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Institutions for Masters in Public Policy

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With Public Policy courses increasing in demands, here are a few institutions to ponder upon:

 

University of Oxford-Blavatnik School of Government

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a one-year course wherein a student is exposed to the following curricula for a better understanding and implementation of public policy. The course includes 6 papers namely Foundations, Economics for Public Policy, The Organization and Practice of Government, Science and Public Policy, Law and Public Policy and Policy Evaluation. High-level policy makers and academicians also share with their experiences of real world problems and policies. Along with the practically-oriented modules, there are also compulsory and optional professional skills sessions. In the third term, there is an option to pursue two models of personal interest, and a summer project with an organization.

The standard set of materials one should send with any application are:

  • a personal statement, of no more than 800 words
  • a CV/résumé
  • three academic references
  • official transcripts detailing university-level qualifications and marks to date
  • one 1,500-word academic essay on a pressing policy issue of applicant’s interest.

For more details, visit: http://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/

 

St. Xavier’s College-Autonomous- University of Mumbai

The MPP course launched in 2013 due to the dearth of public policy courses in India, will see its first batch complete the course by June 2015. Each semester over the two years will see the students study atleast three Core and atleast one Elective subjects, except the first semester where one has to study four Core subjects, namely Public Policy Analysis, Dynamics Of Public Policy, Economic Analysis and Public Policy, Research Methodology. Between the second and third semester, one compulsory internship is required with organizations involved in public policy.

Applicant must apply online through this form: https://www.nopaperforms.com/student_registration.php?ins=MTMyNA==&is=app

For more information, check: http://xaviers.edu/main/index.php/public-policy1

 

TERI University

It offers the programme Masters in Arts in Public Policy and Sustainable Development. The two-year programme is a comprehensive and well-structured two-year curriculum on public policy formulation, analysis, evaluation, management, and links with development concerns.The programme started in 2006 with the support of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, was one of the firsts in India. The programme includes core courses, select modules in foreign universities and a major project over four semesters. Some of the courses are Public policy processes and institutions, Organisational behaviour, Society, Development and Social Policy etc.

To know how to apply, visit http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/how-to-apply. The university gives a detailed report for the application procedure.

 

Harvard Kennedy School

A two-year programme in Master in Public Policy features the Core Curriculum consisting of policy analysis, economics, management and leadership, empirical analysis, negotiation, ethics, and politics. The first year culminates in a Spring Exercise. The course also offers a Policy Analysis Exercise a client-driven, often team-based practicum that also offers elective subjects. The programme is carried out by case study method, or lecture-based method, or a mixture of both.

The applicant must fill an online form: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/admissions/apply Complete application must consist:

  • submitted online application
  • payment of the $100 application fee
  • essays (logon to the application to view essay topics)
  • traditional resume/CV
  • some programs require an additional analytic/quantitative resume, for other programs it is optional
  • three letters of recommendation
  • official academic transcripts, and
  • standardized tests: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS. We do not accept/require GRE subject tests, we only review the general test. (test requirements may vary by program; see online application instructions for details)

National Law School of India University, Bangalore

A two-year course in master in Public Policy that is divided into three trimesters, this course is credit based and involves subjects like Political Economy of India, Policy Analysis and Clinic, Public Administration among others. The course programme also involves optional courses, filed work, international exposure, internship, seminars and a dissertation.

The candidate has to appear for a Policy Aptitude Test, upon clearing which one will be eligible for  a Personal Interview. The candidate can apply both offline and online.

For offline application, visit http://mpp.nls.ac.in/pdf/mppapplnform.pdf

For online application, visit http://mpp.nls.ac.in/apply-now-application.php

 

Jindal School of Government and Public Policy- O.P. Jindal Global University

The school offers MA in Public Policy with a 60 credits criterion under which there will be some core courses, elective courses, dissertation, policy action workshop and brief, and an internship report. The two-year long programme can be taken up either in a residential or a non-residential course format.

To apply, register and download from http://admissions.jgu.edu.in/jsgpadmissions/

You can visit the website at http://jsgp.edu.in/

 

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Ayesha Sareen

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Life at Delhi University: BMS and BBS

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1. Resume Madness Everyone gets in the race of updating their resume/CV from day one. The resume madness gets to you so much that each little thing makes you think “Will this benefit my resume?” 2. On the run of doing an internship We’re always eyeing placement cell mails and internship websites to see if there are any internships there for us. In fact, most of us forget the joy of sitting back and relaxing during the summer and winter breaks, instead we tire ourselves by doing internships. It is one of the most talked about topic in college as well. 3. When is the next BMS entrance? People are always asking this question from us even though we have no idea when it happens and how it happens, considering the fact that DU guidelines on BMS/BBS admissions change almost every year! 4. Which specialization to take? This question troubles us from semester 1, although we select our specialization – Marketing, HR or Finance in the Fifth semester. We keep asking our seniors about it, who themselves don’t have an idea 5. Placement? MBA? This question is always on our mind from semester 1 as well, although most of us stay confused till the end. The opinion of the majority however lies towards the placement, and MBA or any other postgraduate degree is either considered an alternative or something we’d want to pursue in the future.   Kartikeya Bhatotia [email protected]]]>

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Admissions 2015

320000 applications received for undergraduate admissions; 6 contenders per seat at Delhi University

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Admission process for undergraduate courses at University of Delhi closed yesterday, on the 15th June 2015. Application forms that were accepted both online and offline, declared the closure at 4 PM for the physical sale and midnight for the online submission.

Varsity invited applications for around 54000 seats for the upcoming session of 2015-16. Total registrations received by students of all categories via both online and offline mode were recorded at 3,20,799 making it an average of six student contenders for one seat at the University.

59602 offline applications were sold at eight centres across Delhi University whereas 17300 and 11848 applications were received for BMS/BBA/BBE and B.El.Ed. Programme respectively.

For the online process, 343471 signups were recorded out of which 232049 applicants completed the registration. Of these, 144340 applications were received under the GEN category, 57299 for the OBC category, 24716 for SC, 4988 for ST and 705 from Persons with Disabilities.

Applications have increased by 46418 applications this year with the last year record standing at 274381 registrations.

Details of applications received for undergraduate admissions 2015-16
Details of applications received for undergraduate admissions 2015-16

The registrations for admission to St Stephen’s college and Jesus and Mary College, which had separate admission process being minority institutions, also ended at midnight.

According to a report by IBN Live, the centralised fitness tests for sports admission will be conducted from June 18 to June 20 at the DU polo ground. The aspirants will get a certificate which will be valid for all the sports trials to be conducted by individual colleges.

The first cut-off for the admission process will be released on 25th June and the students will be admitted under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).

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Information Source: Office, Dean of Students Welfare

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Hostels at the University of Delhi – North Campus

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The new academic session at the University of Delhi is waiting around the corner. Along with admission into various colleges, you might also be worried about a ‘home away from home’ after admission. To clear all the uncertainty and confusion regarding your stay in Delhi, here is compiled list of all the hostels situated in the North Campus that University of Delhi offers:

Hindu College Hostel

For gender: Boys
Capacity: 200 pupils

This hostel has been built to provide residential facility to the male students of Hindu College, only. The hostel is situated next to the sports complex and has a total of 119 rooms. It proves to be a home to almost 200 undergraduate and post-graduate students. Along with 119 well-furnished rooms, there is also a common room in the hostel. The common room provides various recreational facilities to the residents. One can acquire a seat in the hostel only on the basis of merit.

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Hans Raj College Hostel

For gender: Boys
Capacity: 200 pupils

This hostel is located within the campus of  Hans Raj College. The hostel is managed by the hostel warden on behalf of the principal. A seat in the hostel is only provided to students of Hans Raj College whose parents are not residents of NCR. Merit followed by an interview is the criteria followed for admission t0 the hostel. The hostel provides residential facilities to almost 200 male under-graduate students every year. It provides recreational facilities like the TV room, gymnasium and common room, among others.
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Miranda House Hostel

For gender: Girls
Capacity: 254 pupils

This hostel provides residential facilities to female undergraduate students whose original residence is outside of NCR. Eligibility criteria for this hostel is based on merit, followed by an informal interview with the candidate and her parents and local guardian. There are a total of 120 rooms available in the hostel. Out of the 120 rooms, seven are four seater, and others are two seater.
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Ramjas College Hostel

For gender: Both

This hostel provides residential facilities to both male and female college students whose original residence is outside NCR. Admissions to the hostel are done strictly on the basis of merit-cum-interview. The hostel is located beside the playground of the college. It has separate common rooms for both boys and girls with facilities such as indoor games and magazines/newspapers. There is also a small gymnasium (for boys) and a pantry (for girls) inside the college hostel.
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Kirori Mal College Hostel

For gender: Boys
Capacity: 170 pupils

The hostel provides residential facilities to the male students of the college only. Its 89 rooms have a capacity to provide residential facilities to almost 170 students, both from India and abroad. Admission to the hostel is strictly on the basis of merit, while seats are allocated to various classes/courses. “We are planning to have a girl’s hostel soon”,  says the Warden of the hostel.

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Shri Ram College of Commerce Hostel

For gender: Both
Capacity: 53 girls and 150 boys

This college has two separate hostels  for boys and girls. Both the hostels have proper mess and common rooms. The facilities provided on campus include laundry service and medical attention. The total number of seats in girl’s and boy’s hostel are 53 and 150, respectively. The seats are for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The criteria for admission is based on merit followed by an interview.

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 St. Stephen’s College Hostel

For gender: Both

The hostel at St. Stephens’s College has 6 blocks divided equally between girls and boys. Students of first year get to live in two seater rooms. The basis of admission to the hostel is merit followed by a brief interview. While the hostel provides various facilities, absence of any ACs or even coolers proves to be a little discomforting for the residents in summers.

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S.G.T.B Khalsa College Hostel

For gender: Girls
Capacity: 147 pupils

The hostel is built under the name of Mata Gujri Hostel. It is meant to provide residential facilities to the female students of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College. Named after the first Sikh Martyr lady in the history, this hostel has 49 rooms to accommodate 147 students.

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Public Policy and its prospects

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Ever wondered why Economics students always end up commenting about the economy in majority of the conversations you have with them? Why these conversations often lead to your Eco friend giving solutions to these problems as if she believed her suggestions would actually be taken into consideration by the Government? This deliberation and arguing has proved to be the genesis of a masters course in Public Policy. A masters in Public Policy is said to provide the student with extremely basic yet vital tools to tackle complex socio – economic policy decisions in the economy. Therefore it would not be wrong to say that a masters in Public Policy is an extensively specialised course which delves more into the theory and practice of making effective and efficient policy decisions. It is a course which consists of various essential elements cropped from subjects like economics, political science, finance, public health, sociology, infrastructure science and social work.
 
Now let’s talk about the issues and challenges that this infant course will help you understand and find solutions for –
 
1) The importance of the federal structure in a democratic constitutional economy like USA and India
 
2) The challenges in Public Health issues.
 
3) The importance of Public- Private Partnerships and how they can be utilized for better services to the economy.
 
4) Unorthodox Bill introductions and ways to gain support for the same.
 
5) The role of press in policy decisions.
 
6) The implications of indecisions.
 
7) The oath of service for the greater interest of the economy.
 
8) The role of politics in policy decisions, among others.
 
Now that we have understood the issues and challenges that this course will aid in addressing, let’s talk about the future prospects in the same.
People from a public policy would hardly intend to join a corporate sector. That is naturally understood. Hence, in case you wish to work for international bodies, civil society or need to get your concepts clear before you join an administrative position in the Government then this is the perfect course for you. Let’s look at this feed extensively –
 
1) International Bodies – International Bodies that hire graduate students in Public Policy are WHO, World Bank, IMF, UNESCO, UNDP and many more. This is because these organisations were formed to cater to the needs of economically deprived developing countries. Hence they require specialists in the field of Public Policy who can provide improved economic advice in projects conducted by these organisations. Positions available for fresh graduate students are generally of Project managers, Economic Advisors.
 
2) Civil Societies – NGO’s and NPO’s are often engrossed in siding with or debunking policies made by the Government. When presented to a parliamentarian, there is scope for improved deliberations over a bill. Sometimes new bills are proposed by these organisations to the Government to ensure better services to the people.These organisations often conduct programmes and need to ascertain the economic feasibility of the same. Hence graduate students in Public Policy are hired for providing the organisation with improved analytical expertise.
 
3) Administrative Positions – while centralised exams or elections have to be experienced by the candidate for an administrative position. It is often better for someone like that to know the issues faced by the economy and skills to tackle socio economic decisions while making administrative decisions.
 
Public Policy is growing in popularity and definitely for those who want their say in government decisions. It is a highly recommended course if you wish to be heard in economic decisions.
 

Fill this form if you want a campus tour of  Jindal School of Government and Public Policy: http://goo.gl/forms/N4bu0i7lvT

 
Ishaan Sengupta
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Five games you should definitely revisit this summer!

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Games have turned out to be the most profitable form of business in the software technology field over the years. The specifications have improved over the years and the plot of the game simulates a pinch closer to real life day by day. In this summer heat, it turns out that staying at home is the better option. Hence to utilize your time in the most fun possible way, you should play a tonne of video games.Here are a few games, each of a different type, just so you don’t have to feel bad about not owning a certain console:

  • Dangerous Dave –

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    I remember playing this when I was in my 3rd grade. This game surely surpasses the fun you can ever get from games like Temple Run or Subway Surfer. Dangerous Dave demands the player to control the movements of Dave, the protagonist whose main aim is to collect as many jewels as possible. However what makes his expeditions dangerous are the traps laid down everywhere. The traps range from fire, to dragons to all sort of hurdles. This is a must play. System requirements are extremely low. Runs on MS 2002 to MS 7 operating systems. However you might have to mod it on Windows 7 to allow full screen gameplay.

 

  • Road Rash –

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    Road Rash has always been a life saver for kids who wanted to spend less on configuring their PC’s but wanted a similar gaming experience like an arcade console. The aim of the game is to win races. However it was seen for the first time that players could win races build up money, change their bikes and go up against ‘boss’ racers. It is till date one of the highest selling games in the world. The dearth in graphics is made up by the fantastic gameplay, this piece of art has to offer. A pre – Playstation adaptation of the Twisted Metal Series, with access to melee weapons to bring down your opponent shows how much this game was ahead of its time. System Requirements are low for this game too. It works on OS like – MS 2002 to MS 7.

 

  • Heavy Rain –

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    One of the most successful games of 2014, Heavy Rain is a choice based thriller game, with an intense story line. You have to play as three characters, all from different walks of life trying to find a serial killer named the Origami killer. Your choices in the game determine different outcomes. The game has exceptional graphics, the plot is extreme and the gameplay is smooth. Fulfilling its expectations, heavy Rain is one of the most high selling scenario based game ever to be made. Heavy rain is available on Play station 4 and Xbox.

 

  • Beyond Two Souls –

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    Watch Ellen Page play the protagonist in this Sci-Fi game which will surely make your video gaming experience escalate. The whole game is story based, and you have to control Jodie (Ellen Page) or a spiritual presence connected to her called Aiden. The game also features William Defoe as a scientist who looks after Jodie since her childhood. It has a tremendous storyline and will surely give you a wonderful gaming experience.  The game is available on PS3.

 

  • Witcher 3 –

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    If you are a fan of RPG games, like Final Fantasy, you should definitely play, Witcher 3. The story revolves around Witch-hunters or Witchers who are in pursuit of a witch known for her blasphemy. She unleashes a horde of mutated animals who stand in the Witcher’s path. The story is extremely strong and has been a highly anticipated game. Witcher 3 is available on PS4.These game have turned out to be enjoyed all around the world, and can be the perfect way to utilize your free time during the summers. Make sure you play around with downloadable packages available with the new console (PS4) games.

 

Ishaan Sengupta
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Results of 4th semester (FYUP) declared, check here

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University of Delhi has begun declaring the results of the 4th semester for erstwhile students of the Four Year Undergraduate Programme. Results are being declared in a record time of 12 days after the last semester exam, held on 30th May.

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Results for 38 of 44 courses will be declared today. These include B.Com.(H),  BA. (Hons.) Political Science and B.Tech. courses. Results for 6 courses, including English, Economics and History, will be declared at a later date.

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For more result updates, watch this space!

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DU to declare semester results today, sets new record

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University of Delhi  has set a personal record by announcing that it’ll declare the results of the erstwhile FYUP batch for 39 out of 44 courses of the 4th semester on Friday, 12th June. These courses include B.Com. (Hons), BMS and BA. (Hons.) Political Science. The results of BA. (Hons.) Economics and BA. (Hons.) English are among the five that will not be declared today. The result is expected to be declared in the evening as has been the trend at DU.

Results for the following courses will be declared today:

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The last semester exam was held on 30th May. The University has begun declaring results in 12 days, which is a record for the varsity. The results will pertain to close to 43,000 students and have been arrived upon after assessment of nearly 1,72,000 answer scripts.

Students of Economics suggest that the delay of their result might be due to a Microeconomics examination attempted by them in May. The exam was widely considered too tough for the undergraduate level and calls were made to grant relief to students in terms of grace marks.

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Admissions 2015

Cluster Innovation Centre Admission Guidelines 2015

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The Cluster Innovation Centre (CIC), founded in 2011, is an initiative by the University of Delhi towards an innovation-oriented centre of learning that offers dynamic programmes with an entrepreneurial dimension. Read more about CIC here. It was launched with the aim of enhancing creative potential of students through an innovative curriculum. Of the many impressive objectives it has set out for itself, the most important is that of connecting application-based research to solve real world problems. It is also known for its numerous alliances and a vibrant and diverse academic culture which has also led to various collaborations with industry and research institutions across the country, including the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

 

CIC has also pioneered the concept of a Meta College and a Meta University at the Masters level which is based on the premise of drawing upon the resources of already established institutions.

Currently, the CIC offers two undergraduate programmes, namely, B.Tech (Information Technology and Mathematical Innovations) and B. A Honours (Humanities and Social Sciences).

Through the B.Tech. course, CIC aims to build strong analytical skills through Mathematics and application skills through Information Technology so as to produce graduates who are able to provide innovative solutions to the industry and the society.

The B.A Honours course has various streams available which include Journalism, Art & Design, Historical Tourism and Counselling.

 

Eligibility:

  • The student must be a regular undergraduate student of University of Delhi. This means that you must first take admission in any other course at DU before getting an admit to CIC.
  • For B.A. Honours Programme, Students of School of Open Learning (SOL) are also eligible.
  • For B.Tech, the student must have had Mathematics as a subject till class 12.

Admission Procedure:

  • Application forms will be available online and physically where they are located, at the G.C Narang Marg, North Campus from Monday, 29th June 2015 at 10:00 AM
  • The last date for submission of forms is 28th July 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
  • Students will be required to sit for a written examination on Sunday, 2nd August 2015.
  • The written entrance examination will test Mathematics (Class 11-12), English and Reasoning.
  • The results of the exam will be declared on Thursday, 6th August 2015 and the candidates who clear the test will also have to appear for an interview within a week from the entrance test.

For more details and updates on the admission procedure, visit CIC’s website.

 

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Sex Amma: My girlfriend doesn’t respond when we are intimate

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Q. My girlfriend is a very strong and independent person. But she changes when we are intimate, she becomes inanimate and non participative. It makes me feel very odd and leaves me to do all the work. I don’t understand what happens to her. Please advice, Amma.

 

A. My sweet uppam, the thing about us humans is that we are all very complicated beings, we might appear to be hard and strong on the outside, but when faced with intimacy, we might turn out to be tender and sweet.

My little idli, maybe your strong girlfriend has a sweeter, more private side to herself. Most people regard being intimate as a deep emotional journey they undertake and it makes you feel even closer. But that often also means giving them time to come out of their shells and developing a comfort zone with you. The next time you decide to be warm and cozy, sit her down and talk to her heart to heart, about things she is comfortable doing and the things you both would like to do. Build a bond where you know just what works for your partner and what does not through communication.

Finally, just be honest with her and encourage her to do the same. Talk to each other, lay down some mutual rules and just have fun my idlies. Don’t think too much and let your feelings guide you, the mind will follow.

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