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Admission will be based on performance in the IIM Mumbai Admission Test or a valid CAT, GMAT, or GRE score obtained within the past five years, followed by a personal interview.
The last date to apply for the IIM Mumbai PG Diploma In Public Policy Management is December 20, 2025.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai, has introduced the Post Graduate Diploma in Public Policy Management (PGDPPM) in collaboration with the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government of India. This programme has been launched in partnership with Talentsprint (part of Accenture), according to the official press release.
The application process has begun and the last day to register is December 20, 2025.
The one-year, 45-credit diploma merges IIM Mumbai’s academic excellence and top-tier faculty with cutting-edge digital learning innovations to offer a future-ready programme tailored for mid-career professionals, the notice added. The curriculum focuses on public policy, sustainability, technology, strategy, and leadership.
“IIM Mumbai public policy course empowers professionals to design impactful policies and build robust governance frameworks,” the official website stated.
In line with its collaboration with DoPT, IIM Mumbai has designed the programme to include both DoPT-sponsored officers and external candidates. This collaborative approach enhances the academic rigour of the programme by fostering a diverse and multidisciplinary cohort, thereby improving peer-to-peer learning.
Admission Procedure
Applications are now open for the programme beginning in February 2026. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 per cent marks (or equivalent CGPA) and have a minimum of five years of work experience. Admission will be based on performance in the IIM Mumbai Admission Test (IMAT) or a valid CAT, GMAT, or GRE score obtained within the past five years, followed by a personal interview. CAT 2025 is slated to be conducted on Sunday, November 30.
Prof. Manoj Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai, commented on the launch, “The PG Diploma in Public Policy Management equips professionals to handle modern policy challenges confidently. Through simulations, projects, and peer learning, participants develop skills in leadership, crisis management, and innovation, preparing them for senior roles across government, business, and the social sector.”
IIM Mumbai has been ranked sixth in the NIRF 2025 top management colleges category.
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