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About Institute
Azim Premji University was established in Karnataka by the Azim Premji University Act 2010 as a not-for-profit University and is recognized by The University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2F.
The beginnings of the University are in the learning and experience of a decade of work in elementary education by the Azim Premji Foundation. The University was founded as one of the key responses to the constraints and challenges that the Foundation encountered both within and in the environment, and as part of a larger strategy to contribute to the Education and Development sectors in the country.
Programmes offered by Azim Premji University:
1. Postgraduate Programme
2. Undergraduate Programme
1. Postgraduate Programmes (Programmes offered):
A. Two-year programmes
- M.A. Education
- M.A. Development
- M.A. Public Policy & Governance
- M.A. Economics
B. One-year programme
- LL.M. in Law and Development
2. Undergraduate Programme (Programmes offered):
A. Three-year programmes:
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. English
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. History
B. Four-year programmes (Dual-degree programmes in Science and Education):
- B.Sc. B.Ed. Biology
- B.Sc. B.Ed. Physics
- B.Sc. B.Ed. Mathematics
Important Dates:
Postgraduate Programme:
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Admission process |
Working Professional Round |
Regular Round |
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Last date to apply |
22nd Dec 2020 |
22nd Feb 2021 |
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Entrance test date |
10th Jan 2021 |
21st Mar 2021 |
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Interview process |
6th Feb - 10 Feb 2021 |
19th Apr 2021 -10th May 2021 |
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Interview results |
Last week of Feb 2021 |
Last week of May 2021 |
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Academic session starts |
Mid of Aug 2021 |
Mid of Aug 2021 |
Undergraduate Programme:
Early Admission Window:
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Last date to apply |
27th December 2020 |
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Entrance test date |
10th January 2021 |
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Interview process |
Mid of February 2021 |
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Interview Results |
First week of March 2021 |
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Academic session starts |
August 2021 |
Selection Criteria:
Postgraduate Programme:
The selection processes for the Postgraduate Programme include:
1. Entrance Test:
Part 1: Multiple choice questions.
Part 2: Essay based on the first programme preference.
2. Personal Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview.
Undergraduate Programme:
The selection processes for the Undergraduate Programme include:
1. Entrance Test:
Part A (Multiple Choice) * - Test that will assess the English language capacities and quantitative capacities.
Part B - Written component: Applicants will have to write an essay/ data analysis/ problem solving based on their major preference which would assess writing and analytical skills.
2. Personal Interview:
Shortlisted Candidates will be called for a personal interview.
ELIGIBILITY:
A. Postgraduate Programme:
1. Master of Arts in Education / Development / Public Policy & governance / Economics:
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (including Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Commerce, Management, etc.) from a recognized University.
- Undergraduate students who are appearing for their final year examinations and completing their graduation on or before September 2020 are also eligible to apply. The offer of provisional admission is valid only on successful completion of graduation.
- Candidates with work experience are actively encouraged to apply.
2. LL.M. in Law and Development:
Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B. 3years / 5 years) from a recognized University in India or abroad.
B. Undergraduate Programme:
1. CBSE/State/ISC Board:
You have completed Class 12 board exams in any Indian board and you have a score of 50%.
Or complete your Class 12 by July 2019 with a score of 50%.
2. IGCSE/Cambridge Assessment International Education:
You have appeared for or successfully completed at least THREE subjects at the GCE Advanced Level.
You have obtained a recognized 10th standard certificate from an Indian or foreign certifying Board or Cambridge IGCSE or O Levels with at least FIVE subjects including English.
3. International Baccalaureate board:
You have appeared for or successfully completed the IB Diploma /Certificate and obtained at least 24 points from a total of at least six subjects with minimum of three subjects at higher level and three subjects at standard level.
You have obtained a recognized 10th standard certificate from an Indian or foreign certifying Board.
4. Other scores considered for Admissions:
Students can apply through their SAT Scores and KVPY scores. They will be exempted from the Part 1 MCQ part of the Azim Premji University test. However, they will have to appear for the Part 2descriptive component.
Fees & Scholarship:
Postgraduate Programme:
1. M.A. Education / M.A. Development / M.A. Public Policy and Governance / M.A. Economics (2021-23)
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Tuition Fees and Scholarship Details |
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Income Range |
< 2 lakhs |
2 - 4 Lakhs |
4 - 6 Lakhs |
6 - 7 Lakhs |
> 7 Lakhs |
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Scholarships |
100% |
75% |
50% |
25% |
No Scholarship |
|
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Fees payable Per Sem |
Tuition Fee |
0 |
11,250 |
22,500 |
33,750 |
45,000 |
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Fees payable Per year |
Tuition Fee |
0 |
22,500 |
45,000 |
67,500 |
90,000 |
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Fees payable for 2 years |
Tuition Fee |
0 |
45,000 |
90,000 |
1,35,000 |
1,80,000 |
Accommodation fees will range from 72,000 to 84,000 per year.
2. LL.M. in Law & Development (2021-22)
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Fees and Scholarship Details |
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Income Range |
< 2 lakhs |
2 - 4 Lakhs |
4 - 6 Lakhs |
6 - 7 Lakhs |
> 7 Lakhs |
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|
Scholarships |
100% |
75% |
50% |
25% |
0% |
|
|
Fees payable Per Sem |
Tuition Fee |
0 |
11,250 |
22,500 |
33,750 |
45,000 |
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Fees payable Per year |
Tuition Fee |
0 |
22,500 |
45,000 |
67,500 |
90,000 |
Undergraduate Programme:
B.Sc. and B.A (3 year – Programme) (2020 – 23)
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Income Range |
< 4Lakhs |
4 - 8 Lakhs |
8- 10 Lakhs |
10- 15 Lakhs |
> 15 Lakhs |
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|
Scholarships |
100% |
75% |
50% |
25% |
0% |
|
|
Fees payable Per Sem |
Tuition Fee |
0 |
26,250 |
52,500 |
78,750 |
1,05,000 |
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Accommodation Charges |
0 |
9,000 |
18,000 |
27,000 |
36,000 |
|
|
Total |
0 |
35,250 |
70,500 |
1,05,750 |
1,41,000 |
|
|
Fees payable Per year |
Tuition Fee |
0 |
52,500 |
1,05,000 |
1,57,500 |
2,10,000 |
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Accommodation Charges |
0 |
18,000 |
36,000 |
54,000 |
72,000 |
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Total |
0 |
70,500 |
1,41,000 |
2,11,500 |
2,82,000 |
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Total Fees payable for 3 years |
Tuition Fee |
0 |
1,57,500 |
3,15,000 |
4,72,500 |
6,30,000 |
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Accommodation Charges |
0 |
54,000 |
1,08,000 |
1,62,000 |
2,16,000 |
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Total |
0 |
2,11,500 |
4,23,000 |
6,34,500 |
8,46,000 |
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B.Sc. B.Ed. (4 year Dual Degree Programme) (2020 – 24)
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Income Range |
< 4 Lakhs |
4 - 8 Lakhs |
8 - 10 Lakhs |
10 - 15 Lakhs |
> 15 Lakhs |
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|
Scholarships |
100% |
75% |
50% |
25% |
0% |
|
|
Fees payable Per Sem |
Tuition Fee |
0 |
26,250 |
52,500 |
78,750 |
1,05,000 |
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Accommodation Charges |
0 |
9,000 |
18,000 |
27,000 |
36,000 |
|
|
Total |
0 |
35,250 |
70,500 |
1,05,750 |
1,41,000 |
|
|
Fees payable Per year |
Tuition Fee |
0 |
52,500 |
1,05,000 |
1,57,500 |
2,10,000 |
|
Accommodation Charges |
0 |
18,000 |
36,000 |
54,000 |
72,000 |
|
|
Total |
0 |
70,500 |
1,41,000 |
2,11,500 |
2,82,000 |
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Total Fees payable for 4 years |
Tuition Fee *** |
0 |
1,57,500 |
3,15,000 |
4,72,500 |
6,30,000 |
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Accommodation Charges |
0 |
72,000 |
1,44,000 |
2,16,000 |
2,88,000 |
|
|
Total |
0 |
2,29,500 |
4,59,000 |
6,88,500 |
9,18,000 |
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***For the B.Sc.B.Ed. Programmes, all students will get a 100 % tuition fee waiver in the fourth year.
Placements:
Postgraduate Programme:
Students at the University can look forward to fulfilling roles in organizations that engage in grassroots work in the field. They can also look forward to roles in academia, policy think tanks, politics, government programmes, multilateral agencies, corporate social responsibility departments of companies, funding organizations and in the media.
Over 1000 students have graduated and we have an excellent placement record - Close to 90 organizations participate in our campus recruitment every year. These range from large organizations in the NGO space, small organizations at the grass roots, research institutions, policy bodies, CSRs, quasi government institutions, schools etc.
Undergraduate Programme:
A world of possibilities- Our graduates can explore varied opportunities in both employment and higher education. Whether in business, the social sector, teaching or entrepreneurship, our graduates will benefit from an education that nurture fundamental capabilities along with deep disciplinary knowledge. We also foresee students continuing to pursue higher studies either at Azim Premji University or elsewhere.
OUR GRADUATES:
Two batches have graduated so far with their first degrees in Biology, Physics, Economics, Philosophy, History and English. Some of them also pursued an honours degree.
They have taken up interesting avenues for their future career / academic paths as below:
1. Pursue Postgraduation or Integrated-Doctoral programmes in the disciplinary areas of Biology, Physics, Economics, History, Literature etc. in institutes like National Centre for Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Indian Association for Cultivation of Science, Central Universities (India), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands), University of Glasgow, The University of Warwick (UK) etc.
2. Higher studies leading to a Postgraduate degree or diploma in inter-disciplinary areas like Development Studies, Development Economics, Social Anthropology, Public Policy, Education, Media, Journalism, Conservation Biology, Neuroscience, Biotechnology, Genetics, Environmental Studies, Science Communication, Wildlife Science etc. at TISS, Azim Premji University, Ambedkar Univ, Salim Ali Center for Ornithology and Natural History, Center for Human Genetics, SOAS London, University of Göttingen, Germany, Centre for Research and Interdisciplinarity (CRI), Paris, University of Sheffield, Leiden University (Netherlands), Wildlife institute of India
3. Pursue fellowship programmes or work opportunities at Teach for India, Campus Associateship with Azim Premji Foundation, PRS legislative Research, Indian Institute of Human Settlements, ASER, India Philanthropic Initiative (IPI), ICTS-TIFR, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and others.
How to apply?
Click here to apply for Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Programme.
Programmes & Courses
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Master of Arts (M.A.) Education
Duration : 2. 0 Years|Full Time
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Master of Arts (M.A.) Development
Duration : 2. 0 Years|Full Time
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Master of Arts (M.A.) Public Policy and Governance
Duration : 2. 0 Years|Full Time
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Contact Details
PES Campus, Pixel Park, B Block, Electronics City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE Road)
Bangalore, Karnataka - 560100
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