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Bachelor of Arts in Civil Services
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Bachelor of Arts in Civil Services

duration Duration

  • 3 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in 10+2 (any discipline) from a recognized board with aggregate marks 50% and above. Students awaiting their final examination results can also apply. Scores of CUET UG will be an added advantage.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 09 September 2025
  • The Bachelor of Arts in Civil Services is an undergraduate degree program designed to prepare students for a career in public administration, government, and civil service roles.
  • The program typically combines general education in the humanities and social sciences with specialized courses focused on governance, policy-making, law, and public management.
  • Students in this program study subjects such as political science, economics, sociology, public administration, and ethics, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to work in governmental organizations or pursue civil service exams.
  • The degree is often a stepping stone for those aiming to join prestigious institutions like the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or the Indian Police Service (IPS) through competitive exams.
  • Key benefits of the program include the development of strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, as well as an understanding of the complex dynamics of government functions and public welfare.
  • Graduates of the program are typically prepared for a wide range of roles in the public sector, including administrative, regulatory, and policymaking positions.
Admission Calendar
Last date for submission of duly completed Application Form along with Admission Fees & release of Provisional Admission Letters 09 September 2025
Registration with scrutiny of original certificates & Payment of First Semester Fee 12 September 2025
Commencement of Classes 15 September 2025
Course Structure

Sem

Discipline Specific Courses-Core

Minor

Interdisciplinary courses

Ability Enhancement Course(languages)

Skill Enhancement Course/Internship/Dissertation

Common value-added courses

Total Credit

I

C1: Basic Principles of Political Theory (4)

C2: Intermediate Economics (4)

M1: Society and Social Institutions (4)

IDC1: Approaches and Prospects of Liberal Arts (3)

AEC1: Effective English Communication (2)

SEC1: Information & Communication Technology (3)

20

II

C3:English Language and Composition (4)

C4:Fundamentals of Sociology (4)

M2: Constitution of India (4)

IDC2: Economics: Issues and Ideas (3)

AEC2: Civil Services Examination Preparation (2)

VAC1: Understanding India (3)

20

Entry and Exit Option:

  1. Students who complete two semesters of 40 credits including Internship I of 4 credits will be awarded a UG Certificate.
  2. Students who wish to continue second year will be exempted from undergoing the internship program.

Entry option shall be according to University norms.

Program Outcome:

    1. Students will acquire a general knowledge of Civil Service Examination.
    2. Students will be adept at using English in current technological times.
    3. Students will be ready for employment opportunities such as government jobs related to administrative services in ministries, public sector enterprises, and regulatory bodies like RBI, SEBI, and the Election Commission.

III

C5: Global Politics (4)

C6: Microeconomics (4)

M3: Family Marriage and Kinship in India (4)

IDC3: Eastern Himalayan Studies (3)

AEC3: Soft Skills (2)

SEC2: Sustainable Development (3)

20

IV

C7: Macroeconomics (4)

C8: Social Stratification (4)

M4: Indian Foreign Policy in Globalizing World (4)

AEC4: Current Affairs (2)

SEC3: General Aptitude (3)

VAC2: Indian Knowledge System (3)

20

Entry and Exit Option:

  1. Students who complete four semesters of 80 credits including Internship II of 4 credits will be awarded the UG Diploma.
  2. Students who wish to continue the third year should go for Internship of minimum 2 credits.

Entry option shall be according to University norms.

Program Outcome:

  1. Students will be able to enhance their soft skills and facilitate an all-round personality development.
  2. Students will be able to understand foundational concepts of their core courses.
  3. Students can prepare for jobs in the administrative positions in the government at both the state and central levels.

Summer Internship - 2 Credits

V

C9: International Relations (4)

C10: Public Administration (4)

C11: History of India: Ancient and Medieval (4)

Min 5: Psychology for Civil Services (4)

Environmental Studies (2)

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VI

C12: Indian Society Issues and Challenges (4)

C13: Evolution of Administration and Public Policy in India (4)

C14: Modern Indian History (4)

C15: Political Geography (4)

Min6: Indian Economy (4)

20

Total

60 Credit

24 Credit

9 Credit

8 Credit

11 Credit

8 credit

120

Entry and Exit Option:

  1. Students who complete six semesters of 120 credits will be awarded a Bachelor's Degree in their major discipline.
  2. Students who wish to continue their fourth year will be awarded Honours or Honours with Research in their major discipline. However, students need to secure 75% and above in the first six semesters to undertake Honours with Research in their major discipline.

Program Outcome:

  1. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability in the respective fields.
  2. Students may appear for different competitive examinations such as civil service, public sector enterprises, and regulatory bodies.
  3. Students can opt for higher studies or embark on a career in entrepreneurship.

Admission Modalities

The admission modalities are with reference to the full-time campus programs offered by the ICFAI University, Sikkim. All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria specified for the program and have studied in English medium in their qualifying examination are eligible to apply. Final year students awaiting results can also apply. Their admission will be provisional, subject to qualifying in the final examination. The registration and admission of these applicants is liable to be cancelled in case they do not fulfill the eligibility criteria by September 19, 2025.

Semester System

The University follows semester pattern for all its programs. Each academic year consists of two semesters. Continuous evaluation is carried out through mid-semester examinations, assignments, quizzes etc., culminating in an end semester examination. The students also have to undergo faculty supervised internships for practical training.The medium of instruction is English

Eligibility

  • Pass in 10+2 (any discipline) from a recognized board with aggregate marks 50% and above.
  • Students awaiting their final examination results can also apply.
  • Scores of CUET UG will be an added advantage.

Registration

  • All applicants having received the provisional admissions are required to present themselves with Original academic/other certificates and residence proof/HRDD Govt. of Sikkim allotment letters in case seeking fee concessions, for verification along with semester and other fees on the date of Registration.
  • In addition, photocopies are also required to be submitted for retention in their record with the University. Original certificates will be returned after verification

Admission Criteria

  • The selection of applicants into the UG/ PG programs of the University is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria made through screening of the applications.
  • Due weightage is given to academic distinction, honors and awards in sports, cultural events, extra-curricular activities viz debates, quizzes and adventure sports.
  • All applicants meeting the selection criteria will be given a provisional admission subject to verification of the documents at the time of registration and payment of fee.

Special Reservation

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Sikkim in any course of the ICFAI University, Sikkim, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred below.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.
  • The Government Quota students will be given a fee concession of 50% on program fees.
  • In addition to the Government quota, seats will be reserved with fee concession for applicants from the state of Sikkim, GTA area and the nearby North Bengal region as per the mandate of the University to serve the educational needs of the state of Sikkim and the nearby areas.

Anti-ragging & Anti-sexual Harassment

The ICFAI University provides a ragging free campus. The University follows the UGC guidelines and norms regarding the anti-ragging and anti-sexual harassment policies. The students are required to submit the duly signed affidavit for Anti-ragging at the time of admission to the University.

Application Modalities

Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form :

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form :

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  3. Please provide all available and correct information in appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photo copy of the Application Form along with documents stipulated.
  6. Demand Draft for Admission Fee (One Time) of Rs. 3,000/- as applicable for the program applied for, towards Admission Fee drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim-Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok

Attested Copies of Certificates :

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate
  • Marksheets of Class XII / Degree Certificates (as may be applicable)
  • Fee concession (if applicable) requisite documents to be attached.
  • Nationality Certificate/Proof, for foreign students only.
  • Other certificates pertaining to academic and extra curricularactivities.

Submission of Application Form :

The completed application form along with the Admission Fee DD should be submitted or sent at the address given below

The ICFAI University, Sikkim, Ranka Road, Lower Sichey, Gangtok (Sikkim) - 737101.

E-mail: admissions@iusikkim.edu.in

The scanned application form and the Admission fee DD to be sent along with the courier consignment number to the e-mail address given above in case sent through mail or courier.

Fee Schedule

Admission Fee

Admission Fee (One Time) of ₹3,000/- for all programs is to be paid by all the students along with the application forms.

Exam Fee

All the students need to pay an amount of ₹2,000/- per semester for UG & PG programs towards Exam Fee along with the Program Fee.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay a Caution Deposit (One Time) of ₹5,000/- along with the First Semester Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be notified separately at the relevant time.

Program Duration Category Fee in Rs. ** (Per Semester)
BA Civil Services 3 Years Non Domicile 28,000
Domicile 22,000
Govt. Quota 16,000

* The ICFAI University, Sikkim is enabling an equal opportunity for all. However, limited seats will be available for SC & ST students with relaxation in the eligibility criteria as per the Govt. of Sikkim norms wherever applicable. Students awaiting for final year examination results are also eligible for admission. The Management reserves the right to accept or reject any application with valid ground/s.

# Note: Age restriction for Law Programs can be relaxed as per BCI guidelines.

** Fee Concession: The University provides 50% of the program fee concession to the students coming from Sikkim Government Quota and 30% to the students from North East States, GTA Region, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Bhutan and Nepal.

Remittance: All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft, banker’s cheque drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok, Sikkim. or through University website only.

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University Sikkim offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG & PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII (or equivalent)/ Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Program.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record: Percentage of marks achieved in qualifying examination will decide the amount of scholarship. The Scholarship amount will be awarded in 2 equal instalments i.e. in the first and second semester of the program. The second instalment of the scholarship will be awarded on securing a minimum 8.00 GPA in the first semester. The students availing 50% program fee concession (i.e., Govt. Quota students) will not be eligible for scholarships based on Past Academic Record. However, they will be eligible for scholarships based on semester-wise performance. The scholarship details are as presented in the following table.

Aggregate % in qualifying examination

% of 1st Sem. program fee given as merit scholarship

≥ 90%

80%

≥ 80% - < 90%

70%

≥ 70% - < 80%

60%

≥ 60% - < 70%

50%

All subjects will be taken into consideration for calculating the percentage for Entry Level Scholarship.

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance: Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I ≥ 9.00 Category II ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 Category III ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
% of Program fee of the semester will be awarded as scholarship 30% 22% 15%