BA Political Science

Most-recommended undergraduate degree for UPSC CSE preparation. Strong alignment with Polity, Governance, IR, and Ethics sections of the CSE syllabus.

Is BA Political Science right for you?

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Core Subjects

Indian Government & PoliticsComparative PoliticsPolitical TheoryInternational RelationsIndian ConstitutionPublic AdministrationPolitical Sociology

Career Opportunities

UPSC AspirantPolicy ResearcherJournalist (politics)Political ConsultantPublic Affairs SpecialistThink-Tank Researcher

How to Prepare for This Stream

1.Aim for top BA Hons colleges (DU, JU, Presidency, St Stephen's)
2.Pair with NCERT-based UPSC prep
3.Build writing skills via debating / model UN / journals

A Typical Day in BA Political Science

Lectures, heavy reading (textbooks + newspapers), seminars, essay writing, Model UN / debate prep.

Difficulty Level

medium

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