Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) - Tribhuvan University

Tribhuvan University, faculty of Management, Central Department of Public Administration, Public Administration Campus, Jamal introduces Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) course in Nepal from the academic year 2070-71. It is a 4-year, 8-semester program and offered at Public Administration campus building at Kathmandu. Currently more than 4 colleges offers BPA program in Nepal. 

Objectives of BPA Program

The objective of the Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) is designed to enable graduates for the success in multitude of employment positions in public, private and the NGO sectors. Upon completion of the program, the graduates will be able to:

1. Develop learning, research and professional skills in the area of public management
2. Prepare public managers to meet the needs and challenges of public service;
3. Demonstrate an awareness to and knowledge of the political context of the duties of a public servant;
4. Exhibit ethical conduct while maintaining awareness of the large responsibilities of serving the public interest; and
5. Become effective managers, specialists, and figureheads in both the public sector and public organizations.

History of Public Administration course in Nepal

public administration education was started with one-year diploma in public administration together with imparting in-service training for HMG Second Class Gazetted Officers under Center for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) of the Tribhuvan University.

Later in 1976, Public Administration Campus (PAC) - a full fledge constituent campus of the Tribhuvan University was established. PAC was assumed the sole responsibility for education for public administration and undertook "Diploma in Public Administration" (DPA Program until 1979).

The mission quickly evolved to include offering Master degree in Public Administration in 1979. To upgrade and get more independent status, the Tribhuvan University has created Central Department of Public Administration (CDPA) in 1986. Since then PAC/CDPA has been imparting education, training and conducting research in the area of public affairs management.

Highlights of BPA

1. Prepare middle level professional human resource
2. Updated syllabus to meet international standards
3. Synchronized with the syllabus of Public Service Commission
4. Emphasis on practical knowledge, administrative skills and creative learning
5. Provision of internship

Eligibility for admission in BPA

Students who have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from recognized academic institute with second division (securing 45% and above) or 1.8 CGPA are eligible to enroll in this program.

OR

successfully completed Higher secondary level in any discipline with at least second division from any institution recognized by TU are eligible for applying BPA programme.

Admission test

Candidates seeking admission for the BPA programme must appear in the written and oral entrance test examination conducted by the Faculty of Management (FOM). FOM issues a score-sheet to each student appearing in the Entrance Test. The admission test comprises of following areas :

• Verbal Ability (25)
• Quantitative Ability (25)
• Logical Reasoning (25)
• General Awareness (25)

Students must submit the admission test request form along with testimonials (transcripts/marks-sheet, etc.) to Central Department of Public Administration (CDPA). FOM shall charge a fee for conducting the Entrance Test.

Students must submit their applications for admission to the campus along with the score-sheet. Public Administration Campus gives admission to students on the basis of merit list. The merit list is prepared by considering the admission test score and percentage of marks obtained in the Bachelor's degree. The admission is granted in a competitive basis. The applicants must enclose with the application form attested copies of :

• Certificates/testimonials of all examinations passed (SLC and Above);
• Equivalence transfers and characters certificates (wherever applicable); and
• Two passports sized photographs.
• Professional Goal Statement

Public administration course help to understand more about bureaucracy of Nepal, better understanding of national policies of Nepal and help to easily enter government jobs via loksewa aayog and excel in government jobs like officers and above.

1. Those who study Public Administration course have high chances to clear the exam taken by Public Service Commission (lok sewa aayog) as the subject is relevant to the questions asked during the exam.
2. After completion of Bachelor of Public Administration, students can complete Masters of Public administration , M.Phil in Public administration and enter academic field and work as a lecturer and professors.