humanities
Public Policy Professional
Design solutions for society's biggest problems.
Typical earnings: ₹4–12 LPA; international orgs higher
What is this career?
Public policy professionals research and design government programs — education, health, environment — and evaluate what works.
What does this professional do?
Analyses policy problems, drafts reports and legislation inputs, works with governments and NGOs.
Who may enjoy this career?
Students who care deeply about social issues, read widely, write well, and want impact beyond profit.
What to do after Class 12
Any stream in Class 11–12, then BA Political Science/Economics/PP&E, then Master's in Public Policy (MPP).
Course duration
3 years UG + 2 years PG
Approximate fees
₹40,000–₹5,00,000 per year — verify per college
Further study
MPP/MPA, PhD, UPSC as parallel path.
Subjects to consider after Class 10
- Any stream; Political Science/Economics helpful
Available courses
- BA Political Science / Economics
- Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Entrance examinations
College options
- Delhi University
- Ashoka University
- TISS Mumbai
- JNU
Career opportunities
- Government advisory
- NGOs & international orgs
- CSR teams
- Consulting
Alternative careers
EconomistCivil ServantJournalist
Step-by-step roadmap
- 1Humanities/any stream
- 2BA at good university
- 3Policy internships
- 4MPP
- 5Think tank/government role