Takshashila’s public policy school was founded in 2012 with a commitment to build the intellectual foundations of an India with global interests. We are the pioneers of modern public policy education in India and we have already trained over 3000 public policy professionals so far.
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Early bird application deadline for Spring cohort*: 25th November 2019
*GCPP, GCPP (Defence & Foreign Affairs) and GCPP (Technology & Policy)
Application deadline for Spring cohort*: 5th January 2020
Spring cohort* programme begins: 18th January 2020
First workshop for Spring cohort*: Friday 14th to Sunday 16th February 2020
Second workshop for GCPP Spring cohort: Friday 13th to Sunday 15th March 2020
Second workshop for GCPP (Defence & Foreign Affairs) and GCPP (Technology & Policy): Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March 2020
Early bird application deadline for Summer cohort*: 29th March 2020
*GCPP, GCPP (Defence & Foreign Affairs) and GCPP (Technology & Policy)
Capstone webinar and final exam for Spring cohort*: 4th April 2020
Application deadline for Summer cohort*: 26th April 2020
Summer cohort* programme begins: 9th May 2020
First workshop for Summer cohort*: Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June 2020
*GCPP, GCPP (Defence & Foreign Affairs) and GCPP (Technology & Policy)
Second workshop for GCPP Summer cohort: Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July 2020
Early bird application deadline for Summer cohort*: 6th July 2020
Second workshop for GCPP (Defence & Foreign Affairs) and GCPP (Technology & Policy) Summer cohort: Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July 2020
Capstone webinar and final exam for Summer cohort*: 25th July 2020
Application deadline for Winter cohort*: 16th August 2020
Winter cohort* programme begins: 29th August 2020
First workshop for Winter cohort*: Friday 25th to Sunday 27th September 2020
*GCPP, GCPP (Defence & Foreign Affairs) and GCPP (Technology & Policy)
Second workshop for GCPP Summer cohort: Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November 2020
Second workshop for GCPP (Defence & Foreign Affairs) and GCPP (Technology & Policy) Winter cohort: Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November 2020
Capstone webinar and final exam for Summer cohort*: 5th December 2020
*GCPP, GCPP (Defence & Foreign Affairs) and GCPP (Technology & Policy)
The fees include INR 500 as a one-time application fee (non-refundable and to be paid while submitting the application form) and INR 33,000 (excluding 18% GST) for the course (to be paid after admission has been granted).
Yes. When you proceed to the course fee payment, you will have the option to choose EMI as your preferred method of payment. You will need a credit card with banks supported by CCAvenue or a debit card that supports the EMI option.
It is recommended that applicants seek financial support only if they cannot take the course without it. There will be a limited number of scholarships to enable deserving candidates to take the course.
An applicant seeking financial support will be asked to provide reasons why such financial support should be extended to them. If their application is shortlisted for admission and financial support, they might also be asked to provide further information and supporting documents.
Please note that financial support is by no means guaranteed. Students who receive financial support are liable to pay the full fees in case they do not complete the course with satisfactory performance.
No. We have not sought approval from any government body. Our commitment is to provide the highest quality education possible to candidates who seek it.
The PGP course, to my mind, is structured in the manner of a gradual unveiling of an exquisite creature. I had a strong understanding of the basics of economics, international relations, public finance and political economy from this course which gave me the required tools to indulge heavily in the practical sessions of policy application. I am fortunate to get an excellent faculty who deeply engaged me throughout the course by way of rigorous assignments, discussions and most importantly inculcated a culture of applying my mind over social issues in a structured way. The strategic placing of masterclasses throughout the course duration by eminent social scientists and economists have been of great value to me. Being an intellectual property rights and data privacy lawyer and an alumna of the Columbia Business School, NY, this course has helped me consolidate my professional learnings and propel my focus on Public Policy. I strongly recommend this course to people who are keen to understand the roots of change-making which contributes to nation-building.
I was part of the first cohort of students for the GCPP(Health and Life Sciences) and I am really enjoying the course!The past 7 weeks have been an intense, fun and enriching experience where policy enthusiasts like me, from different backgrounds, have had the opportunity tolearn from each other. The course is very well curated and taught by an amazing faculty. I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in science, public policy and the way the two interact with each other.
Takshashila’s public policy school was founded in 2012 with a commitment to build the intellectual foundations of an India with global interests. We are the pioneers of modern public policy education in India and we have already trained over 3000 public policy professionals so far.
To prepare our students to tackle the complex policy challenges, we bring together academic experts and policy practitioners from across the world. Takshashila’s unique pedagogy allows individuals to study from anywhere and while pursuing their current occupations. We equip our students with core knowledge and a set of skills in policy evaluation, economic reasoning, effective communication and public persuasion. Our programmes are targeted at dynamic individuals who wish to enter the growing professional sphere of public policy, public affairs, and governance and leadership.
Given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to continue conducting the workshop component of our educational programmes online.
1. Workshops for all of Takshashila’s public policy programmes will continue to be held online until July 2021.
2. All of the workshops for the 2021 cohort of the Post-Graduate Programme (PGP) will be held online.
3. When we determine it is safe, Takshashila will conduct optional hackathons/workshops free of charge at Nandi Hills, north of Bangalore city, for all students who want the full learning experience. Students will have to bear their own travel and accommodation expenses.
Takshashila’s public policy school was founded in 2012 with a commitment to build the intellectual foundations of an India with global interests. We are the pioneers of modern public policy education in India and we have already trained over 4,000 public policy professionals so far.
To prepare our students to tackle the complex policy challenges, we bring together academic experts and policy practitioners from across the world. Takshashila’s unique pedagogy allows individuals to study from anywhere and while pursuing their current occupations. We equip our students with core knowledge and a set of skills in policy evaluation, economic reasoning, effective communication and public persuasion. Our programmes are targeted at dynamic individuals who wish to enter the growing professional sphere of public policy, public affairs, and governance and leadership.
