Grades 9 to 12
Model NITI Aayog
A public policy bootcamp, where ideas become impact.
Upcoming cohorts
Dates, timings & fees.
October 2026, Morning Batch
A Complete Guide and Certificate Course in Policy Making, learn how ideas become impact.
- Dates
- 17-20 Oct 2026
- Timing
- 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM IST daily
- Commitment
- 4 days · 16 hours total
- Where
- Online · Zoom
- Fees
- ₹17,700
October 2026, Evening Batch
A Complete Guide and Certificate Course in Policy Making, learn how ideas become impact.
- Dates
- 17-20 Oct 2026
- Timing
- 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM IST daily
- Commitment
- 4 days · 16 hours total
- Where
- Online · Zoom
- Fees
- ₹17,700
December 2026, Morning Batch
A Complete Guide and Certificate Course in Policy Making, learn how ideas become impact.
- Dates
- 24-27 Dec 2026
- Timing
- 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM IST daily
- Commitment
- 4 days · 16 hours total
- Where
- Online · Zoom
- Fees
- ₹17,700
December 2026, Evening Batch
A Complete Guide and Certificate Course in Policy Making, learn how ideas become impact.
- Dates
- 24-27 Dec 2026
- Timing
- 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM IST daily
- Commitment
- 4 days · 16 hours total
- Where
- Online · Zoom
- Fees
- ₹17,700
January 2027, Evening Batch
A Complete Guide and Certificate Course in Policy Making, learn how ideas become impact.
- Dates
- 7-10 Jan 2027
- Timing
- 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM IST daily
- Commitment
- 4 days · 16 hours total
- Where
- Online · Zoom
- Fees
- ₹17,700
Undergraduate, July 2027
A Complete Guide and Certificate Course in Policy Making, the undergraduate edition.
Registrations open, enquire to reserve your place; paid enrolment opens nearer the date.
- Dates
- 15-18 Jul 2027
- Timing
- 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM IST daily
- Commitment
- 4 days · 12 hours total
- Where
- Online · Zoom
- Fees
- ₹17,700
Dates and timings are checked and updated by our team.
Also happening
School editions.
Partner schools host their own editions of Model NITI Aayog, run in partnership with One Young India, open to their students on the school’s own site.
About the program
Model NITI Aayog is a simulation of NITI Aayog, India’s premier policy think tank (the National Institution for Transforming India, which replaced the Planning Commission in 2015). Over four sessions, participants step into the think tank’s work: policy analysis, evidence-based research, moderated debate, advocacy and leadership, with a strong focus on general awareness and current affairs. Every participant produces an original white paper, submitted within a month of finishing the bootcamp.
Model NITI Aayog is an independent educational programme. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with NITI Aayog or any government body.
The experience
What happens.
Policy Analysis
Critically analyse public policy on the economy, climate, energy, security, healthcare, urbanisation and more.
Moderated Dialogue
Peer discussion on contemporary issues and the essential world affairs shaping our VUCA world.
Write a White Paper
Produce an original policy document. Accepted papers are published, a real credential you can show.
The 4E Philosophy
Educate · Evolve · Engage · Enrich, a framework for proactive participation in public policy.
The engagement
What the journey looks like.
Learn the craft
Over four interactive Zoom sessions, participants learn policy analysis, research methods and how a real white paper is built.
Take a position
Moderated debate on the economy, environment, governance and foreign policy sharpens an evidence-based point of view.
Publish
Every participant submits an original Model Policy Document; select papers are published through One Young India.
Curriculum
The schedule.
Session 1, Introduction & Foundation
- Foundations of Public Policy Making
- Bringing Play Into Policy
Session 2, Research & Analysis
- Anatomy of a White Paper
- Analysis Methods
Session 3, Dialogue for Development
- Infrastructure & Environment
- Science & Tech Developments
- State of the Economy
Session 4, Governance & Strategy
- Governance & Strategy
- Foreign Policy
- Welfare Policy
Outcomes
What students walk away with.
- A grasp of policy, economics and governance
- Evidence-based reasoning and structured debate
- An original white paper, published if accepted
- Awareness of India’s development priorities
Student work
Published white papers.
Real, published policy research by One Young India students, the kind of work this program produces.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
What are the fees, and what do they cover?
₹17,700. Fees are all-inclusive of taxes.
Are scholarships available?
Yes, we offer need-based scholarships for eligible students. Talent and curiosity shouldn’t be limited by cost; reach out and tell us your situation.
Will my child receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant receives a certificate of participation, and standout work is eligible for publication through One Young India.
What will my child produce?
Every participant writes an original white paper, a Model Policy Document, submitted within a month of the bootcamp. Select papers are published by One Young India.
Is it live or recorded?
Fully live and interactive over Zoom, moderated debates, group discussions, quizzes and polls, not passive video.
Not ready to book?
Have a question first? Register your interest.
Want to talk it through, ask about scholarships, or hear more before booking? Share the delegate’s details and our team will reach out, usually within a working day. You can also book your place now.
- 17-20 Oct 2026 · Online · Zoom
- Grades 9 to 12 · ₹17,700
- Need-based scholarships available
No payment is taken here, this just starts a conversation.
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