BAFPA: Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration)
Complete guide to IGNOU BAFPA programme — courses, assignments, study material, and exam resources.
Programme Overview
Courses in BAFPA
Below are the courses offered under the IGNOU BAFPA programme:
| Course Code | Course Name | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| BGDG-172 | Gender Sensitization : Society and Culture | Study Material |
| BPAC-101 | Perspectives on Public Administration | Study Material |
| BPAC-102 | Administrative Thinkers | Study Material |
| BPAC-103 | Administrative System at Union Level | Study Material |
| BPAC-104 | Administrative System at State and District Levels | Study Material |
| BPAC-105 | Personnel Administration | Study Material |
| BPAC-106 | Understanding Public Policy | Study Material |
| BPAC-107 | Comparative Public Administration | Study Material |
| BPAC-108 | Public Policy and Administration in India | Study Material |
| BPAC-109 | Public Systems Management | Study Material |
| BPAC-110 | Urban Local Governance | Study Material |
| BPAC-111 | Public Finance and Administration | Study Material |
| BPAC-112 | Rural Local Governance | Study Material |
| BPAC-113 | Development Administration | Study Material |
| BPAC-114 | Contemporary Issues and Concerns in Indian Administration | Study Material |
| BPAE-141 | Right to Information | Study Material |
| BPAE-142 | Organisational Behaviour | Study Material |
| BPAE-143 | Administrative System in BRICS | Study Material |
| BPAE-144 | Social Policies and Administration | Study Material |
| BPAG-171 | Disaster Management | Study Material |
| BPAG-172 | Governance: Issues and Challenges | Study Material |
| BPAS-184 | Logistics Management | Study Material |
| BPCG-171 | General Psychology | Study Material |
| BPCG-174 | Psychology and Media | Study Material |
| BPCS-183 | Emotional Intelligence | Study Material |
| BPCS-186 | Managing Stress | Study Material |
| BSSS-183 | Life Skills | Study Material |
Study Material for BAFPA
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Frequently Asked Questions
BAFPA stands for Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration) at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is a Bachelors programme offered through distance and online learning mode.
IGNOU BAFPA programme includes 27 courses. Each course has its own assignments and Term-End Examination.
Download free study material for BAFPA courses from eGyanKosh, IGNOU's official digital repository. Search by course code to find the relevant blocks and units.
For Bachelor's programmes, you need minimum 35% in both assignments and TEE separately. For Master's programmes, the minimum is 40% in each component. You must also meet the overall aggregate percentage.
Check your IGNOU BAFPA grade card at gradecard.ignou.ac.in. Enter your enrollment number to view assignment marks, TEE marks, and completion status for all courses.
IGNOU BAFPA programme duration varies by level. Bachelor's programmes are typically 3 years (extendable to 6 years). Master's programmes are 2 years (extendable to 5 years). Diploma and Certificate programmes range from 6 months to 1 year.