

Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Arts (M.A.)
Shortlisted by 40+ Students
Location: Bengaluru/Bangalore
Duration: 2 YEAR
Regular / Offline
Average Fees: ₹ 6.02 Lakhs
Highlights The University offers the Master’s Programme in Public Policy – a two-year interdisciplinary programme focusing on the interface between policy, social sciences, and the law. Introduced in 2014, this programme provides comprehensive training in designing public policies for the complex societal problems, translating policies into deliverable programmes, and in evaluating the efficacy of policies. Through this programme, NLSIU trains young professionals to become policy practitioners capable of supporting inclusive and sustainable development.
Eligibility Criteria
Any person holding a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized national or international University is eligible to apply to the programme. Applicants in the General Category should have graduated with an aggregate of not less than 45% of total marks. Applicants in the SC or ST or OBC-NCL or PWD category should have graduated with an aggregate of not less than 40% of total marks. Students in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply. However, their final offer of admission shall be contingent upon successful completion of their Bachelor’s degree with the minimum aggregate marks specified above. Proof of completion of the qualifying degree has to be submitted no later than December 31, 2025.
Admission Process
The maximum intake is up to 120 students for the 2-year MPP programme in the Academic Year 2025-26 and ONLY students qualifying as per the criteria set out below will be admitted. Admission to the programme will be through an all-India written admission test, the NLSAT-MPP.
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