The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has extended the application deadline for its Master’s in Public Policy, Law and Governance (MPPLG) programme for the academic year 2026. Candidates interested in pursuing the interdisciplinary programme at the intersection of policy, law, and governance now have additional time to apply, with the new closing date set for 27 February 2026.

Applications for the two-year, full-time MPPLG programme originally opened on 15 December 2025. The programme, offered by the Centre of Excellence at IIT Kharagpur, aims to provide an integrated understanding of public policy, legal frameworks, and governance structures, preparing professionals for leadership roles across government, civil society, industry, international organisations, and academia.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum four years) in Science, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Commerce, or Arts

• Minimum 65% marks or 7 CGPA for General/OBC/EWS candidates; 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates

• Upper age limit: 30 years (General/OBC/EWS), 35 years (SC/ST/PwD) as on 1 January 2026; relaxations applicable for working professionals

• Preference for female candidates and those with relevant work experience

• Final-year students may apply provisionally

Admission Process

The two-stage admission process consists of a Computer-Based Written Test assessing English, quantitative aptitude, current affairs, and logical reasoning, followed by a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates. The entrance test will be conducted in Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.

Commenting on the programme, Prof. Dipa Dube, Dean, RGSOIPL, IIT Kharagpur, said:

“The MPPLG programme equips students with interdisciplinary knowledge and analytical skills necessary to address complex challenges in law, governance, and policy-making. Our goal is to develop professionals capable of meaningful contributions at institutional, national, and global levels.”

Other Law Programmes at IIT Kharagpur

In addition to MPPLG, applications are also open for the LL.B. (Honours in Intellectual Property Law) and LL.M. programmes, offered by the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL) at IIT Kharagpur.

Updated Deadline

Applications for the MPPLG programme are now open from 15 December 2025 to 27 February 2026.