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Leadership to inspire change.
Dedication for nation-building.
Reliance on evidence and facts to make informed policy decisions.
Emphasis on inclusion and regeneration for a brighter future.
These are just a few of the traits that our Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) program will instil in you.
MPP is a residential 2-year multi-disciplinary program that gives you exposure to all aspects of policy – economics, politics, business, law, ethics, communications and technology. Our curriculum design is based on the international pedagogical framework and contextualized specifically to tackle complexities of the Indian market that will accelerate your career in policy making, consulting and evaluation, non-profit or social enterprises, or government & politics.

Build a Career
in Public Policy
Our program’s combination of academic rigour and on-ground experiences will give you the confidence to assume leadership in any career of your choice. Here are some of the popular avenues you can choose after your MPP.
Public service, including policy making and implementation, government roles and politics
Private sector, including business consulting, policy consulting for large corporations, policy analysis, think tanks and private policy implementation organisations
Non-profit or social enterprises
Media & communications, with a focus on public sector topics
Research and academia
International and foreign affairs
Events
Let’s Talk Policy“India’s Olympic challenge: Do we have the right policies to produce world class sportspersons?”
July 3, 07:00 PM IST
Videos
How Kautilya will create transformational impact
Panel discussion – “Can the Youth Shake Up Policy & Politics in India?”
My journey to a career in public policy
Kautilya’s value proposition
Need for policy professionals in administrative services
Panel discussion – “Policy, Politics, and Purpose”
The forces behind Kautilya
Emerging need for public policy professionals
Panel discussion – “Budget 2026: Managing the Pandemic”
The vision behind Kautilya School of Public Policy
Evidence based policy making
Event Video: Careers in Public Policy
A contemporary curriculum grounded in Indian ethos
The role of diverse perspectives in policy making
Is our Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) right for you?
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: Shaping education in the post-pandemic world”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: Future of the Pandemic”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: Rebooting climate agenda: What should the priorities be?”
A nurturing ground for aspiring policymakers
Policy professionals for a changing world
The right profile for our MPP program
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: Book Talk with Pradeep Gupta”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: Book Talk with Shivshankar Menon”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy – Doctors’ Panel”
Panel discussion – “Master’s in Public Policy”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: RTI – A key tool in democracy”
Panel discussion – “Technology & Policy: What it means for you”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy, session 1: How to clean up elections?”
How Kautilya plans to empower young students
How Kautilya will create transformational impact
Panel discussion – “Can the Youth Shake Up Policy & Politics in India?”
My journey to a career in public policy
Kautilya’s value proposition
Need for policy professionals in administrative services
Panel discussion – “Policy, Politics, and Purpose”
The forces behind Kautilya
Emerging need for public policy professionals
Panel discussion – “Budget 2026: Managing the Pandemic”
The vision behind Kautilya School of Public Policy
Evidence based policy making
Event Video: Careers in Public Policy
A contemporary curriculum grounded in Indian ethos
The role of diverse perspectives in policy making
Is our Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) right for you?
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: Shaping education in the post-pandemic world”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: Future of the Pandemic”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: Rebooting climate agenda: What should the priorities be?”
A nurturing ground for aspiring policymakers
Policy professionals for a changing world
The right profile for our MPP program
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: Book Talk with Pradeep Gupta”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: Book Talk with Shivshankar Menon”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy – Doctors’ Panel”
Panel discussion – “Master’s in Public Policy”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy: RTI – A key tool in democracy”
Panel discussion – “Technology & Policy: What it means for you”
Panel discussion – “Let’s Talk Policy, session 1: How to clean up elections?”
How Kautilya plans to empower young students