Azim Premji University Bangalore Answered Questions

The admission portal for Azim Premji University BSc courses is currently open for the 2025 batch. Candidates can apply for upcoming admissions by filling out the admission form. Furthermore, candidates can complete their application form once their Class 12 results are released, or can submit their Class 12 documents at the time of the interview process. Additionally, the classes for the upcoming BSc batch are going to start in July 2025. Hence, candidates should apply for the courses on time. 

Yes, Azim Premji University does offer BA 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 with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Further, the selection process is based on candidates' valid scores in the CUET UG/SAT/in-house university entrance exam. 

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 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 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.  

Azim Premji University offers BA courses for four years. Further, divided into eight semesters, the university offers six specialisations in BA courses, namely-  BA in Economics, BA in English, BA in History, BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, BA in Philosophy, and BA in Social Science. To get admission into these courses, candidates must complete their Class 12 from the relevant stream and must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50%. Additionally, candidates must have appeared and secured relevant scores in any of the entrance exams- CUET/ SAT/ in-house entrance exam. 

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 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.