Hostel – Not Applicable
Classes to be Held in JGU Off-Campus Centre in New Delhi.
Jindal School of Government & Public PolicyJindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP), one of the twelve schools in the University, engages with the contemporary policy environment, which demands new imaginations, methodologies, and revitalized ethics. Through national and international collaborations, JSGP promotes interdisciplinary studies, teaching and research programmes, and strives to develop a comparative perspective on local and global policy issues.
JSGP offers students a well-rounded education and exposes them to the field in both rural and urban contexts and the institutional mechanisms of governance. JSGP regularly invites academicians, activists, senior officials, politicians, NGO-workers, policymakers from the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations to deliver lectures and interact with students and faculty members.
MA Public PolicyJindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) offers India’s pioneering M.A. Public Policy (MA PP) by internationally trained faculty.
MA PP graduates are equipped to work on development and public policy-making roles in government, civil services institutions, CSR groups, academic think tanks, NGOs, media, and political organizations.
The M.A. Public Policy programme offered by Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) is an interdisciplinary programme that prepares students to navigate complex policy environments. The M.A. in Public Policy and Governance programme covers a broad range of contemporary political, economic and social issues and offers students a strong theoretical foundation and practical experience to address them.
The curriculum is designed to equip students with the necessary analytical and managerial skills required to be effective in the policy-making process. Graduates of M.A. Public Policy can pursue a wide range of career paths in public service, non-profit organisations, and the private sector. Through a combination of rigourous coursework, hands-on experience, and exposure to the real-world policy-making process, students are prepared to become future policymakers and public leaders.
Gateway to Public LifeThe program equips students to navigate and impact the dynamic world of public policy.
Solve Real-World Policy ChallengesGain expertise in addressing human security, development, and governance issues.
Research-Intensive LearningBenefit from JGU’s multiple research centers and faculty engaged in global research collaborations.
Global Academic NetworkPartnerships with top universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Yale enhance exposure.
Proximity to Policy HubsLocated near New Delhi, offering direct interaction with policymakers, NGOs, and industry leaders.
Hands-on ExperienceInternship and capstone projects provide practical insights into public and private policy sectors.
Strong Career ProspectsGraduates secure roles in leading policy institutions even before completing the program.
Students gain professional experience through Winter Internship supported by the Office of Career Services (OCS), often leading to placements at prestigious organizations.
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M.A. (Economics), (Delhi School of Economics),
M.Phil. Politics, (University of Oxford)
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M.Sc. (Agriculture) Indian Agricultural Research Institute
(IARI), New Delhi,
Ph.D. (Environmental Sciences),
University of West Indies, Jamaica
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M.A. (Economics),
Ph.D. (University of North Bengal)
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M.Sc. (Social Policy) (London School of Economics),
Ph.D. (London School of Economics)
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M.A. (Economics), M.Phil., Ph.D. (JNU, New Delhi)
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M.Sc., Ph.D. (ISI, Kolkata)
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M.A. (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi),
M.S., Ph.D. (Louisiana State University)
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M.A. (Economics); M.Phil. (Economics) (JNU, New Delhi),
Ph.D. (Political Science) (University of Rochester)
M.A. (Political Science),
M.Phil. (Political Science) (JNU, New Delhi),
D.Phil. (Oxford)
M.A. (TISS, Mumbai),
M.Phil., D.Phil. (Oxford)
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M.A. (International Relations), M.Phil. (JNU, New Delhi),
M.A (Political Science) (Louisiana State University),
Ph.D. (Louisiana State University)
D.B.M. (ICFAI University),
M.Sc. (Health Policy) (LSE & LSHTM),
D. Phil. – Public Health (Political‑Economy) (University of Oxford)
M.A.; M.Phil.; Ph.D. (JNU, New Delhi)
Ph.D. (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
M.A. (Economics) (Banaras Hindu University),
Ph.D. (JNU, New Delhi)
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M.A. (University of Delhi),
M.A., Ph.D. (Georgia State University)
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M.Sc. (Economics), (TERI University)
Ph.D. (Economics), (Delhi School of Economics)
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P.G. Diploma in Rural Dev. (Xavier Institute of Social Service)
M.A. (Gender and Development) (IDS, University of Sussex)
Ph.D. Candidate (Oxford Brookes University)
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M.Tech. (CEPT, Ahmedabad)
Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts, Boston)
Applicants to the M.A. (PP) at JSGP must hold a Bachelor's degree from any recognised university. Students who are completing their Bachelor's degree by July 2026 are also eligible to apply on a provisional basis. There is no maximum age limit for applicants to the M.A. (PP) Programme. International or foreign applicants are also welcome to apply.
JGU follows a three-stage admission process:
- Evaluation of the application form including personal statement.
- Online entrance test - PPET/ Score of listed national or international entrance test.
- Personal interview (Online mode).
| Accommodation Charges | NA |
| Other Allied Service Charges
(Other services including but not limited to Food, Laundry,
Security Services, House-keeping Charges, Electricity etc.)
| NA |
| Refundable Security Deposit* At the time of Joining | 50,000 One-Time |
