M.A. in Political Leadership and Government 

at School of Government, MIT-WPU, Pune, Kothrud

MIT WPU School of Government offers seat in MA programme based on entrance exam scores. The selection to the course is based on written descriptive test conducted by MIT WPU. Selected candidates have to further pass a personal interview round for admission. Aspirants who are selected need to pay the first installment of the fee and report at the campus for document verification to confirm their seat.

Admission to the MA in Political Leadership and Government at the School of Government, MIT WPU is merit-based. Candidates must clear the descriptive written test and a Personal Interaction (PI) round. A merit list is prepared based on the candidate's performance in both stages to decide final admission.

MIT WPU School of Government has a total intake of 40 in the MA programme. Candidates are offered seat based on their score in the entrance exam. Aspirants need to pass MIT WPU CET for admission. Selected candidates are further called for a personal interview round for admission. Aspirants must pay the first installment of the fee after completion of the selection rounds to confirm their seat.

The School of Government, MIT WPU offers three scholarship categories for MA students based on academic merit: 100% under Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship, 50% under MIT-WPU Scholarship I, and 25% under MIT-WPU Scholarship II. These are awarded based on a student's graduation and Class 12 marks.

To qualify for the Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship (100% waiver), MIT WPU MA students must have scored 90% or above in graduation and 85% or above in Class 12. The scholarship is awarded based strictly on academic merit, and eligible students are encouraged to apply during the admission process.

The following practical exposure students get in the School of Government, MIT WPU:

• Field visits to government offices, NGOs, & political party offices
• National & international study tours (including a visit to Delhi to meet policymakers & legislators)
• Hands-on campaign & election management activities.

The fee per year for the MA in Political Leadership and Government course at School of Government, MIT WPU is INR 1.55 lakh. To apply online, students must fill the form for admission. 

School of Government, MIT WPU Graduates can get the following the job roles after completing MA course:

Alumni of School of Government, MIT WPU are working in leading positions in Media Houses, Policy Think Tanks, Political Party Offices, Government Agencies, etc.