B.A. (Hons) Political Science
Jesus & Mary College, New Delhi
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#39
NAAC Grade
A (3.58)
Avg CTC
₹5 LPA
Intake
62 Seats
96% Cutoff Alert
You need a 96% aggregate in Class 12 just to be eligible. That is an ultra-competitive bar, so keep backup options ready.
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Aggregate
Minimum 96% required in Class 12.
Entrance Exam
Admission is through CUET.
Entrance exams
Investment
₹0.7L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Annual Fee (Tuition + Misc)₹22,000per year
3-Year Journey Snapshot
Year +0
Year 1: Foundations
Political Theory & Indian Constitution.
Year +1
Year 2: Global Lens
Comparative Politics & International Relations.
Year +2
Year 3: Specialisation
Public Administration & Gender & Politics.
Year +3
Graduation
Exit to think tanks, NGOs, civil services prep, or higher studies.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
70%
Top recruiters
The verdict
Good fit
If you clear the 96% cutoff and care about policy, governance, or civil services, JMC is a steal: ₹66k total fees, NAAC 'A' status, and direct pipelines into top think tanks and UN bodies. It is not a corporate-tech track, so skip if you're chasing consulting or IT roles.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable DU education
- ✓ Policy & governance careers
- ✓ Research & NGO pathways
Doesn't match
- ✗ Low academic cutoffs
- ✗ Corporate finance or tech roles
- ✗ STEM coursework