The Master of Arts in Electoral Analysis and Management is a professionally rigorous, interdisciplinary programme designed to prepare future leaders of democratic and electoral processes. It is offered in both online and in-person modes, the online programme being particularly suitable for working professionals seeking advanced, practice-oriented training in elections, campaigns, and political systems.
Anchored jointly by the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) and the Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), the programme integrates public policy, governance, comparative politics, political behaviour, data analytics, and election law. The curriculum moves from strong theoretical foundations to applied skills in campaign management, political communication, election finance, psephology, and political analytics. Students seeking to deepen their practical learning may opt for the Constituency Lab, an immersive election simulation that provides hands-on experience in strategic planning, decision-making, and crisis management.
Graduates are prepared for careers in electoral management bodies, political parties, campaign organisations, policy think tanks, civil society, and international democracy and governance initiatives.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and State for Law & Justice (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal have launched Jindal Global University's three new master's degree courses. The master's degree courses include M.A. in Legislative Drafting, M.A. in Electoral Analysis and Management, and M.A. in Political Communication, a one-year intensive program.
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Certified by the Ministry of Education, Govt. Of India, JGU is 1 of the only 4 private institutions in India to have this status. It is also UGC recognised.
JGU has been ranked as the First & Best Private University in India in the prestigious OUTLOOK-ICARE India’s Top Universities Rankings 2024 for the fourth consecutive year.
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has been awarded the prestigious AACSB International Accreditation
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| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Economics of Elections | 5 |
| Ethics and Leadership | 5 |
| Political Psychology and Behaviour | 5 |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Election Campaigns | 5 |
| Introduction to Psephology | 5 |
| Elective 1 | 5 |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Elections and Identity | 5 |
| Election Monitoring | 5 |
| Elective 2/ Constituency Lab | 5 |
| Courses |
|---|
| Election Finance |
| Civic Engagement and Community Organizing |
| Electoral Law, Constitution, and Regulation |
| Advanced Psephology and Forecasting |
| Political Analytics & Big Data |
| Election Risk Management |
| Foundations of Political Communication |
| Strategic Narratives and Political Messaging |
A Statement of Purpose expressing your interest and purpose for applying to this programme (600−800 words).
Total Tution Fee: 2,75,000
| Fee | Amount | Due Date |
| Registration Amount | INR 25,000 | Upon acceptance of Offer Letter |
| Instalment 1 | INR 1,25,000 | Before Batch Commencement |
| Instalment 2 | INR 1,25,000 | By 15th Jan 2027 |
Yes. The M.A. in Electoral Analysis & Management is a fully online programme, designed for working professionals and geographically dispersed learners, with live sessions, recorded lectures, discussion forums, and virtual faculty engagement.
The programme duration is one year, structured across four academic quarters, with a total of 12 courses (60 credits).
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any discipline. Backgrounds in political science, law, public policy, journalism, data analytics, or governance are useful but not mandatory.
The Constituency Lab is a simulation-based learning component where students apply theory to real-world electoral scenarios. Strategy, crisis management, planning, ethical decision-making. No hashtags, just hard choices.
Yes. Students can choose electives such as:
Absolutely. The programme is designed with flexible schedules, asynchronous learning, and live academic engagement, making it ideal for professionals in politics, policy, governance, media, consulting, and civil society.
Yes. O.P. Jindal Global University is an Institution of Eminence, recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and consistently ranked among top private universities globally.
