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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

duration Duration

  • 3 - 4 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • An Applicant should have passed Class XII (or an equivalent Examination) in any discipline with an aggregate of 40% or higher marks. Students awaiting the results of their final year Examinations in Class XII are also eligible to apply.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last date for the submission of Application Form: Jul 29, 2025
  • The ICFAI University offers B.A. Political Science Program, emphasizing the development of skills and intellectual growth by providing practical insights into Political Science.
  • The goal of this Program is to encourage skill- based learning while assisting the Students in better understanding Political Science as a dynamic and an evolving field.
  • The Program is crafted with a keen awareness of the shifting of the political dynamics, aiming to equip Students with the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to navigate and influence these changes.
  • This program not only paves way for further academic pursuits but also opens up a broad spectrum of career opportunities in the various fields related to political science.
Admission Calendar
Last Date for submission of completed Application Form 29 July 2025
Interview and Admission Decision May-July, 2025
Registration 05 August 2025
Commencement of Classes 17 August 2025

The curriculum is primarily contemporary and innovatively designed in consultation with the academicians and the professional experts, following the guidelines of the UGC. The Program spans over 06/08 Semesters and is spread over 03/04 years. It aligns with the New Education Policy 2020. Students are introduced to the Skill Enhancement Courses, Discipline-Specific Courses, Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), the Generic Elective Courses and the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).

Program Structure

Semester-I

Semester-II

Year-I

  1. Principles of Political Science - I
  2. Introduction to Political Theory
  3. Fundamentals of Political Science-I
  4. Indian Polity - I
  5. Indian Constitution
  6. From University's VAC Pool
  1. Principles of Political Science - II
  2. Gender & Law in India
  3. Indian Polity - II
  4. Fundamentals of Political Science-II
  5. Political Sociology
  6. From University's VAC Pool

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Year-II

  1. Comparative Politics
  2. Indian Polity - III
  3. Perspectives on Human Rights
  4. Social Movements in India
  5. Foreign Policy of Major Powers
  6. From University's VAC Pool
  1. Indian Government and Politics
  2. Comparative Constitutions of UK and USA
  3. State Politics in India
  4. Perspectives on Democracy
  5. Gender and Politics in India
  6. From University's VAC Pool

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Year-III

  1. Introduction to International Relations
  2. International Organization
  3. India's Neighbourhood Policy
  4. Diplomacy and Global Affairs
  5. Governance: Issues and Challenges
  6. From University's VAC Pool
  1. India's Foreign Policy
  2. Major Political Ideologies
  3. United Nations Organization
  4. Indian Independence Movement
  5. Politics of Globalization
  6. From University's VAC Pool

Year-IV

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

  1. Research Methodology - I
  2. Western Political Thought - I
  3. Indian Political Thought - II
  4. International Law
  5. Liberal Political Theory -I
  6. Democracy in India
  1. Research Methodology - II
  2. Western Political Thought - II
  3. Indian Political Thought - II
  4. Liberal Political Theory - II
  5. Dissertation

The program structure is tentative, subject to change (if required)

List of the Value-Added Courses for the Programs in Arts
Digital Humanities; Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour; Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation; Visual Arts, Design, and Aesthetics; Conflict Resolution and Peace Building; Data Science and Quantitative Research Methods; Policy Analysis and Public Administration; Social Media Analytics and Digital Sociology; Behavioural Economics and Decision-Making.

Admission Modalities

Eligibility

An Applicant should have passed Class XII (or an equivalent Examination) in any discipline with an aggregate of 40% or higher marks. Students awaiting the results of their final year Examinations in Class XII are also eligible to apply.

Duration

The Students will be awarded with a Certificate after completing 01 Year (02 Semesters) of study in the chosen field of study, a Diploma after 02 Years (04 Semesters) of study, a Bachelor’s degree after 03 Years (06 Semesters) Program of study & a Bachelor’s degree with Honours/ Honours with Research after the completion of a 04-Year Program.

The admissions are made through IU HP application form. Eligible applicants are required to apply for the program by filling the Application Form.

All the final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Board/ Universities by August 05, 2025 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and meeting the minimum requirements as indicated above.

The registration of the applicants not meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September 17, 2025 will be cancelled and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University. Those students who apply for cancellation of their seat on or before August 05, 2025, Rs. 1,000 will be deducted as Administrative charges and rest of the amount paid will be refunded.

The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the students’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program. All original certificates including the Domicile certificate, Caste Category (in case of SC/ST/OBC students) should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students required to pay an amount of Rs. 10,000 towards confirmation of seat which will be adjusted in the first semester program fee.

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Himachal Pradesh in any program of the University, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

  1. Online Application:

    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iuhimachal.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 500 towards online Registration charges by using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card/ Citibank Card) or Internet banking option using secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned colour photograph along with the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

  2. Fill the Application Form given on Page 7:

    Applicants can fill in the application form given in page no. 7 and send it to the Admissions Office.

The students are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form:

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  • Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  • Provide all available necessary information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form
  • Enclose a Bank Demand Draft of Rs. 500 drawn in favour of “The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.

Students have to enclose self-attested copies of the following certificates

  • Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
  • Marks sheets of Class XII / Diploma / Graduation Degree Certificate.
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Caste Category (In case SC/ST/OBC students).
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities

Students have to submit following original certificates.

  • Migration Certificate.
  • Character Certificate.

Students have to submit the following affidavit:

  • Gap Year Affidavit (In case of gap in studies).
  • Anti-Ragging Affidavit (Compulsory).

The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:

Admissions Office:

The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh

University Campus, # 5, HIMUDA Education Hub,

Kalujhinda, P.O Mandhala, Via Barotiwala, Baddi,

Solan District, Himachal Pradesh - 174 103

E-mail: admissions@iuhimachal.edu.in

Website: www.iuhimachal.edu.in

Note: Students have to submit five passport size photographs along with the application form.

Fee Schedule

Program Fee

The Students will have to pay the Program Fee at the beginning of each Semester as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Fee Schedule. The First Semester fee is to be paid on or before August 05, 2025.

Programs

Years

Program Fee Per Semester

Total Program Fee

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

3 years 4 years

B.A. Political Science

03/04

13,250

79,500

1,06,000

 5,000

The Program Fee is subjective to revision and the program fee as applicable will be charged from the concern student at the time of admission for the the academic session 2025-26.

Alumni Membership and Convocation Fee

(to be paid One Time at the end of the last Semester): Alumni Association Membership Fee: Rs. 1,500, Convocation Fee: Rs. 3,000.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest to the students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit shall not be adjusted to any fee dues etc.

The Hostel accommodation is available for the Girls in the University Campus and for Boys at Plot No. C -132, HIMUDA Integrated Township, V.P.O: Mandhala, Barotiwala, Tehsil Baddi, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh –174103 (which is approximately 05 Km. from the University Campus).

*Subject to availability

Hostel Fee Structure for the Academic Session 2025-26

Hostel

Single Occupancy (Per Month) (Rs.)

Double Occupancy (Per Month) (Rs.)

Triple Occupancy (Per Month) (Rs.)

Caution Deposit (Re-fundable) (Rs.)

Girls

4,000

3,000

-

8,000

Boys

-

-

3,000

8,000

Hostel Mess Charges for Girls & Boys: Hostellers have to pay Rs. 4,500 per month (fixed) for the Mess charges.

For the Students travelling from the surrounding areas to the Campus, the transport facility is available. Fee as applicable will be charged at the time of admission.

The University follows the Semester system for all its Program. Each Academic Year consists of two Semesters. Continuous Evaluation is done on the basis of attendance, class tests, monthly tests, mid semester tests (MSTs), assignments, case studies, practicals, presentations, projects, viva-voce and quizzes etc., along with an End-Semester Examination which is conducted at the end of each Semester.

The Academic Structure of each Program provides the Students with an opportunity to choose the elective Courses from the bouquet of the Courses offered in a Program by the University. The actual offering of the electives will, however, depend on an optimal number of Students opting for an elective. It is up to the University to offer or not to offer a particular elective Course.

Scholarships are provided to the Meritorious Students.

After the successful completion of the Program, the Students will be awarded a Degree in their respective discipline by the University as per the Rules/ Regulations of the University.

The ICFAI University Himachal Pradesh offers Merit scholarships to the Students pursuing the B.A. Political Science Program. The scholarships are based on the performance in qualifying Examination and Semester wise performance during the Program.

1. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record:

The percentage achieved in qualifying examination (or its equivalent) will decide the amount of scholarship. The scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining the minimum 6.0 GPA.

Program

Percentage achieved in qualifying Examination

Amount of Scholarship * (Rs.)

B.A. Political Science (03 Years)

≥ 90%

23,850

≥ 80% to < 90%

19,875

≥ 70% to < 80%

15,900

B.A. Political Science (04 Years)

≥ 90%

31,800

≥ 80% to < 90%

26,500

≥ 70% to < 80%

21,200

* Note: - Above Scholarship amount would be adjusted equally 6 installments for BA (Pol. Science) Program. First Semester scholarship amount shall be adjusted against fees in the second Semester

2. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance:

Up to 10% of the Students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. In case of tie, scholarship amount would be divided equally.

Academic Performance (CGPA)

Category I

Category II

Category III

≥ 9.00

≥ 8.50 - < 9.00

≥ 8.00 - < 8.50

Program

Semester Fee

Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.) Per Semester

BA (Pol. Science) (03 / 04 Yrs)

13,250

4,000

2,900

2,000