The last date to submit application in the first round is January 15, 2019.

The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) has released a notification for the invitation of applications for the first round of admissions for its flagship programme in Policy, Design and Management, on the official website- www.ispp.org.in.

The last date to submit the application in the first round is January 15, 2019.

About the programme:

Conceptualised and designed for aspiring public policy managers, practitioners and administrators, the one-year Master's equivalent programme will ground students in a strong policy foundation and would arm them with core skills in policy design, implementation, management and assessment.

The program will have an annual fee of INR 7 lakhs and will be backed by need-based financial-aid ranging from 25 per cent to 100 per cent waiver on fees for all deserving students.

Commencement of the first session:

The first session will commence from August 2019 at the program campus in Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi and will comprise of fifty students.

Talking about ISPP's mission and aim to build a flourishing training and research platform, Shubhashis Gangopadhyay, Dean, Indian School of Public Policy said, "We are delighted to announce the admissions of ISPP's Founding Class. We are looking for students who have not just performed well academically, but also found a way to engage with community, society and issues beyond the classroom. Our approach to admissions is holistic and rigorous and we place significant value on aptitude and commitment to making a change in our society through public policy."

"We have already received interest from prospective applicants from different countries, almost all the States in India and graduates from leading institutes like the IITs, IIMs, Delhi University and others. We look forward to creating a truly diverse Founding Class," he added.

Selection procedure:

Prospective students with a graduation degree (in any discipline) can apply by summiting application forms available on the ISPP website.

Those, who will be shortlisted, shall be called for an in-person interview and group discussion.

Age limit:

There is no age restriction for application but the expected median age of the class is 26 years.

Important:

Applicants should keep in mind that the admission process is split into three rounds.

The second and the third rounds of admissions will begin in mid-January 2019 and the first week of April 2019, respectively.

For further details, please log on to www.ispp.org.in.

About Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP):

The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) is an upcoming school founded by eminent leaders and philanthropists to fulfil the need for a home-grown world-class program that prepares policy professionals of the future.

Led by luminaries from India and abroad who were encouraged by their experience in engaging with policy questions for two decades, the school takes forward the promise of over 20 years of public policy programs that the founders have run in various formats which have trained over 8000 students in public policy.

The founding team of ISPP believes that there is a newfound desire to create impact in India today and therefore, a manifest need for committed young public policy professionals for the country.

Read: CBSE Class 10 Class 12 Datesheets 2019: Check how board students reacted on Twitter

Read: IIT Madras takes up 'Education' as this year's cause for cultural festival Saarang