JGU launches Three New Masters Degree Programmes in Electoral Analysis & Management, Political Communication & Legislative Drafting
Kolkata: Dedicated to the Strengthening of the Rule of Law, Democratic and Parliamentary Institutions, and Electoral Processes, O.P. Jindal Global University has launched three new Degree Programmes in Electoral Analysis & Management, Political Communication and Legislative Drafting.
The launch took place in the presence of the Chief Guest Shri Om Birla, Hon’ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Guest of Honour, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Law & Justice (Independent Charge), Government of India. Other distinguished luminaries included Mr. Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India and Mr. Naveen Jindal, Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University and Member of Parliament.
The three Master’s Degree Programmes are:
- M.A. in Legislative Drafting
- M.A. in Electoral Analysis & Management
- M.A. in Political Communication
Designed as intensive one-year programmes, the three M.A. degrees respond to the growing demand for professionally trained experts capable of engaging with the complex realities of contemporary democracy—ranging from election administration and political campaigns to strategic communication and high-quality law-making.
Naveen Jindal, the Founding Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University and Member of Parliament, said that the new courses launched by JGU will help strengthen India’s democratic process and enable young people to pursue three unique programmes for electoral analysis and legislative drafting at JGU.
In his Welcome Address, the Founding Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, O.P. Jindal Global University said, “Today we are launching three important academic initiatives and each has a particular purpose and meaning. Uncertainty and unpredictability in legislative drafting stage create obvious interventions by courts which may not necessarily be the best way to approach the very idea of justice. At a time when the faith in democratic institutions and processes in many countries around the world, including developed countries, is being questioned and challenged, these new courses will strengthen the political and legislative process. We need be part of democratic conversations, creating knowledge, contributing to research and engaging with civil society as well. Beyond academic training, these programmes are designed to significantly enhance students’ employability by integrating hands-on and immersive learning, mentorship from experienced practitioners, and exposure to real-world policy and governance environments. Through internships, live projects, simulations, and interaction with policymakers and communication professionals, students will graduate with practical skills, professional networks, and domain expertise that are highly valued across government institutions, political organisations, consulting firms, media houses, regulatory authorities, and international organisations.”
Introducing Master’s Degree Programmes, Prof. (Dr.) Upasana Mahanta Dean, Admissions & Outreach O.P. Jindal Global University said that together, the three programmes reflect JGU’s commitment to interdisciplinary, practice-oriented education that bridges academia and real-world governance challenges, while fostering ethical leadership and democratic values.
The M.A. in Electoral Analysis & Management (EAM) focuses on the theory and practice of elections, covering electoral systems, voter behaviour, campaign strategy, election administration, data analytics, and democratic ethics. The programme prepares graduates for roles in election management bodies, political parties, campaign organisations, policy institutions and civil society.
The M.A. in Political Communication examines the relationship between politics, media, technology and public opinion. Combining political theory with communication studies, digital strategy, campaign simulations, and practitioner-led learning, the programme equips students to design, analyse, and manage political messaging across traditional and digital platforms.
The M.A. in Legislative Drafting offers specialised training in the drafting of laws and regulations, statutory interpretation, constitutional principles and policy design. The programme aims to professionalise legislative drafting by integrating legal precision, plain-language drafting and comparative best practices, preparing graduates for careers in legislatures, government departments, regulatory bodies and policy research.
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