Integrated Honours Degree in Political Science
Four Year Honours Programme in affiliation with Bengaluru City University
As per NEP 2020 | 21 professional skills courses | Six Month Industry Internship | Six Month Research Project | International workshops and speakers
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Choice of Minor Subjects
Psychology
English Literature
Sociology
Journalism
The objective of this programme is to prepare you for key roles in various key policy and research sectors. You will join a diverse community at NSoJ, and will graduate as compassionate, courageous and industry-ready professionals.
Eligibility and Requirements
The Integrated Honours degree programme in Political Science at NSoJ is open to applicants who (i) have completed class XII (ISC, CBSE, A-levels or equivalent); and (ii) secured a minimum first class (60%) or equivalent grade. Applicants who are awaiting results of final examinations are eligible to apply.
Our selection panel must choose from a large pool of well-qualified candidates. Our panel will also take into consideration relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular achievements, including at sports, music, debates, student conferences, theatre or model united nations, as well as examples of articles, blog posts, videos, podcasts or other such published material.
We follow the same admissions process as top universities around the world. Applications are considered based on academic and extracurricular achievements and a demonstrated commitment to society. Our intake is limited to 30 students per class.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1
Register to start the application form.
Step 2
Complete the online application form. The application form will require applicants to submit the following:
- Personal information
- Academic transcripts
- Extracurricular achievements
- A 300 words Statement of Purpose (SoP)
- Contact details of academic and professional referees
Step 3
Submit the application form together with the application processing fee of INR 2,000 (USD 50 for foreign nationals).
Step 4
Successful candidates will be notified soon after the relevant application deadline. Candidates yet to complete their qualifying exams will receive a conditional offer.
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Annual Fees
| COURSE | KARNATAKA | OTHER INDIAN STATES | NRI | Foreign Nationals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA Journalism (Hons) | INR 1,67,042/- | INR 1,70,590/- | INR 2,47,500/- | USD 5,000 |
| BSc Psychology (Hons) | INR 1,67,042/- | INR 1,70,590/- | INR 2,47,500/- | USD 5,000 |
| BA English (Hons) | INR 1,67,042/- | INR 1,70,590/- | INR 2,47,500/- | USD 5,000 |
| BA Political science (Hons) | INR 1,67,042/- | INR 1,70,590/- | INR 2,47,500/- | USD 5,000 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Print, Broadcast and Digital Journalism | INR 2,95,000 | INR 4,42,590 | INR 5,53,000 | USD 9,000 |
| BA LLB (5 Years) | INR 2,51,042 | INR 2,54,590 | INR 3,73,500 | USD 7,500 |
FINANCIAL AID
Successful candidates from economically weaker sections of society (family income less than Rs 5 lakhs per annum) are eligible to apply for need based financial aid.
Our Campus
NSoJ is located within an 18-acre residential campus in the heart of Bengaluru City. Our newsroom, auditorium, studio, classrooms and outdoor quadrangle encourage intellectual, literary, inter-personal and cultural engagement in an open and respectful environment.
Outstation students are encouraged to live on campus in comfortable and secure accommodation, including a separate girls' hostel. Annual costs for shared accommodation on campus, including all meals, laundry and internet are approximately Rs.90,000/-.