Public Administration colleges in India

Pondicherry University is one of the eminent university which is offering quality education since 1985 and recognised by the UGC. The university offers quality education in UG and PG courses and popularly known for its BTech and MBA programmes. The university has well-equipped infra with all the necessary facilities. 

University of Mysore fees is different for each programme. The fee structure includes different components. Students have to pay the fees to complete the admission process. The fees is as below:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fee
BTech	INR 21,400
MTech	INR 73,900 - INR 1.8 lakh
MBA	INR 9,500 - INR 6.5 lakh
BSc	INR 12,900 - INR 6 lakh
MSc	INR 9,500 - INR 5.6 lakh
BCA	INR 14,400 - INR 2.9 lakh
MCom	INR 26,400 - INR 1.8 lakh
M.Ed	INR 26,400

Maharaja's College, University of Mysore offers Degree courses including 25 UG and 4 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Maharaja's College, University of Mysore has specializations such as M.Sc. specializations in Criminology, M.A. specializations in International Relations.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Malla Reddy University Hyderabad offers BCom in 11 specialisations with a total tuition fee of INR 2.4 – 4 Lakh. Among these 11 specialisations, it also offers BCom (Hons) in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance as a 4-year course. Candidates must score an aggregate of 50% or above in 10+2 and clear the entrance exam of ISC, TSBIE or CBSE Class 12 exams.

DAVV Indore and IIIT Bhopal are both significant in their own aspects. The comparison can be drawn based on several factors like tuition fees, placement packages, courses offered, etc. The choice can be made on the basis of the candidate's requirements.

CCSU average package details is not visible on the official website for the latest year. As per the NIRF report for 2025, the following data can be checked related to CCS University Meerut placements 2024:

Particulars	Statistics 2024
UG (5 Years) Median package	INR 7.80 LPA
PG (2 Years) Median package	INR 7 LPA
UG (4 Years) Median package	INR 5.49 LPA
PG (2 Years) No. of students placed	314
UG (4 Years) No. of students placed	205
UG (5 Years) No. of students placed	34

NIMS School of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIMS University tuition fee costs around INR 30,000 - INR 6 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. 

CUK Karnataka is a government university, established in 2009. The University offers courses at the UG, PG, and Doctoral level in 6 major fields, within the campus of 654 acres. It is NAAC accredited with grade of B+ and is UGC recognised. The University offers the respective courses through 10+ constituent Schools. 

Candidates who manage to secure a minimum aggregate of 45% in Class 12 for the admission to UG level courses stand eligible for admission to Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya. Similarly, for PG level admissions, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation.

In addition to this, candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main, MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA and other equivalent exams to secure the final admission to the respective courses. Furthermore, candidates must meet the cutoff rank or score to be eligible through the accepted entrance exams. The final selection post entrance exams include counselling, and personal interviews. Candidates must qualify all the selection rounds to secure a seat at the University. 

According to NIRF report 2026, median package received during Adamas University Kolkata placements 2025 was between 3 LPA and 6 LPA. 363 students were placed and 859 students were selected for higher studies out of 1,333 graduating students in 2025.

Earlier,  the highest package offered during the placement drive 2024 was INR 100 LPA. Overall placement rate recorded was 97%. IT & Software along-with Healthcare Pharma & Life Science,  Heavy Engineering and Logistics & Supply Chain were among the top recruiting sectors.

Nalanda Open University has several pros and cons of studying for various students. The good and bad sides are given below:

Good side of studying at NOU:

• In comparison to other regular universities, NOU is affordable in terms of everything. The tuition fee, along with other fee components is lower.
• The system of distance learning is flexible for students living in different parts of the nation.
• NOU offers UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses across various specialisations. All these courses are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Education Council (DEC). 

Bad sides of studying at NOU:

• Due to the distance learning mode, students lack interaction with the faculty. This can impact the learning experience of students. 
• Open universities such as NOU Bihar and Patna IGNOU often lack placement opportunities, practical training and exposure.
• Students miss out on extra-curricular activities, vibrant college life, fests, events, internships and seminars.

TNOU has affordable fee structure. The fee ranges between  INR 2,000- INR 1 lakh. The fee structure includes tuition fee, caution fee, application fee, etc. Students can check with the admission office if the university allows payment through both online and offline modes.

No, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is not costly as it is a government institute. The university gives many UG and PG courses to the students at a reasonable fees. The fees for Andhra University, Visakhapatnam courses is between INR 20 K and INR 8 lakhs. 

Yes, BAMU is a good university as the university is ranked 83 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2022 under the University category. BAMU offers various facilities to students like a library, cafeteria, hostel, sports complex, and also provides various other facilities to undergraduate and postgraduate course students. To get admission to various courses offered by this university, the candidates must qualify the accepted entrance exams. The accepted entrance exams for MCA, NEET, JEE MCA, and others are JEE Main,  MHT CET, NEET, and others. For passing the JEE Main exam, candidates must attempt the JEE2 Main question papers, and hence prepare well for the entrance exams. 

Maharani College is affiliated with Rajasthan University. The college offers various UG courses in the stream of Humanities, Science, Commerce, Management and Computer Application. Candidates can take admission to BA, BCom, BSc, BCA and BBA courses. Futher, admission to all theses courses is done based on merit scores obtained the last qualifying exam in the respective streams. 

The mode of AP College course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on entrance exams and merit. The accepted entrance exams are AP EAMCET,  JEE Main, and others. Students applying through JEE Main must first register for the JEE Main exam. Then appear for the JEE Main exam. Then with valid scores, apply on the official website of Guntur Nagarjuna University.

Patna University offers over 135 courses, including 18 undergraduate, 42 postgraduate, and 38 doctoral programmes in the streams such as Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Arts, Mass Communication, Education, etc. The university also offers a range of Diploma courses and certificates. The entrance exams accepted by the university include MAT. CMAT BEET, MEET, PUCET, etc.

PDEU has been ranked no.1 university in gujarat by Gujarat State Ranking Frameworks, has an amazing infrastructure and has also received Centre of Excellent Status.The university offers various programs and has been noted for providing a good campus life and placements. For more information you can visit the following link:

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It is possible that LPU Admission Office may not publicly post the cutoff data. Applicants have to login to their dashboard to check admission status. For MBA however, based on recent cutoff trends, 70 percentile is said to be an estimated cutoff. This is however, taken from sources on the internet and indicative. Students can connect with the admission desk to know more.

The eligibility requirement for HPU UG courses is a minimum of Class 12. However, graduation is required for PG courses. Below is course-wise HPU eligibility for top programmes:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
MBA	Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates)
BA	Class 12 or an equivalent exam with at least 33% aggregate
B.Ed	Bachelor's degree (Medical/ Non-Medical/ Commerce/ Arts) or master's degree in Science/ Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Commerce or bachelor's in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with at least 55% aggregate or 5.51 CGPA or Grade B+ (45% aggregate or 4.51 CGPA for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Physically Handicapped candidates)
BAMS	Class 12 or its equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology which shall include a practical test in science subjects & English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC)
MSc	Bachelor's degree of a University established by law in India (with the subject of study for MSc as one of the subjects) in 2nd Division or with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate in case of SC/ST candidates) or Honours in the subject concerned
BTech	Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and any other elective subjects with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST)
BCom	Class 12 or equivalent with Maths/ Economics as a compulsory subject

Utkal University is the oldest university in Orissa and the 17th the oldest university in India. Utkal University is government university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is recognised by AIU and UGC. As per NIRF 2025, the ranking of the institute is #48 in the "State Public University" category. The median package offered during Utkal University UG 4-year, UG 5-year and PG 2-year in the past years of placements stood at INR 2.20 LPA, INR 3.5 LPA and INR 4.5 LPA, respectively. In short, it is a good university in terms of rankings, reputation & infrastructure.

Bhimrao Ambedkar University Agra has consistently witnessed good placement numbers. As per the Shiksha verified reviews the  65% to 85% of the students were placed in UG course. The highest package is INR 15-20 LPA, the average package is INR 6-7 LPA and the lowest package is INR 2-3 LPA. The top recruiters included Infosys, Tata Motors, Sonalika, Wipro, Tech, HCL, BHEL, and others. The increased admission intake has not affected the ROI of the university. In 2023, the median package stood at INR 6 LPA, respectively.

There are various colleges affiliated under Mohanlal Sukhadia University. Some of these are Sun Institute of Management Studies SP College, Sirohi, AKC College, Chittorgarh, Government College Kapasan, and more. The university sets academic standards and syllabus for the constituent colleges. 

Central University of Kerala admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. The various entrance exams are prescribed as per the specific course choice. Students achieving 85% can certainly apply for admission at CU Kerala, however, they must note that they must still appear for the entrance exam. Accepted exams include CUET, CUET-PG, KMAT Kerala, etc.