MA in International Relations

MA in International Relations is a 2-year, 80-credit postgraduate programme taught in regular, full-time mode on the MIT University Sikkim campus at Namchi. The programme runs across 4 semesters and is placed at Level 7 of the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework, so the degree you earn is comparable with programmes offered by universities across India.

The programme is designed so that classroom teaching, laboratory or practical work, seminars and project work build on each other semester by semester, and every student is supported by faculty mentoring and structured skill training before placement.

MIT University Sikkim is a state private university established by the Government of Sikkim under Sikkim Act No. 11 of 2024, recognised by the UGC and holding membership of the Association of Indian Universities. MA in International Relations is taught under the National Education Policy 2020 and the Choice Based Credit System, which means the syllabus, credits and assessment follow current national norms.

MA in International Relations carries 80 credits at Level 7 and is delivered under the Choice Based Credit System. You study single subject (1), and every course you clear is recorded in credits rather than marks alone.

Specialisation is built through elective courses such as International Relations: Advanced Theory & Practice, International Relations: Applied / Industry Track, International Relations: Research & Analytics Track and International Relations: Contemporary Issues, chosen with your faculty mentor so that your electives, project and internship point in the same career direction.

Research methodology, a dissertation or major project, and supervised practical work form a substantial part of the final year, which is what makes the qualification useful both for employment and for further academic work.

The minimum qualification for MA in International Relations is Any Graduation. Admission is merit based, there is no upper age limit, and there is no separate entrance examination — your marks in the qualifying examination and the documents you submit decide your place.

The programme suits students who want a clear career direction in social sciences & humanities, working candidates who want a recognised degree to move up in their field, and anyone planning higher studies or competitive examinations after graduation. Lateral entry into a later year may be available to eligible diploma holders as per university norms.

If you are unsure whether your qualification fits, the admissions team reviews your marksheets before you pay anything and tells you honestly which programme and which year of entry apply to you.

Every course you pass adds credits to your record, and those credits are deposited in the Academic Bank of Credits maintained under UGC rules. Because the credits are stored nationally, they stay with you even if you pause your studies or move to another recognised university.

That is what makes the multiple exit system practical. In this programme the recognised exit awards are PG Diploma (40 Credits). A student who has to stop after one or two years leaves with a formal qualification rather than nothing, and can return later to complete the remaining credits.

The award on completion is MA — 80 Credits (2-Year PG).

The first year builds the foundation of International Relations together with language, digital and multidisciplinary courses, so that students from different school backgrounds reach a common level before specialisation begins.

The middle semesters move into core theory and applied work in areas such as International Relations: Advanced Theory & Practice, International Relations: Applied / Industry Track, International Relations: Research & Analytics Track and International Relations: Contemporary Issues. Teaching mixes lectures with tutorials, laboratory or studio practice, case discussion, seminars and field exposure, and each semester includes continuous internal assessment alongside the end-semester examination.

The final year concentrates on advanced coursework, an internship or on-the-job training, and a dissertation that you present and defend. By the time you graduate you should be able to work independently in international relations, analyse problems methodically, communicate your findings clearly, and use the standard tools and methods your field expects. Soft-skill, resume and interview training are built into the final semesters.

Graduates of MA in International Relations typically begin in roles such as Content Associate, Civil Services Aspirant, Social Development Officer, Academic Tutor and Research Associate. Recruitment happens in both the private sector and government organisations; government eligibility always depends on the notification issued by the recruiting authority, but a UGC-recognised degree from a state university satisfies the basic educational requirement.

The programme also builds skills that transfer well between employers — Critical thinking, Communication, Analytical reasoning and International Relations domain expertise — which matters as much as the subject knowledge itself when you apply for your first job.

For higher studies, this qualification supports admission to research programmes and doctoral study, subject to the norms of the admitting university, and is widely accepted for teaching-eligibility examinations in the discipline.

Admission is fully online and straightforward. You register on the official application portal, fill in your personal and academic details, upload your documents and pay the registration fee of ₹10,000. Applications for the 2026 session are open now.

The admissions team then verifies your documents and confirms your eligibility, usually within a couple of working days. Once your seat is confirmed you complete the fee formalities, receive your enrolment number and joining instructions, and are added to the academic calendar for your batch.

Counselling is free and there is no obligation at the enquiry stage. If you would rather talk before applying, call +91 6009466009, message the team on WhatsApp, or submit the enquiry form on this page and a counsellor will call you back.

Fees vary by programme and year of entry, so the current fee structure is shared by the admissions team rather than quoted here; the official fee document is also available on the downloads page. The registration fee at the time of application is ₹10,000, and the balance is payable according to the schedule confirmed with you at admission.

Eligible students may receive a scholarship or fee benefit, and 25% of seats are reserved for eligible Sikkim-domicile students. Scholarship eligibility is confirmed by the admissions team after your application has been reviewed — no percentage is promised in advance.

Keep the usual documents ready in scanned form: your Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates, your graduation marksheets and provisional or degree certificate, a transfer or migration certificate where applicable, a government photo identity document such as Aadhaar, a recent passport-size photograph, your signature, and a category or domicile certificate if you are claiming a reserved seat or a scholarship.