Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
1,418 institutes offer MA Political Science. When two institutes share a programme, the one with the better (lower) NIRF Engineering rank appears first. Institutes without a numeric NIRF rank sort after ranked ones, alphabetically. JoSAA closing ranks are shown when available; non-JoSAA paths (VITEEE, LPUNEST, MHT-CET, etc.) are labeled separately.
#1

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Hindu College, Delhi
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- ₹56,164–₹86,010 / yr
Hindu College Delhi was founded in 1899, and it is accredited by the NAAC. Hindu College is affiliated with the University of Delhi, reflecting its significant…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#2

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹650–₹5.5L / yr
Jawaharlal Nehru University, also known as JNU, is a central university in New Delhi that was established in the year 1969. JNU University is fully funded by…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#3

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Kirori Mal College, Delhi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹33,808–₹51,165 / yr
Kirori Mal College Delhi was established in 1954 and is located on the North Campus of the University of Delhi. KMC Delhi has been accredited with an ‘A++’…
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#4

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
University of Delhi, Delhi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹11,005–₹2.3L / yr
University of Delhi, established in 1922, is a premier university in India known for its high academic standards, diverse courses, and distinguished faculty.…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#5

PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹6,000–₹1.2L / yr
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious universities. Banaras Hindu…
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#6

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹35,732–₹57,090 / yr
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (popularly known as ARSD College) was established in the year 1959 by the Sanatan Dharma Sabha (Rawalpindi) based in Delhi. The…
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#7

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal
St Xavier's College, Kolkata
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹3.0L–₹9.7L / yr
St. Xavier's College Kolkata was established in 1860 by the Society of Jesus. St. Xavier's College has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. St.…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#8

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Deshbandhu College, New Delhi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹29,954–₹66,885 / yr
Deshbandhu College (DC) in Delhi, established in 1952 by the Ministry of Rehabilitation in honour of Lala Deshbandhu Gupta, began with just 72 students.…
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#9

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹1,730–₹3,945 / yr
Presidency College Chennai is a government college established in 1840. Presidency College Chennai is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#10

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
Madras Christian College, Chennai
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- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Madras Christian College (MCC) Chennai Tamil Nadu, is a prestigious private institution recognized for its academic excellence. Madras Christian College…
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#11

PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹54,000–₹3.7L / yr
Andhra University Visakhapatnam was established in 1926. The aim of Andhra University is to offer the students with the required education in order to excel in…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#12

PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹4,970–₹15,240 / yr
University College Thiruvananthapuram was established in 1866 and stands as one of the oldest educational institutions in Kerala. It is a government college…
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#13NIRF 24

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- NIRF 2025
- #24
- Type
- Private
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- 62.42
Established in 1920, Jamia Millia Islamia is a coeducational central government university. The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana…
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#14

PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹7,390–₹3.4L / yr
One of the first 16 institutions in India, the University of Kerala was founded in 1937 and was formerly known as the University of Travancore. The Maharajah…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#15

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Daulat Ram College, Delhi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹43,236–₹1.0L / yr
Daulat Ram College (DRC) in Delhi, founded in 1960 by the esteemed educationist Shri Daulat Ram Gupta, is a leading educational institution known for its…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#16

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹30,714–₹51,294 / yr
Ramjas College, Delhi was established in 1917 and is considered one of the oldest colleges in New Delhi. Ramjas College offers a total of 37 courses out of…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#17

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, New Delhi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹95,355 / yr
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College New Delhi was established in the year 1951, and it is an autonomous college. The SGTB Khalsa has been accredited by the…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#18

PrivateHyderabad, Telangana
Osmania University, Hyderabad
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹54,285–₹5.1L / yr
Osmania University was founded by Nawab Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad. The university was established in 1918. There are almost 500 colleges…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#19

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹32,032–₹88,150 / yr
Gargi College founded in 1967 in Delhi, is a major women’s institution offering a diverse range of courses in fields such as the arts and humanities, business,…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#20

PrivateGuwahati, Assam
Gauhati University, Guwahati
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹17,950–₹4.2L / yr
Gauhati University was established in 1948 as a public state institution. Gauhati University is comprised of many affiliated colleges, departments, and…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#21

PrivateSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
University of Kashmir, Srinagar
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹21,490–₹99,640 / yr
Started in the year 1969, the University of Kashmir was part of the University of Jammu and Kashmir. Established in 1948, the University of Jammu and Kashmir…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#22

PrivateNoida, Uttar Pradesh
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.7L–₹13.1L / yr
Amity University Noida is a private institution established in the year 2005. Amity University Noida has been approved by the University Grants Commission…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#23

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹31,350–₹49,161 / yr
Established in 1967, Maitreyi College New Delhi is a prominent institution in South Delhi dedicated to offering value-based education for women. Maitreyi…
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#24

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
University of Madras, Chennai
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- Fees · 2026
- ₹2,410–₹3.5L / yr
The University of Madras, established on 5th September 1857 following a public petition in 1839 and the formation of a University Board in 1840 under Mr George…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)