The administrative model of curriculum development is a top-down approach in curriculum development. In this model, the major decisions related to curriculum like what should be taught, how it should be taught, and by whom, are made by administrators or people at higher authorities. Teachers are then responsible for carrying out the further process. This model emphasizes standardization, efficiency, and centralized control, and is often used in public schools.

Few features of Curriculum :

1. It is called top down Approach
2. Main planning is done by education officials and other administrators and then goes to other people.
3. Sometime , it is not that beneficial because people who are preparing the curriculum are not aware about the actual problems.
4. Completely different from grass root approach.
5. The main focus is on ensuring that the curriculum is consistent and aligned with organization and national educational goals and standards.