IITKGP

Master's in Public Policy Law and Governance

MPPLG

Admission to MPPLG for the year 2026

Admit card may be downloaded from registered email-id

TEST CENTRE DETAILS

Date of Personal Interview: 11th May 2026

Government of India reservation norms for admission : SC – 15%, ST – 7.5%, OBC – 27%, and EWS – 10%

For Online Applications Click Here

The Master's in Public Policy, Law, and Governance (MPPLG) is a two-year, full-time programme designed to provide students with an integrated understanding of the intersections between public policy, legal frameworks, and governance structures. Offered through four semesters, this programme equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate and shape the evolving landscape of policy and governance, both within India and globally.

The programme aims to develop professionals who can engage meaningfully in the policymaking arena, whether through direct participation in government, civil society, or industry, or by contributing to academia and research. Through rigorous interdisciplinary training, participants will acquire a deep comprehension of how law and governance impact public policy, and how policies, in turn, shape socio-political and economic realities.

With a curriculum rooted in multiple disciplines, including law, economics, management, sociology, and International relations, the programme prepares graduates to critically analyze and address complex societal issues. The curriculum also includes electives from multiple disciplines, curated with a primary focus on skill development. With a blend of theory-driven and skills-focused courses, the programme fosters an environment that encourages critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and ethical commitment. Graduates are expected to emerge as thought leaders and practitioners capable of crafting innovative solutions to public challenges, particularly in areas where law, governance, and policy intersect.

Eligibility Criteria for MPPLG Programme

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering /Law / Medicine/Commerce/Arts. (Not less than four years);
  • 65% or 7 CGPA for General/OBC/EWS category and 60% or 6.5 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD in qualifying examination with first class in all preceding degrees/examinations;
  • Not exceeding 30 years for General/OBC/EWS; and 35 years for SC/ST/PwD respectively; as on 1st January 2026.
  • Age may be relaxed in case of working executives up to 03 years’ experience;
  • Preference will be given to female candidates;
  • Preference will be given to those with work experience.

Note: The CGPA will not be converted into percentage marks if the degree awarding institute provides marks in CGPA system. Then, the admission will be based on the CGPA awarded in the transcript. If the CGPA is on a different scale other than 10.0, the eligibility of the candidate will be calculated corresponding to the equivalence stated above.

*Students in the final semester are also eligible to apply; they must upload the last available marksheet for the purpose of consideration for entrance examination. Kindly note that in all such cases the admission is provisional, subject to the fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria as applicable for the respective programme.

Examination City

Candidates must select two different cities from the list below in the Application Portal. Few cities may be dropped depending on the number of candidates.

StateCity
West BengalKolkata
DelhiNew Delhi
KarnatakaBengaluru
MaharashtraPune

Application Procedure

Application is to be submitted online. For Online Application Click Here

Application Fees (Non-Refundable)

  • Rs. 3000/- Male (General/OBC)
  • Rs. 1500/- Female/Third Gender/SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates

*Incomplete applications will be rejected
**Once the application fee is paid, it will not be refunded under any circumstances whatsoever

Steps to apply

    1. Click the link ‘REGISTER” given in the login page
    2. Complete the registration form with correct email address and click Generate OTP. An email with OTP will be sent to the given email id.
    3. Enter the OTP in the OTP field given in the registration page and click ‘Register’ button
    4. A success message will be displayed and login page will open if registration is successful.
    5. Login with the given email id, password and captcha
    6. In the application portal, there are sections like Personal Detail, Academic Detail, Photo and Signature, Payment, Print Application and Application Status
    7. Please complete each section one by one and click save and continue button given at the bottom. The sections must be completed in the given order – 1. Personal Detail, 2. Academic Detail, 3. Photo and Signature, 4. Payment, 5. Print Application and 6. Application Status.
    8. The document upload option in each section will appear after saving the data given in the section.
    9. Once the payment is successful and all necessary information/documents are given, move to the Print Application section where final submission option will be available. If any mandatory document is missing, the information will be displayed in the Print Application section.
    10. The status of the application will be displayed in the Application Status section.
    11. The registration process is one time. Once registered, the user can login any time using the user id and password as long as the application portal is open.

    No hard-copy submission is required

    Examination Details

    Selection will be based on :

    • Written Test - Computer based (02 hrs duration)
    • Group Discussion / Personal Interview

    For Written Test : All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type and carry 1 mark each. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

    Syllabus for Written Test :

    Part I consists of following sections:

    • English: 25 questions
    • Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions

    Part II consists of following sections:

    • Current Affairs: 25 questions
    • Logical Reasoning: 25 questions

    The Final Selection will be based on performance in written examination and group discussion / personal interview.

    Fee Structure for MPPLG :

    MPPLG AY 2025-2026 Fee Structure

    * The fee structure and fee amount are subject to change as decided by the Institute.

    Important Dates :

    Commencement of Online Application15th December 2025
    Closure for Online Application3rd March 2026
    Date of Admit Card Issue18th March 2026*
    Date of Examination29th March 2026
    GD / PITo be confirmed

    (*Mentioned dates are tentative, may be subject to change)

    Note: The admit card of shortlisted candidates will be available in the application profile of the respective candidates. The candidates need to download the same from their respective profiles. No email correspondence will be made in this regard.

    The Institute shall not be liable for any delay, disruption, rescheduling, or cancellation of the online entrance examination due to events beyond its control, including natural calamities, government restrictions, power or internet failure, or technical issues. The Institute may take appropriate measures, including rescheduling the examination, without any liability or obligation to compensate candidates.

    FAQs

    1. What are the minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the MPPLG program?
      Reply: Please check the eligibility page of this portal by clicking the corresponding button
    2. I am a commerce/arts graduate, am I eligible to apply in MPPLG?
      Reply: Yes, but your program duration must be not less than four years
    3. What are the documents required during the application?
      Reply: Following documents are required to fill the online application form:
      - EWS/OBC (Non-creamy)/SC/ST/PD certificate (if applicable)
      - Qualifying Degree Certificates as mentioned in the Eligibility Criteria.
    4. I am in the last semester of my Bachelor's program. Am I eligible to apply to MPPLG?
      Reply: Yes, you are eligible to apply. Please upload your previous (most recent) semester's grade sheet, showing your percentage of marks, to the application portal. If you are selected, your admission will be provisional, subject to meeting the required eligibility criteria.
    5. I have not received my final degree certificate. What should I do?
      Reply: Please upload your final semester grade sheet in the application portal.
    6. Is there any fee for the application?
      Reply: Yes, a non-refundable amount as stated below:
      - Male (General/OBC) – INR 3000
      - Female/Third Gender/SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates – INR 1500
    7. Is there any waiver in the application fee for SC/ST/Female candidates?
      Reply: Yes, there is a reduced fee for Female/Third Gender/SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates i.e. Rs 1500/-.
    8. I am facing technical difficulties while filling out the application. Whom should I contact?
      Reply: For application portal-related queries, please contact the following: Phone: +91 3222 281848, and send an email to chandan.giri@adm.iitkgp.ac.in / admissions@coepplg.iitkgp.ac.in stating your Application ID and name.
    9. I have paid the fees, but it is not reflecting in the portal. Whom should I contact?
      Reply: Please write a mail to admissions@coepplg.iitkgp.ac.in with a copy of your registration id and transaction detail.
    10. When will be the exam conducted?
      Reply: The Written Test will be conducted on March 29, 2026 tentatively
    11. What is the exam pattern?
      Reply: The examination will be a Written Test comprising two parts: Part I consists of the following sections: English: 25 questions, Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, Part II consists of the following sections: Current Affairs: 25 questions, Logical Reasoning: 25 questions. There will be 100 Multiple Choice Questions carrying 1 mark each. The final selection will be based on marks obtained in the Written Test, Group Discussion / Personal Interview. There is no negative marking.
    12. Will the entrance be online?
      Reply: Computer-Based Test
    13. Do I need to send a hard copy of the application?
      Reply: No.
    14. What is the fee for this course?
      Reply: INR 2,00,000 per semester (Tuition Fee).
    15. Can I get a loan from the bank to finance my studies?
      Reply: Yes, you can. The banks have, on several occasions in the past, funded the studies of students at the Institute.
    16. Will there be any refund if I don’t want to appear for the exam?
      Reply: No, once the fee is paid, there is no refund even if you don’t appear for the exam.
    17. Can I change my exam center?
      Reply: If a request is made well in advance, then the matter can be considered, subject to other conditions.
    18. Can I get any extension for applying to the MPPLG program?
      Reply: No, the application must be filled in by the given deadline.
    19. When will the result be declared?
      Reply: Generally, the result is declared tentatively within 1 month from the date of the entrance examination. The exact date will be updated on the website.
    20. Where can I see the result?
      Reply: The list of selected candidates will be published on the Institute's website.
    21. When will the session begin in MPPLG?
      Reply: The semester will begin in July, 2026 (Tentative, May be subject to change).
    22. By mistake, I have filled EWS in the category section and saved it, but could not furnish the EWS certificate. Is there any provision by which I can edit the category section and rectify the mistake?
      Reply: Please contact the following: Phone: +91 3222 281848, and send an email to chandan.giri@adm.iitkgp.ac.in / admissions@coepplg.iitkgp.ac.in stating your Application ID and name.
    23. I am a working executive. Will I be allowed to pursue this course simultaneously?
      Reply: No, it is a full-time residential course
    24. I am a working professional. Am I eligible for this course?
      Reply: Yes, provided that you produce a No objection certificate (NOC) and due approval for leave (02 years) from the employer.
    25. I have appeared for the Written Test but missed the Group Discussion / Personal Interview. Am I eligible for admission?
      Reply: No, you have to complete the process, which means you have to mandatorily appear for the Written Test, Group Discussion / Personal Interview to get into the merit list for admission.
    26. Does mere submission of the online application ensure that I will be called to appear for the entrance test?
      Reply: No, you need to fulfil the required eligibility as prescribed for the respective programmes.
    27. Will I receive a personal email in case my candidature is rejected?
      Reply: No, you need to check your application portal
    28. Will I receive an email in case I am shortlisted for the entrance examination?
      Reply: No, you need to check your application portal.
    29. I have paid the application fee, but found ineligible. Can I claim a refund of the application fee?
      Reply: No, the application fee is non-refundable in all situations.
    30. What is the maximum number of seats for the MPPLG Programme?
      Reply: The maximum intake allowed for the MPPLG Programme is 40 seats, subject to reservation as per the GoI norms.

    Contact Us

    For admissions related queries:

    Centre of Excellence in Public Policy Law and Governance
    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
    Kharagpur - 721302, West Bengal
    Phone No. (03222) 281848
    E-mail: admissions@coepplg.iitkgp.ac.in

    For Online Application Portal related queries:

    ERP Section, IIT Kharagpur
    Phone: chandan.giri@adm.iitkgp.ac.in
    (For any correspondence, application ID must be mentioned)