B.A. (Political Science, History) at St Joseph's University

If you are looking at B.A. (Political Science, History), St Joseph's University in Bangalore runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹96,000 – ₹3 lakh.

St Joseph's University is a private institute, founded in 1882. This page brings together what is on record for this course at St Joseph's University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at St Joseph's University as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with St Joseph's University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.A. (Political Science, History), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check St Joseph's University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to St Joseph's University on its website (www.sjcc.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

St Joseph's University runs 17 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.A. (Industrial Relations, Peace Studies, Public Policy)
• B.A. (Political Science, Communicative English)
• B.A. (Journalism, Sociology)
• B.A. (Journalism, International Relations, Peace Studies)
• B.A. (Journalism, Optional English)
• B.A. in Visual Communication
• B.A. (Economics, Sociology)
• B.A. (Economics, History)
• B.A. (Economics, Political Science)
• B.A. (History, Sociology)
• B.A. (Psychology, Theatre, Performance Studies)
• B.A. (Psychology, Economics)
• B.A. (Economics, Industrial Relations)
• B.A. (Journalism, International Relations And Peace Studies)
• B.A. (Psychology, Optional English)
• B.A. (Psychology, Journalism)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.A. (Political Science, History) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹96,000 – ₹3 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does St Joseph's University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Bangalore?