APPLIED POLITICAL CONSULTING LAB
India’s first hands on project-based upskilling program in Political Consulting
Transition into Political Consulting 10x faster by mastering the fundamental skills and building a strong portfolio
Session Mode
Online
Duration
6 Months
Registration End
29th September
Session days
Weekends
Commitment
6-8 hours per week
Program kickoff
12th October
SUCCESS STORIES
Harshita
Fellow at Jan Suraaj
Nation with Namo
Ria Kaur Sethi
UPSC Mains to Strategy Consulting before UPSC Interview
Nation with Namo
SS Paul
4+ year UPSC career break to 20+ LPA
Nation with Namo
20% batch placed within 45 days of program initiation
Overview
The world of political strategy jobs and political consulting jobs is growing at breakneck speed—driven by the rise of AI, data analytics, digital campaigning, and tech-savvy electorates. As India witnesses a surge in boutique consulting firms and aggressive expansion by big players, there’s a sharp demand for talent with both subject-matter expertise and market-ready skills.
Ex-UPSC aspirants stand out as ideal candidates due to their deep understanding of policy, governance, and public opinion—but many struggle to transition into a political consultant career due to a lack of industry exposure and actionable skills.
The Applied Political Consulting Lab is designed to bridge this critical gap. Through live sessions, real-world case studies, and personalized mentorship, participants will gain the practical experience, strategic mindset, and professional edge needed to thrive in today’s political consulting landscape.
Who is this PROGRAM for?
UPSC Aspirants
Currently preparing UPSC aspirants aiming to strengthen CV for future Political Consulting roles as a UPSC plan B
Ex-UPSC Aspirant
Aiming upskilling and hands-on experience in Political Consulting for their UPSC Plan B
Non UPSC Aspirant
Political consulting enthusiasts seeking to enter or advance in the field
Pursuing Master’s
Educational Background?
Long career break?
Program CURRICULUM
Orientation: Discuss and decide the problem statement which will be worked upon systematically during the course
- Process mapping for electoral processes
- Understanding the pillars of Political Consulting
- SWOT analysis of diverse stakeholders in Politics
- Levers affecting voting outcomes
- Understanding the constituents
- Constituency profiling, and framework for candidate selection
- Hypothesis designing and on ground testing
- Techniques to build a comprehensive political strategy
- Case studies of diverse Political Strategies
- Activity: Designing a real time Political Strategy
- Types and fundamental features of a campaign
- Art of designing an informed campaigns
- Methods to assess the performance of a campaign
- Case studies of Indian & Global campaigns
- Activity: Designing real time campaigns
- Understanding sources for electoral outcome analysis
- Learning tools and methodologies for electoral analysis
- Survey design and analysis
- Designing micro strategies by analysing booth level data
- Components of brand building
- Tips and methodologies for brand building
- Learning through case studies
- Types of Political narrative
- Tools of Narrative Delivery
- Mastering strategic communication
- Learning through case studies
- Frameworks to solve guesstimates
- Practice sessions with real time feedback
- Problem solving frameworks and hypothesis building
- Political consulting case interview framework
- Practice sessions with real time feedback
Why Choose Applied Political Consulting Lab (APCL) - Our Political Consulting Course?
Tailored for Aspiring Political Consultants
Our Political Consulting Course (APCL) is specifically designed to help UPSC aspirants and enthusiastic newcomers gain hands-on experience in shaping electoral strategy and stakeholder analysis. The Applied Political Consulting Lab offers industry-relevant skills and an opportunity to implement these skills in very close to real world settings.
100% Project-Based Learning
Mentoring from Industry Leaders
Through our Political Consulting Course, you’ll receive live masterclasses from Jigyasu Agarwal who has an extensive 5 year experience in Political consulting. You will also receive personal, guidance mentorship and support directly from Jigyasu be it for a bullet proof resume, LinkedIn profile optimization and interview support—designed to accelerate your placement journey
Comprehensive Curriculum Design
Our Political Consulting Course include modules on fundamentals of consulting, strategy design, campaign execution, data analytics, narrative framing, guesstimates, and case interviews—offering a complete skill stack
Program INSTRUCTOR
Jigyasu Agarwal is a seasoned Political Strategist with extensive experience in designing and executing high-impact political campaigns. He has served as a Manager at Nation with Namo, one of India’s leading political consulting firms, where he not only advised some of the country’s most prominent politicians but also led large teams to execute data-driven strategies through compelling on-ground campaigns.
Jigyasu specializes in crafting political strategies backed by deep data insights and bringing them to life through multi-level narratives and meticulously coordinated field operations.
Currently, Jigyasu continues to serve as a strategic advisor to multiple national and state-level politicians across India.
