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Master of Arts in Public Administration

ID: MPA2023
4 Semesters (2 yrs)
Min Qualification : Degree or equivalent

The student has to complete 12 Discipline Core (DC) courses over four semesters within two years of study. In addition the student will complete three Discipline Specific Elective (DE) courses and two Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AC) which are Discipline Specific (DS) and Institution Specific (IS). In addition two courses are there for Skill Enhancement Compulsory Courses (SE)/Internship(IN) and course of Dissertation/Project Work(DP). The students are allowed to presume two courses of study in any two disciplines as Cross Border Discipline Courses (CB), if they desire so, in addition to the lawful and required credits

The programme outcomes are

The programme offers students the opportunity to build a strong foundation in the field of Indian administration. This curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in positions in Indian government.

The programme facilitates students in understanding the administrative systems of various nations. It enables them to comprehend the workings of government and how it operates in other countries.

The programme also assists in shaping aspirants for civil service. This includes providing resources and training, as well as supporting the development of a strong civil service ethos.

Semester	Course type	Name of the course	Credit
S1	Discipline Core	Introduction to Public Administration	4
	Discipline Core	Polity and Governance in India	4
	Discipline Core	Introduction to Public Policy	4
	Discipline Core	Development Administration	4
	Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course	Administrative Ethics	2
S2	Discipline Core	Administrative Thought	4
	Discipline Core	Indian Administration	4
	Discipline Core	Comparative Public Administration	4
	Discipline Core	Rural and Urban Governance	4
	Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course	Foundational Skills for Research and Writing	2
S3	Discipline Core	Research Methodology	4
	Discipline Core	Civil service and Personal Administration	4
	Discipline Specific Elective (choose any 2)	Police Administration and Criminal Justice	4
		Human Rights	4
		Labour Legislation and Administration	4
		Public Sector Management	4
	Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course	Entrepreneurship Development	2
S4	Discipline Core	Environment and Disaster Management	4
	Discipline Core	Financial Administration	4
	Discipline Specific Elective (choose any 1)	Organisational Behaviour	4
		Social Welfare Administration	4
		Gender and Development	4
	Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course	Administrative Communication	2
	Dissertation / Project Work and Viva Vorce	Dissertation	4

Fee Components	Fee Amount
Fees for first semester (S1)
Admission fee	400
Affiliation fee	400
Matriculation fee	120
Eligibility fee	250
Identity Card Fee	100
Arts & Sports Activities Fees	200
Student Welfare Fund	300
Tuition fee
1. Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee	2100
Assignment fee	200
Counselling Fee	1200
TOTAL	5,270
Fees for subsequent semesters (S2 to S4)
Tuition fee
Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee	2100
b) Assignment fee	200
c) Counselling Fee	1200
TOTAL	3,500