B.A. Political Science (with Civil Services Preparation)

Q: Is this a separate degree from B.A. (Hons.) Political Science?

No. You earn the same B.A. (Hons.) Political Science degree. The civil services preparation component is an optional track that runs alongside your regular coursework, adding guided preparation without changing the final degree awarded.

Q: Does this change the Political Science curriculum?

No. The approved syllabus, semester structure, and academic requirements of the Political Science programme remain the same. The track adds preparation support around your learning, so your core subjects and credits stay unchanged.

Q: How is civil services preparation integrated?

Preparation is built into your academic journey through subject mapping to exam areas, regular current affairs discussion, structured analytical writing, answer-writing practice, and mentoring support. This keeps learning connected to real exam expectations, semester by semester.

Q: Will students still need external coaching?

Not necessarily. The track is designed to reduce dependence on coaching by providing a structured preparation routine within the university. Students may still choose extra support, but the academic ecosystem covers the core orientation and practice.

Q: How are students selected for this track?

Selection is merit-based and depends on meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria. Seats are limited, so admission to the track also depends on availability. Once enrolled, students are expected to maintain consistency and academic discipline.

Q: What is the Merit Fellowship framework?

The top five meritorious students receive tuition fee waivers under the fellowship. It is renewed each year based on academic performance and conduct, so students must stay regular with coursework, assessments, and overall academic discipline.

Q: Can students avail other scholarships along with this fellowship?

No. Students awarded this Merit Fellowship cannot combine it with other scholarships or financial concessions. This keeps the support structure clear and avoids overlapping benefits under multiple schemes at the same time.

Q: Who should opt for this track?

Students who are serious about civil services, governance, or public policy should opt for it. It suits learners who can handle disciplined reading, regular writing practice, and long-term preparation while completing a full honours programme.

Q: Is this track mandatory for Political Science students?

No. It is completely optional. Students can pursue the regular B.A. (Hons.) Political Science programme without this track, and still receive the same degree. The track is only for those who choose it.

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Programme Overview

The B.A. Political Science (with Civil Services Preparation) is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme built on a strong academic core with an optional, integrated civil services preparation track running alongside it.

The degree keeps the honours curriculum intact, but adds structured UPSC-oriented support inside the university learning routine, so students do not have to depend fully on external coaching.

The ba political science syllabus already covers many areas that map strongly to civil services requirements, such as Indian polity, governance, public administration, international relations, and socio-economic issues. Alongside, the integrated track strengthens this alignment through current affairs integration, analytical writing, and answer-writing orientation within the academic journey.

Duration: 4 Years

Programme Details:

This programme is offered as:

Honours in Political Science (core degree)
Optional Civil Services Preparation track (integrated orientation running alongside the honours programme, without changing the degree structure) (as per your provided programme note)

The track does not alter the curriculum, structure, or fee framework of the existing B.A. (Hons.) Political Science programme. Instead, it integrates structured civil services orientation into the academic journey through:

Alignment of core subjects with the Civil Services examination framework
Academic enrichment in governance, public policy, constitution, international relations, and socio-economic issues
Analytical writing, current affairs integration, and answer-writing orientation
Mentored preparation embedded within the university learning environment
Reduced reliance on external coaching ecosystems

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Eligibility

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Pass in 10+2 Examination/Equivalent Examination with at least 70% marks in aggregate in 5 subjects including English as compulsory subject along with 4 subjects with the highest score out of the remaining subjects.

Nationality:

Open to Indian and international students.

Scholarship Programme: To be awarded on tuition fee to top five (5) students admitted to the programme as per the following structure

Rank 1 (Topper): 100% waiver of tuition fee (complete tuition fee waiver)
Rank 2 and Rank 3: 50% waiver of tuition fee for each
Rank 4 and Rank 5: 25% waiver of tuition fee for each

The ranking shall be determined solely on the basis of a cumulative assessment of the percentage secured in the qualifying examination and an aptitude test conducted by the University

No other existing scholarship, concession, or financial aid scheme shall be applicable

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Fee Details for B.A. Political Science (with Civil Services Preparation)

Course Fee (First year): INR 2,09,500
Duration: 4 Years
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* The fee displayed above is applicable only to Indian residents. Fees for NRI and International students are different and will be shared upon enquiry.

Modes of Payment

Online Payment: Via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the university's official payment portal.
Bank Transfer: NEFT/RTGS to the university’s designated bank account.
Demand Draft (DD): As per details shared during the admission process.
Cash Payment: At the Accounts Office on campus (subject to limits as per government regulations).
Education Loan: Through tie-ups with banks like PNB, SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, offering easy financing options.

Residential Facilities & Transport

We at Manav Rachna offer generous residential facilities and convenient transportation services so that each student, including those studying Manav Rachna, gets to enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling campus life.

Residential Services

MREI provides on-campus and off-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls with various types of rooms. Students can choose single, double, and triple rooms as per their preference.

Key Points

Room Types: The hostels offer different types of rooms to suit different budgets and preferences:

Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms
Single-seater, two-seater, three-seater, and five-seater rooms
The rooms can be equipped with attached or common toilets as per the choice of room category.

Fee Structure: The hostel fee is to be paid on the basis of the room category chosen by the student and it can be paid through DD (Demand Draft) or in cash.

Additional Facilities:

Medical services and medical insurance to keep the students fit.
Library facilities for access to study materials and academic inputs.
Laundry facilities as included in the hostel fees, to ease the life of students.

Mess Plan

At Manav Rachna, we offer world-class sports facilities to keep our students fit and active. Our facilities comprise a range of outdoor and indoor games, including:

Sports

Mess plan also comes as part of hostel fee. Healthy food is served through the mess considering the multicultural requirements of different food habits for the students. By providing choices involving vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options, healthy lifestyle is available for the students enabling them to pursue their studies focusing on programs with full seriousness.

Basketball, volleyball, cricket, soccer, chess, and carom among others.

Notable facilities include:

A 25m shooting range and a 10m air-conditioned indoor shooting range with Olympic-standard SIUS Ascor electronic targets.
Indoor badminton and table tennis stadia with synthetic courts in association with Yonex and Stag.
A Semi-Olympic pool for swimming and a Soccer Academy for students who have sporting interest and passion.
A Sports Fitness Centre to service psychological, physiotherapy, and other aspects of health for students.

The facilities enable students to pursue physical exercises that complement their academic development.

Laundry

Laundry facilities are available at an extra fee in the hostel fees. This saves students from worrying about laundry, so they can focus on their studies, and also allows their clothes to remain properly cleaned.

Parking

There is a vast parking space facility available for students who commute using their own means of transport. It is provided to cater to the requirements of students, so that their travel will be easy and hassle-free.

Transport

Our well-maintained transport facility offers a stress-free, secure, and safe journey for students from Delhi and Gurugram. The GPS-located, contemporary fleet of buses is operated by professionally trained personnel, with onboard support staff to assist students. Our emphasis is on reliability, safety, and convenience, ensuring unproblematic travel to and from the campus.

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