{"id":3494,"date":"2024-10-28T11:20:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T11:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grad.jfn.ac.lk\/?page_id=3494"},"modified":"2026-10-30T05:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T05:46:42","slug":"3494-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grad.jfn.ac.lk\/?page_id=3494","title":{"rendered":"Master of Public Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.mpa-page{max-width:1280px;margin:25px auto;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.7;background:#fff;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);overflow:hidden}\n.mpa-page *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.mpa-page a{overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n.mpa-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1b5e20,#43a047);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:34px 20px}\n.mpa-hero small{display:block;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.9}\n.mpa-hero h2{margin:8px 0 4px;font-size:28px;line-height:1.4;color:#fff}\n.mpa-hero p{margin:0;font-size:17px}\n.mpa-badge{display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;background:#fff;color:#1b5e20;font-weight:bold;padding:6px 18px;border-radius:30px}\n.mpa-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;justify-content:center;background:#e8f5e9;padding:12px}\n.mpa-nav a{color:#1b5e20;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:14px;background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 14px}\n.mpa-body{padding:28px}\n.mpa-h{color:#1b5e20;font-size:21px;margin:34px 0 12px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:3px solid #c8e6c9;line-height:1.5}\n.mpa-h:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.mpa-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(170px,1fr));gap:14px}\n.mpa-info{background:#e8f5e9;border-radius:12px;padding:14px;text-align:center}\n.mpa-info b{display:block;color:#1b5e20;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px}\n.mpa-info span{font-size:17px;font-weight:bold}\n.mpa-info small{display:block;font-size:12px}\n.mpa-deadline{background:#fff3cd;border-left:6px solid #ff9800;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;text-align:center;font-weight:bold;color:#b30000;margin:22px 0 0;font-size:18px}\n.mpa-sec{background:#f4f9f4;border-left:6px solid #2e7d32;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px}\n.mpa-or{text-align:center;font-weight:bold;color:#2e7d32;margin:8px 0}\n.mpa-flow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:14px}\n.mpa-flow div{background:#f4f9f4;border-radius:12px;padding:16px;text-align:center}\n.mpa-flow em{display:block;width:36px;height:36px;margin:0 auto 6px;border-radius:50%;background:#2e7d32;color:#fff;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;line-height:36px}\n.mpa-two{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(290px,1fr));gap:18px}\n.mpa-card{border:2px solid #c8e6c9;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;background:#f7fbf7;min-width:0}\n.mpa-card.online{border-color:#2e7d32;background:#f1f8f1}\n.mpa-card h4{margin:0 0 8px;color:#1b5e20;font-size:18px}\n.mpa-card ol{margin:8px 0 0 18px;padding:0}\n.mpa-card li{margin-bottom:6px}\n.mpa-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;background:#2e7d32;color:#fff;padding:2px 10px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:8px}\n.mpa-tag.alt{background:#ef6c00}\n.mpa-btn{display:inline-block;background:#2e7d32;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none !important;font-weight:bold;padding:11px 22px;border-radius:30px;margin:8px 0;text-align:center}\n.mpa-btn:hover{background:#1b5e20}\n.mpa-btn.alt{background:#ef6c00}\n.mpa-btn.alt:hover{background:#d45f00}\n.mpa-pay{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));gap:14px}\n.mpa-pay .mpa-card{background:#fff}\n.mpa-pay code{background:#e8f5e9;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:5px;font-weight:bold;word-break:break-all}\n.mpa-pay a{color:#1b5e20;font-weight:bold}\n.mpa-postal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f1f8f1,#fff);border:1px solid #c8e6c9;border-left:6px solid #2e7d32;border-radius:12px;padding:20px}\n.mpa-addr{background:#fff;border:1px dashed #a5d6a7;border-radius:9px;padding:16px;margin:10px 0;text-align:center}\n.mpa-addr strong{color:#1b5e20;font-size:16px; }\n.mpa-env{background:#fff3cd;border:1px solid #ffe082;color:#795500;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:bold;overflow-wrap:anywhere;text-align:center}\n.mpa-faq details{background:#f4f9f4;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 16px;margin-bottom:10px}\n.mpa-faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:bold;color:#1b5e20}\n.mpa-faq p{margin:8px 0 2px}\n.mpa-notice{background:#fdecea;border-left:6px solid #d32f2f;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px;font-weight:bold;color:#b30000;margin-top:26px}\n.mpa-foot{background:#f1f1f1;text-align:center;padding:16px;font-size:14px}\n@media(max-width:600px){\n.mpa-page{margin:10px auto;border-radius:10px}\n.mpa-body{padding:18px}\n.mpa-hero h2{font-size:22px}\n.mpa-hero p{font-size:15px}\n.mpa-h{font-size:19px}\n.mpa-two,.mpa-pay,.mpa-flow{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"mpa-page\">\n\n<!-- 1. HEADER -->\n<div class=\"mpa-hero\">\n\n  <span class=\"mpa-badge\">Applications are Invited for Master of Public Administration (Batch V)<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mpa-nav\">\n  <a href=\"#mpa-eligibility\">Check Your Eligibility<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#mpa-pay\">1. Pay<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#mpa-apply\">2. Apply<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#mpa-submit\">3. Submit<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#mpa-faq\">FAQ<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mpa-body\">\n\n<!-- 2. OVERVIEW -->\n<h3 class=\"mpa-h\">Programme Overview<\/h3>\n<div class=\"mpa-grid\">\n  <div class=\"mpa-info\"><b>Duration<\/b><span>One Year<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mpa-info\"><b>Medium<\/b><span>English \/ Tamil<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mpa-info\"><b>Selection<\/b><span>Exam &amp; Interview<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mpa-info\"><b>Course Fee<\/b><span>Rs. 195,000<\/span><small>incl. Rs. 5,000 refundable library fee<\/small><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mpa-info\"><b>Application Fee<\/b><span>Rs. 1,000<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mpa-deadline\">\ud83d\udcc5 Closing Date for Applications: 30 November 2026<\/div>\n\n<!-- 3. ELIGIBILITY -->\n<h3 class=\"mpa-h\" id=\"mpa-eligibility\">Who Can Apply? \u2013 Admission Requirements<\/h3>\n<div class=\"mpa-sec\">\n  <b>(a)<\/b> A Bachelor\u2019s degree in Public Administration from a recognised University \/ Institution\n  <div class=\"mpa-or\">OR<\/div>\n  <b>(b)<\/b> An Honours or General degree in any discipline, with a minimum of one year of prior learning \/ working experience related to Public Administration\n  <div class=\"mpa-or\">OR<\/div>\n  <b>(c)<\/b> A Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF Level 8) from a recognised University \/ Institution, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Senate of the University of Jaffna\n  <div class=\"mpa-or\">AND<\/div>\n  <b>(d)<\/b> A professional qualification in Public Administration from a recognised professional body acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate, with a minimum of one year of prior learning \/ work experience in Public Administration\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 4. PROCESS OVERVIEW -->\n<h3 class=\"mpa-h\">How to Apply \u2013 3 Steps<\/h3>\n<div class=\"mpa-flow\">\n  <div><em>1<\/em><b>Pay<\/b><br>Application fee Rs. 1,000<\/div>\n  <div><em>2<\/em><b>Complete the Form<\/b><br>Online (recommended) or manual<\/div>\n  <div><em>3<\/em><b>Submit by Post \/ Hand<\/b><br>On or before 30 November 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- STEP 1 -->\n<h3 class=\"mpa-h\" id=\"mpa-pay\">Step 1 \u2013 Pay the Application Fee (Rs. 1,000)<\/h3>\n<p>Use any <b>one<\/b> of the methods below and keep your receipt \/ slip.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpa-pay\">\n  <div class=\"mpa-card\">\n    <h4>Option 1: Online Payment<\/h4>\n    <b>Payee \/ Student Code:<\/b> <code>42675036<\/code><br>\n    <b>Payment Code:<\/b> <code>27304872<\/code><br>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/pay.jfn.ac.lk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/pay.jfn.ac.lk<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mpa-card\">\n    <h4>Option 2: Online Bank Transfer<\/h4>\n    <b>Bank:<\/b> People\u2019s Bank<br>\n    <b>Branch:<\/b> Jaffna University<br>\n    <b>Account Name:<\/b> University of Jaffna<br>\n    <b>Account No.:<\/b> <code>162100310000891<\/code><br>\n    <b>Reference No.:<\/b> <code>4267503627304872<\/code><br>\n    <small>The Reference No. <strong>must<\/strong> be mentioned. Keep a copy of the slip.<\/small>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mpa-card\">\n    <h4>Option 3: Counter Payment<\/h4>\n    Pay at any People\u2019s Bank branch island-wide using the usual deposit slip.<br>\n    <b>Account No.:<\/b> <code>162100310000891<\/code><br>\n    <b>Reference No.:<\/b> <code>4267503627304872<\/code><br>\n    <small>The Reference No. <strong>must<\/strong> be mentioned. Keep a copy of the slip.<\/small>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Course fee:<\/b> Rs. 195,000 (Rs. 5,000 refundable library fee included), payable in full or in <b>three installments<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n<!-- STEP 2 -->\n<h3 class=\"mpa-h\" id=\"mpa-apply\">Step 2 \u2013 Complete the Application Form<\/h3>\n<div class=\"mpa-two\">\n\n  <div class=\"mpa-card online\">\n    <span class=\"mpa-tag\">RECOMMENDED<\/span>\n    <h4>\ud83d\udcbb Option A: Apply Online<\/h4>\n    <ol>\n      <li>Scan your certificates, transcripts, NIC and payment receipt as clear <b>PDF<\/b> files.<strong>(Certified True Copies)<\/strong><\/li>\n      <li>Open the online form and fill in all details accurately.<\/li>\n      <li>Upload your documents and submit. Wait for the success message.<\/li>\n      <li><b>Print<\/b> the completed form after submission.<\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n    <a class=\"mpa-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.jfn.ac.lk\/?page_id=7159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\ud83d\udcdd Open Online Application Form<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mpa-card\">\n   <br>\n    <h4>\ud83d\udcc4 Option B: Manual Form<\/h4>\n    <ol>\n      <li>Download and print the application form.<\/li>\n      <li>Complete it clearly and legibly, and sign the declaration.<\/li>\n      <li>Attach the payment receipt and the required annexures.<strong>(Certified True Copies)<\/strong><\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n    <a class=\"mpa-btn alt\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.jfn.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/application-Form-MPA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\ud83d\udce5 Download Application Form (PDF)<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- STEP 3 -->\n<h3 class=\"mpa-h\" id=\"mpa-submit\">Step 3 \u2013 Send Your Application<\/h3>\n<p>Whichever option you used, send the printed \/ completed form with the relevant annexures <b>by registered post or by hand<\/b> on or before <b>30 November 2026<\/b> to:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpa-postal\">\n  <div class=\"mpa-addr\">\n    <strong>Senior Assistant Registrar<\/strong><br>\n    Faculty of Graduate Studies<br>\n    University of Jaffna<br>\nPalaly Road, <br>\n    Thirunelvely, <br>\nJaffna, Sri Lanka\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mpa-env\">\u2709 Mark the envelope at the top left-hand corner:<br>\u201cApplication for Master of Public Administration \u2013 Batch V\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<h3 class=\"mpa-h\" id=\"mpa-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"mpa-faq\">\n  <details><summary>Do I still need to post my application if I apply online?<\/summary>\n    <p>Yes. 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