School of Public Policy and Legal Studies Chanakya University Bengaluru.

The School of Law, Governance and Public Policy at Chanakya University, Bengaluru North, embodies a multidisciplinary vision shaped by the National Education Policy (NEP 2020). Officially recognized by the Bar Council of India in July 2023, it serves as the nucleus for undergraduate and postgraduate legal and policy education in a liberal arts environment .

Set on a spacious 116-acre campus near the airport, this school delivers integrated programs such as BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons), along with LL.M. in Corporate & Commercial Law and a two-year MA in Public Policy. It also supports research and doctoral pursuits rooted in sustainability, ethics, ancient legal traditions, constitutionalism, cyber and space law, as well as corporate law frameworks .

The MA in Public Policy is an intensive 80-credit journey, blending core disciplinary foundations, soft skills, electives, and real-world exposure through internships and capstone projects. It equips students with analytical rigor to craft transformative policies in contemporary contexts .

The institution’s distinguished faculty includes both in-house scholars and global visiting experts, guided by an esteemed advisory board. Leadership by Dean Chetan Basavaraj Singai, an NEP expert and former NLU faculty, adds strength to the school’s academic vision .

Anchored in real-world relevance, the school emphasizes experiential learning—students engage in moot courts, seminars, workshops, policy labs, and fellowships like the one-year postgraduate diploma in social sciences (CFSS) .

Its research ethos bridges ancient legal systems (Bharatiya Nayashastra), constitutional governance, and cutting-edge areas like cyber law, space law, AI, environmental law, and corporate regulations, fostering scholarship that spans tradition to innovation .

Chanakya University benefits from a thoughtfully planned campus with modern infrastructure—including a library with access to SCC Online, JSTOR, Hein Online, EBSCO, and more—ensuring students have access to vital research tools