Azim Premji University Announces Admissions 2021

 Azim Premji University announces admissions for Postgraduate Programmes 2021

Azim Premji University, Bangalore, announces admissions to its full-time Postgraduate program based in Bengaluru.

Programs offered

2-year Programmes (Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline)

• M.A. Education
• M.A. Development
• M.A. Public Policy & Governance
• M.A. Economics (Students should demonstrate sufficient Economics knowledge)

1-year Programme (Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Law)

• M. in Law & Development

Unique Learning Experience

A strong grounding in theory, practice, and research. Core courses to build understanding and perspectives in the domain. More than 100 interdisciplinary / theme based elective choices. Competency building workshops in several areas like communication, finance, etc. Open courses in art, music, cinema, dance, theatre, etc.  Weekly guest lectures, national and international conferences.

Integrated Field Practice

A mix of field experiences spread across all semesters consisting of weekly practicums, immersion visits, organizational internships, faculty-mentored research projects, and independent field projects.

Accomplished Faculty Team

A team of 140 faculty members with extensive experience in teaching, research, and field practice. High faculty-student ratio, dedicated faculty hours for meetings, close support, and mentoring.

Fulfilling Career Opportunities

There is a growing need in the social sector for professionals with motivation and competence. We have an excellent placement record with over 90 organizations participating in campus placements every year.

Financial Assistance

Azim Premji University has an explicit commitment to supporting economically disadvantaged students. The University provides extensive need-based scholarships, based on the family income of the students (100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%) both on tuition and accommodation. The University also offers a 50% tuition fee waiver for candidates with a minimum of 3 years’ experience after graduation for all 2-year PG programs.

Anurag Gupta, Director – Student Lifecycle Function, Azim Premji University said, “In a developing country like India, there is an immense need to systematically and formally train and educate postgraduates ready to work in the Social Sector. Azim Premji University has been contributing to this need of the country through these Postgraduate programs in Education, Development, Economics, Public Policy, and Law. Our endeavor is to produce committed and motivated professionals for the Social Sector who will then go on to make a big difference in the Indian society”.

Admission Process and Dates

Students can apply online on the University website. Applicants will be selected based on a written test and personal interview for shortlisted students. Candidates with a minimum of 2 years’ experience after graduation will be given a chance to go through the early round of admission for M.A. Education, Development, and Public Policy & Governance programs.

Important dates

*Dates are tentative

 New campus

The classes will be conducted at the University’s permanent residential campus at Sarjapur-Attibele Road on the outskirts of Bangalore. Spread over 80 acres, the campus will offer 2.7 million sq. ft. of space after the first phase of construction, capable of accommodating 3800 students and 700 faculty plus administration staff.

 About Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University was established under the Azim Premji University Act 2010 of the Government of Karnataka. Azim Premji Foundation, the sponsoring body set up the University as a fully philanthropic and not-for-profit entity, with a clear social purpose; to contribute to the realization of a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society.

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