M.A. Political Science

Total Program Fee

That's less than a premium smartphone for a 2-year MA at an A++ college 🤯

Key numbers

Investment

₹0.5L total

~₹0.3L per year

• Tuition Fee₹25,000per year

Are you eligible?

• Subject Requirement

  You need a Bachelor’s degree with Political Science as a subject. No detours.

• Admission Gate

  DUET is the only way in. Merit through the entrance exam.

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Your 2-Year Journey

1. Year +0

   Crack DUET

   Register and ace the Delhi University Entrance Test. The only ticket in.

2. Year +1

   Year 1: Core Coursework

   Advanced Political Theory, International Relations, and Research Methods. Brain gains only.

3. Year +1

   Delhi Policy Summer

   Intern at NGOs, Think Tanks, or Research Organizations. Network in the capital's policy hub.

4. Year +2

   Year 2: Thesis & Specialization

   Dive into Area Studies and Public Policy Analysis. Write that fire dissertation.

5. Year +2

   Graduate

   Walk out with an M.A. from an A++ NIRF #5 college. Next stop: UPSC, PhD, or policy roles.

The verdict

Good fit

ARSD brings serious academic credibility—NIRF #5, A++ NAAC, and a ₹50K total fee tag that's almost unheard of for this level of reputation. The curriculum is built for theory lovers and future policymakers. That said, placements here are research and government-oriented (60% placement rate), not corporate fat-paycheck pipelines. If your goals are UPSC, PhD, think tanks, or civil services prep, this is a power move. If you're chasing a high private-sector CTC straight out of campus, manage expectations.