Ph.D

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD courses have a duration of three-six years. The duration differs depending on the chosen course mode of the candidate. Jindal School of Government and Public Policy offers PhD in full-time mode and part-time mode for a duration of three and six years respectively.

Candidates applying for Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD courses can only apply after completing their post graduation.

This means that if the candidate has only cleared an UG level course, they are not eligible to apply for the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD admissions. PG level course completed by a candidate must also match the research they propose during the admissions.

There is no mention of the exact tuition fee waiver that the MCM scholarship scheme awards to the selected PhD students of Jindal School of Government and Public Policy on either the official website or the brochure. 

Thus, candidates should assume that the scholarship amount or tuition fee waiver received by every eligible PhD student is the same from the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy scholarships.

For more clarification regarding scholarships, candidates are advised to contact an official from the institute.

Yes, PhD students who wish to apply for scholarships at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy are required to appear for the JSAT to qualify for the MCM scholarship.

The JSAT is a standard exam that is conducted by Jindal School of Government and Public Policy itself to select candidates for scholarship from all courses.

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy considers other factors during selection for the MCM scholarship.

Candidates interested in applying for admissions to the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD courses can expect to be asked to provide copies of the following documents:

• Marksheet and passing certificate of Class 10 and Class 12
• Degree of Undergraduate course
• Degree of Postgraduate course
• Work experience of three years (If available)
• Entrance Exam Scorecard
• Two passport-sized photgraphs

No, there is no difference in the admission process for part-time or full-time mode of PhD offered by Jindal School of Government and Public Policy. Admissions to both courses is decided on entrance basis with the same exam scores considered to decide the selection of candidates.

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD admission portal is yet to open for 2026. However, the brochure of Jindal School of Government and Public Policy mentions the admission cycle to start in January. Thus, candidates need to register on the website to check if the admission forms for the 2026 PhD admissions at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy are available.

No, the dates for Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD courses are not announced for the 2026 session. However, the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy has announed the months in which the admissions will take place.

The exact dates will be revealed later on the official website by the institute. In the meantime, candidates should prepare for the accepted entrance exams which are also held around the admission cycles.

The PhD courses at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy are offered in both full-time and part-time modes. Candidate selection for both PhD courses is done following the same eligibility and selection criteria. The part-time Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD course is more suitable for working professionals.

No, candidates are not required to have prior work experience to qualify for Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD admissions.

However, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD admissions will give preference to candidates who can show three years of professional experience in the relevant fields.

This means that having prior work experience is beneficial during PhD admissions at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy but not mandatory. Candidates will need experience in the industry, teaching, practicing managerial or professional to gain the preference.