The document outlines the syllabus for the M.A Political Science entrance exam, which is divided into two parts. Part one covers subject areas testing knowledge of Western and Indian political philosophy, political theory concepts, international relations, Indian government and politics, comparative government, and public policy. It will focus on the B.A and B.A Hons political science syllabus. Part two covers general issues of contemporary relevance.
The document outlines the syllabus for the M.A Political Science entrance exam, which is divided into two parts. Part one covers subject areas testing knowledge of Western and Indian political philosophy, political theory concepts, international relations, Indian government and politics, comparative government, and public policy. It will focus on the B.A and B.A Hons political science syllabus. Part two covers general issues of contemporary relevance.
The document outlines the syllabus for the M.A Political Science entrance exam, which is divided into two parts. Part one covers subject areas testing knowledge of Western and Indian political philosophy, political theory concepts, international relations, Indian government and politics, comparative government, and public policy. It will focus on the B.A and B.A Hons political science syllabus. Part two covers general issues of contemporary relevance.
The document outlines the syllabus for the M.A Political Science entrance exam, which is divided into two parts. Part one covers subject areas testing knowledge of Western and Indian political philosophy, political theory concepts, international relations, Indian government and politics, comparative government, and public policy. It will focus on the B.A and B.A Hons political science syllabus. Part two covers general issues of contemporary relevance.
1. Subject Areas (70 questions carrying total 70 marks): The test would cover largely the B.A Pass and B.A (Hons.) Political Science syllabus. The focus will be on the following areas—
a. Western Political Philosophy: Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke,
Rousseau, J.S. Mill, Karl Marx
b. Modern Indian Political Thought: Gandhi and Ambedkar.
c. Political theory: Concepts of liberty, equality, justice, sovereignty, citizenship,
stated. International Relations: Cold War politics, NAM, SAARC, UNO, India’s foreign policy particularly with China, Pakistan and USA.
d. Indian Government and Politics: Making of the Constituent Assembly,
parliament, cabinet, prime minister, president, state government, federalism, political parties (national and regional), elections, local government.
e. Comparative Government and Politics
f. Public Policies in India
2. General issues of contemporary relevance (30 marks )