PhD in Political Science Admission 2024-25

PhD in Political Science

PhD in Political Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science is a 1-3 year duration doctoral-level program in India. But probably, this duration gets extended for the Part-time Political Science scholars up to five years. For regular, it is a maximum of three years. The basic eligibility to take up a Doctoral in Political Science is holding a PG certificate in allied arts discipline since Political Science comes under aegis of Arts. The student should also have a minimum of 55% in the PG from a recognized University in India with a good academic record if needed. The PG course graduate student could get admission to these programs by taking up national or University level entrance exams, counseling or interviews as made valid by the affiliated institutes.

Ph.D. IN POLITICAL SCIENCE: COURSES HIGHLIGHTS

Program Full Name

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Program Level

Degree

Duration of the Program

3 Years

Examination Type

Year

Eligibility

Post Graduation

Admission Process

Entrance Exam and Merit Based

Average Program Fee

Rs. 2 Lakh – Rs. 3 Lakh

 

·         Top Recruiting arenas    Education Institutions, Accountancy, Media, Entertainment, Civil Services, Political firms, Government sector, Banking, Public Utilities, etc.

·         Job Positions:-Political Scientists, Professor, Survey Researchers, Consultant, Market trend Research Analysts, Public Relations Specialists, Political Research associates, etc. 

ADMISSION PROCESS

Ad mission to the Ph.D. course shall be based on the candidate marks obtained in the entrance test conducted by the respective department or school of particular university or institute. That applicant who has completed GATE/NET/SET/ M.Phil/JRF Examination in the pertinent subject of the apex bodies as CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR/DBT will be exempted from the Entrance Test. While giving the exemption, the Departmental Committee of the university may consider research work/earlier Ph.D./experience done by the candidate. If an applicant already holds a doctor's degree in the relevant subject from a UGC Approved University or Institute, he/she may be exempted from the entrance exam & pre Ph.D. coursework. After clearing both steps the applicant will be eligible to pay the program fee or registration fee. Only the predetermined number of students may be admitted to Ph.D. programmer.

DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR PHD IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Migration Certificate (No objection certificate from the institute last attended)

Passing certificate of last qualifying degree examinations

Mark-list of last qualifying degree examinations

Character certificate (from the head of the university from which the candidate has obtained his qualifying certificate.

Document proof for the date of birth

Gap certificate (if applicable)

Research Proposal *

No objection certificate from the employer (if employed)

NOTE:- Applicants are requested to note that their application will not be considered for the admission if above certificates are not enclosed with the application. 

COLLEGE PROVIDES ONLINE PHD IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

  • IGNOU Delhi - Indira Gandhi National Open University
  • JAM New Delhi - Jamia Millia Islamia
  • LPU Jalandhar - Lovely Professional University
  • UNIPUNE (Pune University) – SavitribaiPhule Pune University
  • DU Delhi - University of Delhi
  • JNU Delhi - Jawaharlal Nehru University
  • University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
  • AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University

PHD Admission 2024-25