Political Science and Public Administration

PROFILE

Since its inception, Andhra University has been offering courses in Political Science and Public Administration. Initially, the Department of Politics and Public Administration was a part of HEP (History, Economics, Politics) from 1931. Notable academician like Prof. Mamidipudi Venkata Rangaiya (Padmabhushan) was the first principal of Andhra University from our Department. In 1964, it gained independent status under the Head of the Department of Prof. R.V.R. Chandrasekhara Rao, a renowned scholar in the Dept. of Politics and Public Administration. He served as Vice-Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambdekar Open University, Hyderabad. The department, under the leadership of Prof. Peteti Premanandam, was renamed the Dept. of Political Science and Public Administration in 2013. Prof. K. Venkateswarlu served as Principal, Colleges of Arts, Commerce and Law, Andhra University. Prof. E. A. Narayana served as Vice-Chancellor(I/c) and Rector of Andhra University, Vice-Chancellor (I/c) DamodaramSanjivayya National Law University. Prof. A. Prasanna Kumar served as Rector of Andhra University. Prof. G. Ananda Rao, Prof. A. Venkateswara Rao, Prof. K. Ravi, Prof. D. Suran Naidu served as Dean CDC, A.U, Prof. Pavana Murthy served as Cheif Warden, Arts, Commerce and Law Colleges, Andhra University, Prof. M. Nalini served as Chairperson, Faculty of Arts, Andhra University. The strong alumni base includes prominent figures such as Mr. G.M.C. Balayogi (Former Speaker, Lok Sabha), Dr. Panabaka Lakshmi (Former Union Minister), Tripuraneni Venkataratnam (Former Cabinet Minister, Govt. of A.P), Mr. Paladugu Venkata Rao (Former Cabinet Minister, Govt. of A.P),Dr. Rajana Ramani (Former MLA and Mayor of Visakhapatnam), Mr. Samuel, IAS (Former Secretary, Govt. of A.P.), Mr. M. Vijaya Kumar, IPS (Former DGC), Mr. M. Bhupal Reddy, IRS (Commissioner of Income Tax), A. Sundar Kumar Das (IPS), Mr. Koteswara Rao IRS (Commissioner of Income Tax), Mr. B. Syambabu (Former Secretary, Government of A.P), and Mr. P. Ramesh Kumar, IAS (Former Chief Information Commissioner, A.P). Notable political figures like Mr. K.S. Lakshmana Rao (Former M.L.C), Mr. Palaparti David Raj (Former MLA), and Dr. K. Ravi Babu (Former MLA and present MLC) are also alumni of the Department. Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu conducted a review meeting in the E-Classroom of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration in 11 April, 2016.

The Department provides M.A. courses in both Political Science and Public Administration, as well as a Ph.D. program in both disciplines. The Department integrates a Civil Services-oriented syllabus and takes pride in preparing candidates for prestigious positions such as the IAS, IPS, IRS, Central Services, and State Services, under the expert guidance and support of its dedicated faculty. Furthermore, the Department actively organizes National and International seminars and workshops, with support from U.G.C. and ICSSR. The faculty members actively contribute their expertise as resource persons in these events.