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B.A. in Public Administration & Political Science (Civil Services Track)

Strategic undergraduate degree designed for students dedicated to cracking the UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS) and State PSC exams. The curriculum maps directly to 65%+ of the UPSC General Studies and Optional syllabus.

Duration
3 or 4 Years (Honours)
Starting Salary
₹12.0 - ₹18.0 LPA (Pay Level 10 + Government Housing, Vehicle, Security & Allowances)
Level
After 12th
Key Exams
CUET UG, UPSC Civil Services Examination (Upon Degree Completion)

Executive Overview & Future Scope

Strategic undergraduate degree designed for students dedicated to cracking the UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS) and State PSC exams. The curriculum maps directly to 65%+ of the UPSC General Studies and Optional syllabus.

Industry Outlook:Digital governance implementations, international multilateral diplomacy, and sustainable developmental administration.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Class 12 pass in any stream

Core Subjects & Foundations

Indian Constitutional Law & GovernanceInternational Relations & Strategic AffairsPublic Administration & Policy FormulationModern Indian History & Post-Independence DevelopmentIndian Economy & Societal Challenges

Strategic Advantages & Considerations

Key Advantages
  • •Highest authority, policy-making power, and societal leadership in the country.
  • •College years double up as systematic UPSC preparation without extra coaching burden.
Points to Consider
  • •UPSC CSE is fiercely competitive (< 0.1% final selection rate) requiring a strong Plan-B career pathway.

Premier Colleges & Universities

  • St. Stephen's College Delhi
  • Hindu College Delhi
  • Ramjas College Delhi
  • Presidency University Kolkata
  • Madras Christian College

High-Impact Career Roles

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) OfficerIndian Police Service (IPS) OfficerIndian Foreign Service (IFS) DiplomatPublic Policy Analyst in Think Tanks (ORF, CPR)State Civil Services Officer (SDM / DSP)
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