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.

As per the latest report, 27 recruiters participated during AM Jain College placements 2024 and offered various new-age job roles like Business Analyst, Success Masters, AR Caller, Relationship Officer, etc. The total number of recruiters participated at Jain College placements 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total recruiters participated	27

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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S.S. Jain Subodh Pg College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
PG Diploma	Candidate who have passed graduation with 50% marks in SOBC category can also eligible to apply.university in rajasthan state.
UG Diploma	Candidate who have passed 10+2 with 48% marks in SOBC category can also eligible to apply.
Certificate	Candidate who have passed graduation with 48% marks in SOBC category can also eligible to apply.
MCA	Candidate must have completed BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree. Candidate who have completed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University) are also eligible to apply. Preference will be given as per below order: 1. Eligible candidates having valid NIMCET-2020 score and having Rajasthan state domicile 2. Eligible candidates having valid NIMCET-2020 score and not having Rajasthan state domicile 3. Eligible candidates that have passed in graduation and having Rajasthan state domicile 4. Eligible candidates that have passed in graduation and not having Rajasthan state domicile
B.Sc.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
BBA	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent under 10+2 scheme from any recognized institute/board are eligible to apply.
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.Com	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
M.Sc.	Candidates completed B.A./B.Sc (Pass/Hons.) under the 10+2+3 scheme from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
M.A.	Candidates completed B.A./B.Sc (Pass/Hons.) under the 10+2+3 scheme from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
M.Com	Candidates completed B.Com. degree with mentioned percentage or 55% marks in the subject of postgraduation or Bachelor or its equivalent degree recognized by this University with at least 55% marks in the aggregate are eligible to apply.
MSW	Candidate must have passed graduation with 55% marks in university of rajasthan/ any other university in rajasthan state.

SAGE University is a private university that is recognised by organizations like UGC. Below given are the reasons to choose SAGE University, Bhopal:

• Good Ranking: The university is ranked 67 in the Engineering category, and 65 under Engineering (Private) by the Times 2025.
• Placement Opportunities: The university has a placement cell and gives placement opportunities in companies like Capgemini, Cognizant, Wipro, TCS, HCL, Infosys, IBM, Walmart, etc.
• Scholarship Options: The university also gives merit scholarships on the basis of SEE result.

Career Point University offers scholarships to students pursuing UG course from the university. These scholarships are either based on Class 12 or CUET score. Below is the criteria to avail Career Point University scholarships:

BTech Scholarship Based on Performance in JEE Main/ State Entrance Test/ Class 12 Board Performance

% in Class 12	Scholarship in Tuition Fee
Above 95%	60%
90% to 94.99%	50%
85% to 89.99%	40%
80% to 84.99%	30%
70% to 79.99%	20%
60% to 69.99%	10%

 

Yes you can join The Royal Global University without its own entrance exam for certain undergraduate programmes as they accept CUET scores.

Mansarovar Global University faculty members motivates students to work on their skills and knowledge. The university has experienced and skilled faculty members. Mansarovar University acquires talented faculty members who have years of experience in their relevant fields. The faculty focuses on providing theoretical and practical knowledge to the students and providing better understanding.  

Adamas University is a private university also known as AU and recognised by UGG and West Bengal Government. Some of the key USPs of Adamas University Kolkata are as follows:

• Rankings: The college has been ranked 1 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (School of Business- BBA category) and 2 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (BCA category).
• Approval: Adamas Kolkata has been recognised by AICTE, NCTE, BCI, PCI.
• Placements: As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during Adamas University placements 2024 stood at INR 100 LPA.

The qualification requirement varies course-wise at School of Behavioral and Social Sciences MRIIRS. Candidates need to complete Class 12 for UG and graduation for PG programmes. Below is the eligibility criteria for popular courses:

Course	Common Eligibility
BA/ BA (Hons)	Class 12 or equivalent with at least 45% aggregate in 5 subjects including English as a compulsory subject along with 4 subjects with the highest score
MA	For 2-Year programme: 45% marks or equivalent CGPA in 3 year bachelor's degree in any discipline For 1 Year programme: 45% marks or equivalent CGPA in 4 year bachelor's degree with Hons./Hons. with Research in any discipline from
MPhil	MA/ MSc Psychology with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent

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. 

 

For admission to the BCA program of KL College of Science and Humanities,KL University, candidates should appear for the KLAT-Koneru Lakshmaiah Admission Test. The examination tests their aptitude knowledge and requirements for the course.Besides,the candidate is supposed to have class 12 with an aggregate a percentage as specified by the college. The selection for admissions is based on performance in the KLAT, and it may also personal interview conducted by the institute for finalizing admission.

SAM Global University is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) and Madhya Pradesh Niji Vishwavidhyalaya (Sthapana Avam Sanchalan) Adhiniyam 2007. Some of the constituent colleges under this university are approved by PCI (Pharmacy Council of India), AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), Madhya Pradesh Private University Regulatory Commission, NCTE, CCIM, INC, AIPC, and Madhya Pradesh Government. 

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.

SLS, Pandit Deendayal Energy University selects candidates for UG courses based on entrance test scores. The university conducts a written to shortlist aspirants for BBA (Hons), BCom (Hons) and BA (Hons). The university also accepts SAT scores for admission to UG programmes.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty St. Wilfreds P.G. College, Jaipur have rating of 3.75. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Apex University admissions are open. Candidates meeting eligibility can fill out the form online. Aspirants also need to pay application fees. Admission to most of the programmes at Apex University is entrance-based.

Yes, NIU acknowledges merit of its students by offering generous scholarships in the form of fee waivers. These scholarships are only applicable to the tuition fees for first year. NIU has a tie-up with Punjab National Bank (PNB) for providing educational loans to its economically weaker students. For availing scholarships, candidates need to fill NSAT application form by paying an application fee of Rs 500+ GST, through debit card/ credit card/ net banking.

DES Pune University  (PU) is one of the renowned colleges in Maharashtra to offer quality education in the fields of Engineering, Business Management, Science, and Computer Applications. It was formed by the Deccan Education Society which was established in 1884 by renowned minds, including Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar. The university is mainly concerned with the Engineering and Business Management streams. DES Pune University fee is set in such a way that there is easy accessibility to education and eligible students get the opportunity to gain suitable knowledge and skills in their respective fields of study. Apart from this, the university campus provides a vibrant environment to students and encourages them to participate in extra-curricular activities, including sports, cultural events, etc.

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest international package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 2.5 crore per annum, whereas the highest domestic package offered stood at INR 1 crore per annum. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 250 LPA (International) INR 100 LPA (Domestic)
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

Alliance University is considered as a Tier 2 university. It is a 1st private university in South India in Karnataka State by Act No. 34 and is recognised by the UGC. The university offers UG, PG, Diploma and PhD courses through 10+ constitutent colleges across various streams like Engineering, Management, Commerce, Law, Design, and others.

No, there is no entrance exam required for admission at Rayat Bahra University. The university accepts admisison based on merit. The university accepts application through online and offline mode. 

IISU offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Galbatross Technologies Llp, Airwil Infra Ltd, Zobele India Pvt Ltd, Baywatch Resort Goa, Leica Microsystems, Dynamatic Technologies Ltd, Synergy Global Technologies Inc, Eicher, Seitz India Pvt Ltd, Uaeindia Business Council, Basell Automation Systems Pvtltd, Daya Industry, Grid Inddia Power Cable Pvt Ltd, Dishu Sarees Ambala, Banco Const Pvt Ltd, Hughes & Hughes Chem Ltd New Delhi, System Level Solutions, Induvidal, Infolink Technologies, Jssiet Rajpura, Excelling 3Dp Pvt Ltd.

The lovely professional University admission office releases the cutoff list of the performance of the candidate in the relevant exam. Here are many exams and their related cutoff information:

CAT 2024 = last week of December the result is out 

XAT 2025 = The exam will be held on January 5, 2024

You can visit the Shiksha website to get more details.

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.