M.Phil. (Political Science) From Assam University, Silchar

Masters of Philosophy in Political Science or M. Phil in Political Science is a 2 year full time course. The minimum eligibility requisite for this course is a Master's degree in concerned subject with minimum 55% marks.

M. Phil programme in political science is intended to help students in expanding their knowledge regarding the nature of politics, political problems, political systems, international relations etc. The goal is to prepare the students for a wide range of possible careers including Civil services and teaching.

M. Phil in Political Science is offered by many private and government institutes. A student has to clear 2 elective papers along with a theory test on Research Methodology as course work. After the end of course work, a student has to write a dissertation on the chosen topic.

Tuition fee for this course ranges from 5,000 INR to 20,000 INR, if one has to do it full-time from a reputed college or University. Students are anticipated to earn a stipend of 10,000-15,000 rupees per month for telephone, transportation and internet costs.

There are many fields in which student of this course can work, like politics, public administration, law and marketing fields. They can also work in international voluntary organizations, like UNO or media houses as political researchers/analysts and can have a great career ahead.

What is M. Phil Political Science About?

The M. Phil in Political Science focuses on the research based study of government and political institutions and grants a variety of educational experiences in an array of learning environments to build up ones written and oral communication skills as well as other practical skills.

It covers up a wide range of topics like Public Administration, International Politics, Political Sociology, Research Methods, Contemporary Political Theory and Indian political System.

Who Should Go for M. Phil Political Science?

Candidates, aspiring to enter the real world of politics and to make a career in political science, should have huge leadership qualities with a sense of accountability. Decision-making and stress management capabilities, along with communication and interpersonal proficiency, will be an additional benefit for them. It is also appropriate if one desires to later go on board upon doctoral research.

DURATION

M. Phil. in Political Science is an advanced 2 year doctoral program in JNU, New Delhi, The IIS University, Jaipur, DU, New Delhi that provides guidance in research methods and enables one to gain information in the sub-areas of the discipline. This 2 year duration may differ sometimes with some colleges like in Presidency College, Chennai the duration is of 1 year while in Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, the term lasts for 1 year and 6 months.

In Distance mode, the course durates for 18 months (4 years maximum) in IGNOU and 2 years in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad

Academic Options after M. Phil. in Political Science

One can go for Ph.D. in Political Sciences from a reputed private or government institutes after completing M.Phil. Political Science. There are no. of arts college that offer Ph.D. in concerned subject.

TOP INSTITUTES

A student can find many reputed arts college and universities in India that offer M.Phil. Political Science. Few of them are listed below:

Aspirants seeking to get admission to a program should follow the following criteria. 

• Candidates for admission to the M.Phil. the programme shall have a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate, or its equivalent grade or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized, by an authority established, recognized or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country empowered for assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
•  A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Government of India (GOI) from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace marks. The candidates seeking admission against OBC quota must submit income certificate of the current financial year in support of his/ her belonging to OBC (NCL) category, from the appropriate authority.