Azim Premji University Bangalore UG, PG Courses 2025

Yes, candidates can apply for a maximum of two BSc programmes at the same time at Azim Premji University. However, the first and second preference programmes should be on the same campus (Bangalore or Bhopal). The application fee of INR 500/- remains the same whether applicants apply for one or more programmes. Applicants' candidature for second preference will be evaluated only if seats are available in that programme.

Azim Premji University hasn’t released the placement data yet, offers a great platform for the students to achieve their dream job through placements with top recruiting companies, more than 2,700 students of University have gone to find work that they do impactful. About 90% of students work with social sectors and around 80% work in non-privileged parts of India. As per the Shiksha students' reviews, the Azim Premji University average package in the recent placements was INR 30,000 per month.

NOTE: The above details are collated from the Shiksha students' reviews.

Candidates interested in getting into Azim Premji University are required to follow the Azim Premji University National Entrance Test NET exam and Azim Premji University application process. Students can check the table below to know course-wise eligibility:

The eligibility criteria for MA at Azim Premji University include a Bachelor's degree in any discipline. The selection to these programmes is usually on the basis of an in-house entrance exam designed by the university. The university also accepts CUET (PG) test scores for PG programme admissions.

The eligibility for LLM at Azim Premji University is bachelor’s of law degree (or LLB degree of 3-5 year) and the candidate will also encouraged if they have a work experience. Selection process will be entrance based, for more details refre the below table:

Class 12th scores are not considered for selection. The selection is based on entrance tests and interviews. Admission to the university is Merit-cum-mean-based. 

However, to be eligible to apply, you need to complete Class 12 in any Indian board with at least 50% marks.

The selection process is based on the enterance test conducted by the university. Azim Premji University National Entrance Test NET is the test a candidate needs to qualify to get selected in the university.

APU doesn’t offer any merit-based scholarship to their students. For more detailed information you can refer the official website. The scholarship offered for the under-graduate and post-graduation students are mentioned below:

• The students with an annual family income less than INR 15 Lacs are eligible to avail the scholarship.
• APU scholarship is based on family income
• Scholarships are for tuition and accommodation   

Ajim Premji University offers five BA courses. Aprt from this, the student have to pass class 12 in order to get admission here. Students can check the bullet points to know the BA courses specialisations offered at Ajim Premji University:

• Economics
• History
• English 
• Philosophy
• Social Science

The general eligibility criteria required by the university to grant admission to a BA course at Azim Premji University is candidates must complete their Class 12 from the recognised board with at least 50%, candidates' maximum age should be 21 years as of July 31, 2025. For the final selection process, the university accepts the scores of several entrance examinations, such as CUET UG, SAT, and in-house university entrance exam.

According to the information available on the official website of the university, the MSc classes for the academic batch 2025 will be started in July 2025. Check out the timeline provided on the official website of the university for the academic batch 2025 below: 

The University has not disclosed the salary details on its official website. Meanwhile, students can take a look at the table below to know the Azim Premji University placement data:

NOTE: The above details are the official stats. However, the year of placement for which it is valid has not been disclosed.

The total tuition fee for BSc courses at Azim Premji University is INR 13.13 lakh. On the other hand, the total tuition fee for BSc courses at Joseph University ranges from INR 1.5 Lacs to INR 3.3 lakh. Hence, it clearly can be seen that St. Joseph University is more affordable than Azim Premji University for BSc courses. However, the fee structure can be only one component that candidates consider while comparing institutes, but several factors can be taken into account while choosing the best university/college, such as placement packages, seats, ranking of that particular institute, affiliation, accreditation, etc. 

The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative. 

According to unofficial online sources, a large share of Azim Premji University alumni is working in the Education sector with a 22% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Business Development and Research. The table below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Arts and Design, Administrative, and Human Resources.

Based on previous years' trends, the expected cut-off scores for BSc programs at Azim Premji University are as follows:

Biology: 85%

Chemistry: 85%

Physics: 85%

Mathematics: 90%

Economics: 85%

Computer Science: 90%

These are just expected cut-off scores, and the actual cut-off scores may vary depending on the overall performance of all applicants.

Students who are looking for MA admissions at Azim Premji University can check the points mentioned below:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of APU University
• Step 2: Visit the admission portal to get register yourself for the UG/PG course
• Step 3: Fill your particulars in the form, make sure to fill right information in the application form so that you can receive every update regarding examination, dates, etc.
• Step 4: Pay the registration fee of INR 500, to ensure your registration with the APU

No, Azim Premji University does not accept the CUET UG scores only for admissions to BA courses. The university offers six specialisations in BA courses, from which some of the BA specialisations might accept CUET scores only. However, the university also accepts valid SAT scores for admissions to BA courses.
Moreover, candidates whose Class 12 results are awaited and who want to take admissions to BA courses can apply through the university-in-house-entrance exam. Hence, APU Bangalore does accept the scores of the CUET/SAT/in-house entrance exam for BA courses.

Yes, the University has a well-dedicated Placement Cell. More than 90% of the students opted to work in the social sector such as NGOs, Government programmes, Schools, etc. Among these, 80% of the students are working in rural areas and small towns. As per the latest reportt, more than 300 companies have visited the University campus in recent years for placements.