Jindal School of Government and Public Policy

Dean's Message

Prof. R. Sudarshan Professor and Dean

Improve Governance and Public Policy in India and Beyond

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) offers a range of programmes that promote research and education in governance and public policy. To equip faculty and students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the governance challenges and improve government efficiency in India, JSGP's programmes are designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding public policy and administration.

UNDERGRADUATE

B.Sc. & B.A. Economics (Hons.)

The four-year fully residential B.A. Economics (Hons.) and B.Sc. Economics (Hons.) degree programme equips students with strong foundation in economics theories, models and ideas, enabling students to analyse and comprehend economic data and trends.

POSTGRADUATE

M.A. Public Policy

The two-year M.A. Public Policy programme trains students to navigate complex policy environments effectively. The interdisciplinary approach allows students to address contemporary political, economic, and social issues comprehensively and coherently.

DOCTORAL

Ph.D Programme

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy is a research-driven school and is dedicated to generating ideas and knowledge about, and practices of democratized development.

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M.A. Public Policy (Online)

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) and Coursera partner to offer a new interdisciplinary M.A. in Public Policy programme that comprehensively studies and analyzes contemporary political, economic, and social issues.

Career Opportunities in Public Policy

A degree in public policy from JSGP opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in government, non-governmental organizations, private sector companies, and civil society organizations.

Graduates of JSGP's programmes have gone on to work in various capacities, including:

Policy analysts and advisors in government ministries and departments | Consultants and experts in think tanks and research organizations | Managers and leaders in NGOs and civil society organizations | Business executives and entrepreneurs in the private sector | Academicians and researchers in top universities and research institutions

To know more about Career opportunities in Public Policy, checkout this blog: Career In Public Policy In India: Jobs & Career Opportunities

Research at JSGP

Fostering Rigorous, Transdisciplinary, and Collaborative Research among Faculty Members

Curriculum of International Standard

Faculty Trained Internationally and Active in Research

Globally Networked Career Development and Placement Division

Faculty Speak

Why West Bengal in 2026 Is an Uncertain Dream for the BJP

While BJP banks on the faces of its New Delhi leadership in the state, the youth’s attention to CPI(M) could help it chart a path...

India’s manufacturing under-performance Part 1: New clue from multi-plants

One of the most intriguing and relatively undocumented developments of the last 20 yrs...

India’s manufacturing under-performance Part 2: New clue from multi-plants

In multi-plant units, flexibility in hiring & firing labour comes from fact of having many plants. In single plants...

Why punitive population-control measures are harmful and distract from the real problem – inequality

Higher fertility rates are a symptom of underdevelopment rather than the cause of it.

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Global Partnerships on Issues and Solutions

These collaborations enable students to gain insights into diverse perspectives and approach to public policy and governance, as well as engage with experts and practitioners from various parts of the world.

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