Political Scientist is a specialist who reads, understands and researches about the political discourse, government policies, government steps, international relations between countries and local political issues. They research on different policies and frameworks set up by the government, analyse the budget, election campaigns, election manifesto, how voters/ public identifies with these policies, campaigns and ma nifestos.
Personal Competencies
• You have strong communication skills
• You like to analyze and interpret data
• You have a creative bent of mind
• You pay attention to details
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA.) in Political Science followed by Master's degree in Arts (MA) in Political and then complete a PhD
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Political Science.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
2. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
3. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
4. Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi
5. University of Delhi (DIJ), Delhi
6. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
7. University of Jammu, Jammu
8. Calcutta University, Kolkata
9. Any recognized University in India
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
2. Christ University, Bangalore
3. Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai
4. Fergusson College, Pune
5. K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce (KJSAC), Mumbai
6. Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune
7. Parul University, Vadodara
8. Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. Course fee ranges between INR 5,000 - 80,OOO*.
These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Central and State Government Agencies, Social Research Organizations.
Work Environment: You will typically work full time in an office. You might sometimes work additional hours to finish reports and meet deadlines.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Assistant Professor → Political Scientist → Professor
OR
Political Scientist → Advisor → Senior Advisor
Expected Income
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Political Scientist ranges between INR 25,000 - 2,50,000 per month,
Amita Singh is an Indian Political Scientist, currently serving as a professor of Law and Governance at Jawaharlal Nehru University, in Delhi, India. She is also a member of the Indian Council of Social Science Research. Singh completed her higher education with a Ph.D. in political science from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Singh also serves on a number Of government boards and committees in relation to administration and governance. She is currently the chair of the University's Special Center for Disaster Research*
POLITICAL SCIENTIST
NCS Code: 2633.0600 | RD029• You have strong communication skills
• You like to analyze and interpret data
• You have a creative bent of mind
• You pay attention to details
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA.) in Political Science followed by Master's degree in Arts (MA) in Political and then complete a PhD
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Political Science.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
2. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
3. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
4. Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi
5. University of Delhi (DIJ), Delhi
6. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
7. University of Jammu, Jammu
8. Calcutta University, Kolkata
9. Any recognized University in India
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
2. Christ University, Bangalore
3. Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai
4. Fergusson College, Pune
5. K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce (KJSAC), Mumbai
6. Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune
7. Parul University, Vadodara
8. Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. Course fee ranges between INR 5,000 - 80,OOO*.
These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Central and State Government Agencies, Social Research Organizations.
Work Environment: You will typically work full time in an office. You might sometimes work additional hours to finish reports and meet deadlines.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Professor → Political Scientist → Professor
OR
Political Scientist → Advisor → Senior Advisor
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Political Scientist ranges between INR 25,000 - 2,50,000 per month,
Source: https://mwv.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Political_Scientist/Salary
Experts from the field
Amita Singh is an Indian Political Scientist, currently serving as a professor of Law and Governance at Jawaharlal Nehru University, in Delhi, India. She is also a member of the Indian Council of Social Science Research. Singh completed her higher education with a Ph.D. in political science from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Singh also serves on a number Of government boards and committees in relation to administration and governance. She is currently the chair of the University's Special Center for Disaster Research*
Source - https://www.mei.edu/profile/amita-singh
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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