Introduction :
In a world where effective governance is paramount, where public trust in institutions is essential, and where leadership shapes the course of nations, our four-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program in Public Administration and Governance stands as a beacon of opportunity and excellence. Designed to nurture the next generation of leaders, policymakers, and administrators, our curriculum blends academic rigor with practical experience, equipping students with the tools they need to tackle complex issues with confidence and competence.
What sets our program apart is its interdisciplinary approach. By drawing on insights from political science, economics, sociology, history, psychology, and management studies, we provide students with a holistic understanding of the dynamics shaping public affairs. Beyond the classroom, our program emphasizes practical learning opportunities. Whether through internships with government agencies, research projects with non-profit organizations, or fieldwork in local communities, students gain hands-on experience that prepares them for the challenges of public service.
This unique and interdisciplinary programme blends three important disciplines:
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- International Relations
Special Features :
- Civil Services training
- Multidisciplinary Curriculum
- Emphasis on Skill-Development
- Experiential Learning
- Research Orientation
Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes:
The program aims to develop a holistic and deep-rooted understanding of the students in the field of public policy and administration, politics and international relations. Students will gain the following core competencies after the completion of the program.
- Policy Communication skills, required to work as executives, and other entry level jobs in corporate consulting, and other public policy related organizations
- Critical thinking skills in analyzing social, political and governmental structures, needed in research organizations, think-tanks and NGOs.
- Research and Academic Writing skills, suited to pursue advanced degrees including a PhD in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations and related disciplines.
- Advantage in Civil Service Examination Preparation: The BA-PAG curriculum is crafted in a way that it covers most of the syllabus of General Studies, and entirely covers the syllabus of two popular optional papers – Public Administration, and Political Science & International Relations. This gives the graduates of the course a strong advantage when appearing for Civil Services exams conducted by the UPSC and various other competitive exams for State PSCs, RBI, and other Public Sector jobs.
Curriculum Design
The program is in line with the NEP 2020 and offers a forward-looking curriculum that prepares students for a dynamic landscape in public service, policy, and governance. The curriculum of this bachelor’s program covers all contemporary and conventional areas of public administration, i.e., theories (traditional to contemporary), Indian administration, internal security, rural development, grassroots administration, disaster management, social welfare & social accountability, economic & financial administration, public enterprises, non-profit administration, inclusive development and digital governance. It offers a multidisciplinary understanding rooted in economics, history, politics, sociology and psychology. The students will earn a major in public administration and governance and a minor in political science and international relations after the four-year program.
B.A. (Hons.) Public Administration and Governance (BA-PAG) 2021-24 Course Curriculum :
BA Hons. Public Administration and Governance | ||||
(Minor in Political Science and International Relations) | ||||
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Sl. No | Courses | Type of Course | Credits | Marks |
Semester-I | ||||
1 | Introduction to Public Administration | Major (100 Level) | 4 | 100 |
2 | Indian Constitution and Government | Major (100 Level) | 4 | 100 |
3 | Introduction to Political Theory | Minor 1 (100 Level) | 4 | 100 |
4 | Modern Indian History | Multidisciplinary 1 | 4 | 100 |
5 | English Communication-I | AEC 1 | 2 | 50 |
6 | Environmental Studies | SEC 1 | 2 | 50 |
7 | Community Engagement | VAC 1 | 2 | 50 |
22 | 550 | |||
Semester-II | ||||
1 | Introduction to Policy and Governance | Major (100 Level) | 4 | 100 |
2 | Introduction to Economics | Major (100 Level) | 4 | 100 |
3 | Western Political Thought | Minor 2 (100 Level) | 4 | 100 |
4 | Psychology for Self | Multidisciplinary 2 | 4 | 100 |
5 | English Communication-II | AEC 2 | 2 | 50 |
6 | IT & Data Analytics | SEC 2 | 2 | 50 |
7 | Universal Human Values | VAC 2 | 2 | 50 |
22 | 550 | |||
Semester-III | ||||
1 | Understanding Politics: Ideas, Institutions and Issues | Major (200 Level) | 4 | 100 |
2 | Indian Administration | Major (200 Level) | 4 | 100 |
3 | Indian Political Thought | Minor 3 (200 Level) | 4 | 100 |
4 | Modern World History | Multidisciplinary 3 | 4 | 100 |
5 | Writing for Media | AEC 3 | 2 | 50 |
6 | Communication Skills for Public Policy | SEC 3 | 2 | 50 |
7 | Health and Wellness | VAC 3 | 2 | 50 |
22 | 550 | |||
Semester-IV | ||||
1 | Politics and Public Policy in India | Major (200 Level) | 4 | 100 |
2 | Indian Economy | Major (200 Level) | 4 | 100 |
3 | International Relations Theory | Minor 4 (200 Level) | 4 | 100 |
4 | Indian Society | Minor 5 (200 Level) | 4 | 100 |
5 | Policy Writing | SEC 4 | 3 | 50 |
6 | Digital and Technological Solutions | VAC 4 | 2 | 50 |
7 | Academic Writing | AEC 4 | 2 | 50 |
23 | 550 | |||
Summer Internship Programme | 2 | |||
Semester-V | ||||
1 | Comparative Politics and Public Administration | Major (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
2 | Public Policy Analysis | Major (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
3 | Digital Governance | Major (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
4 | Politics of Globalization | Major (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
5 | Green Governance | Major (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
6 | International Organizations and Global Governance | Minor 6 (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
24 | 600 | |||
Semester-VI | ||||
1 | Personnel Administration | Major (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
2 | Development Administration | Major (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
3 | Administrative Ethics | Major (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
4 | Administrative Law | Major (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
5 | Internal Security and Conflict Management | Major (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
6 | India and the World | Minor 7 (300 Level) | 4 | 100 |
24 | 600 | |||
Semester-VII (WITH RESEARCH) | ||||
1 | Welfare Administration | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
2 | Decentralized Planning, Civil Society and Governance | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
3 | Disaster Risk Reduction and Management | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
4 | Research Methodology | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
5 | Security Studies | Minor 8 (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
20 | 500 | |||
Semester-VII (WITHOUT RESEARCH) | ||||
1 | Welfare Administration | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
2 | Decentralized Planning, Civil Society and Governance | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
3 | Disaster Risk Reduction and Management | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
4 | Behavioural Science and Decision Analysis for Public Policy | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
5 | Security Studies | Minor 8 (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
20 | 500 | |||
Semester-VIII (WITH RESEARCH) | ||||
1 | Dissertation | Major (400 Level) | 12 | 300 |
12 | 300 | |||
Semester-VIII (WITHOUT RESEARCH) | ||||
1 | Public Finance | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
2 | Policy Innovation and Change Management | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
3 | Human Rights and Public Policy | Major (400 Level) | 4 | 100 |
12 | 300 | |||
Total | 171 | |||
Note: The 100-400 Levels indicate the level of difficulty. As per NEP, the objective of courses in first year is understanding and exploration; second year is focus and immersion; third year is real time learning; and fourth year is deeper concentration | ||||
| Sl. No | Courses | Type of Course | Credits | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Semester-I |
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1 |
Introduction to Public Administration |
Major (100 Level) |
4 |
100 |
|
2 |
Indian Constitution and Government |
Major (100 Level) |
4 |
100 |
|
3 |
Introduction to Political Theory |
Minor 1 (100 Level) |
4 |
100 |
|
4 |
Modern Indian History |
Multidisciplinary 1 |
4 |
100 |
|
5 |
English Communication-I |
AEC 1 |
2 |
50 |
|
6 |
Environmental Studies |
SEC 1 |
2 |
50 |
|
7 |
Community Engagement |
VAC 1 |
2 |
50 |
|
|
22 |
550 |
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|
Semester-II |
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|
1 |
Introduction to Policy and Governance |
Major (100 Level) |
4 |
100 |
|
2 |
Introduction to Economics |
Major (100 Level) |
4 |
100 |
|
3 |
Western Political Thoughts |
Minor 2 (100 Level) |
4 |
10 |
|
4 |
Psychology for Self |
Multidisciplinary 2 |
4 |
100 |
|
5 |
English Communication-II |
AEC 2 |
2 |
50 |
|
6 |
IT & Data Analytics |
SEC 2 |
2 |
50 |
|
7 |
Universal Human Values |
VAC 2 |
2 |
50 |
|
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22 |
550 |
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7 |
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