Political Science / Public Administration Graduates: Candidates who have secured 50% in the aggregate of all subjects (45% for SC/ ST candidates from Karnataka) and 50% marks in the cognate subject in the qualifying University examinations are eligible to apply.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage public systems and policy environments. The curriculum covers governance, public finance, policy implementation, leadership, ethics, and sustainable development.
The programme combines theoretical learning with practical exposure through case studies, internships, field projects, and interaction with policymakers and industry experts. Students develop an understanding of how governments and institutions function while strengthening strategic decision-making and leadership capabilities for modern public administration.
Programme Overview
The Post graduate Diploma in Public Administration at Presidency University covers a large range of subjects varying from public policy to Human resource management to socio-political issues to communication and other administrative theories. With a strong emphasis on usage of social science tools, the learner in this programme is engaged in policy analysis on everyday problems. Learners will also through the programme acquire a strong ability to analyse complex problems, especially during crises and recommend rationally.
Please refer to our Enrolment Process page to understand the admission process for the PG Diploma in Public Administration programme.
Students engage with subjects spanning public policy, human resource management, administrative theory, and socio-political issues.
Students attend pre-placement talks, interviews, and assessments arranged by the university's placement cell.
PG Diploma in Public Administration graduates are hired by government bodies, public sector undertakings, NGOs, policy research organisations, and administrative services.
It varies by role and sector, but fresh graduates typically start around ₹3 to ₹5 lakh per year on average.
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