Admission at PPiA Praxis Programme

Admissions

Interested candidates are selected through a rigorous and highly competitive 5-step recruitment process that includes the following steps in the given order:

Resume & SOP Shortlisting

Filling out the application form in the portal. The form collects basic information, resume details and three descriptive statement of purpose questions.

Online Assessment Test

Candidates who clear the first step are given an online assessment test. The test is used to analyse the cognitive competencies of the candidate.

Written Assignment

Makes up 15% of the weightage. Candidates are asked to provide a synopsis/ synthesis on the basis of a pre-recorded discussion on the latest policy trends.

Group Discussion

This round makes up 40% of the weightage and candidates are assigned two case studies. This round allows us to assess their social, emotional and intellectual maturity.

Personal Interview

This round represents 20% of the weightage. To gauge their suitability for the role, candidates are interviewed by our panel.

Why Should You Apply?

A field residency within India’s state architecture, in remote, resource-constrained districts of rural India, where you learn public policy management by doing.
A rigorous curriculum benchmarked against Ivy League curricula, guided by Harvard alumni, senior businessmen, policy entrepreneurs, and civil society leaders.

Onboarding, placement, practitioner mentorship, and safety and security support throughout the district residency, with twin-sharing lodging and boarding included.

Dissertation publication, so your skills are backed by real field experience.

A Post Graduate Certification in Public Policy Management, with the option of a fully paid second-year residency: a ₹50,000 monthly stipend, a sponsored Adaptive Leadership course, and a Certificate in Public Policy Leadership.

Eligibility Process

  • 30 years old or younger

  • Graduate degree from a recognised university in any discipline

  • Minimum of two years of full-time professional experience

  • Strong commitment to social justice and equity, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives on historical and contemporary issues

  • Passionate desire to challenge the status quo and to address complex, multidimensional issues in remote, rural areas of India.

As an organisation committed to equity and inclusivity, we prioritise creating opportunities for individuals from marginalised communities including those who identify based on caste, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, socioeconomic status, and religious affiliation. We also proactively encourage women, who have taken career breaks for lifecycle needs, to apply.

FAQs

Selections, including considerations for Praxis Fellowships, are done on a rolling basis. Last date of applications: January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM.