What are the job prospects and probable salary for a student graduating in a master of public policy from NLSIU?

After graduating from NLSIU with Master’s of Public Policy you may have different job perspectives according to your interests. You will have different opportunities to improve your job profile every semester.

Fieldwork: 

• After 1st semester you will be assigned fieldwork according to interests. 
• Generally, this includes working with NGOs and various public policy organizations. 

Client led project:

• This is one of the most important projects in which students participate as policy analysis is advice provided to a client to solve public problems. 
• In this project, students work in small groups to solve problems experienced by a real-world client. 
• Some of the organizations which have facilitated client-led projects for previous batches are the IIM Ahmedabad, Human Rights Council, Canada, the Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare, Telangana, and the Centre for legislation research and advocacy, New Delhi.

Internship:

• Internship opportunities are provided after the 4th trimester. 
• They generally vary from a period of 1 to 3 months depending upon the organization you will be working with. 
• You have the choice to choose between institutions/corporates/government bodies.

Dissertation:

• It is an opportunity for students to independently work on research topics agreed between students and chosen supervisor.

The probable salary after completing master’s may vary between 12 to 15 LPA. Hence, you will have many avenues open for you after graduating from NLSIU.