LokNeeti

There is no minimum age limit for applying for the LokNeeti programme. We encourage everyone with an interest in Public Policy and who wants to pursue a part-time programme.

No, you do not need to have work experience to join this programme.

The minimum eligibility required for this programme is a bachelor's degree in any discipline.

The programme is conducted over 16 weeks in a hybrid format consisting of 2 terms. In the first term, the participants will be introduced to Design Thinking, Data Analysis and Management, and Economics and Politics of Policy. The second term covers courses in Behaviour Change, Governance and Public Administration, and Project Monitoring and Impact Evaluation. The workshops are divided evenly across terms. Through both the terms, participants will work on a Practicum project which is presented to a faculty committee at the end of the programme.

The classes are conducted in a hybrid manner over 16 weeks. The online classes are conducted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 7 to 8:30 pm. During the programme, the entire cohort is invited to the ISPP campus twice. First, you will be invited around the 4th week for 3 days of in-person classes over Friday to Sunday. Then they are also invited once again at the end of the programme during the 16th week for 3 days of in-person classes and the graduation ceremony over Friday to Sunday.

Unfortunately, no placement services are offered as part of the programme.

As a LokNeeti participant, you will get a wide range of opportunities to network through lectures organised as part of the programme. After graduation, you will also be invited to guest lectures and other sessions as an ISPP alumni.

The original cost of the programme is ₹1,00,000. However, ISPP is a non-profit institution and is committed to democratising public policy. Hence, a flat discount of 16% is offered to all applicants. In addition, if you submit your application before 12 November, you will be eligible to receive a 5% discount on your fees. You can also opt to make your entire fees payment in one go and receive another 5% discount. Hence, you can get an additional 10% discount by making the full payment in one go before 12 November.

84% of LokNeeti students tend to opt for this 10% discount.

Yes, in fact, you can tie up with one of our payment partners to opt for an EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment) plan. This allows you to 5% one-time payment discount since ISPP will receive the payment in one-go and you can pay the payment partner in installments of up to 4 months. This way, you can reduce the fees to reduce the cost to less than ₹20,000 plus taxes per month.