This specialized reference manual is written completely in English and serves as an ultimate preparation companion for candidates targeting the NTA UGC NET, JRF, or SET Paper-2 examination in Political Science (Code 02). Published by Arihant Publications, the textbook is systematically structured according to the latest official syllabus parameters to provide exhaustive theoretical coverage across crucial domains like Political Theory, Political Thought, Comparative Political Analysis, International Relations, and India's Foreign Policy. To support intensive practice and self-evaluation, the guide seamlessly integrates unit-targeted previous years' solved questions alongside full-length mock model papers designed to replicate actual test conditions. This comprehensive guide effectively resolves conceptual doubts, reinforces theoretical and analytical political frameworks, and serves as an ideal revision toolkit to maximize exam day performance for securing a Junior Research Fellowship or Assistant Professor eligibility.