GITAM Visakhapatnam BA Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The three-year BA Political Science programme at GITAM Visakhapatnam carries a total fee of INR 1,98,000, including tuition of INR 1,95,000 and a one-time registration fee of INR 3,000. The first-year tuition is INR 65,000 across two equal semesters. Hostel charges of INR 1,30,000 to INR 2,00,000 per year are optional and separate.

Ans. GITAM GAT is the standard entrance exam for BA Political Science admission, but candidates may also apply using valid CUET-UG or SAT scores. GITAM GAT runs across multiple phases, so a student who misses the first window can register for a later phase in the same cycle. The application deadline for the current cycle was April 16, 2026.

Ans. BA Political Science graduates can pursue careers in civil services (UPSC, state PSCs), journalism and political reporting, think tanks and policy research organisations, legal education (LLB programmes), NGOs focused on governance or human rights, and international relations roles. Many also choose postgraduate paths such as MA Political Science, MA International Relations, or MBA.

Ans. Yes, a BA Political Science degree qualifies students for three-year LLB programmes at accredited law schools and Bar Council of India-affiliated colleges. Political Science provides a strong foundation in constitutional law, governance, and international relations, which are core topics in law school curricula. Entrance exams such as CLAT, SLAT, or individual law school tests apply.

Ans. GITAM offers merit scholarships of up to 100 percent tuition waiver for high-performing GAT, CUET-UG, or SAT applicants. Need-based scholarships covering up to 50 percent tuition are available for students with family income below the prescribed threshold. A minimum CGPA of 8.0 is required to renew the scholarship in the second and third years.

Ans. Yes, GITAM is a UGC-recognised deemed-to-be university with AIU membership, and its degrees are accepted by all central and state government recruitment bodies. BA Political Science graduates are eligible to appear in UPSC, state PSC, SSC, and other examinations that require a graduate-level qualification from a recognised university.