BA Political Science is the study of how governments, laws and power work. You read about the Indian Constitution, political ideas, international relations and public administration. Many students go on to an MA, law or civil services preparation.
In CUET UG 2026, 11 central universities list BA Political Science. The papers asked most often are Political Science and the General Aptitude Test, then English, Sociology, History and Hindi. CUAP and GGU ask only for the General Aptitude Test, and Nagaland University only for Political Science. CUJ asks for both papers, and IGNTU accepts either one. MZU asks for English plus Political Science, and BHU asks for English or Hindi plus the General Aptitude Test. Pondicherry University accepts Political Science, Sociology, History or the General Aptitude Test. DU asks for a language and three other subjects.
None of these universities requires Mathematics. Eligibility is usually Class 12 in any stream with 45% to 50% marks. Tip: English, Political Science and the General Aptitude Test together cover most of these universities.
CUET papers asked for BA Political Science
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11 universities offering BA Political Science
BA (Hons) Political Science
CUET: English (101) or Hindi (102) language test, plus the General Aptitude Test (501).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
BA (Hons) Political Science
CUET: General Aptitude Test (paper code 501).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 level (Intermediate/PUC/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent) in Science, Arts, Commerce or other streams with 50% aggregate marks.
BA Political Science
CUET: Political Science (323) and General Aptitude Test (501).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate (General/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/PwD), or equivalent grade.
BA (Hons) Political Science
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility
Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level from a recognised board or equivalent.
BA (Hons) Political Science
CUET: Either the General Aptitude Test (501) or Political Science (323).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 in any subject with at least 45% aggregate (or equivalent CGPA/grade) for General, EWS and OBC; 40% for SC/ST/PwD.
BA Political Science
CUET: English plus Political Science
▸ Eligibility
Passed Class XII or equivalent with 50% marks for General/OBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
BA Political Science
CUET: Political Science
▸ Eligibility
Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised university or board, in any stream.
BA (Hons) Political Science
CUET: English plus either Political Science or the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed Class XII in the stream concerned from any recognised board in India, or an examination the University considers equivalent.
Selection: Four-year undergraduate programme (Honours). The source does not state whether the Honours degree is BA or BSc.
BA (Hons) Political Science
CUET: As listed by NTA: Political Science / Sociology / History / General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
BA Political Science
CUET: Any one of the 26 domain papers (codes 301 to 326).
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in Class XII/10+2/Intermediate from any Board, Council or University in India, or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent by the AIU.
Selection: Offered by affiliated colleges.
BA (Hons) Political Science
CUET: One List A language plus three List B subjects, or two List A languages plus two List B subjects.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Not stated in the NTA list. Candidates must appear in CUET (UG) 2026 in the subjects in which they are appearing or have passed Class XII.
Selection: Merit is based on the best CUET score from any of the allowed combinations.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BA Political Science?
Political Science and the General Aptitude Test are the common papers. Some universities ask for one, some for both, and MZU, NEHU and BHU add an English or Hindi language paper.
▸Can I apply for BA Political Science without the Political Science paper?
Yes at several universities. CUAP, GGU and BHU ask for the General Aptitude Test, IGNTU and NEHU accept it as an alternative, and Pondicherry University also accepts Sociology or History. Nagaland University, CUJ and MZU need Political Science.
▸Is Mathematics needed for BA Political Science through CUET?
No. None of the 11 universities requires Mathematics for this course.
▸Which central universities offer BA Political Science through CUET?
11 are listed for CUET UG 2026, including BHU, CUAP, CUJ, IGNTU, MZU, Pondicherry University and DU.
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About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.