KUVEMPU MA in Political Science Online Distance

MA in Political Science is a great subject to study if the student is into politics thing or is interested in studying about the different aspects of Political science. Such students may get involved with Political movements or Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs). This Specialization may involve the following subjects/topics:  Western Political Thought, Early Indian Social and Political Thought, Comparative Politics, Modern Indian Political Thought, and a few more.

Kuvempu University was established in the year 1987 and since then they have been serving the students to provide justice to their motto which is “Education for all”. They started providing distance education in several specializations and courses. One of them is a distance MA in Political Science. They have quite experienced faculty to teach the students all from scratch.

Kuvempu University provides their students of distance learning with full flexibility to study whenever and wherever they wish to study. This distance education provides the students the opportunity to work during their shifts and study when they get time. This program will enhance their communication skills, research skills, problem-solving skills, understanding of complex issues, thinking internationally, and critical thinking.

Kuvempu University has been said an “A-grade university” by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). This grade was given to the university after the NAAC authority checked upon the facilities provided by the university to the students. These facilities and criteria include student support & progression, infrastructure of the university, governance, research, innovation & extensions, curricular aspects, leadership, and management. NIRF ranked the university,  Kuvempu University at the 86th position in the overall University category.

• Candidate who has passed the examination of B.Sc. or B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Home Science or any degree in Science in the relevant subject of science 
• Got a graduation degree from any university recognized as equivalent thereto and passed the examination concerned is eligible to register his / her name for M.Sc. first year.
• The candidates must have qualified in the Entrance Test conducted by this University. 
• The weightage for the qualifying Exam and the Entrance Test shall be 50:50.

Kuvempu University is known for its quality education and the main aim of the university is to spread education across the country and make it available to those areas and students where the students are unable to get access to education due to many hindrances they face. To assist these students, the university came up with online programs from which students can get access to top-notch education and study from their homes at an affordable price.

The university has specially designed the fee structure of every course in such a way that it becomes affordable and budget-friendly for every student and working professional, but the university does not offer any such loans or EMI facility to financially assist students. Instead, the university offers a few scholarships to assist students financially, a few offered scholarships at the university are: 

• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC Candidate-Ph.D Fellowship.
• National Fellowship for Higher Education (NFHE) for ST Candidates-Ph.D.. Fellowship.
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Woman Candidates
• Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
• Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder
• Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates
• Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & TechNo.logy
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities.
• SC / ST Post-Matric Scholarship
• Research Awards for the Teachers
• Raman Fellowship for Post-Doctoral Research for Indian Scholars in the USA
• Emeritus Fellowship for Teachers
• Caste-based discrimination complaints

Kuvempu University has developed a good curriculum for the students of MA in Political Science. The university offers Placement assistance to students who clear all their exams and are eligible to go for a job. The syllabus is not that difficult but, yes, it is vast enough to make students gain in-depth knowledge of the subject. Below is the syllabus for the students of MA in Political Science.

The examination pattern followed by Kuvempu University’s online program is the most commonly followed pattern, which includes two major components: internal assessment and end-term examinations. 

The internal assessment evaluates the learning of a student through the digital medium and it evaluates the student's self-learning through the assignment they are assigned at the beginning of the semester, whereas the end-term examinations are conducted to evaluate a student's overall theoretical understanding of the program in which they are enrolled. The internal assessment carries a marks weightage of around 20-30% whereas end-term examinations carry 70-80% of the total weightage. 

Pursuing an MA in Political Science from Kuvempu University offers the students a gateway to enter into politics and other legal firms. There are multiple job profiles that a student can choose from, depending on his interest and in which career s/he dreamt of being in. Below is the list of some of the famous job roles along with their average annual salary to help you choose from. 

*Salary may vary depending on your skills, knowledge, Location, and the organization that you will work with.

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*Salary may depend on various factors like experience, skillset, and knowledge.