Department of Political Science

University of the Punjab

Department of Political Science

Department of

Political Science

Admission Criteria Table

Admission Criteria

Sr. No. Name of Program/ No. of Seats Criteria laid down for admission
i BS 5th Semester
Political Science
(Morning)
Total Merit Res.
48 40 08
Eligibility:
BA / Associate Degree with Political Science as an elective subject:
OR
BA / Associate degree with any one of the following elective subjects:
International Relations, Social Work, Journalism, Sociology, Gender Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
i) Political Science as an elective subject: 20 Marks
ii) Other subjects mentioned above: 10 Marks
iii) Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
ii BS 5th Semester
International Relations
(Self-Supporting)
Total Merit Res.
39 37 02
Eligibility:
BA / Associate Degree with International Relations or Political Science as an elective subject
OR
BA / Associate Degree with any one of the following subjects:
Social Work, Journalism, Sociology, Gender Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
i) International Relations or Political Science as an elective subject: 20 Marks
ii) Other subjects mentioned above: 10 Marks
iii) Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
iii BS 5th Semester
Diplomacy & Strategic Studies
(Self-Supporting)
Total Merit Res.
39 37 02
Eligibility:
BA / Associate Degree with Political Science or International Relations as an elective subject
OR
BA / Associate Degree with any of the following subjects:
International Relations, Social Work, Journalism, Sociology, Gender Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
i) International Relations or Political Science as an elective subject: 20 Marks
ii) Other subjects mentioned above: 10 Marks
iii) Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
iv BS Political Science
(Morning)
Total Merit Res.
54 46 08
Eligibility:
Intermediate or equivalent qualification.
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
v BS International Relations
(Self-Supporting)
Total Merit Res.
54 52 02
Eligibility:
Intermediate or equivalent qualification.
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
vi BS Diplomacy & Strategic Studies
(Self-Supporting)
Total Merit Res.
54 52 02
Eligibility:
Intermediate or equivalent qualification.
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
vii MS/M. Phil
Political Science
Total Merit Res.
15 15 00
Eligibility:
MA/ BS (4-Yrs) Political Science/ International Relations/ Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
viii MS/M. Phil
Political Science (Afternoon)
Self-Supporting
Total Merit Res.
20 20 00
Eligibility:
MA/ BS 4 years Political Science/ International Relations/ Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
ix MS/M. Phil
International Relations
Total Merit Res.
15 15 00
Eligibility:
MA/ BS 4 years Political Science/ International Relations/ Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
x MS/M. Phil
International Relations (Afternoon)
Self-Supporting
Total Merit Res.
20 20 00
Eligibility:
MA/ BS 4 years Political Science/ International Relations/ Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
xi Ph.D.
Political Science
Total Merit Res.
10 10 00
(No admission offered in the Academic Session 2022-23)
Eligibility:
M.Phil / MS Political Science / International Relations / Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies / South Asian Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
xii Ph.D.
Political Science (Afternoon)
Self-Supporting
Total Merit Res.
15 15 00
(No admission offered in the Academic Session 2022-23)
Eligibility:
M.Phil / MS Political Science / International Relations / Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies / South Asian Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
xiii Ph.D.
International Relations
Total Merit Res.
10 10 00
(No admission offered in the Academic Session 2022-23)
Eligibility:
M.Phil / MS Political Science / International Relations / Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies / South Asian Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
xiv Ph.D.
International Relations (Afternoon)
Self-Supporting
Total Merit Res.
15 15 00
(No admission offered in the Academic Session 2022-23)
Eligibility:
M.Phil / MS Political Science / International Relations / Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies / South Asian Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
xv D.I.A
(Post Graduate Diploma in International Affairs)
Total Merit Res.
100 100 00
Eligibility:
B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/BS Hons. (equal to Graduation)
Admission Criteria: Interview (International Matters)
Merit Formula: Interview Base
xvi L.S.G
(Post Graduate Diploma in Local Self Government)
Total Merit Res.
50 50 00
Eligibility:
B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/BS Hons. (equal to Graduation)
Admission Criteria: Interview (Local Matters)
Merit Formula: Interview Base
Admission Criteria Table

Admission Criteria

1. BS 5th Semester
Political Science
(Morning)
Total Merit Res.
48 40 08
Eligibility:
BA / Associate Degree with Political Science as an elective subject:
OR
BA / Associate degree with any one of the following elective subjects:
International Relations, Social Work, Journalism, Sociology, Gender Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
i) Political Science as an elective subject: 20 Marks
ii) Other subjects mentioned above: 10 Marks
iii) Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
2. BS 5th Semester
International Relations
(Self-Supporting)
Total Merit Res.
39 37 02
Eligibility:
BA / Associate Degree with International Relations or Political Science as an elective subject
OR
BA / Associate Degree with any one of the following subjects:
Social Work, Journalism, Sociology, Gender Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
i) International Relations or Political Science as an elective subject: 20 Marks
ii) Other subjects mentioned above: 10 Marks
iii) Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
3. BS 5th Semester
Diplomacy & Strategic Studies
(Self-Supporting)
Total Merit Res.
39 37 02
Eligibility:
BA / Associate Degree with Political Science or International Relations as an elective subject
OR
BA / Associate Degree with any of the following subjects:
International Relations, Social Work, Journalism, Sociology, Gender Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
i) International Relations or Political Science as an elective subject: 20 Marks
ii) Other subjects mentioned above: 10 Marks
iii) Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
4. BS Political Science
(Morning)
Total Merit Res.
54 46 08
Eligibility:
Intermediate or equivalent qualification.
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
5. BS International Relations
(Self-Supporting)
Total Merit Res.
54 52 02
Eligibility:
Intermediate or equivalent qualification.
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
6. BS Diplomacy & Strategic Studies
(Self-Supporting)
Total Merit Res.
54 52 02
Eligibility:
Intermediate or equivalent qualification.
Admission Criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
7. MS/M. Phil
Political Science
Total Merit Res.
15 15 00
Eligibility:
MA/ BS (4-Yrs) Political Science/ International Relations/ Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
8. MS/M. Phil
Political Science (Afternoon)
Self-Supporting
Total Merit Res.
20 20 00
Eligibility:
MA/ BS 4 years Political Science/ International Relations/ Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
9. MS/M. Phil
International Relations
Total Merit Res.
15 15 00
Eligibility:
MA/ BS 4 years Political Science/ International Relations/ Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
10. MS/M. Phil
International Relations (Afternoon)
Self-Supporting
Total Merit Res.
20 20 00
Eligibility:
MA/ BS 4 years Political Science/ International Relations/ Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
11. Ph.D.
Political Science
Total Merit Res.
10 10 00
(No admission offered in the Academic Session 2022-23)
Eligibility:
M.Phil / MS Political Science / International Relations / Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies / South Asian Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
12. Ph.D.
Political Science (Afternoon)
Self-Supporting
Total Merit Res.
15 15 00
(No admission offered in the Academic Session 2022-23)
Eligibility:
M.Phil / MS Political Science / International Relations / Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies / South Asian Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
13. Ph.D.
International Relations
Total Merit Res.
10 10 00
(No admission offered in the Academic Session 2022-23)
Eligibility:
M.Phil / MS Political Science / International Relations / Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies / South Asian Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
14. Ph.D.
International Relations (Afternoon)
Self-Supporting
Total Merit Res.
15 15 00
(No admission offered in the Academic Session 2022-23)
Eligibility:
M.Phil / MS Political Science / International Relations / Diplomacy & Strategic Studies / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Government & Public Policy / Public Policy / Strategic & Nuclear Studies / South Asian Studies.
And Clause 24 (b), Admission regulations 2024-25, page (8)
Admission Criteria: Basic
Merit Formula: As per basic criteria
15. D.I.A
(Post Graduate Diploma in International Affairs)
Total Merit Res.
100 100 00
Eligibility:
B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/BS Hons. (equal to Graduation)
Admission Criteria: Interview (International Matters)
Merit Formula: Interview Base
16. L.S.G
(Post Graduate Diploma in Local Self Government)
Total Merit Res.
50 50 00
Eligibility:
B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/BS Hons. (equal to Graduation)
Admission Criteria: Interview (Local Matters)
Merit Formula: Interview Base
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