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

O.P. Jindal Global University conducts Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test or JSAT for admission to UG courses. Aspirants with a score in any other accepted entrance exam can also get admission. Students applying for PG courses at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy must pass Public Policy Entrance Test or PPET conducted by the university.

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy offers admission to candidates based on their entrance exam scores. Aspirants can appear for JSAT for admission to UG courses and PPET for MA. O.P. Jindal University also conducts JGU Entrance Test for PhD programme. Aspirants with a score in any other accepted entrance exams can also get admission. Selected candidates also need to pass a personal interview round for final selection.

The admission cycle for PhD programme at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy has two intakes. The school accepts applications from December to January for Spring intake and June to July for the fall intake every year. Candidates can apply online for admission.

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) at O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonepat, Haryana has three MA programs: 

MA in Public Policy: Two years INR 5 Lacs per year

The JSGP also has courses with an average fee of INR 3,50,000 per year. 

The JSGP is a private institution established in 2012. 

 It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs. Admission is based on merit and entrance exams. The application fee is INR 1,000 for PG programs.

Candidates can apply for BA (Hons)/ BSc (Hons) courses after completing Class 12 from Indian or any recognised board. Aspirants need to complete a bachelor's degree from a recognised university to apply for MA programme. The selection for UG and PG courses is entrance-based.

Candidates must complete a master's degree in a discipline relevant to the research with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent grade to apply for PhD programme at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy. Aspirants must have a score in UGC-NET, UGC CSIR-NET, GATE, etc. for admission to PhD programme.

The MA course fees at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy is INR 4 lakh. Candidates are only required to pay the one-time security deposit and tuition fee for the MA course. Below is the fee breakup:

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.

JSGPP BA application process is conducted in online mode. Candidates seeking admission are first required to apply by completing the application form to become eligible for admission. For student reference, each of the stages in the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy admission procedure is explained below:

Step 1: Visit the main official website of OP Jindal Global University.

Step 2: Now click on 'Jindal School of Journalism and Communication' from the list of schools name.

Step 3: Click on the 'Apply Now' and register with a valid mobile number and email ID.

Step 4: Verify and fill out the online application form.

Step 5: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

Step 6: Finally upload all the required documents.

Candidates should fill in all the details correctly in the form. Along with this, candidates also have to provide a personal statement. Moreover, the application must be submitted before the deadline.

The tuition fees for the MA course at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy is around INR 4 lakh. Unlike the UG level courses of JSGPP, the MA course tuitionfeesis only charged in a single instalment. A small portion of this tuition fee might be charged from candidates before the commencement of the MA course as admission fees.

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy accepts applications online. Candidates need to pay INR 2,500 to apply for UG courses. The application fees for MA is INR 1,000. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes.

OP Jindal Global University offers Merit-cum-Means scholarship or MCM. The scholarships includes tuition fees only. Jindal School of Government and Public Policy students are selected for scholarship based on their annual family income, qualifying exam scores, JSAT or standardized examination results and scores in faculty interview.

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 

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy offers diverse range of programmes to students at UG, PG, and Doctoral levels. Some of the popular courses offered by the college are BA, BSc (Hons),  PhD. and PhD. The college is mainly concerned with streams such as Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.