Azim Premji University Bangalore Answered Questions

The career option available after completing the BA Philosophy, Politics, and Economics programme from Azim Premji University equips students to pursue wide-ranging careers that are aimed at providing solutions to India's social challenges. Students will be well placed to work across a range of sectors, including:Government and Public Policy sectorConsulting and Financial ServicesAdvertising, Marketing,  JournalismNGO and CharitiesResearch and Academia

The documents that are required for admission to BA courses at Azim Premji University are meant to be proof of educational qualification, proof of age, statement of purpose, etc. The name of the documents that candidates should bring at the time of personal interview or while applying for the course online are: Class 10, 11 & 12 MarksheetAadhar CardBank statements of parents or guardians for the last yearTransfer Certificate, etc. 

The general eligibility criteria of the university to grant admission to the BA course at Azim Premji University is candidates must have complete their Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 50%, candidates' maximum age should be 21 years when applying for admissions.For the final selection process, the university accepts the scores of several entrance examinations, like CUET UG, SAT, and its' own entrance exam.

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.

Yes, Azim Premji University does have a placement cell for BA courses. According to the information available on the official website of the university- "over three hundred organisations participate in university's campus placements, including large organisations in the NGO space, small organisations at the grassroots, research institutions, policy bodies, CSRs, quasi-government institutions, and schools". Additionally, the placement cell is responsible for helping students find jobs after graduation. The Cell works with several organisations in the social sector to find suitable placements for students.

The documents that are required for admission to BSc courses at Azim Premji University are meant to be proof of educational qualification, proof of age, statement of purpose, etc. The names of the documents that candidates should bring at the time of a personal interview or while applying for the course online are: Class 10, 11, & 12 MarksheetAadhar CardBank statements of parents or guardians for the last yearTransfer Certificate, etc.   

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 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.

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.