Over the last few years, political science has been among the undergraduate courses (UG) top ranks in all higher education institutions (HEIs).
The reason behind its popularity is the subject of ongoing student curiosity about the constantly changing dynamics of national politics and the world.
Questions related to the government’s role as a decision maker was also discussed during the study.
At the University of Delhi (DU), some colleges put cut-off for admission to the course is 100%.
However, scrutiny of the third cut-off list in DU revealed that the entrance to the course remains open in several universities, especially in the category booked.
Popularity is not affected
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Maneesha Roy, teacher in charge, Department of Political Science, Gargi College, Du, said that acceptance of the category booked across subjects, take time.
“Even last year, we face difficulties in finding the right candidate in the category section (EWS) which is weaker economically.
This is probably due to the difficulties faced by some families in achieving the EWS certificate,” he said.
This year, for the 114 seats at Gargi College received 150 applications under the first cut-off list, add Roy.
“Post the list of cut-off second, our enrollment stood at 46 (general category) for 46 seats sanctions, 36 (OBC) for 31 seats, 26 (SC) for 17 seats and 11 (ST) to 9 seats.
Therefore, receipts closed with their respective categories in the third cut-off list, “he said.
However, there is likely some cancellations across all categories in the third cut-off for students will move into college or other courses, says Roy.
“All of this confirms that the popularity of the subject only grow,” he added.
P Muthukumar, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Political Science, Presidency College, Chennai, said that the subject is one of the most popular courses on campus.
“This year, we received approximately 4,000 applications for 90 seats in UG courses,” he said.
myth Busting
Roy said that the subject no longer be taken only by students who want to join the political arrangements or the state administration.
“Today, political science graduates can find jobs with government agencies, the communications industry, embassies, banks, insurance and market research firms, non-governmental organizations, law firms, research organizations, and more” he said.
Muthukumar said that the majority of students choose subjects at the institute belonging to the lower middle class and just want to secure a job.
“Here, the course is popular among students from low-income strata of society.
For UG course in the subject at the Institute provide a healthy education, students immediately get a job on completion, which meet their goals become part of the course,” he said.
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Students from any stream can choose UG courses in the subject.
“In accordance with standard procedures University, if a student has not studied political science in class XII, the mark of 2.5% will be deducted from the mark obtained in the best four subjects,” said Roy.
The course curriculum.
Muthukumar said the curriculum is updated every three years.
“International relations, political thought, political thought India, the organs of political science, political system, foreign policy, and public administration were among subjects taught at the Institute,” he said.
Getting a Master’s degree
Roy says that once they are in the subject UG completed, many students heading abroad for further education.
“Lack of infrastructure, especially in terms of research, is among the biggest reasons for this,” he said.
Muthukumar tell, “the law remains one of the most popular choice among students wishing to pursue a specialization.”
The scope of career
“Students from Heartland Hindi still consider the subject becomes a springboard for the future in the civil service, but the scenario has changed for others.
Today, the career opportunities available in the research arena such as policy analysis and research of the conflict, which is preferred by women candidates,” said Roy.
Other career options available to political science graduates include working as the people in the organization of research, analysis / surveys election, bureaucrats, journalists, public policy and development experts, policy experts, and professional advocacy.