The Department of Political Science, Himachal Pradesh University offers M.A, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs in political science designed to help students develop knowledge regarding the nature of politics, political problems, political systems, international relations etc.

Department of Political Science courses-

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Duration - 2 years course in 4 sems.
Intake - 40 Seats
Eligibility-
Candidate having 50% marks in aggregate or 45% marks in the subject concerned in B.A.
Basis of Admission-
The admission will be made purely on merit, except where otherwise mentioned, subject to the limitation of seats available and the reservation.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

Duration - 1 year course in 2 sems.
Intake - 15 Seats
Eligibility-
Candidate must have at least 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST) in the subject concerned at Master's level. The qualifying marks in the Entrance Test for admission to Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) shall be 50% (at per with Ph.D.).
In case of SC/ST candidates, qualifying marks in the Entrance Test shall be 45%.

Ph. D.

Ph.D. is a full time regular course of study pursued by regular attendance in classes and seminars.
Eligibility-
Candidate must have at least 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST) in the subject concerned at Master's level. The qualifying marks in the Entrance Test for admission shall be 50%.
In case of SC/ST candidates, qualifying marks in the Entrance Test are 45%.

Applicants for the Ph.D. programme who have qualified NET along with the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) shall be admitted to the programme directly without having to undergo an Entrance Test.

Contact-

Department of Political Science,
Himachal Pradesh University,
Summer Hill, Shimla, PIN 171 005

Tel. No.
91-177-2833850
E-Mail ID: polscience.hpu@gmail.com