Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Master of Arts [MA] in Political Science offered by the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak is a 2-year postgraduate programme spread across 4 semesters, delivered entirely through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. The total programme fee is INR 19,700 (Year 1: INR 10,100 + Year 2: INR 9,600), making it one of the most affordable MA Political Science programmes in Haryana. The programme has unlimited seat intake (as per DEB-UGC norms), and admission is merit-based with no entrance exam required. It is highly popular among working professionals, government employees, aspirants preparing for civil services (UPSC/HPSC), and students in rural areas who seek a recognised postgraduate degree in Political Science without attending regular classes.

Admissions for the July-August 2026 session are expected to open in June 2026, with the last date for submission of online application (without late fee) tentatively in August 2026, based on the 2025 session schedule. The 2025-26 session had its last date extended to 15th October 2025. As of March 2026, the 2025-26 session admissions are closed and the next session (2026-27) is expected to begin from July 2026.

This course is offered in Distance (ODL) Mode only. The CDOE, MDU Rohtak conducts examinations at the following centres across Haryana:

Rohtak
Bhiwani
Faridabad
Sonipat
Gurgaon
Mohindergarh
Palwal
Rewari

Key Points

UGC-DEB approved ODL programme; degree equivalent to regular MA Political Science as per UGC notification
Unlimited seat intake �� no merit cutoff pressure for most categories
No entrance exam required; admission purely on academic merit (qualifying marks)
Highly relevant for UPSC, HPSC, and other civil services aspirants as it covers Indian polity, international relations, and public administration
Students can pursue this programme simultaneously with another degree (regular or ODL) as per UGC dual degree norms
Student Support Services Camps (SSSCs) organised by CDOE; 75% attendance in SSSCs is mandatory
Self-Learning Material (SLM) provided in hard/soft copy in Hindi or English medium
Semester examinations held in December/January (odd semesters) and May/June (even semesters)
Online mode of MA Political Science is also available separately at INR 26,620 per annum

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DDE MDU MA Political Science Fees

The MA Political Science (ODL) programme at MDU CDOE is highly affordable, with a total programme fee of INR 19,700 over two years. Year 1 fee is INR 10,100 and Year 2 fee is INR 9,600. SC/ST candidates from Haryana and working defence personnel (up to JCO level with no financial aid) are eligible for a 50% concession on tuition/student support services fee and self-learning material charges, bringing their annual fee down to approximately INR 7,350 (Year 1) and INR 6,850 (Year 2).

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1 (1st & 2nd Sem)	Year 2 (3rd & 4th Sem)
Tuition / Student Support Services Fee	INR 3,500	INR 3,500
Self-Learning Material	INR 2,000	INR 2,000
Other Charges (Admin/Legal/Development/Exam Fee)	INR 4,600	INR 4,100
Total Fees	INR 10,100	INR 9,600

Total Programme Fee (2 years): INR 19,700
SC/ST candidates of Haryana and working defence personnel (up to JCO level, receiving no financial aid) are eligible for 50% concession on Tuition/Student Support Services Fee and Self-Learning Material charges. Their Year 1 fee is INR 7,350 and Year 2 fee is INR 6,850.
MDU employees and their wards/spouses are eligible for 100% concession on Tuition/Student Support Services Fee.
Fee is to be paid only through the Online Admission Portal of MDU/CDOE. No cash or bank draft payments are accepted.
Fee once paid is generally non-refundable except in specific cases (ineligibility, excess payment, demise before exams). A deduction of 20% applies on permissible refunds.
No hostel facility is available for distance education students.

DDE MDU MA Political Science Admission 2026

Admissions to the MA Political Science (ODL) programme at MDU CDOE are conducted once a year, normally in July, through an online portal. The process is merit-based with no entrance exam. For the 2025-26 session, admissions opened in June 2025 and the last date was extended to 15th October 2025. For the upcoming 2026-27 session, admissions are tentatively expected to open in June-July 2026.

Important Dates

Event	Date (2025-26 Session)	Tentative Date (2026-27 Session)
Admission Portal Opens	June 2025	June 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date (without late fee)	15 September 2025	August 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date (with late fee INR 1,000)	25 September 2025	September 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date (with late fee INR 2,000)	05 October 2025	October 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date (with late fee INR 3,000)	15 October 2025	October 2026 (Tentative)
Commencement of SSSCs (Odd Semesters)	After admission	After admission
Odd Semester Exams (1st & 3rd Sem)	December/January	December/January
Even Semester Exams (2nd & 4th Sem)	May/June	May/June

No separate entrance exam is required for MA Political Science (ODL) at MDU CDOE. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university with at least 45% marks in aggregate
SC/ST/Blind/Visually and Differently Abled candidates of Haryana are eligible with 42.75% marks in aggregate
No age limit for applying to the distance education programme

Admission Process

Generate Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID via DigiLocker (www.abc.gov.in) and create DEB ID on UGC-DEB portal (deb.ugc.ac.in)
Visit the official MDU CDOE admission portal: https://ddemduadm.samarth.edu.in
Register as a new applicant using a valid email ID and mobile number
Fill the online application form carefully, selecting MA Political Science (ODL) programme
Upload scanned copies of required documents: Matriculation DMC, Senior Secondary DMC, Graduation DMC, Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID, passport-size photograph, signature, and fee concession certificate (if applicable)
Pay the admission fee online through the portal (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Download and retain the printout of the completed admission form
Attend Student Support Services Camps (SSSCs) as per schedule notified on the MDU website (75% attendance mandatory)

DDE MDU MA Political Science Scholarships 2026

Students enrolled in the MA Political Science (ODL) programme at MDU CDOE can avail several government and university scholarships. SC/ST and BC students from Haryana are the primary beneficiaries, with schemes covering full or partial fee reimbursement. The Post Matric Scholarship is the most widely availed scheme, providing significant financial relief to eligible students.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Haryana Govt.)	SC category, Haryana domicile, family income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum	Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance (INR 2,500 to INR 13,500 p.a.)
Post Matric Scholarship for BC/EWS/DNT Students (Haryana Govt.)	BC/EWS/DNT category, Haryana domicile, family income below INR 1.8 lakh per annum	Annual academic allowance and tuition fees up to INR 10,000
MDU CDOE Fee Concession for SC/ST (Haryana)	SC/ST of Haryana only	50% concession on Tuition/SLM charges
MDU CDOE Fee Concession for Defence Personnel	Working defence personnel up to JCO level, no other financial aid	50% concession on Tuition/SLM charges
MDU Employee/Ward/Spouse Concession	MDU employees and their wards/spouses	100% concession on Tuition/Student Support Services Fee
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes	As per NSP eligibility criteria	Varies by scheme

SC/ST students must link their savings bank account with Aadhaar Card for scholarship disbursement
Post Matric Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
Students must upload the fee concession certificate at the time of online admission to avail CDOE concessions
Scholarship amounts and conditions are subject to revision by the Haryana Government from time to time

DDE MDU MA Political Science FAQs

Ques. Is the MDU CDOE MA Political Science degree valid for government jobs and teaching?

Ans. Yes, the MA Political Science degree from MDU CDOE is fully valid and UGC-DEB approved. It is equivalent to a regular MA Political Science degree and is accepted for government jobs, teaching positions (after qualifying UGC-NET/SET), and PhD admissions at recognised universities.

Ques. Is MA Political Science from MDU CDOE useful for UPSC/civil services preparation?

Ans. Yes, MA Political Science is one of the most relevant optional subjects for UPSC Civil Services Examination. Pursuing this degree through distance mode allows aspirants to simultaneously prepare for competitive exams while earning a postgraduate qualification, making it a popular choice among civil services aspirants.

Ques. Is attendance at Student Support Services Camps (SSSCs) mandatory for MA Political Science?

Ans. Yes, 75% attendance at SSSCs is mandatory for all subjects/papers. Students who fail to meet this requirement will not be allowed to appear in the semester examination. The SSSC schedule is notified on the MDU website.

Ques. Can I pursue MDU CDOE MA Political Science while working a full-time job?

Ans. Yes. The ODL mode is specifically designed for working professionals. As per UGC dual degree norms, students can simultaneously pursue one regular programme and one ODL programme. The flexible schedule of SSSCs and self-study through SLM makes it manageable alongside a full-time job.

Ques. What is the syllabus structure of MA Political Science at MDU CDOE?

Ans. The MA Political Science programme at MDU CDOE covers topics such as Indian Government and Politics, Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Public Administration, and Contemporary Political Issues. The syllabus is spread across 4 semesters with theory papers and internal assessment.

Ques. What happens if I fail in a semester examination at MDU CDOE?

Ans. Students who fail or are placed under re-appear/compartment in a semester examination are allowed to re-appear in subsequent examinations as per the university's ordinance. The supplementary examination schedule is notified by the Controller of Examinations on the MDU website. Students can continue to the next semester provisionally.