Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Administration is a 3-year undergraduate program designed to impart knowledge about the principles and practices of administration at the local, state, national, and international levels.

Students learn how government functions, how policies are formulated and implemented, and how public sector organizations are managed. The course covers a blend of political science, management principles, governance theories, and administrative law.

Core Subjects Include:

• Principles of Public Administration
• Indian Administration (Structure and Reforms)
• Public Policy and Analysis
• Administrative Law
• Development Administration
• Human Resource Management in Public Sector
• Financial Administration (Budgeting, Audits)
• Local Governance and Panchayati Raj
• E-Governance and Information Technology in Public Services
• Public Sector Ethics and Leadership
• Comparative Public Administration

Internships, projects, and seminars on public policies, governance models, and administrative practices often complement academic learning.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Completion of 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board.
• Minimum 45%–50% aggregate marks (depending on university norms).
• Students interested in governance, law, political science, or management are ideal candidates.
• Admissions are usually merit-based; entrance exams are rare.

BA in Public Administration opens a wide range of career opportunities, especially in government and administration-related sectors:

• Civil Services (IAS, PCS, UPSC, State PSC exams)
• Administrative Officer (Public and Private Sector)
• Policy Analyst / Researcher
• Public Relations Officer
• Urban Planner / Development Officer
• NGO Manager / Development Sector Professional
• Social Welfare Officer
• Government Program Coordinator
• Corporate Administrative Manager
• Teacher / Lecturer (after higher studies)

Students can pursue higher education options like MA in Public Administration, Master of Public Policy (MPP), MBA (Public Management), or Law (LLB).