Political Science

Political Science is studied at 1,978 institutes across 34 states in India, as recorded in AISHE data. Combined approved seat intake across all institutes offering Political Science is 303,878 students per year. Programmes in this discipline run 1 to 5 years.

Institutes Offering1,978

States Covered34

Total Seat Intake303,878

Duration1 to 5 years

Where Can I Study Political Science?

Institute Type

University 278 institutes (14%)
College 1,695 institutes (86%)

Funding Type

General 1,636 offerings (70%)
Self Financing 581 offerings (25%)
Both 133 offerings (6%)

Programmes in This Discipline

1,973 institutes shown below.

All (1,973) University (278) Standalone Institution (0) College (1,695)

Adarsha Edu. Society's Arts Commerce & Science College, Hingoli College · Hingoli, Maharashtra
Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry, East Godawari University · East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Adrash Gramin College, Mirjawalimeer College · Hanumangarh, Rajasthan
Adwaita Malla Barman Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Amarpur College · Gomati, Tripura
Akhilbhagya, Mahavidyalaya, Ranapar, Gorakhpur College · Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
AlakaMohavidyalaya,Anantabata,Jagatsinghpur College · Jagatsinghapur, Odisha
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh University · Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Allahabad Degree College College · Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Allama iqbal College,Biharshariff College · Nalanda, Bihar
Alliance University. Bangalore University · Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
Amar Shahid Baba Ajit Singh Jujhar Singh Memorial College, Bela , Ropar College · Rupnagar, Punjab
Amar Shahid Chandrashekhar Azad Govt. Postgraduate College, NIWARI College · Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Amar Singh College, Lakhaoti, Bulandshahr College · Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
Ambedkar College College · Unakoti, Tripura
Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon University · Gurugram, Haryana
Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur University · Jaipur, Rajasthan
Amity University, Gwalior University · Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Anand Niketan College of Science, Arts and Commerce, Anandwan, Warora College · Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Anandamohan College College · Kolkata, West Bengal
Anchalika Degree College, Jagannathprasad College · Ganjam, Odisha
Annasaheb Gundawar College, Katol Road College · Nagpur, Maharashtra
Anusuya Prasad Bahuguna Govt. P.G College, Agastyamuni College · Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
Arambag Girls College College · Hooghly, West Bengal
Araria College, Araria College · Araria, Bihar
Arsha College College · Purulia, West Bengal
Arts & Commerce College, Warwat - Bakal, Tah. Sangrampur, Distt. Buldana College · Buldhana, Maharashtra
Arts, Commerce and Science College, Arvi Dist. Wardha College · Wardha, Maharashtra
Arts, Science and Commerce College, Chikhaldara College · Amravati, Maharashtra
Arunodaya University University · Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh
Arya Kanya Degree College College · Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Frequently Asked Questions

How many institutes offer Political Science?

1,978 institutes across 34 states offer programmes in Political Science, according to AISHE data.

What programs are offered in Political Science?

Political Science includes the following programmes: M.A.-Master of Arts, Ph.D.-Doctor of Philosophy, B.A.-Bachelor of Arts, B.A.(Hons)-Bachelor of Arts (Honors), B.A. M.A.-Bachelor of Arts,Master of Arts, Integrated M.A.-Integrated Master of Arts, D.Phil.-Doctor of Philosophy, Shastri-Shastri, B.Ed.-Bachelor of Education, B.S.S.-Bachelor in Social Sciences, M.Phil.-Master of Philosophy, Certificate-Certificate, and 1 more.

What is the total seat intake for Political Science?

The combined approved intake across all institutes offering Political Science is 303,878 seats per year.

What types of institutions offer Political Science?

Among institutes offering Political Science: 278 universitys, 1,695 colleges.

How long do Political Science programmes take to complete?

Programmes in Political Science typically take 1 to 5 years to complete, based on AISHE-reported durations.

Data sourced from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE). Seat intake figures are as reported by institutes; verify current numbers with the institute directly before applying.