The University of Hyderabad organizes Entrance Examinations annually for selecting the eligible candidates for the integrated course in M.A in Politics Course. The University is rated among the best universities in India and it offers master’s degree courses in diverse fields. The University of Hyderabad also provides facilities for advanced research as well.

Structure of University of Hyderabad Integrated M.A in Political Science Entrance Exam

The entrance examination consists of a written test which is divided into three sections. The first section contains multiple choice questions for about thirty marks. The second part also comprises of thirty marks and the questions in this section are structured in such a way to test the reading comprehension capabilities of the candidates. The final section of the question paper contains essay type questions where the candidates can answer according to their choice.

Syllabus of University of Hyderabad Integrated M.A in Political Science Entrance Exam

• Scope and Importance of Political Science
• Approaches to the Study of Political Science
• Nation and Civil Society
• Sovereignty
• Concepts of Rule of Law
• Liberty and Equality
• Power and Authority
• Ideologies
• Forms of Government
• Democracy
• Unitary and Federal
• Parliamentary and Presidential
• Theory of Separation of Powers
• Organs of Government
• Evolution of Indian Constitution
• Indian Federation
• Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Parliament
• Judiciary Judicial Activism
• Party System
• Social and Economics Factors
• Social movements
• Modern Indian Political Thought
• Ancient Indian Political Thought
• Western Political Thought
• International Relations
• History of International Relations
• Impact on International Relations
• Concepts of International Relations
• Unilateral Hegemony
• Multiplicity & Security
• International Political Economy
• International Organizations
• Foreign Policy Evaluation and Relevance
• Contemporary Issues in International Relations

Eligibility Criteria

The students who have completed the bachelor’s degree in political science or any other related subjects with an aggregate mark of not less than 60% marks can appear for the M.A in Political Science entrance examination. The candidate must have studied Humanities stream in the higher secondary level. They should also possess a minimum of 60% marks for the higher secondary board examination.

How to Apply?

The admission brochure along with the application form can be procured directly from the University of Hyderabad office by making a payment of Rs 400/-. The SC/ST students need to pay only Rs 150 as the application fees. The aspirants can also download the application forms the website of the Hyderabad University.

How to fill the Form?

The candidates have to fill the application forms in a proper way. A single mistake in the application form may lead to the rejection of the same.  Therefore the candidates have to fill the applications only after reading the instructions that are given in the admission brochure.

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 entrance exam: First week of June, 2012

List of University of Hyderabad Integrated M.A in Political Science Entrance Exam Centres

• Aizwal
• Visakhapatnam
• Bhubaneswar
• Ahmedabad
• Bhopal
• Chennai
• Bangalore
• Cochin
• Dimapur
• Dharwad
• New Delhi
• Raipur
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Tirupathi
• Karimnagar
• Kolkata
• Jammu
• Lucknow
• Nagpur
• Pune
• Ranchi
• Madurai
• Patna
• Vijayawada
• Srinagar

Contact Address for University of Hyderabad Integrated M.A in Political Science Entrance Exam

• Address: Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad, Central University P.O., Prof. C.R.Rao Road, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500046 (A.P), India
• Phone no: 040 - 23132101/2/3
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.uohyd.ernet.in

Colleges Accepting the University of Hyderabad Integrated M.A in Political Science Entrance Exam Score

Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad

Reference Books for University of Hyderabad Integrated M.A in Political Science Entrance Exam

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

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Study Plan

Candidates have to collect all the study materials as well as lecture notes way before the examination.

After that the candidates have to collect some previous question papers. These question papers will help the candidate to stay updated about the structure of the examination. Sometimes, the website of the university itself has the previous years question papers in it.

The students can approach a tutor and seek their help to sort out the important questions for the examination. Thus you will be guided with the proper information that is needed to prepare for the test in an efficient manner.

Now plan the time to prepare for the examination. Start the preparations from the morning itself. Avoid the disturbances by switching off the TV, mobile phones and PC. Take food that contains high calories.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results are available in the website http://www.uohyd.ernet.in

Score Validity

The validity period of University of Hyderabad Integrated M.A Political Science Entrance Exam score is for twelve months.