National Institute of Educational Planning & Administration

The National Institute of Educational Planning & Administration (NIEPA) is India's premier institution dedicated to capacity building, research, and advocacy in educational planning and administration. Established in 1962 as the Asian Institute of Educational Planning and Administration with UNESCO assistance, it was later renamed and declared a Deemed-to-be-University under Section 3 of the UGC Act in 2006. Located in New Delhi, this Central institution operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and serves as an apex body for educational planning and policy research in the country.

NIEPA holds a unique position as the only specialized institution in South Asia focusing exclusively on educational planning and administration. The institute is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and maintains international affiliations with UNESCO and other global educational organizations. It offers specialized programmes across postgraduate, doctoral, and research levels, focusing on educational planning, policy, finance, administration, and management. The institution has consistently been at the forefront of educational policy research and has contributed significantly to India's educational development through its capacity-building initiatives.

Admission to NIEPA programmes is conducted through entrance examinations and merit-based selection processes. The institute accepts qualified candidates through its own entrance test followed by personal interviews. NIEPA's alumni network spans across educational administrators, policy makers, researchers, and academicians serving in various national and international organizations. With a focus on creating educational leaders and policy experts, NIEPA continues to shape India's educational landscape through research, training, and consultancy services.