2-years Post Graduate Degree program in Political Leadership & Government

1. Supported by
UNESCO Chair for
Human Rights, Democracy,
Peace & Tolerance
World Peace Centre (Alandi),
Pune, India
MPG
Your Pathway to
a Great Career in Politics !
POST GRADUATE
DEGREE PROGRAM IN
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
AND GOVERNMENT
Two Year
One-year on campus learning &
One-year o campus training
Batch-15 (2019-21)
WE MAKE COMMON MAN,
'A LEADER' !
-MIT-SOG
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MIT SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT PUNE INDIA
Estd.: Sept. 2005
(First ever Leadership Ins tute in India Asia for a Career in Poli cs)
Leadership begins here...
ELECTORALPolitics to
FUNCTIONAL Politics
Panchayat to Parliament

2. THE NEED FOR TRAINING IN POLITICS GOVERNMENT
As India is progressing to be a global superpower. It needs leaders who are dynamic, proactive, capable and
knowledgeable to handle the utmost challenges of Politics. This is crucial as it concerns the wellbeing of a nation
and its populace at large. Today's political environment demands knowledge skills especially in the areas of
Political Processes, Political Systems, Foreign Policy, Political Economy, Public Policy, Constitution, Five Tier
Structure of Government etc. Constituency Development and Election Management are key areas of focus in
Politics.
MIT-WPU School of Government offers a blend of classroom teaching practical exposure through its 2-year Post
Graduate degree program to channelize the energy of young aspirants, enabling them realize their leadership
potential in Politics.
MIT-SOG GOVERNING COUNCIL
Shri. T. N. Seshan
Chief Mentor
Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad
Founder-President, MIT-WPU
and Managing Trustee,
MAEER's MIT Group of
Institutions, Pune, India
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Padma Vibhushan
Chairman, Governing Council
Dr. M. V. Rajeev Gowda
MP, Rajya Sabha
Chairman,
Academic Council
Rahul Vishwanath Karad
Executive President
MIT World Peace University, Pune
MIT-WPU School of Government is dedicated to the task of
creating ethical, spirited and committed political leadership
for the country from the grassroots and from all walks of life. We
will achieve this by exposing the aspirants to governmental,
political and democratic processes, infusing in them a sense of
national pride, democratic values and empathy for common
people and inculcating leadership qualities.
MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
It is my pleasure to welcome you to MIT-WPU School of Government (MIT-SOG), Pune. We are
the first institute of its kind in India Asia to initiate a Two-Year PG Degree Program for Political
Leadership designed to help dynamic youth to pursue a career in Politics.
The Institute provides much-needed practical exposure to various aspects of government
functioning at various levels and grassroot understanding of political systems in India. Two-
year Post Graduate degree program titled Masters in Political Leadership Government or
MPG offers opportunities to young leaders as Political Analyst, Political Strategist, Campaign
Managers, Election Consultants, Constituency Managers, Political Leaders and many more as
they prepare to contest elections as their main objective.
Prof. Dr. Shailashree Haridas
Associate Director, MIT-SOG
Prof. Dr. Inder K. Bhat
Vice Chancellor
Ph.D. IIT Kanpur
Prof. (Gp Capt ) D. P. Apte
Registrar
Prof. Dr. R. M. Chitnis
Provost
Prof. Dr. S. Parasuraman
Advisor, MITSOG
Former Director, TISS
Dr. Narendra Jadhav
MP, Rajya Sabha

3. INTERNSHIP
Internship is offered in 2 Phases
— Internship during the Program : Students will be
attached to a Political Party/Political Leader of their
choice in Pune to conduct research based on
secondary data. The nature of work may vary from
handling social media to generating questions for
Parliamentary news analysis.
— The second year of the programFinal Internship :
will be dedicated to three functional internships,
i.e. social sector (NGO internship), media sector
(media internship) and political leadership (with a
Political Leader / Party).
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
— Interactive sessions with national level leaders
from Political, Social, Bureaucracy, Judiciary, Media
Corporate sector.
— Local Field Visits to NGOs, model villages, Gram
Panchayat, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation,
Political Party Offices, etc.
— 10-day National Study Tour to Delhi: It is normally
conducted during the budget session each year.
During the visit, the participants witness, first hand,
the proceedings in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
They interact with Members of Parliament from
both houses. Visits are organized to the North
Block, South Block, Supreme Court, Rashtrapati
Bhavan, Election Commission, etc. Academic
sessions are organized at the Centre for the Study
of Developing Societies (CSDS), the Centre for
Continuing Education (CCE), the Centre for
Science Environment (CSE), the Centre for Civil
Society (CCS), and the Centre for Media Studies
(CMS) etc. This also gives the participants an
opportunity to interact with many eminent
political leaders from various political parties and
visit their national offices to understand the
functioning of the offices.
— 2-Week International Study Tour to Europe
(Optional): This is a unique opportunity for
participants to gain exposure to international
politics and experience the functioning of
international offices. The tour comprises of visits to
the British Parliament, Commonwealth
Secretariat, British Library, British History Museum
and interaction with Members of Parliament.
Participants also get a chance to visit the NATO
office in Brussels, Belgium followed by the
UNESCO office at Paris, The Hague International
University, the Parliament of The Netherlands,
International Court of Criminal Justice
international social organizations like GHRD and
OPCW. There are also visits to the WTO, UN office,
ICRC, OHCHR and the Indian Embassy in
Switzerland.
FEE STRUCTURE
Compulsory:
— Course fee ` 2,50,000/- payable in two instalments
in first year (it includes cost of field visits, National
Study Tour course material offered by the
institute).
Optional:
— 14-day International Study Tour based on actual
cost prevailing at the time of the tour.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE: MPG-15 (2019-21)
Eligibility Criteria:
Graduates from any discipline are eligible to apply
for the program. Candidates in their final year of
graduation are also eligible to apply for the
program provided they are able to present their
final year mark sheet in original to the office on or
before July 31, 2019.
MASTER’S IN POLITICAL LEADERSHIP GOVERNMENT
Two Year Post Graduate Degree Program comprising of
One Year On-Campus Learning One Year off-Campus Training
First Year [45 credits]
Trimester-I Trimester-II Trimester-III
Subject Subject Subject
Competing Politico-Economic
Ideologies
Political Communication Politics of Change
Local self-government in India
(with Rural Immersion)
Public Policy and Advocacy Gandhian Philosophy
Psephology and Data Analytics Working of Indian Constitution National Study Tour Report
Elections in India
Building of Social Political
Organizations
Mini Project
Philosophers of Bharat,
Great Kings Dynasties
Mini Project
Political Internship
Mini Project
Science Spirituality for World Peace
Assembly Election Internship
Second Year [45 credits]
Trimester-IV Trimester-V Trimester-VI
Subject Subject Subject
NGO Internship
Constituency Research Finishing School
Assembly Election Internship Final Internship
In addition, sessions on Political Leadership, Political Oratory, Communication Skills Media Interaction with
Political leaders are also conducted throughout the academic year.
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4. How to Apply :
Candidates need to submit the completely filled-in
admission application form and the necessary
documents as specified in the form along with admission
application fee of ` 1500/-payable in cash if submitting in
person or via Demand Draft in favour of Dr. Vishwanath
Karad MIT World Peace University, payable at Pune. (For
Online Admission Application visit www.mitsog.org or
mitwpu.edu.in)
Selection Procedure:
The selection process for MPG-15 comprises of a
descriptive type written test followed by a detailed
personal interview.
Final Result Admission offer:
The offer letter of the selected participant is emailed and
information is also conveyed telephonically within two
working days after the selection process.
Admission Confirmation:
The selected applicants for MPG-15 (2019-21) need to pay
the first installment of the course fee i.e. ` 1,50,000/-
(` 1,000/- non-refundable in case of withdrawal of
admission on or before July 31, 2019) to confirm their
admission.
Evaluation System:
Students will be evaluated on a continuos basis
trimester-wise on different topics, field visits, their
internships term end exams.
Post Graduate Degree:
After successful completion of this two-year PG Degree
Program, a Master's Degree will be awarded in the
Convocation Ceremony.
IMPORTANT DATES:
MPG-15 Classes begin: 1st August 2019 (Thursday)
Model Parliament: The participants enact a model
parliament, emulating the proceedings of the
parliament.
Campaign Management Studies: Campaign
management studies are conducted each year in one of
the states which are preparing for assembly polls.
Students study various political campaigns and the
needs and demands of the local residents to try and
predict the results of the election.
Field Study/Projects: The participants are required to
undertake field visits and projects as a part of their
curriculum.
Issue based activity: An issue-based internship and a
Rural Development Program with TISS is also conducted
during the program.
ACTIVITIES
Batch-12 students at Rashtrapati Bhavan,
March 2017
Glimpses of some field visits :
At Hivre Bazar At Deeksha Bahumi
At Pune Municipal
Corporation
Enactment of
Model Parliament
At RaleganSiddhi At Katewadi At National War Memorial
At Chhindwara,
Madhya Pradesh
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5. NATIONAL STUDY TOUR, DELHI
INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR, UK EUROPE
With Shri. Pratap Keshari Deb With Shri. Sharad Pawar At Election Commission Office With Shri. Sudarshan Bhagat
With Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur With Smt. Kanimozhi
At National Commission for
Women
At National
Information Commission
With Mr. Edward Davey,
Shadow Foreign Secretary, UK
At the Organization for
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons,
The Hague
At the Commonwealth
Secretariat, London
At the British Parliament, London
At North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO), Brussels
At the European Parliament,
Brussels
At World Trade Organization
(WTO), Geneva
At Office of the United Nations
High Commissioner for
Human Rights (OHCHR)
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6. INTERACTIVE SESSIONS BY EMINENT LEADERS
Around 350 national level leaders from Political,
Social, Bureaucracy, Judiciary, Media Corporate
sector have interacted with participants since the
inception of MPG program. Interactions have been
on various topics related to the syllabus, the
political situation in the country and the current
affairs, enlightening the participants through their
knowledge and experience.
Shri. Subramanian Swamy
Economist,
Former Union Minister
Shri. D. Raja
National Secretary, CPI
Shri. Venkaiah Naidu
Vice-President, BJP
Shri. Prithviraj Chavan
Former Chief Minister,
Maharashtra
Shri. N. Gopalaswami
Former Chief Election
Commissioner of India
Shri. Manohar Joshi
Former Loksabha Speaker
Shri. Dhananjay Munde
Leader of Opposition,
Maharashtra Legislative Council
Shri. Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Shipping,
Road Transport and Highways
A brief on MIT-SOG alumni who have contested State Assembly elections so far...
D. Vasanth Kumar from 1st Batch (2005-06), Medak dist, Zaheerabad contested 2009 Andhra
Pradesh State Assembly elections from Prajarajyam Party which later merged into INC.
Zubair Amanullah Motiwala student of 2nd Batch (2006-07) of MPG . He is a resident of
Aurangabad. He is a member of the father body of NCP. Has been a part of various committees
of NCP in Maharashtra. Contested for MLA from Aurangabad east on NCP ticket, during MH
State Assembly elections in 2014.
Hemant Bhujangrao Ogale student of 1st Batch (2005-06) of MPG, currently in-charge IYC, Goa.
Did his internship with Shri. Digvijay Singh, former CM, Madhya Pradesh, Senior Leader INC. He
has been District President, A'Nagar of Indian Youth Congress. Contested A'Nagar municipal
elections and later for State Assembly elections in 2014 from Srigonda on INC ticket.
Shekhar Bhaskarrao Borhade student of 3rd Batch (2007-08) of MPG. He is a resident of Shirdi.
Has been very active at rural level. Has implemented micro financing schemes at cooperative
level for agri farmers and dairy farmers. He has formed cooperatives for the benefit of the rural
masses and has led many movements demanding better infrastructure, employment
opportunities and good financing schemes from the government. Contested for MLA from
Shirdi on NCP ticket in 2014.
Malapti Pawan Kumar from 5th Batch (2009-10) from Tirupati, contested 2014 Andhra Pradesh
State Assembly elections from Tirupati on Aam Admi Party ticket.
Adv Sandeep Dattu Katke student of 4th Batch (2008-09) of MPG. He has established an NGO
to highlight support problems of migrant workers in Mumbai. Contested for MLA from
Dharavi, Mumbai on BSP ticket in 2014. Now he is active member of Shiv Sena.
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7. For more details visit bharatiyachhatrasansad.org
A HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH
History was created on the platform of the 3rd Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad, when Youth Wing Leaders of 10 political
parties of India came together to share their views on the future of India and to appeal to the assembled student
leaders to join the political process of the country for nation-building to strengthen the democratic fabric of our
nation.
Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus gave away the ‘Vijigishu Chhatra Sangh Netrutva Puraskar’ to the Youth Wing
Leaders. Later, they came together along with Rahul V. Karad to administer the ‘Oath for Strengthening Democracy’
to the student leaders. Seen in the photograph (L to R) are V. Sivadasan (CPI-M), Pratyush Nandan (JD-U), Manish
Bajpai (NCP), Jerald C. Tennyson (DMK), Aditya Thackeray (Shiv Sena), Rahul V. Karad, Rajpal Kashyap (SP), Rohit
Chaudhary (INC), Umesh Dutt (ABVP), Swadesh Kumar (RJD), Balasaheb Darade (Ind.).
GLIMPSES OF BHARATIYA CHHATRA SANSAD 2011-18
To revolutionize the mindset of younger generations; and to ignite their spirit to enter public life with a purpose to
serve the nation, the Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad was launched in 2011. Nowhere in the world have such large number
of distinct fertile young minds gathered on a single platform with a singular objective of strengthening the
foundation of democracy. Presented below are glimpses of a few eminent dignitaries who spoke in the past Eight
editions of BCS.

8. More than 400 participants have completed MPG program from MIT-SOG. Over 200 of our alumni are occupying
eminent positions in the political arena. Some are associated with the youth wings of political parties while others are
associated with political leaders as consultants, strategists, campaign managers etc. We present a glimpse of what this
formidable force has started achieving.
Abhay Alode Challa Rithun Reddy Chinmay Bendre Harshal Bhusari Kanchan Khare Kunchok Dolma Lobsang Gelek
Sangram PatilMihir Nadgauda Nalini Devi Rohit Nirkhe Sahil Parsekar Sakshi Upadhyay Sangdong Kyab
Srinivas Motte Shubham Suryawanshi Suhail Aga Tenzin Tashi Vikram Bunkare Yashwant Verma Zain Patel
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CAREER PROSPECTS
Electoral Politics being the ultimate objective where in every student aspires to contest elections at some level in our
democratic system. In this process they get plenty of opportunities in functional politics as Research Associates, Political
Analysts, Policy Associates, Political Strategists, Political Consultants, Election Managers, Election Research Campaign
Managers, Political Social Media Managers, Constituency Managers, and Assistants in Parliamentary Affairs etc.
Nidhi Kamdar (2010-11)
OSD to Shri. Devendra Fadnavis,
Chief Minister Maharashtra;
Executive Member of Bharatiya
Janta Yuva Morcha, Maharashtra
and State.
Er Karan Kumar Naik (2011-12)
BJP State Minister, SC Morcha,
BJP, Rajasthan
S. Hanu Shankar (2016-17)
Associated with Hon. R.
Kamalakannan, Cabinet Minister
for Agriculture Education. IYC
Spokesperson Pudducherry
Rajat Jasuja (2017-18)
OSD to Shri. Nadeem Javed,
Chariman minority
department, AICC
Priyanka Medankar (2014-15)
Recently contested Gram Panchayat
Elections 2015 and has been elected
as the youngest female Sarpanch of
Medankarwadi near Chakan, Pune.
Nazim Shaikh (2016-17)
Associated with Shri. Digvijay
Singh, Senior Leader, INC
Bhartendu Kumar (2007-08)
National Secretary, Bharatiya
Janata Yuva Morcha
Glimpse of Participants of 13th batch who were successfully attached with the following mentioned below
D. Srinivas Reddy (2005-06)
Elected to Panchayat, actively
involved with Congress at
Hyderabad. Initiated, Centre for
Political Development with fellow
MPG participants to provide political
consultancy to political leaders.
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Dr. Vikas Mahatme
Padm Shri MP Rajya
Sabha, BJP
Premalal Ji
Ex Chairman, Minority Cell,
Telengana, Congress
Shri. Rajiv Gowda
MP Rajya Sabha, INC
Pradeep Lokhande
Founder- Rural Relation,
Social Entreprenur
Nitin Gadkari
Minister for Road Transport
Highways, Shipping and
Water Resources, River
Development Ganga
Rejuvenation, BJP
Ravindra Anaspure
Organisation Secretary,
Western Maharashtra, BJP
Anant Kumar
Uninon Minister of
Chemicals and fertilizers
and Parliamentary Affairs, BJP
Anil Parab
MLC, Group Leader Shivsena
Dr Jitendra Singh
Minister of State for the
Ministry of Development
of North Eastern Region,
Personnel, Public
Grievances and
Pensions, BJP
Shripad Naik
Minister of State
(Independent Charge)
AYUSH, BJP
Durgesh Pathak
In-charge, National
Organisation Building
Team, Member, Political
Affairs Committee
National Executive, AAP
Dr Narendra Jadhav
MP, Rajya Sabha,
Eminent Economist
Central Tibetian
Administation
Prof. Kondandram
Founder, Telegana Jana
Samiti
Rajiv Satav
MP, Secretary AICC,
congress
Omar Abdullah
Ex, Chief Minister
Central Tibetian
Administation
Nitin Raut
President, AICC- SC
Cell
Amin Patel
MLA, Mumbai
Congress