Jindal School of Government and Public Policy Admission 2026 (Open): Courses, Eligibility, Fees & Selection

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy BSc fees are around INR 14 lakh. The fee might include components other than the tuition fee, such as a one-time fee payment of INR 50,000, and hostel fee of INR 12.40 lakh. The BSc admission will be confirmed once you submit the required documents, which will be verified, and the payment of the full semester fees. The fee information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

The fees for UG courses at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy ranges from 14.5 Lakhs to 14 Lakhs, depending upon the course you opt for. The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) at O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonepat, Haryana has an average fee of INR 14,00,000 per year for its six courses. For a detailed fees details, you can refer to the Shiksha website. JSGP also offers separate hostel accommodation for boys.

Yes, you can apply for admission to the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy for a BA (Hons) Economics programme if you have at least 60% aggregate marks in Class 12. Students who completed Class 12 in 2022 can also apply. 

You can apply online by visiting the institute's official website. 

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) also administers the Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test (JSAT), an online entrance exam for admission to its undergraduate programs.

The institute offers BA, BSc and MA courses. Currently, admissions are open. To know the detailed course eligibility, students can check the table presented below:

To get admission in Jindal School of Government and Public Policy BSc course candidates must have a valid qualification, i.e., twelve years of school education with 60% aggregate. Qualified candidates must complete the admission procedure, which begins with the application process, followed by the selection process, and final admission. JSGPP BSc application process 2024 is conducted in online mode. Candidates seeking admission are first required to apply by completing the application form to become eligible for admission. Jindal School of Government and Public Policy accepts scores of national-level exams like SAT, ACT, or LSAT-India. However, candidates without these exams can take the entrance exams conducted by the OP Jindal Global University Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test (JSAT). The school further shortlists candidates based on exam scores. Shortlisted candidates for the BSc course have to then appear for the interview round. After the interviews for the BSc (Hons) programme, the final selection is done. The selected candidates can pay the required fee amount to confirm their seats. JSGPP BCom fees are around INR 14 lakh. 

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy accepts the following entrance exam scores for undergraduate (UG) courses: 

55% in JSAT

1200+ in SAT

28+ in ACT

The school also accepts JSAT/ACT or SAT scores for admission. Applicants for the MA programme are selected based on their entrance exam scores and UG degree marks. 

The school's holistic admission process is conducted over three rounds. It considers the following criteria: 

Personal statement

Supplemental application

X and XII grade marks

Personal interview

Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test (JSAT) score or equivalent (SAT/ACT/CUET)

Candidates can take the JSAT exam up to three times within the designated testing period. The highest score obtained among all the attempts will be taken into consideration. 

Candidates who wants to pursue BA Hons programme at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy must pay the following fees:

Course Fees: INR 14 Lakh. Students must also pay INR 0.5 Lacs as refundable security deposit.

Hostel Fees: The programme is offered for a duration of 4 years and is a fully residential programme. Fees for hostel is INR 3.1 Lacs per annum.

The upcoming SAT exam dates are scheduled to happen in the following months of 2025:

1. March
2. May
3. June
4. August
5. October
6. November 
7. December

College Board releases the SAT exam dates beforehand, which are accessible for students to plan their exam dates ahead.

For admission to MA course at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. The selection criteria for this course is closed book examination followed by a faculty interview and candidates must complete graduation. Candidates who have not completed graduation are not eligible for admission.

Yes, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy offers PhD programme at doctorate level. The programme is designed in a way to promote the thinking ability of the students. The programme demands implementation of new imagination, techniques and methodology. Candidates, who have a master’s degree from a UGC approved university in BA in Economics or Bachelors in Commerce or in allied subjects, or in Engineering/ Technology with a minimum of 55% marks. Candidates with PG Diploma in Management equivalent to MBA by AICTE with 55% marks are also eligible. Candidates with professional qualification such as CA/ICWA/ CFA/ CS (both 5 year integrated or 3 years after graduation) with minimum 55% marks are also eligible. Applicants with more than 3 years of industry / teaching / practicing/ managerial / professional experience will be given preference.

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) offers five courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels: 

MA in Public Policy

MA in Economics

MA in Public Policy (Online)

PhD Programme

BA (Hons.) in Public Policy

JSGP was the first public policy school in India to offer a two-year full-time MA in Public Policy program. The programme is taught by internationally trained faculty. JSGP also offers a three-year undergraduate honors programme in Economics. 

According to Coursera, graduates of the MA in Public Policy programme are prepared to work in a variety of fields, including: 

Development and public policy organizations

CSR initiatives

Academic institutions

Think tanks

NGOs

Media and political organizations 

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) at O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonepat has cutoffs subjective to various courses. Here are some other cutoffs for the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy: 

JSAT: 55%

SAT: 1200+

ACT: 28+

JCAT: 50%

The JSGP also accepts applications from candidates with professional qualifications like CA/ICWA/CFA/CS.