Ph.D. Public Administration

Overview
The PhD Programme in Public Administration is a rigorous, research-oriented programme designed to develop advanced scholars, policy analysts, and academic leaders capable of contributing original knowledge to the discipline. The programme emphasizes theoretical depth, methodological rigour, and practical relevance in the study of governance, public policy, public administration, and institutional processes.

The programme aims to equip research scholars with a strong foundation in classical and contemporary theories of public administration, public policy analysis, financial administration, comparative administration, ethics and accountability, governance, and advanced research methodology and statistics. Scholars are trained to analyse policy processes, institutional performance, and administrative behaviour using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods.

By fostering independent thinking, ethical research practices, and societal engagement, the PhD in Public Administration contributes to strengthening democratic governance and effective public service delivery.

Why choose a Ph.D. in Public Administration?

• To develop expertise in governance, public policy, administrative theory, and institutional analysis.
• Enhances analytical and leadership skills for complex public-sector challenges.
• Prepares scholars to influence public policy and governance reforms.
• To critically analyse policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
• To address complex real-world governance challenges using robust theoretical and methodological tools.
• Dynamic Academic Ecosystem with a Strong Research Culture
• Robust Research Support and Dedicated Mentorship

What students will learn?

• Advanced theories and concepts of public administration and governance.
• Public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation techniques.
• Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methodologies.
• Organizational behaviour and management in the public sector.
• Public finance, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Comparative perspectives on administrative systems and governance models.
• Ethical frameworks, accountability mechanisms, and transparency practices.
• Academic writing, teaching, and scholarly publication skills.

Career Prospects of the Programme:

• University Professor or academic researcher
• Post-Doctoral Fellow
• Policy Analyst and Policy Advisor
• Policy Officer in UN agencies, World Bank, ADB, OECD, NGO
• Project Lead in international development programmes
• Consultants in governance, public management, and development sectors.

Eligibility of the Course:
A prospective candidate must possess any of the following qualifications. Admission to a particular discipline in which PhD programme is offered would require the candidate to have completed the eligibility degree in the sought discipline or an allied discipline.

• Master's Degree (2-year): with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA
• Master's Degree (1-year): with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA
• 4-year Bachelor's Degree (Honours with Research): with a minimum of 75% marks or an equivalent CGPA
• MPhil Degree: with a minimum of 55% marks
• Professional Qualifications: CA/CMA/CS or a professional qualification deemed equivalent to a Master’s degree by the UGC (applicable only for Commerce/Management disciplines)
• Foreign Degrees: Qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Programme in India (with AIU recognition)

Relaxation of Marks for Reserved Categories
SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Differently-Abled and EWS category candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation in overall marks cut-off requirement Infrastructure Facilities

• Digital Library
• Digital classroom
• Independent Department Library