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Public Policy

Shape decisions that affect millions

Public Policy studies how governments decide, fund and deliver programmes: health, education, cities, climate and more.

B.A. (Hons) / PPEAny streamFieldwork and policy labs
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What is this course?

About Public Policy

Public Policy studies how governments decide, fund and deliver programmes: health, education, cities, climate and more. You learn economics, politics, law and data analysis to design and evaluate policies that work.

What you will study

Curriculum, year by year

Typical curriculum, year by year. Each university sets its own course list.

Year 1
  • Intro to Public Policy
  • Indian Political System
  • Microeconomics
  • Statistics
Year 2
  • Public Finance
  • Policy Analysis
  • Law & Governance
  • Research Methods
Year 3
  • Programme Evaluation
  • Urban / Health / Education Policy
  • Data for Policy
  • Field internship
Final year
  • Policy thesis
  • Government or NGO capstone

Specialisation areas

GovernanceDevelopmentHealth & education policyUrban policyClimate policyTech policy
Career options

Where this can take you

Policy AnalystThink tanks, consulting
Government FellowState & central fellowships
Development ConsultantNGOs, multilateral agencies
Public Affairs ManagerCorporates, tech firms
Civil Services aspirantUPSC with a strong base
Higher studiesMPP, MPA abroad or in India
Universities offering this course

Where you can study it

O.P. Jindal Global University

ProgrammeB.A. (Hons) Philosophy, Politics & Economics with Jindal School of Government & Public Policy

EntranceJSAT / CUET / SAT

FLAME University

ProgrammePublic Policy major and minor

EntranceFEAT / SAT / ACT

Ashoka University

ProgrammeB.A. (Hons) Economics and Public Policy; Politics, Philosophy and Economics

EntranceAshoka Aptitude Assessment + interview

Nayanta University

ProgrammePolitical Science / Economics majors plus a government-sector immersion

EntranceNayanta Aptitude Test + interview

Programme names, eligibility and entrance tests change every admission cycle. Please confirm details on each university's official admissions page before applying.

How PRATHAM helps you prepare

Your route in, planned with PRATHAM

Getting into Public Policy starts with the right entrance test. PRATHAM prepares you for every test on this route, with expert faculty, updated study material and full-length mocks.

Entrance tests covered
JSATFEATAshoka AAACUETNAT (Nayanta)
01

Entrance test preparation

  • Current affairs and Indian polity
  • Reading comprehension and critical reasoning
  • Essays on social and policy issues
  • Interview and GD practice on current debates
  • Aptitude mocks
  • Concept-building classes in quantitative aptitude, critical reasoning, writing and problem-solving
  • University-specific modules for Ashoka, FLAME and other liberal-arts tests
  • Mock tests that simulate the real exam, with performance analytics showing strengths and weak areas
  • Doubt-solving and mentorship in small groups and one-on-one
02

Choosing the right course and college

  • Psychometric test and report: your aptitude, strengths and personality fit, mapped to courses
  • Guidance that builds decision-making confidence for students and parents
  • College shortlisting and application strategy based on your marks, interests, eligibility and career goals
03

Application and interview preparation

  • Four-session Essay Writing Bootcamp: structuring ideas, grammar, style and timed practice
  • Past essay topics, a practice library and the SPEEL method (Statement, Point, Example, Explanation, Link), with feedback on mock essays
  • Statement of Purpose support: brainstorming, mentor-assisted drafting, an SOP bank from past admits, and final proofreading
  • SOPs tailored to each university, for example academic curiosity for Ashoka and a passion-driven story for FLAME
  • Letter of recommendation guidance: choosing recommenders, inputs for teachers and a quality checklist
  • Personal interview training plus three mock interviews (general, SOP-based and university-specific), recorded with feedback
04

Profile building

  • Profile audit to find gaps
  • Building achievements in academics, leadership, volunteering, internships and research
  • Guidance on MUNs, debates, competitions, summer programmes and online certifications
  • Professional resume and LinkedIn profile, aligned with your SOP and interview

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