Master of Arts in Political Science (MA)

Candidates must have completed 10+2+3-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.

The application process is completely online and applications can be submitted at www.onlinemanipal.com by providing the required details. If you need further assistance, then you can reach out to our admission counsellors at +91-7996 799 900 and they will assist you with the application process.

Mandatory documents: 

• Proof of identity – Aadhaar card (mandatory for Indian citizens) 

• Proof of address – Aadhaar card, passport, voter’s ID, gas bill, bank statement, post-paid mobile statement 
• Class 10 & 12 marksheet. 
• Graduation marksheet (for PG students) 

Non-mandatory documents: 

• Graduation degree certificate for PG students 

• Scholarship documents 
• Defense Service certificate 
• Divyaang certificate 
• Reserved Category certificate 
• Government ID card 

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The application fee for Sikkim Manipal University’s online programs is INR 500 (inclusive of GST). This is a separate fee which is over and above the course fee.

All applications will be evaluated for eligibility by the admissions team of Sikkim Manipal University. In case the university requires further clarification or documents, the candidate will be intimated via email, SMS or phone. Final decision regarding selection will be notified to the candidate within five working days of submitting the application.

Once a decision has been taken on the application submitted, the status of admission would be intimated to the candidate via email and SMS. 

Yes. Sikkim Manipal University offers exclusive scholarships for defense personnel, differently abled people, SMU alumni, and candidates from Sikkim & NE region. 

Sikkim Manipal University’s online programs are delivered in a 100% online mode so that students can attend live classes and complete the program remotely, while also pursuing their professional and personal commitments in parallel. 

Yes. The program is delivered through a mix of live lectures, pre- recorded videos and discussion forums in which students can interact directly with faculty and self-paced learning. Self-paced learning is driven by video lectures, e-books, quizzes, and assignments that are delivered using a state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS).

Students are expected to attend live classes, watch recorded sessions, and go through at least 75% of the self-learning content (reading material and video lectures) available on LMS. This would ensure they are eligible to appear for the final exams. 

After admission is confirmed by the university, students will receive access to the Learning Management System (LMS), student portal and e-library. Students can then start accessing the course material and begin their learning journey. 

The online MA in Political Science curriculum offered by Sikkim Manipal University covers important subjects like interpreting modern India, western political thought, political sociology of India, governance & public policy in India, and more. For detailed information about the curriculum, you may refer to the program brochure.

Students are given access to an exhaustive e-library, video lectures, audio-visual interactive material, virtual classroom sessions, audio podcasts, virtual simulations, and self-assessment quizzes or tests. Students are free to download e-books and print them for convenience. 

Although the learning is flexible, students are expected to spend at least 15-20 hours per week watching concept videos, reading learning material, attempting quizzes, and attending live webinars. This would ensure that you get your degree within the minimum duration. 

Students will be assigned dedicated course mentors and coordinators who can be contacted to clarify doubts using discussion forums, instant messaging, and email on the Learning Management System (LMS). 

• The University term-end examination (TEE) will be held digitally viz. computer-based and online proctored. 
• Candidates can appear for the exams from the comfort of their homes. 
• The details of the examination schedule will be made available in the photo admit card. Other details on the examination pattern are available in the program guide provided to students. 
• Examination results will be published on the student portal. If a student fails to clear any of the papers (either in UE or IA or both), he must re-appear by applying to the University through the re-sitting application along with relevant fees, within the due date. 

• On satisfying all criteria stipulated by the University, successful students will be awarded their respective program degree by the University. 

• A student’s performance evaluation will be based on both continuous assessments (CA) through assignments and term-end examinations (TEE) which consist of descriptive and multiple-choice questions. A student must score at least 40% in each of these to be declared as having passed the exam. The assessment ratio of TEE to CA is 70:30. 
• A student must score at least 40% in both the parts to be declared as having passed. 

Students must score at least 40% in continuous evaluation and 40% in term-end examinations in each course to successfully complete the program. In case the minimum score is not attained, they will need to apply for re-sit with applicable fees and appear for exam to pass the course.