• Evidence-informed · Collaborative · Critical

    Research

    The Centre is committed to evidence-informed, collaborative, and critical research in various policy fields, focusing specifically on policy formulation and evaluation in India.

  • MPP · PhD

    Academics

    Offering Master’s and PhD programmes with courses in policy theory and specific policy domains, the Centre aims to provide a fillip to policy studies in India.

  • Faculty · MPP & PhD Students · Fellows

    People

    The faculty, researchers, and students at the Centre come from a wide range of backgrounds, offering diverse expertise and forming our richest resource.

PhD Students
50 +
MPP Students
5 +
Policy Talks
40 +
Policy Dialogues
0 +

Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies

IIT Bombay

Policy Studies is a relatively nascent discipline in India. Given the increasing complexities of the economy, international relations, technology, and governance, it is imperative for the discipline to take firm roots in our polity and society. Realising the academic community’s important role in this regard, the Centre was set up in 2016 to provide a fillip to the study of Public Policy, with insightful and actionable thought leadership.

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ADMISSIONS

We invite aspiring scholars and researchers to join our vibrant community dedicated to advancing policy studies. Explore our diverse academic programs, including MPP and PhD tracks, designed to equip future leaders with the skills and knowledge to tackle complex policy challenges.

ACADEMICS

We focus on fostering a robust academic environment that nurtures scholarly inquiry and innovation. Our faculty members are dedicated to cutting-edge research, which translates into our programmes empowering students, researchers, and postdoctoral fellows to engage deeply with policy studies.

SPOTLIGHT

RESEARCH

Research at the Centre is anchored around five major verticals demanding interdisciplinary engagements to address the policy problems—longstanding and emerging—in today’s rapidly changing world.

WORKING PAPER SERIES

PROJECTS

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