Both are post-graduation courses in the Arts department and have multiple similarities related to politics and administrative fields. Both of the master’s courses offer lucrative job opportunities in the local government, administrative roles, and others.
The following table provides a comparative outlook for candidates on MA Public Administration and MA Political Science to understand and choose a course according to their best interests.
Parameters
MA in Public Administration
MA in Political Science
Course Duration
2-year course
2-year course
Course Level
Post-graduation level
Post-graduation Level
Eligibility Criteria
At least 50% marks in Graduation
At least 50% marks in Graduation
Entrance Exams (If Required)
CUET PG , CPGET, Orissa SAMS, AP PGCET , URATPG, TISSNET
CUET PG AP PGCET TISSNET GATE , KIITEE, AUCET, JUET, etc.
Average Course Fees (depending on different government and private colleges)
INR 800 to INR 3.37 Lakh (annually)
INR 300 to INR 13.36 Lakh (annually)
Course Subjects/Syllabus
Administrative Theory, Politics & Administration, Corporate Governance, Police Administration, Public Sector Management, etc.
Political Theory, Indian Political Thought, Western Political Thought, International Relation, Public Administration, Contemporary Politics, etc.
Career Options
Human Resource Specialist, Policy Analyst, Public Relations Specialist, Administrative Officer, etc.
Politician, Professor, Political Analyst, Legislative Assistant, Social Worker, Judge, Attorney, Diplomat, Economist, etc.
Highest Median Salary (Placement Package)
INR 9.25 LPA
INR 23.5 LPA
Disclaimer: The information provided in the above table is taken from external sources and can vary.
<p>Both are post-graduation courses in the Arts department and have multiple similarities related to politics and administrative fields. Both of the master’s courses offer lucrative job opportunities in the local government, administrative roles, and others.</p><p>The following table provides a <strong>comparative outlook for candidates on MA Public Administration and MA Political Science</strong> to understand and choose a course according to their best interests.</p><table style="width: 94.5482%;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><th style="width: 32.7277%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="154"><p><strong>Parameters</strong></p></th><th style="width: 34.1506%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="161"><p><strong>MA in Public Administration</strong></p></th><th style="width: 33.202%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="157"><p><strong>MA in Political Science</strong></p></th></tr><tr><td style="width: 32.7277%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="154"><p><strong>Course Duration</strong></p></td><td style="width: 34.1506%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="161"><p>2-year course</p></td><td style="width: 33.202%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="157"><p>2-year course</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 32.7277%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="154"><p><strong>Course Level</strong></p></td><td style="width: 34.1506%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="161"><p>Post-graduation level</p></td><td style="width: 33.202%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="157"><p>Post-graduation Level</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 32.7277%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="154"><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p></td><td style="width: 34.1506%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="161"><p>At least 50% marks in Graduation</p></td><td style="width: 33.202%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="157"><p>At least 50% marks in Graduation</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 32.7277%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="154"><p><strong>Entrance Exams (If Required)</strong></p></td><td style="width: 34.1506%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="161"><p><strong><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/science/cuet-pg-exam">CUET PG</a>, CPGET, Orissa SAMS, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/ap-pgecet-exam">AP PGCET</a>, URATPG, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tissnet-exam">TISSNET</a></strong>, etc.</p></td><td style="width: 33.202%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="157"><p><strong><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/science/cuet-pg-exam">CUET PG</a></strong>, Orissa SAMS, CPGET, URATPG, <strong><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/ap-pgecet-exam">AP PGCET</a></strong>, JMI Entrance, <strong><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tissnet-exam">TISSNET</a></strong>, SUAT, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam">GATE</a>, KIITEE, AUCET, JUET, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 32.7277%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="154"><p><strong>Average Course Fees (depending on different government and private colleges)</strong></p></td><td style="width: 34.1506%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="161"><p>INR 800 to INR 3.37 Lakh (annually)</p></td><td style="width: 33.202%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="157"><p>INR 300 to INR 13.36 Lakh (annually)</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 32.7277%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="154"><p><strong>Course Subjects/Syllabus</strong></p></td><td style="width: 34.1506%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="161"><p>Administrative Theory, Politics & Administration, Corporate Governance, Police Administration, Public Sector Management, etc.</p></td><td style="width: 33.202%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="157"><p>Political Theory, Indian Political Thought, Western Political Thought, International Relation, Public Administration, Contemporary Politics, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 32.7277%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="154"><p><strong>Career Options</strong></p></td><td style="width: 34.1506%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="161"><p>Human Resource Specialist, Policy Analyst, Public Relations Specialist, Administrative Officer, etc.</p></td><td style="width: 33.202%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="157"><p>Politician, Professor, Political Analyst, Legislative Assistant, Social Worker, Judge, Attorney, Diplomat, Economist, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 32.7277%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="154"><p><strong>Highest Median Salary (Placement Package)</strong></p></td><td style="width: 34.1506%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="161"><p>INR 9.25 LPA</p></td><td style="width: 33.202%; text-align: center;" valign="top" width="157"><p>INR 23.5 LPA</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>Disclaimer: The information provided in the above table is taken from external sources and can vary.</em></p>
