Graduation Requirements in Masters in Public Administration

The Masters in Public Administration (MPA) program extends over two academic years. The degree is awarded upon the successful completion of all the required courses. All candidates for the Masters in Public Administration (MPA) degree must fulfill the following requirements:

• The successful completion of 1000 marks as prescribed with passing grades in all the courses
• The passing scores obtained in all the required courses and/or thesis separately.
• Complete all the courses within time-limits prescribed for the fulfilment of Masters in Public Administration (MPA) program by Tribhuvan University(TU).

Attendance, Evaluation and Grading System in Masters in Public Administration

1. The evaluation of the students is based on internal and external examinations. The internal examination is an on-going or continuous evaluation conducted by the concerning teachers. The external examination is an annual examination held at the end of the academic year.
2. The weight age given to the internal evaluation is 20 percent, and for external evaluation it is 80 percent of the total marks. The internal evaluation will be conducted by the concerned teachers. The internal evaluation will be conducted on the basis of students' performance in group discussions, assignments, seminar presentations, case analysis, term papers, etc.
3. In the case of students appearing in the examination as private candidates, one must meet the minimum requirements as prescribed by Tribhuvan University(TU). There will be no provision of internal - an ongoing or continuous evaluation for the private candidates. The private candidate not appearing in the first year final examination are not allowed to appear in the second year final examination.
4. Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University(TU) conducts the final examination for regular students. In order to qualify to appear in the annual examinations, a student must meet the following requirements :

• The student must have a minimum of 70 percent attendance in classes.
• The student must have a passing grade (40 percent) in the internal evaluation.
• No students will be allowed to appear in the second year final examinations without first appearing in the first year final examinations.
• The grading system in the annual examinations is as follows:

Third Division 40% and above

Second Division 50% and above

First Division 60% and above

Distinction 75% and above

Master of Public Administration (MPA) Curriculum

Master of Public Administration
(MPA)
Curriculum

Effective from 2009

Approved by
Office of the Dean
Faculty of Management,
Tribhuvan University,

Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

For
Central Department of Public Administration,
Public Administration Campus,
Jamal, Kathmandu, Nepal