Public Policy School 2026 – Bangalore
Organised by Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) & Kristu Jayanti University
Where Ideas Become Instruments of Change
Public policy shapes economies, institutions, and everyday lives. Yet understanding how policy truly works requires more than theory — it demands engagement with the people, processes, and challenges that define governance in practice.
Building on more than a decade of policy education and leadership training, the Public Policy School 2026 brings CPPR’s acclaimed residential learning experience to Bangalore. From the pioneering CPPR–ACE Summer School in 2012 to the internationally recognised Global Policy School that has trained over 80 emerging leaders from 37 countries, CPPR has consistently created spaces where critical ideas meet practical action.
This ten-day immersive residential programme is designed for students, early-career researchers, elected representatives, civil servants, mid-career professionals, and leaders in corporate governance and public affairs who seek to understand, influence, and shape public policy.
Participants will engage directly with senior bureaucrats, policy researchers, governance practitioners, media professionals, and institutional leaders who actively shape public discourse and decision-making. The programme combines academic rigour with practical application through interactive sessions, workshops, case studies, simulations, and collaborative discussions.
Why Join the Public Policy School?
The Public Policy School is built for those who want to move beyond classroom discussions and develop real-world policy skills.
Participants will gain exposure to:
- Foundations and frameworks of public policy
- Public policy research and analytical methods
- Policy analysis and evidence-based decision-making
- Legal and institutional dimensions of governance
- Think tank practices and policy ecosystems
- Monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment
- Policy communication and media engagement
- Stakeholder consultation and public affairs strategy
- Policy brief writing and advocacy techniques
The curriculum is designed to be jargon-free, practice-oriented, and grounded in contemporary governance challenges.
An Immersive Learning Experience
The programme offers a unique opportunity to learn policy from those who make it, study it, and communicate it to the world.
Over ten intensive residential days, participants will collaborate with peers from diverse professional and academic backgrounds while gaining hands-on exposure to the realities of policymaking and governance.
Whether you aspire to work in government, research, development, advocacy, public affairs, or institutional leadership, the Public Policy School equips you with the analytical tools, communication skills, and strategic understanding needed to engage effectively with policy processes.
Course Structure
The Public Policy School is a ten-day residential certificate programme jointly offered by CPPR and Kristu Jayanti University.
The course introduces participants to the theoretical foundations, methodological approaches, and practical dimensions of public policy research and practice. Drawing from CPPR’s institutional experience and policy engagement across sectors, the programme bridges academic inquiry with real-world governance and decision-making.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate issued jointly by Kristu Jayanti University and CPPR.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is ideal for:
- University students and recent graduates
- Early-career researchers and academics
- Civil servants and government officials
- Elected representatives and political professionals
- Development sector practitioners
- Corporate governance and public affairs professionals
- Policy enthusiasts seeking practical exposure to governance and policymaking