International Relations (IR) refers to the study of interactions between nations, states, and other actors on the global stage. It encompasses a broad range of topics, including diplomacy, foreign policy, conflict resolution, globalization, and international law. They analyze and interpret international policies, interests, legislation and issues. They play key role in forecasting political, economic, and social trends. They are responsible for collaboration and strategy-making with international countries or institutions. There are many opportunities of national as well as international importance for students of this field. However, Diplomats represent the primary responsibilities associated with this field. A diplomat is a government official who represents their country’s interests and promotes its policies in international relations. Diplomats work to maintain positive relationships between countries and to negotiate agreements on a variety of issues, such as trade, security, and human rights.
There is no subject restriction for this career or subject. This means that whether you studied Science, Commerce or Humanities in high school, you can consider a career in international relations. However, to get in-depth knowledge of the subject you can pursue Political Science at high school and UG level. For under graduation, you can also opt for B.A. courses in Public Policy and International Relations. Masters programs are also available across all these three subjects. To become an Indian Diplomat or Indian Ambassador to foreign countries, you need to become an IFS Officer. For this you would be required to clear the UPSC Civil Service Examination after your graduation. Graduate of any subject can sit for UPSC Exam. The UPSC Civil Services Examination offers a choice of 24 different services, and the IFS is one of them. Choose the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) as your preferred service. Once you have cleared the Prelims and Main examination, you will be screened through an interview process before being sent for the training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). The training at LBSNAA is for a period of 18 months, which comprises foreign affair management and a Compulsory Language Training (CLT) on any foreign language. After this you will get your first posting as a Third Secretary to a foreign nation. As you gain experience, you will progress through the ranks of the IFS. The highest rank in the IFS is Indian Diplomat or Ambassador.
1. Delhi University
2. Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
3. Ashoka University, Haryana
4. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
5. Indian School of Public Policy, Delhi
6. Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
7. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
8. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad
9. IIT Delhi – School of Public Policy
10. O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat
11. Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune
12. Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR
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