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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
MA Public Administration is a 2-year duration course which can be taken after completing graduation in any stream from a recognised university of India. Different colleges in India have different admission requirements for accepting admission to their MA Public Administration program.
The MA Public Administration course curriculum is generally divided into 4 semesters for ease of learning in most colleges of India. The course includes Administrative Law, Social Welfare, Critical Thinking, Team Management, and other organizational skills.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
To obtain admission to the M.A. in Public Administration course at HPU Regional Centre, Dharamshala, applicants should have a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Admission is through the HPU entrance test, and hence the applicants should prepare and sit for the exam. The application process involves completing the online form on the HPU official website, uploading the documents, and submitting the application fee (INR 700 general and INR 350 reserved categories). Documents needed are the graduation certificate, category certificate (if necessary), and domicile proof. Candidates shortlisted for counseling or interview will b
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MA Public Administration is one of the most popular courses to pursue a career in government/private administration and organization. The Public Administration course is also an added advantage in the civil services exam.
There are many top-ranking MA Public Administration colleges in India that offer the highest median placement package with maximum ROI. Some of the colleges that offer the highest median salary are –
MA Public Administration Colleges | Average Package Offered |
|---|---|
| Jamia Millia Islamia Placements | INR 9.25 LPA |
| Banaras Hindu University Placements | INR 9 LPA |
| Kristu Jayanti University Placements | INR 8.1 LPA |
| Maharshi Dayanand University Placements | INR 7.7 - 7.9 LPA |
| PDEU Placements | INR 7.5 LPA |
Note - The information is taken from the official website of the college.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MA public Administration is a post-graduation course of 2-year duration. Students who wish to take admission can check the different college admission criteria and requirements before applying. The admissions criteria vary for different colleges and can be done on the basis of merit or entrance exam.
Some of the most affordable MA Public Administration colleges in India are
| Affordable MA Public Admin Colleges | Course Fees |
|---|---|
| Panjab University | INR 11,160 |
| University of Lucknow | INR 16,480 - 60,320 |
| S.S. Jain Subodh PG College | INR 18,900 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | INR 19,750 - 27,350 |
| Nizam College | INR 29,600 |
| Osmania University | INR 29,600 |
| Banaras Hindu University | INR 36,000 |
Note - The information is taken from the official website of the college.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MA Public Administration is a 2-year post graduation course which includes the study of government policy, administration, social welfare, human resource management and other fields. Most of the MA Public Administration colleges in India complete the whole course syllabus into four semesters.
Some of the most important topics included in MA Public Administration course are
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Administration
- Public Administration
- Organizational and Administrative Issues
- Public Policy Analysis
- Electronic Governance
- Social Welfare Administration, and many more.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The entrance exam qualification is not mandatory for all colleges in MA Public Administration courses. While many of the MA Public Administration universities accept admissions based on undergraduate degree, there are a few top-ranking colleges that require entrance exam qualifications for admission.
The most common entrance exams accepted in the best MA Public Administration colleges of India are CUET PG, CPGET, Andhra Pradesh PGECET, URATPG, JMI Entrance Exam and more.
These entrance exams for Public Administration master's course have their own eligibility criteria and conditions for applying. Students should check and remain updated
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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 |
|---|---|
INR 48,230 | |
INR 27,520 | |
INR 336 | |
INR 1.74 Lakh |
Note - The information is taken from official sites and can vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Both are post-graduation courses in the Arts department and have multiple similarities related to politics and administrative fields. Both of the master's courses offer lucrative job opportunities in the local government, administrative roles, and others.
The following table provides a comparative outlook for candidates on MA Public Administration and MA Political Science to understand and choose a course according to their best interests.
Parameters | MA in Public Administration | MA in Political Science |
|---|---|---|
Course Duration | 2-year course | 2-year course |
Course Level | Post-graduation level | Post-graduation Level |
Eligibility Criteria | At least 50% marks in Graduation | At least 50% marks in Graduation |
Entrance Exams (If Required) | CUET PG, CPGET, Orissa SAMS, AP PGCET, URATPG, TISSNET, etc. | CUET PG, Orissa SAMS, CPGET, URATPG, AP PGCET, JMI Entrance, TISSNET, SUAT, GATE, KIITEE, AUCET, JUET, etc. |
Average Course Fees (depending on different government and private colleges) | INR 800 to INR 3.37 Lakh (annually) | INR 300 to INR 13.36 Lakh (annually) |
Course Subjects/Syllabus | Administrative Theory, Politics & Administration, Corporate Governance, Police Administration, Public Sector Management, etc. | Political Theory, Indian Political Thought, Western Political Thought, International Relation, Public Administration, Contemporary Politics, etc. |
Career Options | Human Resource Specialist, Policy Analyst, Public Relations Specialist, Administrative Officer, etc. | Politician, Professor, Political Analyst, Legislative Assistant, Social Worker, Judge, Attorney, Diplomat, Economist, etc. |
Highest Median Salary (Placement Package) | INR 9.25 LPA | INR 23.5 LPA |
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