GCPP Advanced Public Policy | Takshashila Institution

Takshashila Institution

Takshashila Institution is an independent centre for research and education in public policy, based in Bengaluru. It works to build a generation of people who can think clearly about how India is governed, from officials and analysts to journalists and citizens. More than 10,000 people have come through its programmes and now work across government, technology, law, and civil society.

Role

This is a learning programme, not a paid job. The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy, Advanced Public Policy, gives you tools to understand how economic and governance systems actually work. It offers clear frameworks for the place where politics and economics meet, and practical ways to work within them. Cohort 45 runs for 12 weeks, mostly online, and is built around the schedule of people who already have full time work. Classes are held on Saturdays, and there is a 3 day in-person workshop near Bengaluru. You can use what you learn as an analyst, a public official, a leader, or an engaged citizen.

Responsibilities

• Commit 7 to 10 hours a week for 12 weeks, including Saturday webinars from 9:30 to 15:30 IST
• Study the core modules in weeks 1 to 5: policy analysis and concepts, economic reasoning, and effective communication and media engagement
• Study the specialisation modules in weeks 5 to 12: policy analysis and frameworks, advanced economic reasoning, and complexity science
• Attend the two day online academic conference in week 5, with keynote sessions and breakout tracks led by practising experts
• Take part in the 3 day policy simulation workshop near Bengaluru, held 13 to 15 November 2026
• Work with a group to turn research and analysis into a position you can defend, on a hard live policy problem
• Read, write, and discuss with a cohort that will hold many different political views

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in any field
• Work experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to give 7 to 10 hours each week for the full 12 weeks
• Availability on Saturdays for webinars, and for the 3 day workshop near Bengaluru in November
• Comfort with reading, writing, and speaking in English
• Willingness to argue with evidence and to listen to people who disagree with you
• No prior background in public policy or economics is needed
• The programme fee is ₹42,000 plus 18 percent GST. Once paid, the fee is not refundable
• Programme begins 5 September 2026, academic conference 3 to 4 October 2026, workshop 13 to 15 November 2026, programme ends 28 November 2026
• Participants pay their own travel, food, and stay for the 3 day workshop near Bengaluru

Benefits

• A Graduate Certificate in Public Policy on completion
• Entry into an alumni network of more than 10,000 people across government, technology, law, and civil society
• Learning directly from faculty including Nitin Pai, Pranay Kotasthane, Anupam Manur, Manoj Kewalramani, Ashish Kulkarni, Sarthak Pradhan, and Ameya Naik
• A limited number of merit and need based scholarships, with a real advantage for those who apply early
• If life gets in the way, admission can be deferred to one of the two following batches

Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the below link before August 23 2026 For questions about eligibility, deferment, schedule, or employer sponsorship, write to [email protected]

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