SMU's online MA Political Science accepts any bachelor's degree — a Political Science or Social Science background isn't required, and no minimum percentage is stated on SMU's own eligibility page.
What SMU's own page actually claims
SMU's program page lists roles like political analysis, diplomacy, campaign management, legislative assistance, and government relations — spanning media, consulting, government, and advocacy industries.
A distinction worth knowing
SMU's own program page does not mention UPSC or civil services at all. That framing shows up only on generic third-party education sites discussing the field broadly — not as a specific claim from SMU about this program's outcomes.
Unnati Vidya tip: if a civil-services pathway is the reason you're considering this degree, treat it as general field context, not a program-specific promise from SMU.