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Admissions Open 2026-27 — Deadline July 31, 2026
एमए राजनीति विज्ञान प्रवेश 2026-27
MA Political Science Admission 2026-27 in Varanasi
MGKVP-affiliated, 2-year Master of Arts in Political Science at BITE Varanasi. The curriculum spans Western and Indian political thought, comparative politics, international relations, and public administration — built for serious students of governance. An active MUN and parliamentary debate culture sets BITE apart, while full UPSC/UPPSC Political Science and IR optional syllabus coverage makes this the strongest civil-services-aligned MA Political Science programme in Varanasi.
Affiliated to MGKVP
60
Sanctioned seats per year
2 Years
4 Semesters
2026-27
Deadline July 31, 2026
Why BITE
Why choose BITE for MA Pol. Sc. in Varanasi
MGKVP-affiliated, NEP-2020 aligned
60 sanctioned seats. Paper codes MPS-101 to MPS-405 across 4 semesters. 80 credits / 1000 marks per year. NEP-2020 effective 2026-27. UGC-recognised for university teaching, civil services, and PhD admissions nationally.
Plato to Rawls, Kautilya to Ambedkar
Sem 1 ancient/medieval Western political thought (MPS 101) → Sem 2 Indian Political Thought (MPS 202) → Sem 3 Contemporary Political Theory (MPS 301) → Sem 4 group specialisations. Comparative politics, IR, and governance run throughout.
UPSC / UPPSC PolSci optional friendly
Political Science and IR is a high-scoring UPSC/UPPSC optional. The MA syllabus covers the full optional. Faculty offer targeted civil-services coaching during the final year.
MUN + parliamentary debate culture
Students represent BITE at inter-college Model UN events across Uttar Pradesh. Department hosts an annual parliamentary debate competition. Live debate practice complements theory throughout the programme.
NET/JRF + Ph.D. pathway
Syllabus mapped to UGC-NET Political Science Paper II. Sem 3 Research Project (MPS 305) + Sem 4 Project (MPS 405) build dissertation muscle. Strong Ph.D. preparation for MGKVP, BHU, JNU, DU.
Group specialisations in Sem 4
Group A International Relations / Group B Indian Government & Politics / Group C Asian Studies / Feminist Theory tracks — students pick by career intent. Specialisation deepens preparation for think-tank, diplomacy, or domestic-governance careers.
Comparative Positioning
Top MA Pol. Sc. Colleges in Varanasi — Why BITE Ranks Among the Best
MA Political Science is among the most strategically valued PG humanities programmes in eastern UP because of its direct overlap with the UPSC / UPPSC syllabus. Political Science, International Relations, Indian Polity, and Indian Constitution all map nearly 1:1 onto the General Studies papers + Political Science optional in civil-services examinations. The Banaras Institute of Teacher's Education (BITE) runs a 60-seat MA Political Science cohort alongside BHU, MGKVP main campus, and Udai Pratap College — but BITE's smaller cohort + integrated UPSC / UPPSC-prep sequencing differentiates it from the 200+ student PG batches at the autonomous colleges.
The career-pathway breadth here is the widest of any MA specialisation: (a) UPSC / UPPSC with Political Science optional — historically a top-3 optional choice for north- Indian candidates and BITE's syllabus is structured around the UPSC Mains paper-by-paper requirement, (b) UGC NET / JRF Political Science toward Assistant Professor positions, (c) journalism / think-tank / policy-research careers (Lokniti, CSDS, Observer Research Foundation, NIPFP, and Hindi political magazines), (d) MA + B.Ed pipeline for CBSE / ICSE PGT Political Science teaching posts, (e) legislative-assistant positions at MP / MLA offices (LAMP fellowship etc.). MGKVP affiliation papers downloadable from the Mandatory Disclosure page.
For the teaching pathway, see the B.Ed admission page with Political Science as the methodology specialisation. For other MA specialisations at the same campus see the full 15-programme list.
MA Pol. Sc. Admission Eligibility — 2026-27 Criteria
| Qualification | BA with Political Science as a major or honours subject from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate. |
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| Subject preference | BA Political Science honours preferred. BA in History, Public Administration, or International Relations also considered. |
| Entrance exam | BITE direct-admission pathway based on graduation aggregate. State counselling per MGKVP norms applies for some seats. |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters), full-time. 80 credits total. MGKVP-awarded degree. |
| Reservation | UP state reservation norms (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, women, single-girl-child). |
MA Pol. Sc. Admission Process 2026 — Step-by-Step
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Complete graduation
BA with PolSc / History / Public Admin / IR major and ≥50% aggregate (relaxation per UP norms).
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Apply directly or through state counselling
BITE accepts direct MA Political Science applications. Some seats may be allotted via MGKVP counselling. Apply online at /admissions/apply.
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Merit-based selection
Graduation aggregate determines merit. Applicants with debate / MUN / civil-services prep background mentioned at application stage get added consideration.
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Document verification at BITE
Graduation mark sheet + provisional / degree certificate, transfer certificate, character certificate, category / income certificates if applicable, 6 passport photographs.
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Fee payment and orientation
First-semester fee per BITE structure. Orientation includes a constitutional-law refresher for students from non-PolSc UG backgrounds.
MA Pol. Sc. Course Fees in Varanasi
MA Pol. Sc. fees at BITE follow the MGKVP-approved fee structure for -recognised programmes. Payable per semester. Breakdown of tuition, development, library, lab, caution deposit, and exam fees is on the fee-structure page.
View full fee structure →MA Pol. Sc. Scholarships in Varanasi
- Central UGC scholarships via MGKVP recognition (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / minority / single-girl-child)
- UP State Government merit scholarships for PG programmes
- BITE merit-based fee concessions for top-rank candidates (>60% in graduation)
- UGC-JRF research fellowships for students who clear NET-JRF during the programme
MA Pol. Sc. Syllabus — What You’ll Study
Semester I — Compulsory · 500 marks
- MPS 101 · Ancient & Medieval Western Political Thought (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 102 · Theory of International Relations (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 103 · Comparative Politics: Concepts & Theories (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 104 · Indian Political System (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 105 · Critical & Applied Political Theory (Theory · 4 cr)
Semester II — Compulsory + Optional
- MPS 201 · Early Modern Political Thought (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 202 · Indian Political Thought (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 203 · Principles of Public Administration (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 204 · Research Methodology (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 205 · Optional — International Relations (A) / State Politics in India (B) / Regions of Indo-Pacific (C)
Semester III — Compulsory + Optional + Project
- MPS 301 · Contemporary Political Theory (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 302 · Political Tradition & Recent Debates (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 303 · Governance & Public Policy in India (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 304 · Optional — India's Foreign Policy (A) / Federal System (B) / South Asia Region (C)
- MPS 305 · Research Project — Report (Project · 4 cr)
Semester IV — Group specialisations + Project
- MPS 401 · Feminist Political Theory (Theory · 4 cr)
- MPS 402 · Group A (International Relations) — International Law / International Organization / Conflict & Peace Resolution
- MPS 403 · Group B (Indian Govt & Politics) — State Politics UP / Social & Political Movements / Regional Disputes
- MPS 404 · Group C (Asian Studies) — West Asia / Security in West Asia / India in Regional Frameworks
- MPS 405 · Research Project — Report (Project · 4 cr)
Career Pathways
MA Pol. Sc. Career Scope — Where Graduates Go
Ph.D. in Political Science at MGKVP, BHU, JNU, DU
UGC-NET / JRF-qualified Assistant Professor
Civil services — UPSC (CSE, IFS), UPPSC (PCS)
Political journalism (print, digital, broadcast)
Think-tank researcher (ORF, IDSA, CSEP, Gateway House)
NGO policy analyst and advocacy roles
Public-affairs and government-relations consulting
Legislative assistant to Members of Parliament
Teaching — PGT Political Science after B.Ed
MA Pol. Sc. Admission FAQ — Common Questions
What does the MA Political Science curriculum cover?
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Western political thought (Plato to Rawls), Indian political thought (Kautilya to Ambedkar), Indian Constitution and governance, comparative politics, international relations, public administration, political sociology, and research methodology.
Is MA Political Science useful for UPSC/UPPSC preparation?
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Yes, significantly. Political Science and International Relations is a high-scoring UPSC/UPPSC optional. BITE's curriculum covers the full optional syllabus; faculty offer targeted civil-services coaching during the final year.
Does BITE organise Model UN or debate activities?
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Yes. A MUN and debate culture is actively encouraged — students represent BITE at inter-college MUNs across Uttar Pradesh. The department also hosts its own annual parliamentary debate competition.
What careers open up after MA Political Science?
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Ph.D. in Political Science, UGC-NET/JRF Assistant Professor, civil services (UPSC, UPPSC), journalism (political desk), think-tank researcher, NGO policy analyst, public-affairs consultancy, legislative assistant roles, teaching (PGT after B.Ed).
What is the eligibility?
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Bachelor's degree with Political Science as a major/honours subject from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate. Students with BA in History, Public Administration, or International Relations are also considered.
How is the programme structured?
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Four semesters: Semester 1 covers political theory foundations, Semester 2 focuses on Indian government, Semester 3 covers comparative politics and international relations, Semester 4 includes public administration, research methodology, and dissertation.
What is the fee for MA Pol. Sc. at BITE Varanasi?
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MA Pol. Sc. total tuition at BITE for the 2026-27 cohort is ₹22,000 across 4 semesters (₹5,500 + ₹5,500 + ₹5,500 + ₹5,500) per the MGKVP-approved fee structure. Admission Form fee and University examination fees are charged separately. See /fee-structure for the live, semester-wise breakdown.
How many MA Pol. Sc. seats are sanctioned at BITE per year?
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60 sanctioned seats per year for MA Pol. Sc. at BITE Varanasi, allotted under Uttar Pradesh state reservation norms (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, women). Seat allotment is merit-based; early applications complete document verification ahead of the cycle close on July 31, 2026.
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Secure your MA Pol. Sc. 2026-27 seat at BITE
MA Political Science opens NET/JRF, Ph.D., UPSC/UPPSC, journalism, think-tank research, public-affairs consultancy, NGO policy analysis, and legislative-assistant pathways. 60 sanctioned seats — apply early to lock in your seat.