Public Administration

Pursuing Public Administration offers:

- Career opportunities in government and policy roles

- Skill development in policy analysis, management, and leadership

- Impact on society through policy shaping

*Career Prospects:* Government roles, policy analyst, public manager, consultant.

For the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) 2018, the cutoff marks for SC and ST categories were as follows:

 * Prelims:

   * SC: 84.00 out of 200

   * ST: 83.34 out of 200

 * Mains (Written, out of 1750):

   * SC: 719

   * ST: 719

 * Final (out of 2025):

   * SC: 912

   * ST: 912

These cutoffs are for the overall CSE, not specifically for the Public Administration optional subject. Specific optional subject cutoffs are not usually released publicl

y by UPSC.

Some core industries that hire BA Public Administration graduates in India and abroad are mentioned in the list below

Economic Development Agencies
Government Sectors
Indian Civil Services
Research & Academia
Corporate
Public and Social Services
Police Firms
NGOs

Each and every job profile in this field is high paying and offers diverse career options to the candidates pursuing BA Public Administration. The role of an Administrative Officer is the most sought profile by the candidates, followed by professor, consultant, and social worker. Majority of the graduates prefer to opt for these profiles and some also consider preparing for UPSC Examinations. 

BA Public Administration curriculum is thoughtfully designed to teach students the core basic fundamentals of public services and proper administration. Students learn how to deliver essential services such as education and healthcare to the general public and cater to their needs effectively.

The core subjects of this course will help you learn the in depth aspects of the techniques used in the field of public administration and help you understand the basics from scratch.

Some of the core subjects included in the curriculum of BA Public Administration are mentioned below

• Administrative Theory
• Public Policy and Governance
• Rural Local Governance
• Urban Local Governance
• Financial Administration
• Research Methodology
• Development Administration

Here are some of the crucial documents required during the BA Public Administration courses admission procedure:

• Passport Size Photo
• Adhaar card
• Pan card
• Class 10 and 12 Marksheets
• Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable)
• Migration certificate (optional)

There is no age limit as such for pursuing BA Public Administration. Complete your higher secondary education and secure a minimum of 50% aggregate in any stream and you'll easily secure your seats in your desired college. Admission is both merit-based and entrance-based.