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

Candidates are expected to fill up the application form given in the application portal that collects their basic information, resume details and three descriptive statement of purpose questions.

Online Assessment Test:

Candidates who cleared the cut off for the SOP+Resume round are given an online assessment test. The test was used to analyse the cognitive competencies of the candidate.

Group Discussion

The group discussion round comprises 40% weightage. The candidates are given two case studies to assess their social, emotional and intellectual maturity.

Written Assignment

Written assignment comprises 15% weightage. The candidates are required to provide and synopsis/ synthesis on the basis of a pre-recorded discussion on the latest policy trends.

Personal Interview

This round consists of 20% of the weightage. Candidates are interviewed individually by a panel to assess their suitability for the role.

Why You Should Apply

By the end of the 2-year programme,
PPiA Learners will have:

Contribute to nation-building by creating equal life opportunities with inter-generational equity for the most marginalized communities in rural India

Placement within complex public administration to practice public policy in a live setting

2-year intensive applied learning program where the academic content amounts to a 1-year post-graduate level course in public policy

Consolidated stipend of Rs 75,000 per month covering field, travel, and work-related expenses

Admission
Process

Applications Closed for 2024-2026 Cohort

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

Online Assessment Test:

Group Discussion

Written Assignment

Personal Interview

Why You Should Apply

By the end of the 2-year programme,
PPiA Learners will have:

Admission Process

Applications Closed for 2024-2026 Cohort

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

Online Assessment Test:

Group Discussion

Written Assignment

Personal Interview

Why You Should Apply

By the end of the 2-year programme, PPiA Learners will have:

Admission
Process

By the end of the 2-year programme,
PPiA Learners will have: