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NIRF #1 in Law • Bengaluru

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Where data meets governance. A 24-month deep dive into policy, law & impact—straight from India’s top law university.

Key numbers

NIRF Law Rank

#1

Duration

24 Months

Cohort Size

40 Seats

Avg CTC (2025)

₹12 LPA

Investment

₹12.0L total

  • Total Program Fee₹12,00,000

Are you eligible?

  • Admission Basis

    Entrance examination

Entrance exams

NLSAT_PPCLAT_PG

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

80%

Top recruiters

Government of IndiaNITI AayogWorld BankUNDPThink tanksConsulting firms

The 24-Month Sprint

  1. Year +0

    Build the base

    Quantitative methods, Economics, Law & Governance

  2. Year +1

    Go deeper

    Policy analysis, Development studies, Field immersion

  3. Year +2

    Launch

    Capstone policy project + Recruitment season

warning

Verify Before You Commit

Our confidence on this program's public data sits at 40%. While the NLSIU brand is rock-solid, we strongly recommend double-checking fees, intake rules, and deadlines on nls.ac.in before you hit apply.

The verdict

Good fit

NLSIU brings unbeatable prestige (NIRF #1), a tight 40-seat cohort, and recruiter access that spans the Government of India to the World Bank. The ₹12 LPA average CTC and policy-heavy curriculum make it a strong launchpad for impact-driven careers. Just note the limited public data—do your own confirmation before committing.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Elite law-school pedigree
  • ✓ Public policy & governance careers
  • ✓ Small cohort size
  • ✓ Global recruiter access

Doesn't match

  • ✗ Limited public fee transparency
  • ✗ Highly competitive intake
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