The selection process for MA in Political Leadership & Governance comprises a written test followed by personal interview.

1. Written Test: Combination of Descriptive & Objective type of Questions based on Current & Political Affairs, General Knowledge & Social Awareness.
2. Personal Interview: Conducted by the Selection Panel designated by the Governing Council of MIT-WPU. They are aimed at evaluating the candidate's academic knowledge and general awareness. The Interview also aims to assess the aptitude of the candidate and their aspiration.

Admission Confirmation

The selected Applicants need to pay Rs. 1,50,000/- as the first installment of the total course fee of Rs.3lac/-. (Rs. 5000 + GST is non-refundable in case of withdrawal of admission on or before July 13, 2020 thereafter no refunds).

Sharda University and Amity University are India's renowned private universities offering various courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Sharda University has an overall NIRF ranking of 151 out of 200 in Top Universities in India 2020 while Amity University has been ranked 63 out of 200 in India 2020 by NIRF ranking. Both the institute offers a decent MA in Mass Communication.

Admissions:

Sharda University:

• The admissions at Sharda University is SUAT based.

• The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50% in aggregate for admissions in MA.

• Successful candidates may be called for a personal interview or group discussion. The final selection is done on the basis of scores in all.

• The Application fee is INR 1200.

Amity University:

• The admissions at Amity University are granted on the basis of a merit list prepared by the University followed by an interview.

• The minimum eligibility criteria include a bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

• The application fee is INR 1200.

The grand total fee and placement records for the two institutes are mentioned below.

Some of the recruiting companies visiting Amity University and Sharda University are Accenture, Bennett and Coleman, Zee Telefilms Limited, ITC hotels, Times of India, Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Doordarshan news, Sahara India, CNBC, etc.

These are some of the important factors that need to be taken into account while comparing these two institutes.

AMU is ranked 33 among all the colleges in India in the 2020 NIRF rankings. The department of Economics was established in 1920. It has flourished well to be one of the main constituent departments of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The total fees of the course are INR 2.32 lakhs. The basic academic requirement for pursuing this course is B.A. with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and in Economics or a B.Sc. with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and minimum 60% marks in Mathematics/Statistics is eligible to apply for the course. A departmental test is conducted for the admission of students in this course and there are a total of 65 seats. The syllabus is updated regularly with the advancement in the subject, balancing emphasis on theoretical analysis with that on applied economics. This college also holds a good placement record, approximately over 100 companies visit the college every year for placement drive. The college has a good 85% placement rate maintained for the last 5 years. The median salary offered is around 5 LPA.

Delhi School of Economics is one of the best institutes in India offering courses in economics, sociology, commerce, and geography. The institution has renowned academicians and a highly successful alumni base.

The table below gives a brief overview of MA Sociology at the institute.

• The Sociology department at the Delhi School of Economics is one of the best in the country. It is consistently ranked under the top 200 in the QS world rankings.
• The department has great faculty who are highly qualified with experience hailing from LSE, University of California, and many other top Universities.
• The college has received international prominence through the works of eminent sociologists like M N Srinivas, J. P. S. Uberoi, Andre Beteille, and Veena Das who had taught the students in this institute.
• The institute also offers a wide scope for research purposes.

In short, this institute is one of the best places where you can pursue your master's in sociology.

Electoral politics being the ultimate objective where every student aspires to contest elections at some level in our democratic system. To enable them to reach their goal, in the process there are plenty of opportunities in functional politics as Research Associates. Political Analysts. Political Strategists. Political Consultants. Election & Campaign Managers, Social media Analyst, PROs, Constituency Managers. & Assistants in Parliamentary Affairs etc.

Jain University has an overall ranking of 85 amongst top institutions in India by NIRF in 2020. It offers a full time 2 year MA in Economics degree program that has been accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘A’. The specialty of this degree program is that it offers special add-on certificate courses.

Admissions:

• Students must be a graduate from a recognized university and have to appear for the Jain Entrance Test (JET) conducted by the university.

• Based on the ranking, shortlisted candidates will be called for a group discussion followed by a personal interview.

The final selection is made based on the performance in all three rounds.

Faculty: Most of the faculty members are experts from the industry and use their knowledge and practical expertise in order to teach students.

Placements: Students of MA Economics from the institute get employed in various job positions in public sectors, MNCs, corporate houses, academics, R&Ds.

• Jain University witnessed a total placement rate of 96.88% within the humanities and social sciences sector in 2019.

• It offers placements with top companies like Audi, Axis Bank, and Collabera and offers a median salary of 5 LPA.

The MA program in Economics at the university offers reputed in-house scholars, experienced faculty, international curriculum and pedagogy, diverse specializations, and decent placement opportunities. Students who are looking for a postgraduate program in Economics can definitely apply for the master’s program at Jain University.

It is a 2-year Master’s (M.A) degree program (UGC approved) in Political Leadership designed and devised for a select few who are interested in taking up leadership roles in the area of Politics. Those who wish to pursue a career either in Active Politics or Functional Politics, this is the program for them to fulfill their goals.