Jindal School of Government Public Policy: BA, MA 2026

About Jindal School of Government and Public Policy

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy at O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat offers four-year economics and PPE bachelor degrees, a one-year MA in Public Policy, online MA options and a PhD.

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy is the policy school of O.P. Jindal Global University, a private university with a residential campus on the Sonipat-Narela road in Haryana. After Class 12 students can take a four-year BA or B.Sc (Hons.) in Economics or a four-year BA (Hons.) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Graduates can join the one-year residential MA in Public Policy, or study online for an MA in Public Policy or an MA in Electoral Analysis and Management. A residential PhD of three to six years rounds off the list. The school is a fit for students who want to work in government advisory roles, development agencies, policy research and consulting.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Arts	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Bachelor of Science	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Arts	Online	2 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Applicants register on the JGU admissions portal (admissions.jgu.edu.in), which has separate forms for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD entry, while the online master programmes are applied for through jguonline.edu.in. The school course page does not set out entrance tests or selection steps, so check the programme page and the current admission notice for eligibility and the selection process. The PhD has its own admissions page.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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