Azim Premji University was founded in 2010, with the vision to contribute to the realisation of a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society.
We now have postgraduate degrees in Education, Development, Public Policy & Governance, Economics and an LLM in Law and Development. We offer undergraduate degrees in social science (Economics), science (Mathematics, Physics and Biology) and the Humanities (Language and Literature, History, and Philosophy). We offer a dual degree in science and teacher education.
We conduct more than 150 short courses for professionals every year, in the fields of education, development, policy and governance across the country. We have conducted more than 1000workshops for working professionals – teachers, teacher educators, development professionals and researchers alike. Our students come from diverse social backgrounds and are supported through our efforts to make education accessible.
India needs trained professionals in social sectors in the fields of education, development and allied areas. The scale and complexity of issues in the country need a wide range of competence and ability.
It is our mission to contribute to gaps in the social sector. We help you become motivated, socially committed professionals who can work in the spirit of social change.
Pedagogy
We offer you a foundational understanding of the domain of your choice with varied elective courses, opportunities for independent study and guest lectures, workshops and conferences.
Our faculty have extensive experience in teaching, research and field practice. Our high student-teacher ratio ensures you have close support, mentoring and feedback.
Integrated field practice
We include extensive field work in our programmes and you will have weekly practicums, field immersions, independent field projects and organisational internships with the guidance of faculty.
Vibrant student life
Our diverse student body represents 26 states from India and come from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring that you have a vibrant and meaningful campus life.
Careers and Placements
We offer you excellent placements. About 90% of our graduates are working in the social sector, NGOs, schools, CSR roles and in the government. More than 90 organisations recruit from our campus every year.
We have a dedicated placement cell on campus that provides extensive assistance and training on personal and professional aspects of careers of your choice.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
We offer extensive need-based scholarships and a guaranteed 50% tuition fee waiver for applicants with 3 years of work experience.
If you are Interested in studying at the university and want to be alerted when we invite applications, please register with us. We will contact you as and when we invite applications for our academic programmes.
Postgraduate Degrees
Have you decided what you would like to study at Azim Premji University? You can choose between the following degrees:
There are two times in a year during which you can apply. Applications for the academic year 2022 will open in October 2021.
Early admissions
We make room for applicants with at least two years of work experience to go through an early selection process earlier, in order to have time to decide and plan for an academic journey.
Important dates _ Early admissions for working professionals
Applications open
Applications close
National Entrance Test
Personal interviews
Academic session begins
Important dates for regular admissions
Applications open
Applications close
National Entrance Test
Personal interviews
Academic session begins
Selection process
Our selection process includes an entrance test and a personal interview, conducted at different locations all over India.
Entrance Test
Applicants will have to appear for the National Entrance Test that will assess the English reading comprehension, reasoning ability, quantitative ability, and general social awareness. The test will be conducted in various cities across the country. You can look at a Sample Entrance Test over here to get an idea.
Personal interview
If you are shortlisted, you will have a personal interview. You will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your interview.
The interviews are conducted online. The link to your interview will be sent to you via email.
Preparing for the Entrance Exam
Take a look at the structure of the test you have to take.
Essay (500 words) based on the First Programme Preference
Legal Essay (only for LLM programme)
1
1 out of 2 questions to be attempted
Essay (for Development, Public Policy and Governance)
1
Essay (500 words) based on the First Programme Preference
Essay (for MA Education)
1
Additional test to establish students’ interest, aptitude and knowledge; Upto Grade X level only in a school subject area (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Language or Early Childhood Education).
Question papers of National Entrance Test for MA in Education, Development, Public Policy and Governance, and the LLM programme.
* Each multiple choice question carries one mark. Please note that there is negative marking. You get +1for a correct answer, and ‑0.5 for a wrong answer. Unattempted questions get zero marks.
Click the below links for sample question papers for MA Economics
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university in India or abroad.
We encourage candidates with work experience to apply.
You can apply if you are an undergraduate student appearing for your final year examinations and will complete your graduation before the commencement of the academic programme. The offer of provisional admission is valid only on successful completion of graduation.
A Bachelor of Laws degree (or LLB of 3 or 5 years) from a recognised university in India or abroad.
We encourage candidates with work experience to apply.
We reserve 25% of seats for Karnataka domiciled students. These are offered to candidates who have met all the selection criteria. We offer 50% waiver in tuition fee for candidates with more than 3 years of experience after graduation. We encourage diversity. At Azim Premji University, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment for our students. We give everybody a fair chance at an education and offer need-based scholarships and financial support. Wherever you are from, and whatever your background, be sure that we will consider what you need.
In a country like India, we know that where you are from can affect all opportunities. We take care to understand your socioeconomic background and do our best to make sure that it does not hold you back from acquiring an enriching education.
Fees & Financial aid
Make sure you know all about what your degree will cost. We offer extensive scholarships covering tuition fees and accommodation.
Financial Aid
We believe that nobody should be denied admissions because of financial constraints. We offer scholarships and other forms of financial assistance.
Scholarships
Need-based scholarship
If your family is from an income band of less than INR7 lakhs per annum, we offer:
25% scholarship of tuition and accommodation.
50% scholarship of tuition and accommodation.
75% scholarship of tuition and accommodation.
100% scholarship for tuition and accommodation.
Charges for food will be payable at actuals. We offer scholarships for food in exceptional circumstances.
Annual fees and scholarship details
Income range
2 lakhs
2 – 4 lakhs
4 – 6 lakhs
6 – 7 lakhs
>7 lakhs
Scholarships
100%
75%
50%
25%
No Scholarship
Tuition fee
–
INR25000
INR50000
INR75000
INR100000
Accommodation charges
–
INR21000
INR42000
INR63000
INR84000
Total
–
INR46000
INR92000
INR138000
INR184000
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