In the BSS (Honors) Degree Program in International Relations (IR), students are admitted under the Faculty of Social Sciences. Students coming from any background of Arts/Humanities, Science, Business Studies at Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent are eligible for admission. Required GPA at HSC or equivalent is determined by the Faculty/Faculties responsible for administering the admission test(s). Other conditions are determined by the Department and are executed by the Faculty/Faculties concerned during the admission process.
Admission seekers with Arts/Humanities background at HSC or equivalent are required to sit for admission test under ‘Kha Unit’ (‘B Unit’) administered by the Faculty of Arts. To be eligible for admission in IR, they must meet the following conditions: study at least 200 marks English at HSC or equivalent; secure minimum ‘C’ grade in English at HSC or equivalent; and score minimum 14 for ‘English’ part of the Admission Test. Candidates with background in Science or Business Studies at HSC or equivalent are required to sit for admission test under ‘Gha Unit’ (‘D Unit’) administered by the Faculty of Social Sciences. They should meet the following conditions for admission in IR: study at least 200 marks English at HSC or equivalent, and score minimum 14 for ‘English’ and 15 for ‘General Knowledge’ (International Affairs) parts of the Admission Test.