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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

duration Duration

  • 3 - 4 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Passed Class XII with minimum 40% aggregate marks. Students awaiting results may also apply.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 24 July 2026

The BA Political Science is a four-year undergraduate full-time campus-based program offered by ICFAI University Mizoram.

Award

Students who successfully complete the four-year program will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science Degree by the University.

Admission Calendar
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form 24 July 2026
Interview and Admission Decision on or before 29 July 2026
Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of Certificates and Verification by producing originals 29 July 2026
Last Date for Payment of Admission Fee 31 July 2026
Payment of First Semester Fee on or before 31 July 2026
Commencement of Regular Classes 03 August 2026

Course Structure With Detail Syllabus for Department of Political Science ICFAI University Mizoram NEP Based Since August, 2026

UNDER GRADUATE COURSE STRUCTURE FOR DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE August 2026

COURSE

TITLE OF PAPER

CREDIT

CODE

L

T

P

SEMESTER 1

PSUGMj1

Introduction to Political Theory

4

PSUGMn1

Indian Government and Politics

4

PSUGIDE1

Nationalism in India (This paper should not be offered in this semester-IDE to be offered by other departments)

3

PSUGSKE1

Media and politics

3

AEC1

English Language Skills (to be offered by English Department)

2

CVAC1

Environmental Studies (to be offered by Geography Department)

2

CVAC2

Artificial intelligent ( to be offered by IT Department)

2

TOTAL CREDITS = 20

SEMESTER 2

PSUGMj2

Political Theory: Basic Concepts

4

PSUGMn2

Government and Politics in Mizoram

4

PSUGIDE2

Indian Polity

3

PSUGSKE2

Legislative Procedure

3

AEC2

Spoken English (to be offered by English Department)

2

CVAC3

Indian Knowledge System (to be offered by History Department)

2

CVAC4

Mental Health (to be offered by Social Work Department)

2

TOTAL CREDITS = 20

4 Credits from Summer internship/apprenticeship/ Community engagement and service/ Field-based learning or minor project during summer term.

Students exiting the program after securing 44 credits will be awarded UG Certificate in the relevant Discipline /Subject.

Students will decide either to continue with the chosen major or request a change of major at the end of second semester. TOTAL-44

SEMESTER 3

PSUGMj3

Constitutional Governance in India

4

PSUGMj4

Fundamentals of International Relations

4

PSUGMn3

Theories in Public Administration

4

PSUGIDE3

Contemporary Political Issues

3

AEC3

Communication Skills-1

2

PSUGSKE3

Academic Presentation Skills

3

TOTAL CREDITS = 20

SEMESTER 4

PSUGMj5

Major Political Systems

4

PSUGMj6

Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics

4

PSUGMj7

Indian Political Thought

4

PSUGMj8

Indian Foreign Policy

4

PSUGMn4

Legislature Practices

4

AEC4

Communication Skills-2

2

TOTAL CREDITS = 22

Students exiting the programme after securing 86 credits will be awarded UG Diploma in the relevant Discipline /Subject Total-86

UNDER GRADUATE COURSE STRUCTURE FOR DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE-2026

COURSE

TITLE OF PAPER

CREDIT

CODE

L

T

P

SEMESTER-5

PSUGMj9

Western Political Thought

4

PSUGMj10

Citizenship in a Globalizing World

4

PSUGMj11

Public Policy & Administration in India

4

PSUGMj12

Government and Politics in North East India

4

PSUGMn5

Global Governance

4

TOTAL CREDITS = 20

SEMESTER -6

PSUGMj13

Introduction to Political Ideologies

4

PSUGMj14

The United Nations

4

PSUGMj15

Political Sociology

4

PSUGMj16

Indian Political Economy

4

PSUGMn6

Human Rights

4

TOTAL CREDITS = 20

Students who had completed a three-year Undergraduate programme will be awarded a UG Degree in their respective Discipline /Subject upon earning 130 credits.

SEMESTER-7(Year-4 with Honours)

PSUGMj17

Western Political Philosophy

4

PSUGMj18

State Politics in India

4

PSUGMj19

Political Parties in India

4

PSUGMj20

Geopolitics of South Asian Nations

4

PSUGMn7

Gender Politics

4

TOTAL CREDITS = 20

SEMESTER -8

PSUGMj21

Comparative Politics

4

PSUGMj22

Constitutional Development in India

4

PSUGMj23

Colonialism in India

4

PSUGMj24

Politics in Mizoram

4

PSUGMn8

Contemporary Political Theory

4

YEAR-4(with Research)

COURSE

TITLE OF PAPER

CREDIT

CODE

L

T

P

SEMESTER-7

PSUGMj25

Public Opinion & Survey Research

4

PSUGMj26

State Politics in India

4

PSUGMj27

Western Political Philosophy

4

PSUGRP/DIS

Research Project/Dissertation

4

PSUGMn9

Gender Politics

4

TOTAL CREDITS = 20

SEMESTER -8

PSUGMj28

Research Methodology

4

PSUGMj29

Politics in Mizoram

4

PSUGMn10

Contemporary Political Theory

4

PSUGRP/DIS

Research Project/Dissertation

8

TOTAL CREDITS = 20

Students who had completed a four-year Undergraduate programme will be awarded UG Degree (Honours) with Research in the relevant discipline or subject TOTAL-170

Note

For first Semester only IDE Should not be offered from Political Science Department. But, the detail syllabus and course structure has been prepared for future reference.

As per the decision of Head of Departments meeting with CoE and Academic Co-ordinator Inter-Disciplinary Electives for first Semester-2026 will be offered by the following Department.

IDE for First Semester-2026
  1. Principles of Banking- offered by Commerce Department
  2. Social Problems in India- Offered by Social Work Department
  3. Rural Development- Offered by Economics Department
  4. Heritage of India-H&TE
IDE for Second Semester
  1. Indian Polity-Political Science
  2. to be offered by Education Department
  3. To be offered by Sociology
IDE for Third Semester
  1. History Deptt
  2. Geography Deptt
  3. Mizo & CS
Value Added Course( VAC) for First & Second Semester
  1. Environmental Studies (EVS) offered by Geography Department
  2. Artificial Itelligent(AI) offered by IT Department.
Value Added Course for Second Semester
  1. Indian Knowledge System-History Deptt
  2. Mental Health-SWD

The Semester-wise and Course Category-wise Distribution of credits of the Undergraduate Programme:

Year

Semester

Core

(4 credits)

Minor

(4 Credits)

Inter-disciplinary

(3 Credits)

Ability Enhancement

(2 Credits)

Skill Enhancement

(3 Credits)

Common Value-Added

(2 Credits)

Internship/ Apprenticeship/

Total Credits

1

I

1 Course 100 Level

1 Course 100 Level

1 Course

1 Course

1 Course

2 Courses

20

II

1 Courses 100 Level

1 Course 100 Level

1 Course

1 Course

1 Course

2 Courses

20

4 Credits from Summer internship/apprenticeship/ Community engagement and service/ Field-based learning or minor project during summer term

4

Students exiting the program after securing 44 credits will be awarded UG Certificate in the relevant Discipline /Subject. Students will decide either to continue with the chosen major or request a change of major at the end of second semester.

Total=44

2

III

2 Courses 200 Level

1 Course 200 & above

1 Course

1 Course

1 Course

20

IV

4 Courses 200 Level

1 Course 200 & above

1 Course

22

Students exiting the programme after securing 86 credits will be awarded UG Diploma in the relevant Discipline /Subject.

Total = 86

3

V

4 Courses 300 Level

1 Course 200 & above

20

VI

4 Courses 300 Level

1 Course 200 & above

20

Students who had completed a three-year Undergraduate programme will be awarded a UG Degree in their respective Discipline /Subject upon earning 126 credits.

Total=126

4 Honours

VII

4 Courses 400 Level

1 Course 300 & above

20

VIII

4 Courses 400 Level

1 Course 300 & above

20

4 With Research

VII

3 Courses 400 Level

1 Course 300 & above

Research Project/Dissertation (4 credits)

20

VIII

2 Courses 400 Level

1 Course 300 & above

Research Project/Dissertation (8 credits)

20

Students who had completed a four-year Undergraduate programme will be awarded UG Degree (Honours) with Research in the relevant discipline or subject

Total=166

Value Added Course
  • Solid waste management
  • Principles and methods of yoga
  • Women empowerment
  • Nutrition and Physical fitness
  • Human Rights and Duties
  • Composting

Skill Development Course

IT- Cyber securuty, web designing, digital marketing

Engineering- Carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring

Design and Fashion- Graphic designing, tailoring and embroidery

Beautician training, bakery training, photography, video and audio editing

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based, BA Political Science Program offered by the ICFAI University, Mizoram. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Passed in Class XII (any discipline) with minimum 40% aggregate marks. Final year students awaiting final examinations results may also apply.

Students of Class XII who have not received the original certificates from the Board by August 03, 2026 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and obtaining minimum 40% marks. The registration of the applicants not meeting the criteria by september 15, 2026 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of applications and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

The admission decision will be communicated after the interview.

A special provision shall be made for the reservation of 5% of seats in every program for the admission of students with disabilities.

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Birth Certificate
  • Marks sheet of Class X onwards
  • Migration Certificate
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form.

Prospectus along with Application form can be obtained by payment of Rs. 300 by way of Cash. The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:

Campus: Durtlang North, Aizawl, Mizoram-796015.

City Office: Chanmari Near HDFC Bank, Opp. KFC, Ph: 8709445599

E-mail: admissions@iumizoram.edu.in

Website: www.iumizoram.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Admission Fee

Admission Fee of Rs. 5,000 for BA Political Science Program is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced. The last date for payment of Admission Fee is July 31, 2026. Admission fee for BA Political Science Program is non-refundable.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay a Caution Deposit of Rs. 5,000 along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest to the students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit shall not be adjusted to any fee dues etc.

Program Fee

The Program fee includes Semester Fee and excludes the cost of courseware and other fee. Students should pay the Fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 31, 2026.

Program

Fee Per Semester

Total Program Fee

Domicile

Non-Domicile/ International

Domicile

Non-Domicile/ International

Domicile

Non-Domicile/ International

3 Year (6 Sem)

4 Year (8 Sem)

3 Year (6 Sem)

4 Year (8 Sem)

BA Political Science

12,000

14,000

72,000

96,000

84,000

1,12.000

NJY Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University, Mizoram offers NJY Merit Scholarships to students pursuing the BA Political Science program. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.

Percentage of marks achieved in Class XII (or equivalent) for BA Political Science program will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining a minimum 6.0 GPA in the previous semester. The details are presented in the following table.

Program Percentage achieved in qualifying (10+2 or equivalent) For dom/ non dom and international Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.) No. of Instalments (Scholarship Amount to be adjusted)
BA Political Science (6 Semesters) ≥ 90% 31,500 6
≥ 80% to < 90% 26,250
≥ 70% to < 80% 21,000
BA Political Science (8 Semesters) ≥ 90% 42,000 8
≥ 80% to < 90% 35,000
≥ 70% to < 80% 28,000

Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. Details are given below.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I Category II Category III
≥ 9.00 ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
Program Semester Fee (Domicile) "Amount of scholarship * (In Rs.) per semester"
BA Political Science (6 Semesters) 17,500 5,250 3,850 2,625
BA Political Science (8 Semesters) 17,500 5,250 3,850 2,625

Note: Only if number of students in the class is 10 or more.

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