M.A. in Public Administration 

at Jiwaji University, Gwalior

The mode of admissions at the Jiwaji University varies from one course to another. Jiwaji University admission is both merit and entrance-based. Candidates seeking direct admission to the university could apply for courses such as MA and MSc, in which the admission is given on the basis of the merit of the last qualifying exam. However, candidates wiling to take admission to other courses such as BTech and BA (Hons) must appear for the JEE Main and CUET UG entrance exams, respectively.

Jiwaji University is a government-funded university which offers a wide range of UG, PG, and doctoral courses across numerous disciplines. The university is accredited wiht an 'A+' grade by the NAAC. As the university is public, the course fee is also quite affordable. To get admission to the university, candidates must secure valid scores in the course-specific entrance exams. 

Gwalior University, through various schools of study, colleges, and 29 departments, offers UG, PG, Diploma, and various other courses to students. The 419 affiliated colleges provide 100 courses across the Commerce, Science, Law, and various other streams. Students can avail admission to Jiwaji University Gwalior distance education with the basic eligibility criteria. The University is popular for its flagship MBA and BTech courses. The University offers courses such as BSc, BBA, BVoc, MBA, BCom, BCA, LLM, BA LLB, BCom LLB, BEd, MSc, BPharma and many more courses in full-time as well as distance mode.

As per the placement stats of 2024, the UG 3-year programme graduates received a median package of worth INR 2.40 LPA, whereas, UG 4-year graduates received a median package of INR 2.80 LPA. In comparison to 2023 placement stats, wherein, the median package offered during Jiwaji University BPharm and MPharm placements 2023 stood at INR 1.45 LPA and INR 1.9 LPA. Similarly,  the median package offered during Jiwaji University UG 4-year and PG 2-year placements 2022 stood at INR 2.4 LPA and INR 3 LPA

Jiwaji University Gwalior is worth pursuing BTech as it is offered as a flagship programme with 3 specialisations. The University offers BTech for the duration of 4 years in full-time and distant mode. The specialisations offered under this programme include BE in Computer Science Engineering, BE in Chemical Engineering and BE in Electronics Engineering. Admission to these courses is based on the minimum qualification score along with JEE Main/ AIEEE qualification. The total tuition fees ranges around INR 93.1K. Offering more than the courses, Jiwaji University is worth pursuing BTech or any other course as well.

Jiwaji University offers admission to various UG and PG level programmes on the basis of merit and valid scores of accepted entrance exams. The University considers a minimum aggregate of 45% to 60% in Class 12 and/or 50% to 55% in graduation, depending on the level of the course candidate must have opted for. In addition to this, for majority of courses, candidates must secure valid scores in CUET UG/PG, CMAT, NEET PG, GATE or other valid entrance exams. 

Jiwaji University offers an academically inclined curriculum. However, the Institute faculty conducts various events, activities, industry visits, and curriculum-based activities to cater to the curriculum advances, along with extracurricular. The faculty provides a well-designed curriculum that fits and creates a balance between academics along every other extracurricular activity. The University conducts various cultural, social, and academically inclined events and activities which also promote inclusivity for the diverse range of students.

Jiwaji University offers a safe campus to its students. The university's campus meets all the requirements of the residents. The residents have easy access to various facilities within walking distance. Jiwaji Gwalior also houses a health centre for medical emergencies. Additionally, most of the faculty members of the university also stay on the university's campus. Jiwaji University has also hired a team of Security Personnel, to maintain the safety and security of the campus.

Jiwaji University offers scholarships to meritorious students and to the students based on need. Candidates must be eligible to seek scholarship and to secure financial relaxation from the University. Jiwaji University Gwalior Scholarships include:

• Scholarship for Higher Studies at Foreign for SC-ST Students
• PhD Scholarship for SC/ST Students
• SC/ ST/ OBC Post Metric Scholarships

The respective scholarships differ in terms of the eligibility, wherein, candidates can opt for scholarship for higher studies after securing a degree from the University, while belonging to the reserved category. Similarly, eligible candidates can seek scholarship under the category of SC/ ST/ OBC Post Metric Scholarships.

Jiwaji University offers courses at UG, PG, and Certificate levels in full-time mode. Admission to these courses is offered on the basis of merit and would require candidates to secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 and graduation. Furthermore, the tuition fees of the courses range from INR 6K to INR 3.76 Lakh.