Baba Saheb University was started in the year 1996 in Lucknow. It is a central university which was established to promote higher studies in the various disciplines. The eligible candidates are selected through the M.A political Science entrance examination.

Structure of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University M.A. in Political Science Entrance Exam

The question paper of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University M.A. in Political Science Entrance Exam question paper consists of both objective as well as descriptive type questions. There will be a total of 50 multiple choice questions where 30 questions are from part I and 20 questions from pat II. Each multiple choice questions carry one mark. The descriptive section of the question paper consists of 16 questions where the candidate has the choice to answer any 10 questions. The descriptive questions carry 5 marks each.

Syllabus for Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University M.A. in Political Science Entrance Exam

• Western Political Philosophy
• Plato
• Aristotle
• Machiavelli
• Hobbes
• Locke
• Rousseau
• J.S Mil
• Karl Marx
• Modern Indian Political Thought
• Gandhi and Ambedkar
• Political Theory
• Concepts of liberty
• Equality
• Justice
• Sovereignty
• Citizenship
• State
• International Relations
• Cold War Politics
• NAM
• SAARC
• UNO
• India’s Foreign Policy particularly with China
• Pakistan and USA

Eligibility Criteria

The aspirants those who have completed their graduation in the related stream with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks are eligible to appear for this entrance examination. Students those who are in the final year of the graduate programme are also eligible to appear for the examination.

How to Apply?

The application forms can be purchased from the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University by paying an amount of Rs. 300/- as the application fees. It can also be purchased through post by sending a demand draft in favor of Finance Officer, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. It should be payable at Lucknow. A self addressed stamped envelope of Rs 50/- should also be sent along with the demand draft. The application forms can also be downloaded from the university website. The completely filled up applications must be sent to the Admission cell, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025 before the due date.

How to fill the Form?

The students have to read the guidelines given in the admission brochure before filling the application forms. The forms have to be filled with intense care.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Commencement of Sale of Entrance Test Forms: Last week of March, 2012

Last Date of Submission of Forms: Last week of April, 2012

Date of Entrance Test: First week of June, 2012

List of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University M.A. in Political Science Entrance Exam Centers

• Ahmedabad
• Patna
• Nagpur
• Ranchi
• Guwahati
• Raipur
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Hyderabad
• Vishakhapatnam
• Chandigarh
• Bangalore
• Bhubaneswar
• Delhi
• Bhopal
• Jaipur
• Kolkata
• Jammu
• Lucknow

Contact Address for Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University M.A. in Political Science Entrance Exam

• Address: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Vidya Vihar, Rai Bareilly Road, Lucknow-226 025, Uttar Pradesh
• Phone: 91-522-2440822
• Fax: 91-522-2440821, 2441888
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.bbauindia.org

Colleges Accepting the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University M.A. in Political Science Entrance Exam

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Reference Books for Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University M.A. in Political Science Entrance Exam

• Cold War Politics in Postwar Germany By David F Patton
• Kennedy and MacMillan: Cold War Politics By David Brandon Shields
• Jazz, Rock, and Rebels: Cold War Politics and American Culture in a Divided Germany By Uta G Poiger
• Communing with the Enemy: Covert Operations, Christianity and Cold War Politics in Britain By Merrilyn Thomas
• Berlin Blockade a Study in Cold War Politics (Dissertations on Sociology) By Phillips W Davison
• Cold War Criticism and the Politics of Skepticism (Odeon) By Tobin Siebers
• Karl Marx’s Das Kapital By Steve Shipside
• Karl Marx By Allen W Wood
• Karl Marx By Manuel Gimenez Saurina, Manuel Mas Franch, Manuel Giminez Saurina
• Karl Marx By Francis Wheen
• Karl Marx By Professor Richard P Appelbaum
• Aristotle By George Henry Lewes
• Aristotle By Alfred E Taylor, A E Taylor
• The Politics of Aristotle By Aristotle Aristotle , William Lambert Newman
• Democracy And Diversity: India And The American Experience By K. Shankar Bajpai
• Indian Government and Politics By Dr. B. L. Fadia
• Ancient & Medieval Indian Political Thought by V. P. Varma

Coaching Centres for Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University M.A. in Political Science Entrance Exam

• Disha Coaching Classes
• Imperial Tutorials
• Elite Academy
• Sachdeva College
• City College
• Helix Institute
• Career Point
• Institute of Career Management
• Brilliant Tutorials Private Limited
• Aakash Institute
• Sahil Study Circle
• Career Forum
• Aggarwal Classes
• Arpan Institute
• Ascent Education
• A.K. Vidyamandir
• Oasis Education Services
• Heirank School of Competitions

Study Plan

Self Belief: Believe in yourself. You should believe that you can clear this competitive examination if you perform to the best of your abilities.

Sharpness: Sharpness of the mind is compulsory for competitive examinations. A candidate who has a sharp mind can easily understand the concepts and also possess the ability to respond quickly to tricky questions. The easiest way to sharpen your mind is to practice a variety of questions.

Knowledge: Knowledge is the most important things that one should possess in order to clear the entrance examinations. The candidate should have a clear knowledge about the concepts. You can improve the conceptual knowledge by practicing as many questions that are based on these concepts.

Time Management: Candidates can manage the available time by preparing a time table for each day. They should study atleast for four hours a day.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results of the M.A Political Science Entrance Examination conducted by the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University can be accessed from the official website of the university.  The website address is http://www.bbauindia.org.

Score Validity

The score of the M.A Political Science Entrance Examination will be valid for one year.