Public Administration colleges in India

Both are good subjects, but if your ultimate aim is to prepare for civil services then go for public administration. Recently, I have heard a lot about UPES – Dehradun BA public administration with IAS coaching embedded course. This is very reputed university and known for its unique specializes courses. You should definitely check it once if you have interest in public administration field.

Cut off depends on many things. Some are - difficulty level, the total number of candidates appearing, the number of available seats or vacancies & the reservation policy.
However  the score of 700 and above in your CUET UG is considered as a very good score and to secure your seat in various top colleges. Whereas, scoring below 500 can limit your options to some extent.

MA in Public Administration is a post-graduation degree which continues for 2-year duration in most colleges of India. For admission to MA Public Administration program, students need to fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission to the specific college. 

The general outline of the admission process for MA Public Administration course is provided below.

• Check the eligibility requirements for admission
• Apply and qualify for the specific entrance exam (if required)
• Apply for admission to selected college
• Submit necessary documents
• Final selection and counseling session
• Document verification
• Completion of fee payment for the course

You are ready to begin your classes.

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MA Public Administration Course Details

Yes, there are many MA Public Administration colleges that accept direct admissions or merit-based admission based on graduation scores. These colleges require at least 50% marks in graduation to confirm admission in MA Public Administration course.

The following table shows the best MA Public Administration colleges that allow direct/merit-based admission along with their course fees.

MA Public Administration College	Average Course Fee
Government Degree College, Rajahmundry	INR 48,230
Annamalai University	INR 27,520
Baharagora College, Baharagora	INR 336
Pragjyotishpur University	INR 1.74 Lakh

Note - The information is taken from official sites and can vary.

Yes, students can apply directly at Madras Christian College. The college offers admisison absed on merit. The application window will open soon. Students can apply directly through the official website. Before applying studnets must check the eligibility criteria set by the college. 

There are many international universities in the world that offer post-graduation course for MA Public Administration. These universities give a chance to students for higher studies in MA Public Administration course and high salary placement packages with various career options as well.

These colleges might have additional criteria for admission to their MA Public Administration program.

Some of the best MA Public Administration abroad colleges are mentioned below along with their 1^st year tuition fee.

MA Public Administration Abroad Colleges	Tuition Fees
New York University, USA	INR 32 Lacs to 71 Lakh
Harvard University, USA	INR 51 Lakh
Cornell University, USA	INR 33 Lakh
Columbia University, USA	INR 59 Lakh
The University of Texas at Austin	INR 18 Lacs to 52 Lakh

Note - The information is taken from the official website of the college.

Yes, many national and international colleges provide online degree for MA Public Administration course.

Some well known online MA Public Administration colleges around the world along with their course fee are 

MA Public Administration Online Courses	Average Course Fee
IGNOU	INR 16,000
Madras University Distance Education (IDE UNOM)	INR 13,350
Netaji Subhas Open University	INR 7,600
Andhra University Visakhapatnam	INR 10,400
Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad	INR 10,000

Note - The information is taken from the official website of the college.

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Pachhunga University College has been rated 4.1 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

The flagship courses offered at Sri Krishna Arts and Science College are B.Sc., BBA, B.Com, BCA, MSW, M.Sc.. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College has a rating of 4.5 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 4.6, 4.6, 4.3 and 4.8 as per reviews by students.

The seats availability for offered courses at Government Arts College, Salem goes up to 2165. Courses offerred by Government Arts College, Salem are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

Nizam College has been rated 4.29 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Admission to DAV College Chandigarh can be moderately competitive, depending on the course you're applying for. Popular courses like B.Com, B.Sc, and B.A. (Hons) often require higher merit due to the high volume of applicants, especially for students from within Chandigarh. Generally, candidates need to have strong marks in their previous qualifying exams to secure a place in these programs. For some courses, admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, while others may require students to meet specific cutoffs. Although getting admission is achievable, applicants should ensure they meet eligibility requirements and apply early to improve their chances.

St. Francis College for Women has been rated 4.54 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

After completing the undergraduate level course under Commerce, the candidates can find various jobs at entry or junior level in Accounting, Commerce, Banking and Finance and related fields such as Junior Accountant, Operations Management,  Data Analyst, Research and Development Manager, Information Systems Manager,  Project Manager,  etc..

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Institute for Excellence in Higher Education is a good institution for M.Sc, M.A, B.Com, B.A, B.Sc, B.A. (Hons) courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Institute for Excellence in Higher Education are Mathematics, Public Administration, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science.

St Ann's College for Women has been rated 4.39 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

The Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 61.75 LPA during 2023. 

 

Yes, Aligarh Muslim University admission to most of the courses is based on CUET scores. Admission to AMU undergraduate courses including  BSc (Hons.) Community Science, BA (Hons/Research), BVoc in Production Technology, Polymer and Coating Technology and Fashion Design & Garment Technology and BSc (Hons/Research) is completely based on valid Central University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) scores. From the academic session 2022, all the central universities along with a few state-deemed universities and private universities started accepting CUET scores for admission to their UG and PG courses. 

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College offers scholarships under various schemes initiated by the Central/ State Government institutions. Students who are from privileged, needy and physically challenged groups are endowed with scholarships. The below-mentioned are S.S. Jain Subodh PG College scholarships:

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College Scholarships
Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship	Kali Bai Bheel Medha	Endowment Scholarship
Sumedha Scholarship	Scholarship for Class Merit Holders	Protsahan Scholarship for Excellence

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Jyoti Nivas College has been rated 4.31 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

No, Integral University does not offer direct admission. The university accepts admission based entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams like IUET, MAT, CAT, CUET,  CUET-PG, and others.

IIT BHU was just another engineering college within a university. By an ACT of Parliament, IT-BHU changed its affiliation to IIT (BHU) Varanasi on June 29, 2012. The Institute immediately created procedures and practises in accordance with IIT standards after becoming an IIT. IIT BHU was placed 13 among all Engineering colleges across the country in the NIRF Rankings 2022, making it one of the most sought-after engineering options.

Amity University Ranchi is an institute with a national as well as international reputation. It is ranked by various prominent ranking agencies such as the NIRF, Times Higher Education, and others. Below mentioned are the Amity University Ranchi rankings:

Ranking Agency	Category	Rank
NIRF (2025)	Engineering Rank in State (Private)	1
NIRF (2025)	Engineering	201-300
The Week (2025)	Best College Survey (in State)	1