Lokmanya Tilak BA Defence Studies (Pune - Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth)
Overview
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (TMV), Pune - established 1921 by Bal Gangadhar Tilak - offers BA Defence and Strategic Studies, one of India's oldest civilian defence studies programmes. Suitable for students aiming at defence journalism, strategic policy research, or UPSC preparation with defence specialisation.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Class 12 merit + interview
Duration:Interview ~30 mins
Total Marks:Class 12 + interview composite
Marking Scheme:Holistic
Syllabus
N/A
- Maximise Class 12 marks
- Read on Indian military history, strategic affairs
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 with 50%
Important Dates
Admissions
June 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
- Register on tmv.edu.in
- Submit Class 12 marks
- Attend interview
💡 Preparation Tips
- Read books on Indian military history (Bipin Chandra, Sumit Ganguly)
- Follow ORF/IDSA/MP-IDSA defence research
❓ FAQs
Career paths?
Defence journalism (ThePrint, India Defence Forum), think tank research (ORF, IDSA, Vivekananda Foundation), UPSC IFS/IAS prep with defence advantage, defence sector consulting.