Azim Premji University Bangalore Answered Questions

The application process for BA courses at Azim Premji University is different for both the candidates who are applying through the university-in-house entrance test and candidates who are applying through the entrance exam (CUET/SAT). The step-wise application process for BA courses at Azim Premji University through the university's in-house entrance test is as follows: Candidates must fill out the application form, from the official website of the university. The application form collects basic personal information, educational background, etc. Once the form is filled out, submit the form and make the application fee payment of INR 500. After submitting the application, they will be required to take the National Entrance Test. The online test is conducted at multiple centers across the country. The details of the UG entrance test for 2025 admissions are as follows: National Entrance Test: 3 hours (100 marks) Reading Comprehension (20 MCQs)Quantitative Reasoning (20 MCQs)Domain-specific questions (10 MCQs) The domains are as follows: Humanities DomainSocial Science DomainNote: There is no negative marking. Those who qualify for their merit list will get notified by the university's admission department by mail, message, or call for PI. However, the conduct of the personal interview depends on the year's admission criteria.

Students with an annual family income of less than INR 8 Lacs will be eligible for financial assistance provided by the university. The application process to apply for financial-based scholarships is as follows:While filling out the application form, candidates are required to mention that they want to apply for financial assistance.If they are selected in the admission process, candidates will be asked to fill out the detailed financial assistance form and submit the supporting documents within a specified timeframe. Additionally, candidates will need to provide the income details of all family members.The university's financial assistance team will get in touch with applicants to understand and assess their financial condition, based on which a decision on financial assistance will be taken.The university will conduct its verification process through a third-party agency to validate all the financial information, including income details and supporting documents provided by the applicant. If the verification does not confirm the details provided by the candidates, the university will withdraw the scholarship. The decision of the university in all such cases will be final and binding.

No, applicants will not be allowed to change any of the Azim Premji University MA application details, except programme preference and test center, once candidates submit the form. They make sure that the details are error-free. Additionally, they will be allowed to change programme preference and test center (depending upon the availability of the programme on the particular campus) until a specific cut-off date after the form submission.  

It is tough to compare which university is easier to get admission into for BSc courses among Azim Premji University and Christ University. Both of the universities are privately owned and have similar reputations in Bangalore. However, if we compare the admission process, APU Bangalore accepts the scores of the CUET, JEE Mains, and SAT entrance examinations for admission to BSc courses, and Christ University offers admission on the basis of the Christ University Entrance Test (CUET), Micro Presentation (MP), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.Candidates can choose any of the institutions according to their preferences. The only difference between the admission process of these universities is that APU Bangalore offers admissions through the score of the national-level entrance examination. On the other hand, Christ University BSc admissions are based on candidates' scores in the university entrance examination.Conclusively, candidates can choose any of the universities because, for some of the BSc specialisation Azim Premji University also conducts its in-house entrance examination. 

The application process for BSc courses at Azim Premji University is different for both the candidates who are applying through the university-in-house entrance test and candidates who are applying through the entrance exam (CUET/SAT/ JEE Mains). The step-wise application process for BSc courses at Azim Premji University through the university's in-house entrance test is as follows: Candidates must fill out the application form from the official website of the university. The application form collects basic personal information, educational background, etc. Once the form is filled out, submit the form and make the application fee payment of INR 500. After submitting the application, they will be required to take the National Entrance Test. The online test is conducted at multiple centers across the country. The details of the UG entrance test for 2025 admissions are as follows: National Entrance Test: 3 hours (100 marks) Reading Comprehension (20 MCQs)Quantitative Reasoning (20 MCQs)Domain-specific questions (10 MCQs) The domains are as follows: Science Domain — Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Information Sciences, Environmental Science and Sustainability. Note: There is no negative marking. Those who qualify for their merit list will get notified by the university's admission department by mail, message, or call for PI. However, the conduct of the personal interview depends on the year's admission criteria.

After the completion of a MA from Azim Premji University, candidates can apply for different government jobs according to their specialisation. Graduates tend to seek employment in public administration, teaching, and social services. Candidates can apply for competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, and State Public Service Commissions for the positions of IAS, IPS, or other government departments. Besides, there are opportunities in banking, railways, and other PSUs. With appropriate preparation and focus, graduates in MA can get employment in the government sector.

After filling out the application form for MSc course at Azim Premji University and submitting the relevant documents, applicants are required to pay the non-refundable application fee, i.e.,  INR 500. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

No, for applying to MA programme at Azim Premji University, there is no age limit. The eligibility criteria, that candidates should follow to grant admission to a MA course at Azim Premji University is that candidates must complete their bachelor's degree from the recognised board with at least 50% aggregate. However, for admission to MA in Economics, candidates must complete their BA degree in Economics, and for MA in Public Health, candidates with a three-year bachelor's degree must have at least a year of work experience in a relevant field. For the final selection process, the university accepts the scores of two entrance examinations, i.e., the CUET PG and the in-house university entrance exam (APU NET). 

No, applicants will not be allowed to change any of the Azim Premji University BA application details, except programme preference and test center, once candidates submit the form. They make sure that the details are error-free. Additionally, they will be allowed to change programme preference and test center (depending upon the availability of the programme on the particular campus) until a specific cut-off date after the form submission.

Yes, Azim Premji University does offer BSc courses for the duration of four years, divided into eight semesters, and offered in full-time mode. Additionally, for admissions to these courses, candidates are required to complete their basic eligibility criteria, which states candidates must complete their Class 12 from Science stream with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Further, the selection process is based on candidates' valid scores in the JEE Mains/CUET UG/SAT/in-house university entrance exam.