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Now why should a candidate opt for Public Administration? There are many strong reasons:

› Firstly, a candidate will always have an edge over others if he or she knows Public Administration before joining Civil
Administration.

› Secondly, majority of commissions and committees, related to reform in selection process, have recommended Public
Administration as compulsory subject.

› Thirdly, the subject makes the candidate aware of future challenges of Administration along with ground realities. The
awareness helps a lot in personality test also.

› Fourthly, Public Administration includes altogether eighteen world class management thinkers. Understanding there line of
thinking, changes life-style of candidate remarkably.

› Fifthly, Public Administration is basically conceptual and scientific subject which includes concepts of society, culture,
philosophy, economy, polity, technology and environment as well. Therefore, the subject suits any candidate, irrespective of
his or her ground.

Similarly, why one should opt for Philosophy? Yes, here also, there are strong reasons.

› Courses of Philosophy are remarkably short so candidates score up to 400 marks within short span of preparation period.

› Philosophy is based on rational, scientific and intellectual approach.

› The optional develop the candidate as Think-Tank, which helps a candidate in Essay and Personality – Test as well.

› Mode of questions is more or less same every year which puts the candidates in safer zone.

› This subject holds originality in contents and concepts which help develop flawless understanding.