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Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP), Hauz Khas, Delhi Admission Process

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Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP), Delhi – Admission Procedure 2025

Name of the Course 1	Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy, Design & Management (PDM)
Course Detail	The programme provides an in-depth understanding of public policy and formulation to equips students with design and management precepts, with the objective to develop better systems thinkers and policy executives.
Eligibility Criteria	A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (from India or abroad). Final-year undergraduate students can apply (must graduate before the programme starts). Prior work experience (job, internship, volunteering) is preferred but not mandatory. Good proficiency in English is required.
Admission Procedure	Application Shortlisting – Academic profile and background review. Online Aptitude Test – 1-hour test (Quantitative + Qualitative reasoning). Personal Interview – Conducted online (to assess motivation, communication, and policy interest).
Course Fee (in lakhs) Total	₹8,40,000 + 18% GST
Fees URL	https://www.ispp.org.in/pg-programme-in-public-policy/admissions/
Course Duration	1 year full-time programme. Structured into terms (7 × 7 weeks OR 4 × 10 weeks + final internship term).
Course Approval
Entrance Exam	NA
Application Start date
Last date of Application
Online Application Link
Mode of Form Submission	The application form must be submitted online.


Name of the Course 2	Executive/Lokneeti Program
Course Detail	4-Months Certificate Programme for working professionals interested in participating in public policy
Eligibility Criteria	Requires a Bachelor’s degree (final-year students eligible). No prior work experience needed. Medium of instruction is “Hinglish”—a blend of Hindi and English.
Admission Procedure	ISPP conducts admissions for its LokNeeti Programme on a rolling basis. Candidates can apply throughout the application window; however, due to limited availability of seats, we encourage you to apply early in the admission cycle.
Course Fee (in lakhs) Total	Fees: ₹75,000* (plus GST)
Fees URL	https://www.ispp.org.in/executive-programmes/
Course Duration	12 weeks → Online classes (virtual learning sessions) 3 weeks → Practicum (hands-on projects / field-based learning) 1 week → Offline in-person residential sessions at ISPP campus
Entrance Exam	NA
Online Application Link	https://www.ispp.org.in/lokneeti-admissions
Mode of Form Submission	The application form must be submitted online.

1. Application Submission

Rolling Admissions: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. Early applications are encouraged to take advantage of assistantships and early networking opportunities.
Required Documents:
- Government-issued ID (e.g., Aadhaar)
- Class XII certificate and marksheet
- Undergraduate degree and transcripts
- Any additional qualifications or certifications

2. Selection Process

Stage 1: Application shortlisting
Stage 2: Online Aptitude Test
Stage 3: Personal Interview (conducted online or in-person for Delhi NCR residents)

3. Early Enrollment Benefits

Access to a preparatory Bridge Course
Participation in pre-programme guest lectures and networking events

Programme Details

Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Eligibility: Open to graduates from any discipline. Work experience is preferred, but exceptional candidates without experience may also be considered.
Mode of Study: Classroom-based at the Hauz Khas campus, Delhi