IIM Raipur Launches Fully Funded MBA in Public Policy and Governance with Monthly Stipend

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, in collaboration with the Government of Chhattisgarh, has launched a two-year MBA in Public Policy and Governance under the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Fellowship (CMGGF). All chosen students receive a monthly stipend from this fully funded IIM Raipur MBA programme, which aims to prepare future leaders for significant roles in governance and policymaking.

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1. IIM Raipur Programme Highlights:
2. IIM Raipur Eligibility Criteria
3. IIM Raipur Industry-Relevant Curriculum
4. IIM Raipur Career Prospects

To ensure that financial limitations do not impede academic aspirations, the Chhattisgarh government will pay the full tuition fee for each of the 36 chosen students. In addition, students will receive a Rs 50,000 monthly stipend to support their academic journey, living expenses, and boarding and lodging during academic sessions at IIM Raipur.

IIM Raipur Programme Highlights:

• Duration: Two-year residential MBA programme that combines classroom instruction and fieldwork.

• Government-Funded: 100% tuition fee waived under the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Fellowship (CMGGF).

• Monthly Stipend: Rs 50,000 per month for all 36 selected students throughout the programme.

• Limited Intake: Only 36 seats to ensure focused learning and mentorship.

• Practical Training: Consists of real-world policy projects and fieldwork with Chhattisgarh government departments.

• Capstone Project: Final project solving a real governance issue in partnership with government mentors.

Many other management courses are offered by IIM Raipur in part-time, full-time and online modes.

IIM Raipur Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the MBA in Public Policy and Governance at IIM Raipur, candidates must:

• Be domiciled in Chhattisgarh

• Hold a valid CAT score from 2022, 2023, or 2024. Check the IIM Raipur cutoff of CAT for a better understanding.

• Possess a graduation degree with at least 60% marks (55% for reserved categories) or an equivalent CGPA.

Check detailed IIM Raipur admissions, seat intake and selection criteria.

IIM Raipur Industry-Relevant Curriculum

The programme offers students a combination of classroom instruction at IIM Raipur's state-of-the-art campus and field immersion with the Chhattisgarh government, fusing academic rigour with practical governance experience.

Key focus areas include:

• Public policy analysis and design

• Governance frameworks and processes

• Ethical decision-making in governance

• Leadership skills for public administration

• Data-driven policymaking and evaluation

IIM Raipur Career Prospects

Graduates of the programme will be equipped for impactful careers in:

• Government departments and ministries

• Public sector enterprises

• Policy think tanks and research institutions

• Development consultancies and NGOs

• Private sector roles requiring governance expertise

At IIM Raipur, we believe that effective public policy is the backbone of inclusive development. Through this pioneering MBA, we aim to equip aspiring leaders with the practical experience, ethical foundation, and analytical abilities they need to handle challenging governance issues," stated Professor Ram Kumar Kakani, Director of IIM Raipur.