Osmania University is prominent for its quality education provided in the various fields. It offers various undergraduate, post graduate and doctorial programs in different specializations. This University conducts entrance exams annually for admitting the eligible candidates against the seats offered in the department of public administration. Osmania university offers Ph.D Public Administration on the basis of entrance exam which is conducted every year.

Structure of Osmania University Ph.D in Public Administration Entrance Exam

The examination is designed in an objective type multiple choice manner. The examination has to be completed within the time duration of 90 minutes. Candidates have to score a minimum of 30% marks so as to obtain a pass in the examination. The students those who fall under the reserved category have a relaxation in the minimum marks required for a pass in the examination. Those candidates who successfully pass this examination have to under go a face to face interview.

Syllabus of Osmania University PhD Public Administration Entrance Exam

• Administrative Theory
• Management (Science & Techniques)
• Comparative and Development Administration
• Indian Administrative System
• Decentralization
• Personnel Administration
• Financial Administration
• Public Administration & Information Technology
• Research Method

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should possess a post graduate degree in Public Administration from any one of the recognized universities with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. The candidates those who have a degree obtained through distance education mode are also eligible to appear for the examination.  Such Universities should be recognized by the Distance Education Council

How to apply?

The admission brochure and the application forms can be obtained from the Director, Department of Publications and Press of the Osmania University. The application forms for the Public Administration examination costs Rs 100/-. Aspirants can also buy the application forms through post by sending a request along with a DD of Rs 100/- to the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Osmania University. The filled up applications have to be sent to “The Director, Directorate of Admissions, Osmania University” along with a DD of Rs 550/- which is payable at Hyderabad to The Director, Directorate of Admissions, Near University Press, Osmania University.

How to fill the Form?

Candidate should fill their full name and address in block letters as same as that in the original documents. Special care should be taken while filling the contact number in order to avoid mistakes. The category as well as the date of birth should be mentioned clearly in the provided space. A recent photograph of the candidate should be affixed in the space provided for the same.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Issue of Application Forms: Last week of November, 2011

Date of Ph.D in Entrance Exam: Last week of February, 2012

Osmania University Ph.D in Political Science Entrance Exam Centers

Osmania University

Contact Address for Osmania University Ph.D in Public Administration Entrance Exam

Address: The Director, Directorate of Admissions, Near University Press, Osmania University, Hyderabad – 500007

Colleges Accepting Osmania University Ph.D in Political Science Entrance Exam Score

Osmania University

Reference Books for Osmania University Ph.D in Public Administration Entrance Exam

• Public Personnel Administration by Radhey Sham
• Civil Service Administration by C.P.Bhardwaj
• Personnel Administration by S. L. Goel
• Local Government by S.R. Nigam
• Panchayat Raj System & Political Parties by B.S. Bhargava
• Rural Local Government in India by Bhattnagar
• Patterns Local Government in India by Ram Reddy
• Local Self Government in India by M.P.Sharma
• Municipal Administration in India by Avasthi
• Municipal Govt. & Urban Development by Ashok Mukhopadhyay
• Social Administration by V.M. Kulkarni
• Social Welfare Administration by S.L. Goel
• Social Welfare Administration in India by Dr.D.R.Sachdev
• Social Administration in India by G.B. Sharma
• Indian Social Problem B A (Public Administration) by Dr.G.R. Madam
• Public Administration by Awasthi & Maheshwari
• Public Administration by A.R. Tyagi
• Public Administration by C.P. Bhambri
• Modern Public Administration by Felix Nigro and Liyod Nigro
• Advanced Public Administration by Goel S.L
• Public Administration by Mohit Bhattacharya
• New Horizons of Public Administration by Mohit Bhattacharya
• Public Administration and Management by O.P. Shrivastav
• The Indian Constitution by Austin G
• Our Judiciary-National Book Trust by Agarwal
• A Central Administration by Awasthi
• History of Indian Administration by B.P. Puri
• Public Administration in India by C.P. Berthwal
• Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu
• Indian Administration by Hoshiar Singh
• Public Administration In India by Krishna K
• Indian Government & Politics by Mishra K.K
• Public Administration in India by Padma Ramachandran
• Indian Public Administration by Ramesh Arora
• Indian Administration by Shriram Maheshwari

Coaching Centers for Osmania University Ph.D in Public Administration Entrance Exam

• Aakashdeep Tutorial
• Agarwal classes
• Pathfinder Academy
• Sri Krishna Academy
• Aakash Tutorials
• Zephyr
• Hierank School of Competitions
• Career Forum
• DAMS
• Brilliant Tutorials
• Sahil Study Circle
• Newton Academy
• Pearson Tandem
• Oasis Education Services
• Kamat Education
• Triumphant Institute for Management Education (TIME)

Study Plan

• The candidate should formulate an excellent study at least eight weeks before the commencement of the examination.
• The created study plan should emphasize the difficult portions.
• Candidates have to keep separate time to refer the previous year’s question papers as it helps in getting an over all idea about the pattern of the examination.
• The candidate should be thorough with all the topics that are included in the syllabus.
• Approach a coaching centre if the candidate feels that he/she needs the help of an expert to assist them in preparing for the examination.
• The candidate has to keep all the documents ready before the date of examination so as to avoid the last minute tensions.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results of Osmania University Ph.D in Public Administration Entrance Exam will be available in the official website of the University just after 60 days from the day of exam. The website address of the university is http://www.osmania.ac.in/

Score Validity

The score obtained through Osmania University Ph.D Public Administration Entrance exam will be valid for one year.