ISB AMPPP
- Overview
- Admissions
- Fees and Scholarships
- Class Profile
- Academic Experience
- About BIPP
- Student Profiles
- Guest Speakers
- FAQs
- Contact Us
Overview
The Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP) is the flagship programme of the Bharti Institute of Public Policy. It has been developed at ISB in consultation with one of the world’s leading public policy schools, The Fletcher School at Tufts University, USA.
| Mode: | Hybrid (36 Days on Campus + Weekends Online) |
| Duration: | 12 Months |
| Work experience: | 5+ years |
| Location: | Hyderabad, Mohali |
Final Application Deadline
June 1, 2025
Mid-career and senior-level professionals with at least five years of experience from (but not limited to) the following sectors: all India civil services, state government officials, public sector officials, multilateral agencies (UN, World Bank, ADB, etc.), diplomats and their personnel; non-government organisations (Indian and international), thinktanks; entrepreneurs; consulting firms, senior industry executives; media professionals, and more.
For Government-Sponsored Applicants:
- Please apply for the programme by clicking here.
The DoPT Notification Form should be sent through the sponsoring authority. An advance copy, along with Part-B and the Bond, may also be sent to:
Joint Secretary (Trg)
Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, Block-4, 3rd Floor, old JNU campus, New Delhi - 100 067
For Non-Government-Sponsored and Corporate Applicants:
- Please apply for the programme by clicking here.
- Kindly fill in the relevant sections of the application form. Non-sponsored/self-sponsored candidates can ignore the payment, HR, and company application sections.
- Attach the required documents when prompted.
- For assistance during the application process, write to amppp@isb.edu.
- For escalations, contact vikas_chawla@isb.edu or call +91 9889228354.
Note: Upon submission of the online application, an acknowledgment email with your application number will be sent. Please quote this in all queries.
Fees and Scholarships
AMPPP’s Financial Aid and Scholarship Programme supports students through need-based financial aid and merit-based scholarships. These resources help reduce tuition and other expenses, making higher education more accessible.
Bharti Institute of Public Policy
Bharti Institute of Public Policy aims to lead education and research in the domain of public policy. An autonomous think tank under the Indian School of Business, Bharti Institute works on policy challenges across diverse domains, primarily—agriculture and food, environment, education, finance, governance and digital identity, with multiple stakeholders in public and private sectors, and is engaged with various state governments for policy research frameworks.
Guest Speakers
ISB has enduring relationships with some of India’s most renowned leaders in public policy, governance and business— many of whom are invited to speak during AMPPP residencies to share their experiences in particular sectors. These inspiring sessions give students first hand insights into policy making and into the critical challenges faced by the government and corporates. It ensures an enriching learning experience for the students and a chance for them to interact closely with the distinguished academics, politicians, bureaucrats and business experts, complementing their rigorous course curriculum. This exercise also helps build and strengthen the relationship between ISB and the world's leading professionals.
AMPPP is a hybrid programme for working professionals who need not take a break from work. Most courses are taught in the classroom, with some content delivered online. Supplementary activities include audio-visual learning, faculty interactions, assignments, assessments, policy walks, and other off-campus and technology-assisted components.
The total on-campus requirement is approximately 36 days across the programme duration, including 16 weekend days. Effectively, it would be 20 working days over one year.
Deferrals are not encouraged. In exceptional cases, deferral may be granted upon submission of documentary evidence. A non-refundable deferral fee is payable in addition to the admission fee to secure your place in the next cohort. This deferral fee is adjusted against the programme fee upon joining. The applicable programme fee will be that of the year you join.
Deferral is permitted for a maximum of one year, after which you must reapply.
No. The admission fee is non-refundable.
No, you do not have to be financially sponsored by your firm to be eligible for the programme. However, all participants need to provide a letter of support from your firm in the prescribed format available from the application portal.
