The PG Diploma in Civil Society Politics is a 1-year postgraduate diploma course which is aimed at comprehension of that various networks and organizations of civil society in influencing politics and policy making.
The course is designed to give a theoretical and practical knowledge required for effective understanding of the problems, trends, and dynamics operating in civil society activism and political participation. The main topics discussed in turn include civil society theory, governance accountability and human rights, policy analysis, advocacy and campaigning, civic engagement tools, and use of media and technology for social change.
Event | Details |
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Duration | 1 year (full-time) |
Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
Course Overview | Study the role of civil society in politics, including advocacy, activism, policy analysis, and grassroots organizing. |
Curriculum | Modules on political theory, social movements, public policy, governance, and research methods. |
Career Opportunities | Advocacy, policy analysis, NGO management, social entrepreneurship, community organizing, research, and academia. |
Admission Process | Application submission, entrance exam (if applicable), interview, and academic merit assessment. |
1. Bachelors degree in any discipline with 50% or above aggregate marks in any domain from a recognized university is compulsory to be eligible to this course.
2. The candidates having an undergraduate degree in the arts, humanities, or social science are favored, of course those from other areas of study can apply also.
3. The experience of working in such field for a year or two, ideally in the sector of development, and NGOs or the ones that are somehow related to civil society will be a plus, but it not a must.
4. The candidates should have a clear understanding of what political, social and economic challenges are laying ahead as well as well as those ones that, who are voiceless and vulnerable.
5. As part of the program the students must have a good command of verbal, writing and research skills; this is because the area of study needs this kind of competence.
6. Students need to develop a concern for grassroots activism and possibly take leadership roles in community engagement. A candidate who made it so far may have to go through an oral exam, which in turn will be followed by an interview.
UPSC Civil Services: The UPSC Civil Services Examination establishes how well candidates understand public politics, which is one of the crucial elements to be admitted to Post Graduate Diploma programs. Check the UPSC website for exam schedule and syllabus information.
NET: The National Eligibility Test (NET) consists of the sections on ‘Political science’ and ‘Sociology’ and these topics are of great relevance for the admission into Post Graduate Diploma programs in ‘civil society politics’. Check out the website to have an idea about eligibility criteria and the structure of the exam.
JNU Entrance Exam: JNU ornamenting a separate entrance test featuring political science and social views is for acceptance to Diplomas in Civil Society Politics, which is Post Graduate Diploma programs.
DUET: DUET tests candidates for the basic understanding of political theory and governance, which is the admission requirement for Post Graduate One year course in politics of civil society at Delhi University and college campuses.
Module | Content |
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Political Theory | Study of political ideologies, democracy, citizenship, and state-society relations, analyzing the role of civil society in political processes and governance. |
Social Movements | Examination of historical and contemporary social movements, their strategies, impacts on policy-making, and contributions to civil society activism and political change. |
Public Policy | Analysis of policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation processes, focusing on civil society's role in influencing policies related to social justice and human rights. |
Governance | Understanding governance structures, institutions, and practices, exploring civil society's engagement in governance mechanisms and accountability processes. |
Research Methods | Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods, including data collection, analysis, and presentation techniques for studying civil society politics and social movements. |
1. Ensure that you have these minimum eligibility criteria like graduation degree and minimum marks required. Also, don't forget that you need to have a valid passport and visa.
2. Submit application either online or offline by completing admission form with filling application fee.
3. If necessary take entrance test or your admission shall be determined by merit.
4. All applicants are required to come for verification of documents and allocation of seats during the counseling session.
5. Ticket is the symbol for booking the seat in the hotel.
6. Finish the process by submitting necessary documents, signing contracts for fees payment and, if any, for a security deposit.
College Name | Location | Fees (Approximately) |
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | New Delhi | INR 25,000 |
University of Madras | Chennai | INR 20,000 |
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi | INR 15,000 |
Visva-Bharati University | Santiniketan | INR 10,000 |
University of Delhi | New Delhi | INR 12,000 |
Jadavpur University | Kolkata | INR 10,000 |
University of Pune | Pune | INR 7,500 |
Savitribai Phule Pune University | Pune | INR 6,000 |
University of Hyderabad | Hyderabad | INR 7,500 |
College Name | Location | Fees (Approximately) |
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Amity University | Noida | INR 75,000-1,00,000 |
Nirma University | Ahmedabad | INR 60,000-80,000 |
ICFAI Business School | Hyderabad | INR 45,000-60,000 |
Symbiosis Institute of Human Resource Management | Pune | INR 100,000-125,000 |
Christ University | Bengaluru | INR 75,000-95,000 |
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) | Greater Noida | INR 75,000-95,000 |
SP Jain Institute of Management and Research | Mumbai | INR 1,00,000-1,25,000 |
Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) | Bhubaneswar | INR 1,25,000-1,50,000 |
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore | Indore | INR 1,25,000-1,50,000 |
Management Development Institute (MDI) | Gurgaon | INR 1,50,000-1,75,000 |
Graduates of the PG Diploma in Civil Society Politics program are well-positioned for a variety of career opportunities in the non-profit sector, government, and international organizations.
College Name | Average CTC (INR) |
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | 3.5-5 LPA |
University of Madras | 3 - 4 LPA |
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | 2.5-3.5 LPA |
Visva-Bharati University | 2-3 LPA |
University of Delhi | 2.5-4 LPA |
Jadavpur University | 2-3 LPA |
University of Pune | 2-3 LPA |
Savitribai Phule Pune University | 1.5-2 LPA |
Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
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Policy Analysis | 4-6 LPA |
Community Organizing | 3.5-5 LPA |
Fundraising | 4.5-6 LPA |
Project Management | 4-5 LPA |
Advocacy | 4-5 LPA |
Social Entrepreneurship | 5-7 LPA |
Gender Studies | 3.5-5 LPA |
Sustainable Development | 4-6 LPA |
International Development | 5-7 LPA |