Political Science with engineering/medical background

WhisperingShadow · #1 Thursday, April 21, 2016

Any senior with engineering or medical background who appeared with Pol Science in any attempt?

GhazMar · #2 Friday, April 22, 2016

If you don't have background in political science, then dont opt for it.

The course is far more extensive and technical then that of IR or Economics..you have to study about philosphers, 15-20 of them each with their own different theories..and that only constitutes a fraction of the course!

The scoring average has been dropping consistently over the years. I believe the average score in Css-2014 was around 105, which was the lowest for a 200 mark paper beside Indo-Pak history and English Literature

Take a look at this old thread, students with little or no background in PS selecting this subject and then deeply regretting it.

http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-optio...const-law.html

WhisperingShadow · #3 Friday, April 22, 2016

Do you think the course of IR is comparatively short and doesn't need any expertise or sound background?

To be honest I feel that IR is much more vast than it seems; no matter how much one gets consumed with it, the gaps remain. On the other hand Pol Science atleast has a defined course outline and can prove to be a safe choice if well prepared.

WhisperingShadow · #4 Saturday, April 23, 2016

Should I assume there's no one around who ever opted Pol Science without background?

GhazMar · #5 Sunday, April 24, 2016

when are you attempting the CSS exams?..if in 2017, then i wouldn't recommend opting PS, because of the in-depth study required. pick IR coz much of its course is general knowledge and current affairs..

IR also helps in English Essay, Current affairs, Pakistan studies, European history and International Law papers.

and im not trying to discourage you from Political Science, if you have more time on your hands, then sure you can go for it...build up your base from the Mazhar-Ul-Haq book on Political Science.

GhazMar · #6 Sunday, April 24, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhisperingShadow

Should I assume there's no one around who ever opted Pol Science without background?

Aspirants with medical/engineering background would pick subjects like Psychology,Geography or any of the history papers, back when they were 200 mark papers.

now, i assume, most of them are opting for IR or Physics.

MKRMKR · #7 Sunday, April 24, 2016

I am from engineering background.
Firstly I have interest in this subject. Secondly, it is an interesting subject. I know people who prepare well and get 130+ marks. All you need is extensive study. Give time to it and it will surely give you something in return.
Start from Mazhar Ul Haq book. If you develop interest then opt it.
Regards

Hassan j malik · #8 Sunday, April 24, 2016

Yes, i appeared with engineering background. The subject is interesting yet vast. But this time around the paper was very easy and straight forward as compared to its syllabus . I would encourage definitely!

najambaloch · #9 Thursday, April 28, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhisperingShadow

Any senior with engineering or medical background who appeared with Pol Science in any attempt?

I did. I found it pretty interesting probably because of the fact that I have had a strong interest in it. If you can strictly adhere to the syllabus and have the right resources in your repertoire, then you should opt for this subject. It might take you some time to adjust to the nature of preparation that this subject might need, considering the fact that you have an engineering background. Whether or not you have an interest in the subject matters a lot more than what your academic background is.

WhisperingShadow · #10 Thursday, April 28, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by najambaloch

I did. I found it pretty interesting probably because of the fact that I have had a strong interest in it. If you can strictly adhere to the syllabus and have the right resources in your repertoire, then you should opt for this subject. It might take you some time to adjust to the nature of preparation that this subject might need, considering the fact that you have an engineering background. Whether or not you have an interest in the subject matters a lot more than what your academic background is.

I have gone through some chapters of Judd Hermon's book on Western Political Thought and I find it interesting. Will you kindly share your resources and preparation strategy?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Asma Jilani ---- Vs---- Govt. of the Punjab	sajidnuml	Constitutional Law	5	Saturday, November 11, 2017 06:00 PM
Constitutional Law: SELECTED CONSTITUTIONS OF THE WORLD	Ahmed Ali Shah	Constitutional Law	17	Monday, May 09, 2011 10:01 PM
Overview of Political Science	khuhro	Political Science	0	Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:48 PM
Philosophy of Science	A Rehman Pal	Philosophy	0	Sunday, March 18, 2007 03:42 PM

The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to GhazMar For This Useful Post:
Anees Khan Marwat (Tuesday, June 28, 2016), WhisperingShadow (Thursday, April 28, 2016)

The Following User Says Thank You to MKRMKR For This Useful Post:
WhisperingShadow (Thursday, April 28, 2016)

The Following User Says Thank You to Hassan j malik For This Useful Post:
WhisperingShadow (Thursday, April 28, 2016)

The Following User Says Thank You to najambaloch For This Useful Post:
WhisperingShadow (Thursday, April 28, 2016)