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Master's In Public Policy,
Law & Governance

at IIT Kharagpur

Prepare for leadership roles across public policy, governance, and legal strategy-within one of India's most rigorous academic environments.

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Deadline Extended: 3rd March 2026
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An Institution Of National Importance

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur was established to advance education, research, and knowledge creation in areas of public importance.

verifyed NIRF 2025: Ranked 6th Overall
verifyed NIRF Law Rankings: Ranked 6th
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Why IIT Kharagpur
For Public Policy, Law, And Governance

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INSTITUTIONAL STANDING

Ranked 6th overall in (NIRF)

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NATIONAL MANDATE

Founded to advance education and research of public importance

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RESEARCH-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT

Strong emphasis on academic research and critical inquiry

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ESTABLISHED LEGACY

Over seven decades of higher education excellence

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FACULTY EXPERTISE

Experienced faculty engaged in teaching and academic research

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ALUMNI NETWORK

Graduates contributing across public institutions, academia, and industry

Programme Overview - Master's In Public Policy, Law And Governance (MPPLG)

Programme offered by: Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Law and Governance, IIT Kharagpur

A two-year, full-time postgraduate programme designed to build a structured understanding of:

Public institutions and governance systems
Constitutional & administrative frameworks
Policy formulation and implementation
Regulatory
mechanisms

A RESEARCH-LED
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

  • Classroom-based instruction
  • Emphasis on critical inquiry and formal evaluation
  • Assessment through written examinations and analytical work
  • Designed for students seeking advanced academic grounding in policy and governance

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Bachelor's degree in Science / Engineering / Law / Medicine / Commerce / Arts (minimum four-year programme)
  • Minimum 65% marks or CGPA 7.0 (or equivalent)
  • Final-year students may apply (subject to eligibility at admission)
  • Age and other conditions as per Institute norms

Important Dates

18 th
DECEMBER 2025
Commencement of Online Application
3 rd
March 2026
Closure of Online Application
18 th
MARCH 2026
Issue of Admit Card
29 th
MARCH 2026
Written Examination

Registration Process — MPPLG 2026

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A Pathway to
Advanced Legal Study

The MPPLG programme offers a structured postgraduate framework for the academic study of public policy, law, and governance—anchored in IIT Kharagpur's research-driven educational environment.

Designed for those who seek depth, discipline, and institutional credibility in public policy education.

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