Azim Premji University Bangalore Answered Questions

The total fees of BA courses at Azim Premji University include several components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, application fees, mess charges and various other one-time charges. The total tuition fee for a four-year undergraduate course is INR 13.13 lakh. The hostel fee of the course is INR 5.6 Lacs (in the number of hostel fees, mes-charges are included). The application fee for BA courses at APU is INR 500. The one-time charges include several components, such as registration fees, security deposits, etc. It must be noted that the given fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. However, it is subject to change and is hence indicative.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

It is tough to compare which university is easier to get admission into for MSc 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 PG entrance examinations and Azim Premji University National Entrance Test for admission to MSc 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 and in-house entrance test. On the other hand, Christ University MSc admissions are based on candidates' scores in the university entrance examination.

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.   

According to the information available on the official website of the university, the BSc 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: Admission Process Timeline ProcessRound 1 Round 2Apply by17 Nov 202406 Mar 2025National Entrance Test14 Dec 202406 Apr 2025Personal InterviewsJan 2025Apr 2025Commencement of ClassesJul 2025Jul 2025