M.A. in Public Administration 

at Goa University, Goa - Other

Goa University offers two-year MA programme divided into four semesters. MA is available in various specialisations, namely Economics,  English,  Environmental Science, Hindi, etc. Aspirants who have completed any of the UG degree can apply for MA. Admission to MA programme of Goa University is based on GU-ART conducted by the university. Selected candidates need to pay the programme fee to confirm their seat in the university.

MA is a two-year programme spread across four semesters. Goa University offers MA course across various specialisations through total six schools and faculties. These specialisations are:

• English
• French
• Hindi
• Women's Studies
• International Studies
• Education, Economics
• Political Science, etc. 

Yes, for admission to MA (except Wellness and Counselling) at Goa University, students need to qualify Goa University Admissions Ranking Test (GU-ART) entrance exam. It is a common in-house entrance exam conducted by the university itself for all PG courses. The marks/ percentage obtained by the candidate while graduating would only be used to ascertain the eligibility of candidates for the programme. The purpose of the GU-ART is only to rank the prospective candidates and not for determination of pass/ fail.

In order to get admission to Goa University, students need to graduate with respective subjects from a recognised university. 

Goa University offers the Merit Scholarship to BSc programme students. The University also offers the Free Studentship, Student Aid Fund, Research Studentship and, earn while you learn scheme in addition to scholarships from Government and Non-Government agencies. The scholarships offered by the Government/ Institution are as follows:

• Post Matric Scholarship to ST Community
• Post Matric Scholarship to SC Community
• Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Community
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for university students
• Post Matric Scholarship to Minority Community through the National Scholarship Portal
• Post Matric Scholarship to Differently Abled Persons

There are no placement details available on the official website of Goa University. However, the Goa University has released the NIRF report 2023 on its official website. Check out the table below for course-wise median packages offered during Goa University placements 2022:

Goa University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. For admission to PG courses, the university conducts its in-house entrance exam, i.e.,  GU-ART, GU-QET-, GU-CLAT, etc. or accepts national-level exams such as CMAT/ ATMA for a course like MBA. Goa University admission cycle begin in May/ June with registration. 

Goa University fee includes various components such as one-time, hostel fee and tuition fee. The following sections mention the Goa University fee breakup for the top courses:

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Candidates need to apply online on the official website of Goa University for UG and PG programmes. The university shortlists candidates for PG programmes based on GU-ART conducted by the university. For MBA admission, the university accepts CMAT/ ATMA scores. For UG courses, the selection is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. Candidates might need to come for personal interview round for some of the courses. The university releases its merit lists of the selected candidates for various courses. Shortlisted aspirants need to pay the programme fee to confirm their seat in the university.