Kashmir University organizes entrance examination ever year in order to admit the qualified candidates for the M.A political science course. This university was started soon after the independence. The post graduate course in political science is a course under the faculty of Social Sciences.

Structure of University of Kashmir M.A in Politics Entrance Exam

The questions for the M.A in Politics Entrance examination is of objective type. The questions are structured in such a way that the candidates are provided with the option to choose the right answer from the given four alternate options. There will be a total of 60 questions. The candidate gets one mark for every right answer. ¼ marks are reduced for each wrong answer.

Syllabus for University of Kashmir M.A in Politics Entrance Exam

Unit I: Political Theory (I)

• Nature and Significance of political Theory
• Approaches to Political theory: Normative and empirical Power, Authority and legitimacy
• Nationalism: Definition
• State: Origin and Development
• Divine Origin theory
• Social Contract Theories-An introduction Historical & Evolutionary Theory
• State: Dominant Perspectives
• Classical liberal View
• Modern Liberal View
• Marxist Concept of State

Unit II: Political Theory (II)

• Sovereignty: Definition and Characteristics
• Monistic and Pluralistic View
• Democracy: Theories ( a) Pluralist (b) Elite
• Welfare State
• Citizenship, Rights and liberty
• Equality and Justice

Unit –III: Indian Constitution (I)

• Basic features of India’s Constitution Preamable, Fundamental Rights and Duties and the Directive principles of State Policy
• Union Executive: President and Prime Minister
• Union Legislature: Composition and Powers

Unit –IV: Indian Constitution (II)

• The Election Commission and electoral reforms
• Centre-State Relations
• Supreme Court: Jurisdiction with special reference to power of judicial review

Unit V: Jammu and Kashmir Politics and constitution

• Article 370 and special position of the J&K State
• Features of the J&K constitution
• Erosion of State Autonomy over the years
• Governor: Power, Position and Role
• Chief Minister: Power and Position
• Composition of the State Legislature
• Party System in J&K

Unit VI: Western Political Thought (I)

• PLATO: Ideal State, Justice, Communism, Philosopher king, Education.
• ARISTOTLE: Theory of Revolution, Slavery, Views on Citizenship, Classification of Governments

Unit VII: Western Political Thought (II)

• MACHIA VELLI: Views on state-craft, and views on relationship between Ethics and Politics
• HOBBES: State of Nature, Social Contract, and Concept of Sovereign
• LOCKE: Theory of Natural Rights, Social Contract, and Constitutional Government

Unit VIII: Western Political Thought (III)

• ROSSEAU: Views on State of Nature, Concept of General Will, and Social Contract
• KARL MARX: State and Historical Materialism BENTHAM: Utilitarianism
• J.S.MILL: Concept of Liberty

Unit IX: Constitution of United Kingdom

• Position of Monarchy, Prime Minister
• Features of the British Constitution
• British Parliament: Composition, Powers and the relations between the two Houses.
• Part System in U.K Page 3 of 4

Unit X: Constitutions of United States of America and Switzerland (I)

• Features of the U.S. Constitution
• Separation of powers and the System of Checks and Balances
• Federalism in the US
• US President, Position and Powers

Unit XI: Constitutions of United States of America and Switzerland (II)

• U.S Congress: composition and powers
• U.S Supreme Court: Composition and Powers with special reference to Judicial Review
• Swiss Constitution—Nature and Features
• Direct Democracy in Switzerland.

Unit XII: International Relations (I)

• Nature and Scope of International Relations
• Approaches to the Study of International Relations
• Liberalism, Realism, System Approach, Balance of Power
• Theory of Imperialism

International Relations (II)

• Cold War, Détente and New Cold War
• End of Cold War and Aftermath
• NAM: Development, Role and Contemporary Relevance
• North-South Divide and Dialogue and South-South Co-Operation

International Relations (III):

• National Power: Concept, Meaning, Role and Elements of National Power
• National Interest: Meaning, Nature, Kinds and National Interest and Foreign Policy
• Actors of International Relations
• UNO—Structure, Functions and Reforms
• Regional Organizations: European Union and SAARC.
• International Political Economy: Globalization and Role of WTO
• Human Rights—Conventions; Amnesty International and Asia Watch
• Environment: Concern and Conventions

Comparative Politics and Government:

• Comparative Politics: Meaning, Nature and Scope; distinction between Comparative Government and Politics
• Constitutionalism
• Behaviouralism and its Post-Behavioral Critique
• System’s Theory
• Structural-Functional Approach
• Political Socialization: Meaning and Agencies
• Political Culture: Meaning and Types
• Political Development and Political Modernization

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates those have passed B.A in the relevant subject with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks from the University of Kashmir or any other recognized universities are qualified to appear for the M.A in Politics entrance examination.

How to Apply?

The application forms for this exam can be procured from the sales counters of the Kashmir University by paying an amount of Rs.250/- against the application fees. The aspirants can obtain the application form from these sales counters on all the week days starting from the last week of February till the first week of March. Each prospectus contains a serial number. These serial numbers are used to generate the online application forms.

How to fill the Form?

Candidates are requested to read the instructions given in the website before filling the form. The candidates have to fill the application forms as per the given guide lines. All the entries to the application form should be made very carefully.

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.]

Date of start of submission of on-line of Application Forms: Last Week of February 2012

Last Date of Submission of on-line Application Forms: First Week of March 2012

Contact Address for University of Kashmir M.A in Politics Entrance Exam

• Address: The University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, J&K, India
• Phone: 2420078, 2420405, 2420570, 2421346, 2424152, 2429870
• Examination Exchange: 2424901, 2420408
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.kashmiruniversity.net

Colleges Accepting University of Kashmir M.A in Politics Entrance Exam score

University of Kashmir

Reference Books for University of Kashmir M.A in Politics Entrance Exam

• Comparative Govt. & Politics by J.C. Johri
• Modern Indian Political Thinkers by V.P. Verma
• Indian Government and Politics by M.P. Singh, Himanshu Roy
• Foundations of Indian Political Thought by V.R. Mehta
• Indian Govt. and Politics by J.R. Siwach
• Indian Govt. and Politics by A.S. Narang
• Govt. and Politics of India by W.H. Morris Jones
• Comparative Govt. & Politics by Ronald Chilkote
• Politics in India by Rajani Kothari
• Comparative Govt. & Politics by J.C. Johri

Coaching Centers for University of Kashmir M.A in Politics Entrance Exam

• Classic Academy
• Akash Institute
• Career Forum
• Axiom Academy
• Vignesh Academy
• Covalent Technologies

Study Plan

• The candidate has to chart a time table with the available study time.
• The longer periods may be too tiring for you, therefore take small breaks in between.
• Take a review of the course material and focus on subjects that seem to be familiar to you.
• Study with the help of old question papers and lecture notes.
• Start studying the subjects that you are unfamiliar with.  Learning new things within a short span of time will be the toughest task.
• Incorporate certain study techniques such as repetition and flash cards.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results can be downloaded from the website of University of Kashmir after the publication of the results. The website address is as given below.

http://www.kashmiruniversity.net

Score Validity

The validity of the score is until the admission process for the exam gets completed.