Azim Premji University Bangalore Answered Questions

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.

Yes, Azim Premji University does offer MA courses for two years, divided into four semesters, and offered in full-time mode. The university offers five specialisations in MA courses, and the eligibility criteria for admissions to this specialisation vary from one to another.The basic eligibility criteria that are similar for admissions to any of the MA courses is candidates must complete their bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Moreover, the selection process is based on candidates' scores in CUET PG/ Azim Premji University NET. 

The selection criteria of Azim Premji University can slightly vary depending on the applied MA course. For some of the MA programmes, the university accepts CUET PG scores. Additionally, for some of the MA courses, APU Bangalore accepts the scores of its in-house-university-level entrance examination (Azim Premji University National Entrance Test). This in-house entrance is mainly for those candidates whose graduation results are awaited and who can apply for MA courses through the previous semester's result and can appear in this examination. Further, for the selection process, candidates should appear for PI.  

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.

The syllabus should not be difficult for those who thoroughly prepare in their chosen discipline and review 10th-grade-level quantitative reasoning and English comprehension. For the PG entrance exam, it is also advisable to practice essay writing.

The total tuition fee for BA courses at Azim Premji University is INR 13.1 lakh. On the other hand, the total tuition fee for BA courses at Joseph University ranges from INR 90,000 to INR 4 lakh. Hence, it clearly can be seen that St. Joseph University is more affordable than Azim Premji University for BA 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.