Takshashila Institution
Policy School
The Takshashila Institution, established in 2010, is an independent centre for research and education in public policy. It is a non-partisan, non-profit organisation that advocates the values of freedom, openness, tolerance, pluralism and responsible citizenship. It seeks to transform India through better public policies, bridging the governance gap by developing better public servants, civil society leaders, professionals and informed citizens.
Our public policy programmes aim to prepare students to tackle complex policy challenges. We equip our students with core knowledge and skills in policy evaluation, economic reasoning, effective communication and public persuasion. The programmes target dynamic individuals who wish to enter the growing professional sphere of public policy, public affairs, governance, and leadership.
At a glance
| FORMAT | online · hybrid · in-person workshops |
| ALUMNI | 10,000+ across India and the world |
Our courses
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
A 12-week programme offered in three specialisations — Advanced Public Policy, Technology and Policy, and Defence and Foreign Affairs.
Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy
A comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects of public policy.
Expert Capsule Courses
Short 4–10 week courses on niche policy topics, designed for anyone interested in specific areas of public policy.
OpenTakshashila Courses
Short certificate courses on the OpenTakshashila platform, covering niche topics at the intersection of public policy, governance, and society.
Bespoke Courses
Custom-designed executive programmes tailored to your organisation's public policy learning needs.
Why Takshashila
10,000+ alumni
Our alumni excel across military, academia, media, politics, bureaucracy, and businesses of all kinds.
Study from anywhere
Takshashila's unique pedagogy allows individuals to study from anywhere while pursuing their current occupations.
People, ideas, networks
We believe in connecting good people to good ideas and good networks, bringing together academic experts and policy practitioners from across the world.
Transforming India
Transforming India is a marathon. Come train with us.
Upcoming cohorts
Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy
A comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects of public policy.
DATES- EARLY BIRD1 May 2026 · 10% scholarship
- APPLY BY1 Jun 2026
- PROGRAMME BEGINS20 Jun 2026
Introduction to Geospatial Science and Technology
A 4-week course on the science, concepts, and applications of geospatial technology — surveying and navigation, cartography, geodesy, remote sensing, geospatial policy and intelligence, and hands-on open-source tools.
DATES- EARLY BIRD24 Jun 2026 · ₹10,000 fee
- APPLY BY1 Jul 2026
- PROGRAMME BEGINS4 Jul 2026
- PROGRAMME ENDS25 Jul 2026
Space Power Course
A 4-week course on space power, India's space reforms, the Outer Space Treaty, the commercial space sector, megaconstellations, space law, and India's and China's military space strategies.
DATES- EARLY BIRD27 Jun 2026 · ₹10,000 fee
- APPLY BY25 Jul 2026
- PROGRAMME BEGINS1 Aug 2026
- PROGRAMME ENDS29 Aug 2026
Politics and Policy of Artificial Intelligence
A five-week capsule course that equips participants with concepts and frameworks for analysing the political economy, governance frameworks, and India's pathway to AI diffusion.
DATES- EARLY BIRD27 Jun 2026 · 10% scholarship
- APPLY BY26 Jul 2026
- PROGRAMME BEGINS1 Aug 2026
- PROGRAMME ENDS5 Sep 2026
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
A 12-week programme offered in three specialisations — Advanced Public Policy, Technology and Policy, and Defence and Foreign Affairs.
DATES- EARLY BIRD26 Jul 2026 · 10% scholarship
- APPLY BY23 Aug 2026
- PROGRAMME BEGINS5 Sep 2026
- PROGRAMME ENDS29 Nov 2026
China's Defence in the New Era
A 4-week course on the PLA's post-2015 modernisation, China's military-industrial complex, evolving doctrine, the Taiwan contingency, and India–China border dynamics — read through primary Chinese sources.
DATES- APPLY BY4 Nov 2026
- PROGRAMME BEGINS7 Nov 2026
- PROGRAMME ENDS28 Nov 2026