Eligibility criteria to pursue political science

What is the eligibility criteria for this field?

• Basic criteria is a 10+2 pass certificate for doing a graduation in this field.

• After a bachelor’s you can opt for a Master’s or also a Ph.D to do a research.

• It covers subjects like:

- forms of democracy,
- concept of nationhood,
- powers and functions of the executive and judiciary,
- the evolution of the Indian Constitution,
- political thought and theories,
- foreign policy,
- contemporary issues in international relations,
- public administration and public policy formulation,

• To take higher positions Master’s degree is required.

• If you want to become a Political Science/Social Science teacher, you need Graduation degree in Political Science plus B.Ed.

• To become a teacher in higher secondary schools after post-graduation one has to write NET/SET exam conducted by University Grants Commission (UGC).

• To start career as lecturer in colleges/universities Ph.D is needed.