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NCET 2026 Political Science Syllabus: Section-Wise Unit Syllabus

• Updated on 28 Feb, 2026 by Dina Bandhu

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NCET 2026 Political Science Syllabus is divided into 2 parts. The syllabus covers major developments in Contemporary World Politics and Indian Politics since independence. The syllabus includes topics such as the Cold War era, the end of bipolarity, US hegemony, alternative centres of power, contemporary South Asia, international organizations, security issues, environmental concerns and globalisation.

 

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  1. NCET 2026 Political Science Syllabus
  2. Conclusion

 

NCET 2026 Political Science Syllabus

NCET 2026 Political Science Syllabus also includes, Politics in India Since Independence section that focuses on nation-building after independence, one-party dominance, planned development, India’s external relations, political crises and the Emergency, regional aspirations, and recent developments in democratic and coalition politics. For more information, students can refer to the table below.

 

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Part

Unit

Topics Covered

Part I – Contemporary World Politics

The Cold War Era

Emergence of two power blocs, Non-Aligned Movement

The End of Bipolarity

Disintegration of the Soviet Union, new world order

US Hegemony in World Politics

Growth of unilateralism and global influence

Alternative Centres of Power

European Union, ASEAN, China and other emerging powers

Contemporary South Asia

Regional conflicts and cooperation

International Organizations

Role of United Nations and global institutions

Security in the Contemporary World

Traditional and non-traditional security

Environment and Natural Resources

Global environmental concerns

Globalisation

Political, economic and cultural dimensions

Part II – Politics in India Since Independence

Challenges of Nation-Building

Partition, integration of princely states

Era of One-Party Dominance

 

 

Conclusion

Overall, NCET 2026 Political Science Syllabus presents a comprehensive study of global political developments and India’s political journey after independence. By examining international relations, security concerns, globalisation and the evolution of democratic politics in India, it helps students understand the structure and functioning of political systems.

 

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