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NIRF #1 (Science & Arts)

B.A. (Hons) Political Science

Hindu College, Delhi — where future policymakers start

NAAC Grade

A+

Score 3.72 — UGC recognised

Key numbers

NIRF Rank (Arts & Science)

#1

Total Programme Fees

₹48,000

Annual Intake

93 seats

NAAC Score

3.72 / 4

Are you eligible?

  • Class 12 Aggregate

    Minimum 97% in best four subjects

  • Subject Stream

    Open to all streams — Humanities, Science, Commerce

Entrance exams

CUET

What the 3-year grind looks like

  1. Year +0

    Year 1

    Build the base: Political Theory & Indian Political Thought

  2. Year +1

    Year 2

    Go global: Comparative Politics & International Relations

  3. Year +2

    Year 3

    Specialise: Public Administration, Human Rights & capstone research

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

72%

Top recruiters

PR FirmsLaw FirmsNGOsResearch InstitutesMedia Organizations

Investment

₹0.5L total

~₹0.2L per year

  • Tuition & Academic Fees₹16,000per year
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Elite reputation, not-so-elite price tag

NIRF #1 and a 97% cutoff make it ultra-exclusive, but the total 3-year fee is under ₹50k. Basically, top-tier credibility without the private-university debt trap.

The verdict

Strong fit

If you have the marks (97%+) and vibe with politics, IR, or civil service prep, Hindu is the place to be. NIRF #1, NAAC A+, and a fees bill lower than a single semester at most private unis make it a no-brainer. Just respect the cutoff.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Top-tier academic brand
  • ✓ Policy & governance tracks
  • ✓ Budget-friendly elite education
  • ✓ Delhi University ecosystem

Doesn't match

  • ✗ Low-stress entry requirements
  • ✗ STEM-only career path
  • ✗ Small-campus intimacy
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