meghalaya at Tura & Shillong campuses. The medium of
instruction is English.
Eligibility
Pass in Class XII (any discipline). Students awaiting
final examinations results are also eligible to apply.
Students of Class XII who have not received the original
certificates from the Board by July 18, 2026 will be
admitted provisionally. Their admission will be
confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying
examination. The registration of the candidates not
meeting the criteria by September 16, 2026 will be
cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only
50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying
the cancellation of the seat by the University.
The selection of applicants into the Program is
made through screening of application and
interview. While evaluating students for
admission, due weightage is given to their
academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural
events, debates, quizzes and other extra
co-curricular activities
Original certificates and Domicile certificate
should be produced for verification at the time
of payment of first semester fee. The original
certificates will be returned after
verification.
There shall be a special provision for admission
of students belonging to the State of Meghalaya
in any course of ICFAI University, Meghalaya,
which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five)
percent of seats in each course / discipline
subject to the students meeting the minimum
qualifying requirements referred to above.
Seats remaining unfilled under special
reservation may be filled up by allotting the
same to students belonging to Open Category.
Students interested can apply by any one of the
following methods:
Online Application
Applicants can apply online by filling up
the Application Form available at
www.iumeghalaya.edu.in
and make payment of Rs. 300 towards online
Registration charges by using Credit / Debit
Card (Visa / Master Card / Citibank Card) or
Internet banking option using secure
internet payment gateway. Applicants
applying online should attach their scanned
colour photograph along with the Online
Application. The Prospectus will be sent to
such applicants.
Fill the Application Form
Applicants can fill in the application form
and send it to the Admissions Office.
The applicants are advised to read the
guidelines carefully before completing the
Application Form for Admission.
Application Form
Please make sure that you meet the eligibility
criteria before filling up the form.
Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
Provide all the available information under
appropriate sections.
Make sure to sign the Application Form.
Retain a photocopy of the completed
Application Form.
Enclose a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for
online payment for Rs. 300.
Applicants have to enclose attested copies of
the following certificates (Attestation should
be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the
College).
Date of Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate.
Marksheet of Class XII/Degree certificate (as
may be applicable).
Domicile Certificate.
Migration Certificate
Any other certificates pertaining to academic
and other activities.
Please paste your recent passport size colour
photograph on the Application Form.
The completed Application Form for Admission
along with a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for
online payment for Rs. 300 (drawn in favour of
'The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee
Collection A/c') may be submitted to:
The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University,
Meghalaya, Tura Campus
Danakgre, (Near BSF Camp), P O Araimile,
Ph: 9612885981, 9485130028
E-mail:
admissions_tura@iumeghalaya.edu.in
Website:
www.iumeghalaya.edu.in
The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University,
Meghalaya, Shillong Campus
Phawa Ville, Near Shillong Law College,
Dhankheti,
Ph: 0364-2220057, 9862515289, 6909987677
E-mail:
admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in
Website:
www.iumeghalaya.edu.in
Fee Schedule
Fee comprises of Admission Fee and Program Fee.
Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)
Admission Fee of Rs 8,000 for B.A. (Political Science)
Program is to be paid by all the selected candidates
immediately after the admission decision is announced.
*Foreign students have to pay an admission fee of Rs.
7,000 for B.A. (Political Science) program. The last
date for payment of admission fee is July 06, 2026 for
B.A. (Political Science) Program.
Caution Deposit (Refundable)
Students have to pay Rs. 3,000 for B.A. (Political
Science) Program as Caution Deposit along with the first
installment of Program Fee. The Caution Deposit will be
refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if
any, to the students on completion of the Program.
Program Fee
Students have to pay the program fee at the beginning of
each semester, as per the due dates which will be
indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester
fee is to be paid on or before July 20, 2026 for B.A.
(Political Science) Program.
Program
Fee per semester (Rs.)
Total Program Fee (Rs.)
Domicile
Non-Domicile
International
Domicile
Non-Domicile
International
3 Years
4 Years
3 Years
4 Years
3 Years
4 Years
B.A. (Political Science) (6/8 semesters)
11,000
13,000
15,000
66,000
88,000
78,000
1,04,000
90,000
1,20,000
Domicile
Students from State of Meghalaya.
Non-Domicile
Students from States other than Meghalaya.
All payments should be made by way of Challan / Bank
Demand Draft drawn on a Scheduled Commercial Bank in
favor of “The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee
Collection A/c” payable at Tura / Shillong, Meghalaya.
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