Bachelor of Arts (Political Science Honours) - Overview

Program Structure – BA Political Science Honours

B.A. Honours Program in Political Science at Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) equips the students to understand affairs of state in three ways: first, by excelling in advanced theoretical and application-oriented curriculum; second, by experiencing political, administrative and policy field through internships; and third, by harnessing the practical world of domestic and international politics to develop original thought while doing dissertation research projects. Skills to be imparted are critical and analytical skills, research skills, public speaking, crisis management and decision making.

Courses and Credits

SEMESTER I
Course Code			Course Title		CC/GE/DSE/AECC/SEC	Credits
BPOH131			Introduction to Political Theory		CC	5
BPOH132			Constitutional Theory and Practice in India		CC	5
BPOH161			Introduction to Political Economy		GE	4
			English Communication/MIL		AECC	3
			Common Core		GE	3
Total Credits						20
SEMESTER II
BPOH231	Indian Government and Politics				CC	5
BPOH232	Political Ideologies				CC	5
BPOH261	International Political Economy				GE	4
	Environmental Studies				AECC	2
	English Communication/MIL				AECC	3
	Common Core				GE	3
Total Credits						22
Exit I – Certificate (Sem I & II) Total Credits in Year I						42
SEMESTER III
BPOH331	Western Political Thought-I				CC	5
BPOH332	Public Administration-I				CC	5
BPOH333	Comparative Political Systems				CC	5
BPOH361	Political Journalism/Media Studies				GE	4
BPOH311	Political Communication				SEC 2 Theory + 2 Practical	4
BPOH381	Internship*				SEC	2
*Internship at local level political institutions like police station, municipality etc.
Total Credits						25
SEMESTER IV
BPOH431	Western Political Thought-II				CC	5
BPOH432	Public Administration-II				CC	5
BPOH433	Introduction to Public Policy				CC	5
BPOH461	Social Media/Media Studies				GE	4
BPOH411	Basic Statistics and Data Analytics				SEC 2 Theory + 2 Practical	4
Total Credits						23
Total Credits in Year II						48
Exit II – Diploma (Sem I to IV)						90
SEMESTER V
Course Code			Course Title		CC/DSE/SEC	Credits
BPOH531			International Relations-I		CC	5
BPOH532			Indian Political Thought-I		CC	5
BPOH533			Introduction to Research Methodology		CC	5
BPOH541A			Multiculturalism and Minorities in India		DSE	4
BPOH541B			Geopolitics and Risk Analysis		DSE
BPOH542A			Politics of Human Rights		DSE	4
BPOH542B			Social Movements		DSE
BPOH581			Internship		SEC	2
*Internship at state level/national level political institutions and research based organisations
Total Credits						25
SEMESTER VI
BPOH631		International Relations-II			CC	5
BPOH632		Indian Political Thought-II			CC	5
BPOH633		Indian Foreign Policy			CC	5
BPOH641A		Politics of Democracy			DSE	4
BPOH641B		Federalism in India : Theory and Politics			DSE
BPOH642A		Neoliberalism and Indian State			DSE	4
BPOH642B		Ambedkar and Nation Building in India			DSE
Total Credits						23
Total Credits in Year III						48
Exit III – Bachelor (Sem I to VI)						138
SEMESTER VII
BPOH731				Quantitative Research Methodology	CC	5
BPOH732				Qualitative Research Methodology	CC	5
BPOH741A				Land, Culture and Tribes in India	DSE	4
BPOH741B				Politics of Gender	DSE
BPOH742A				Politics and Technology	DSE	4
BPOH742B				Environmental Politics in India	DSE
Total Credits						18
SEMESTER VIII
BPOH831				Policy Advocacy	CC	5
BPOH832				Elections in India	CC	5
BPOH841A				Conflict and Security Studies	DSE	4
BPOH841B				International Organizations	DSE
BPOH881				Dissertation?	DSE	4
Total Credits						18
?Dissertation is a Compulsory DSE
Total Credits in Year IV						36
Total Credits at the end of the Programme Bachelor with Honours (Sem I to VIII)						174

Additional Courses

Swayam Portal	https://swayam.gov.in/explorer?searchText=Political%20Science	2 Credits /12 weeks
VAC/Value Added Course	Seminar and workshop, Films, Politics and Society Diplomacy Community Participation	Non-Credit
Open Elective	Students will choose a course from the list of open electives being offered by all departments.	2 credits
The courses listed above have to be completed by the student within Semesters I-IV

Application Process

Applicants may apply online for the programme from 8th December 2023 on the University website till the date of applications officially closing.

Applications for each programme will close approximately a week before the scheduled selection process.

All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password. (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Applicants must have the following documents before filling the application online:

Copy of statement of marks of class 10 and class 11 final report or class 12 Board result (Mandatory).
Fill in all the details in the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload a recent passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background not more than 100 kb) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on the screen. In case you need to make any corrections; you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.
Applicants will have an option to choose the selection process venue and date, before making the payment for the application.
Payment may be made through card/UPI/net banking. After successful payment, click on submit. A 9 (Nine) digit Application number will be generated. If unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, logon to https://app.christuniversity.in, under the “Application Status” page enter the registered Email-ID and password to view and print the application form.

Important
Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) must send the required supporting documents (Copy of Passport, Copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable and Copy of Class 10 and Class 11/12 Marks card) in an A4 size Envelope ONLY through Registered Post / Courier to The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru - 560 029, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 80 4012 9439.
Kindly take a print of the application form and keep it for reference.

All applicants must make a note of the username, password, application number of the, programme applied for and the selection process date for all further purposes.
The Important Dates section must be referred to before filling the application, or candidates can choose the selection process venue and dates while filling the application online.
No request for change of date will be entertained.
The selection process will be conducted on the dates chosen (start date of process will be indicated in the application) while filling out the application or as announced by the office of admissions.
Selection process will be held in person at the venue opted while filling the application.
Kindly upload all the qualification-related documents (class 10 and class 11/12), in the given link on your application status login page under the document upload tab within Five (5) days after submitting the application form online. Else your application will be rejected.

Note:

The Admit card for the programme will be updated ONE or TWO days before the scheduled process and can be accessed from https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/.

It is required to have all the original marks cards available and a photo identity card for verification at any stage of the selection process.

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/

Applicants are cautioned against the following:

The University does not authorise any third party/individual to conduct selection process or offer/process admission on its behalf.
Receiving SMS/Email from unauthorized/unknown sources promising/confirming admissions.
Applicants interacting with such sources will be doing so at their own risk.

International Category

International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:

produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores

Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for

Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the following options to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

Admission Process

Selection process results will be available on https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/ according to the important dates section. Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission that will be valid up to the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.

All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.

Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.

To process admission

Candidates must choose the preferred date and time from available options to facilitate a smooth admission process.
Admission must be processed in person at the campus where the programme is offered as published in the offer of admission.
As per UGC guidelines, fee payment has to be made through online/NEFT mode.
Payment options and details will be available in the Offer of admission.
Fees for the first year including non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 5000/-must be paid in full as part of the admission process.

Selected applicants must download the E-Admission Card and be personally present at the Office of Admissions of the selected campus with all original marks cards and one set of photocopies to be submitted for verification at the time of admission. Parents (at least one parent) are requested to accompany the student for the admission process

Students pursuing International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations:

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below,

Class 10 Marks Statement and Class 11/12 Marks Statement (Mandatory).
Transfer Certificate (TC) of Class 12 from the last qualified institution must be submitted by 30 August 2024 (Mandatory).
Migration Certificate of Class 12 (applicable for all candidates except Karnataka state board applicants) must be submitted by 30 August 2024 (Mandatory).
One Stamp size and one passport size photograph formal dress with a white background (Mandatory).
Two Copies of the Online Payment Receipt (Mandatory).
Copy of valid ID proof (Aadhar Card / Aadhar Enrolment Receipt / PAN Card / Voter ID Card).
Candidates falling under any of these categories (NRI / PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) have to submit:

Copy of Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory).
PIO / OCI have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
Foreign Nationals has to submit the Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) from any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India and (If available while applying)
Resident Permit (RP) (If available while applying)

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – June – 2024], must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 30 August 2024.

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible”, and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).

The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after the commencement of classes, including fee payment, will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.

Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

Please Note:
The University does not collect any capitation/donation other than the fees mentioned on the website.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost if required by the department.
Admitted students who wish to avail bank loan will be provided with a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the admission committee is final and binding.
Applicants are cautioned against the following:
The University does not authorise any third party/individual to conduct selection process or offer/process admission on its behalf.
Receiving SMS/Email from unauthorized/unknown sources promising/confirming admissions.
Applicants interacting with such sources will be doing so at their own risk.

Eligibility

Eligibility for the programme is a pass at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) in any stream (Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce & Management, Sciences) from any recognised Board in India.

Fee Structure - 2024

Year	# Karnataka	Other Indian States	NRI	SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN	Other Foreign Nationals	Time of Payment
1	90,000 INR	110,000 INR	171,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2	90,000 INR	110,000 INR	171,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	On or before March 15, 2023
3	90,000 INR	110,000 INR	171,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	On or before March 15, 2024

# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for four years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).
Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if applicable.
All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.

Selection Process

Process	Particulars	Date	Mode
Entrance Test (ET)	CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Entrance Test Refer Entrance Test Details page for more information	As per E Admit Card	Online
Micro Presentation (MP) & Personal Interview (PI)	MP – Candidate should be able to talk for 90seconds on a topic given by the panel. Duration: 10 minutes	As per E Admit Card	Online
Academic Performance	Scanned copies of the class 10, class 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling the application. * If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 can be uploaded. The office of admissions will verify the scorecards. *Applications with no scorecards or not clear scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible
E-Admit card will be generated as per the important dates mentioned in the website

Important Instructions

Read all Important Links (Eligibility, Documents requirements etc) thoroughly.
The date and time for the selection process are auto-generated by the system. Therefore, any request for changes will not be entertained.
A Google calendar invite will be sent to your registered email id, ONE day before the MP/PI selection process.
Candidates failing to appear for the selection process at the stipulated date and time will be considered as “Not Selected”.
Candidates must show the original Government recognized photo identity card (Aadhar card/Passport/Voter ID/Recent College ID card) for attending the online selection process. Failing which the application will be considered as “Not Selected”.
All original Class 10, Class 12, Degree Marks Card (Students pursuing their final year must have the statement of marks up to the previous semester/year) should be available for verification during the personal interview round.
It is recommended to login atleast 15mts before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
Impersonation or any suspicious behaviour (prompting by a third person or accessing notes/gadgets) will be treated as malpractice and the application will be termed as “Not Selected”.
The responsibility of satisfying the eligibility criteria for admission rests with the student/candidate. The issue of the E-Admit Card for the selection process does not imply that the eligibility criteria are satisfied.

Programme Demand

The Political Science (Honours) programme has a great demand in many prestigious colleges all over India, and most of the seats were filled on the very first day of admissions. The reason for such a surge in popularity of Political Science as a discipline comes from the fact that the study of Political Science opens varied job opportunities for students, which includes academics, civil services, political journalism, research, policy analysts, social policy entrepreneurs, election strategists, electioneering for political parties. The discipline of Political Science helps in understanding and preserving democratic values and institutions. The subject offers numerous opportunities for a prospective career and this has led Political Science (H) becoming the most sought-after subjects in leading Universities.

Skills to be imparted are critical and analytical skills, research skills, public speaking, crisis management and decision making.

Features

Outcome

Programme Outcome
The Political Science Honours programme is a three-year programme, having Economics and Media Studies as allied subjects, which will facilitate the students to expand their perspectives towards socio-economic and political phenomenon, at national as well as international level. Students will be exposed to critical intellectual thinking from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Programme specific learning outcomes
BA Political Science Honours students will be able:

To demonstrate skills in critical and analytical thinking towards political systems.
To strengthen conceptual and ideological arguments, connect them to political phenomenon by logically justifying through appropriate evidence.
To appreciate applied politics with a problem solving approach in dealing with domestic and global politics.
To demonstrate substantive knowledge of institutions, processes and values that shape politics within and among states.
To design and write a research project that is organized coherently, logically employing relevant evidence and case studies.

Placement Potential

Placement Potential
Undergraduate degrees in Political Science (Honours) programme prepare graduates for entry-level careers, but many occupations in this field call for graduate study. There is a growing demand to apply for Civil Services at All India level or at State Public Services. Further, the fields are getting widened due to the unconventional and practical approaches being adopted by MNCs, research organizations, other promising fields are; NGOs, Social works, Media industry, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate governance etc. Students will participate in internships and summer training to get hands-on experience.

Jobs related to this Undergraduate degree:

Academics
Foreign Service
Civil Service
Media Professionals
Human rights advocate
Government Official
Politician
Political Analyst/ Psephologist
Humanitarian Worker
Consultants to International Organizations/INGOs
International trade consultant
Policy analyst
Policy managers
Risk analyst
Business consultant
Law
Analysts in Public Sector Undertakings