BA in Political Science

Duration: 5 Years (10 semesters)
Eligibility: 12th pass (any stream — Arts/Commerce/Science)
Course Type: Integrated Undergraduate Degree in Law
Field: Law, Legal Studies, Humanities, Political Science, Public Administration, Governance

Objective

To build a strong foundation in law and social sciences, combining legal education with humanities subjects like political science, sociology, and economics — preparing students to become advocates, legal advisors, corporate counsels, or pursue judiciary/civil services.

Eligibility & Admission

Eligibility Criteria

Completed 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board
Minimum 50–60% aggregate marks (varies by institute)
Strong communication, analytical, and reasoning skills preferred

Admission Process

Entrance Exam Based:
- CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) – for NLUs
- AILET (NLU Delhi)
- LSAT India
- SLAT (Symbiosis), Christ University, BHU UET (for law), etc.
Counselling & Seat Allotment: Based on rank and preference
Direct Admission: In some private universities based on merit

Curriculum & Subjects

Arts & Humanities Components:

Political Science
Sociology
Economics
History
Psychology / Public Administration

Law Components:

Constitutional Law
Contract Law
Criminal Law (IPC, CrPC)
Civil Law & Law of Torts
Family Law
Property Law
Company Law
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
International Law
Human Rights Law
Labour & Industrial Law
Environmental Law
Legal Drafting & Interpretation

Practical Training:

Moot court sessions & mock trials
Court visits and legal aid clinics
Internships with law firms, advocates, NGOs, corporate legal departments
Legal research projects & seminars
Drafting of legal documents and case briefs

Skills You Develop

In-depth knowledge of legal system and constitutional framework
Legal reasoning and analytical skills
Legal drafting, documentation, and research
Public speaking and argumentation
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Understanding of governance, politics, and society
Time management & professional ethics

Career Pathways

Legal Roles

Advocate / Lawyer (after Bar Council enrolment)
Legal Advisor / Corporate Counsel
Legal Researcher
Government Legal Officer
Legal Analyst
Legal Editor / Law Reporter

Judiciary & Government

Judicial Services (Judge / Magistrate via State Judicial Service Exam)
Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.)
Public Prosecutor / Legal Officer in Govt. Departments

Other Areas

Law Firms and Corporate Legal Teams
NGOs, Human Rights Organizations
International Agencies (UN, Amnesty, WTO legal units)
Legal Academics / Teaching (after LLM + NET)

Future Opportunities & Higher Studies

Postgraduate Courses

LLM (Master of Laws)
MBA (Legal Management, Business Law, Corporate Law)
Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Law / IPR / Human Rights
Master’s in Public Policy / International Relations

Competitive Exams

Judiciary (State Judicial Service Exam)
UPSC Civil Services
UGC NET (for lectureship)
GRE + IELTS/TOEFL (for LLM abroad)

International Opportunities

LLM or Masters in International Law / Human Rights abroad
Legal researcher or consultant roles in global NGOs and firms

Salary & Top Recruiters

Salary Range

Entry-Level: ₹4–6 LPA
Mid-Level (3–5 yrs): ₹8–15 LPA
Senior-Level (10+ yrs): ₹20–40+ LPA (law firms/corporate legal heads)

Top Recruiters

Law Firms: AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Corporate Legal Teams: TCS, Infosys, Reliance, ICICI, HDFC
NGOs & International Organizations: UN, Amnesty, Human Rights Watch
Government: Courts, Legal Services Authorities, PSUs, Ministries

Who Should Choose BA LLB?

Strong interest in law, politics, society, and governance
Want to build a legal career right after 12th
Good at communication, argumentation, and analysis
Aspire to become a lawyer, judge, legal advisor, or civil servant