IIT Bombay
ADMISSIONS

Master’s Programme

Online Application Portal
MPP Admissions Poster
2025 (Autumn)
MPP Information Brochure (Advance Copy)
2026-27 (Autumn)
MPP Handbook
2025–26
Previous Year’s Question Paper
2024-25 Part 1 Part 2
Schedule
Written Exam Date: ___________
Venue: ___________
Reporting Time: ___________
End of Exam: ___________
Interview Shortlist: ___________
Interview Date: ___________
Reporting Time: ___________
Venue: ___________

Admission Process and Policy

Admission to IIT Bombay’s MPP program is based on the applicant’s performance in a written test and an interview, in compliance with the reservation policies mandated by the Government of India.

Eligibility

Applicants to the MPP programme must meet any one of the following two minimum eligibility criteria:

  • A 4‐year Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Commerce or equivalent, or any 2‐year Master’s degree, or an LLB# with a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/PwD) or equivalent letter grade*/GPA from a recognised institution or deemed university (as recognised by AICTE/UGC/AIU).
  • A 4‐year BSc/BS/BTech/BArch (minimum 4‐year degree), or MBBS (post 10+2) or equivalent, or a 2‐year MSc/MS/MTech with a minimum of 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) or equivalent letter grade*/GPA from a recognised institution or deemed university (as recognised by AICTE/UGC/AIU).

*Equivalence of the degree(s) must be certified by the institution awarding it.
#LLB completed after an undergraduate (UG) degree, or a 5‐year integrated LLB (after 10+2), will be equivalent to a 4‐year Bachelor’s degree.

Admission Categories

Applications are invited under the following intake categories. Candidates applying under any category will be required to have fulfilled the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned above.

ADCPS offers a limited number of TAships. Candidates applying for the same will be required to submit valid GATE score.

Depending upon project availability, ADCPS may offer Teaching Assistantship/Research Assistantships through Project (TAP/RAP). Candidates applying for TAP/RAP positions (if available) will be required to submit valid GATE score.

The MPP programme will also be open to all SF candidates with a minimum of 2 years of work experience, and In‐Service candidates. If admitted, In‐Service candidates working in government organisations or a Public Sector Undertaking, will have to submit a No
Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of admission.

  1. Candidates without any work experience will need a valid GATE score.
  2. SF candidates with work experience must have completed their UG degree on a date which is at least 2 years prior to the date of admission to the MPP programme.
  3. GATE‐qualified candidates are also eligible for the SF seats.
The MPP programme will also be open to all FA category candidates, receiving fellowships or scholarships from government or semi‐government agencies. The financial support under the FA category may be provided by various Govt./Semi‐Govt. schemes (UGC*, CSIR, DAE, DST, DBT, NBHM, etc.). A valid Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) award letter from any of the above agencies is required for the execution of this fellowship/scholarship.
*The UGC‐NET JRF award for MPhil has been discontinued.

Notes:

  1. No candidate will be exempt from appearing for the ADCPS entrance exam and interview (if qualified) in order to be considered for the MPP programme.
  2. A valid GATE score is required, without exceptions, for candidates applying under TA/TAP/RAP categories to be considered for the same.
  3. The information provided on the webpage is indicative. Please refer to IIT Bombay’s MPP Information Brochure (of the corresponding intake window) for details.

Employment/Career Opportunities

Through its MPP programme, ADCPS aims to equip students with tools applicable in diverse situations and teach how to adapt to various fields, contexts, and situations. Students can find themselves fitting into and contributing to the public or private sectors, working within the government or in the not-for-profit/NGO sector. They may choose a career path with large corporations as analysts or may pursue policy research in IOs, think tanks, or Universities.

Course Bulletin

Course Title Type Credits
Public Policy Theory I
Core
6
Social Science Perspectives in Public Policy
Core
6
Public Policy in India: History, Institutions, and Practice
Core
6
Research Methodology and Design
Core
6
Institute Elective
IE
6
TOTAL
30
Course Title Type Credits
Public Policy Theory II
Core
6
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Core
6
Writing Policy
Core
6
Seminar
Core
4
Communication Skills
Core
P/NP
Institute Elective
IE
6
PS Elective
DE
6
TOTAL
34
Course Title Type Credits
8-weeks internship (in Summer b/w Sem II and III)
and internship report (submission in Sem III)
Internship
20
MPP Thesis/Project 1
Thesis
18
Only PS courses (as Dept. Elective)
DE
24
TOTAL
62
Course Title Type Credits
MPP Thesis/Project 2
Thesis
40
TOTAL
40
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS
166

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I begin the application process?

The application process is online. Please fill out the Online Application Form available at IIT Bombay’s portal.

How do I know if I am eligible for the programme?

The eligibility criteria is displayed above. Please refer to the MPP Information Brochure (for the intake cycle concerned) for clarifications.

How much do I have to pay for the course?

The fee is as per IIT Bombay norms. Please see IIT Bombay’s updated fee structure for the semester to which admission is sought.

Whom to contact?
Please email admissions.cps@iitb.ac.in for queries.
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