Course Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Public Policy explores the formulation, implementation, and impact of public policies. Students develop skills in analysis, research, and communication to address social, economic, and political challenges.

Duration:
The B.A./B.Sc. in Public Policy is typically a 3-year undergraduate program divided into six semesters.

Average Fees:

• Public Institutions: ₹15,000 - ₹50,000 per annum

• Private Institutions: ₹60,000 - ₹2,00,000 per annum

Exams to Attend:
Admissions are typically based on Class 12 merit. Some institutions may require entrance exams such as:

• CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test)

• DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)

• JNUEE (Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam)

Semester-wise Syllabus Overview

Semester 1:

1. Introduction to Public Policy

2. Political Theory

3. Microeconomics

4. Elective - Sociology or Political Science

Semester 2:

1. Policy Process and Institutions

2. Macroeconomics

3. Introduction to Governance

4. Elective - Ethics in Public Policy or Environmental Studies

Semester 3:

1. Public Policy Analysis

2. Indian Administrative System

3. Research Methodology

4. Elective - Human Rights or International Relations

Semester 4:

1. Social Policy and Welfare

2. Economics of Development

3. Policy Advocacy and Communication

4. Elective - Urban Policy or Gender and Policy

Semester 5:

1. Globalization and Public Policy

2. Public Finance and Budgeting

3. Governance Reforms

4. Elective - Health Policy or Education Policy

Semester 6:

1. Development Administration

2. International Public Policy

3. Dissertation/Project Work

4. Internship/Fieldwork in Public Policy

Top 10 Institutions Combined Ranking - India

1. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) - Delhi

2. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) - Mumbai

3. University of Delhi - Delhi

4. Azim Premji University - Bengaluru

5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi - Delhi

6. National Law School of India University (NLSIU) - Bengaluru

7. Ashoka University - Sonipat

8. OP Jindal Global University - Sonipat

9. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) - Varanasi

10. University of Hyderabad - Hyderabad

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

1. University of Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram

2. Mahatma Gandhi University - Kottayam

3. Calicut University - Kozhikode

4. St. Teresa’s College - Ernakulam

5. Farook College - Kozhikode

6. Sacred Heart College - Kochi

7. Mar Ivanios College - Thiruvananthapuram

8. CMS College - Kottayam

9. Assumption College - Changanassery

10. St. Joseph's College - Devagiri, Kozhikode