Yes, all PG programmes run at the University are recognised by the UGC under Section 2F of the University Grants Commission Act 1956.

Our PG programmes are full-time in-campus programmes and it is mandatory for students to attend classes in person. Continuing a job while pursuing a programme won’t be possible.

No, our PG programmes are not offered in online/​​hybrid mode. 

We communicate with applicants through email and applicant portal. 

Once you have registered with us, please log in to the applicant portal and check for updates regarding the application and selection process. The applicant portal also allows you to raise queries. 

Also, please check your personal email ID for any email from Admissions@​connect.​azimpremjiuniversity.​edu.​in. Add this email ID to your safe senders’ list so that mails from us do not land into your Junk or Spam inbox. 

Timelines are updated on the webpage.

Yes! You must have an undergraduate degree from a recognised university. You must also appear for the Azim Premji University entrance test. The test centres are located in India. 

The fee structure for NRIs is the same as Indian students.

The application fee is INR 500. This is non-refundable.

There is no age limit for our PG programmes.

Once you submit the form, you can change ONLY the choice of test centre. Please make sure that all other details entered in the application form are error-free.

The selection process involves an entrance test and interviews. 

Please refer to the webpage for more details.

Question paper structure and sample question papers are updated on the webpage. 

Sample question papers can be accessed here. 

The entrance test is a computer-based examination, conducted at designated centres only in India.

The interviews will be conducted either online or in-person. We will share the details of the interview on your registered email ID.

Our programmes are in English, and we provide extensive academic support to help our students cope with the coursework. 

Through our MA Education programme, you will study and develop fundamental knowledge, and acquire the skills you need to perform a wide variety of activities required in the Indian education system; such as curriculum development, textbook writing, developing teaching learning material, teacher education programmes, school administration, policy analysis and implementation, and so on. Apart from this, the programme will also give you the opportunity to participate in the public discourse on education. Please go through the document to know more about the MA Education programme. 

We are committed to providing a suitable teaching and learning environment for all our students. 

We provide reasonable academic accommodations for students with disabilities, including those with specific learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and so on. 

Reasonable accommodations involve making adjustments within learning environments, both inside and outside the classroom. This includes accommodations made to presentation, response, setting, timing and scheduling of assessments, providing support through assistive technology, etc. These accommodations provide alternative ways of accessing the curriculum, thus helping students with disabilities achieve the same learning objectives as their peers. 

If you would like more information or talk to anyone from our Disability, Access and Inclusion Team, please write to us at inclusion-​support@​apu.​edu.​in

Please refer to the webpage here.

Our need-based scholarships cover tuition fees and accommodation. You can apply for a scholarship if your annual family income is less than INR 8 lakh. 

We also offer work experience-based tuition fee waiver only for our two-year PG programmes. 

Click here for more info. 

We do not offer merit-based scholarships.

For need-based scholarships, you must submit. 

1. Father’s and mother’s bank statements (also other contributing members’ bank statements) for the last one year. 
2. Valid income certificate (in case the family income is less than INR 2.5 lakh) from the competent statutory authority. 
3. Last three years’ Income Tax Returns (ITR) (in case the income of the family member is more than INR 2.5 lakh). 
4. Audited profit and loss account statements of last three years (if the member is self-employed). 
5. Other documents – salary slip, Form 16 issued by the employer, medical documents, siblings’ fee receipts, etc. 

Once we verify these documents, we may ask you for other documentation on a case-to-case basis. We conduct an independent validation and background verification to ensure that our scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates. Our decision in this regard is final and binding. 

If we find any documentation to be incorrect or fake, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of admission. 

For the work experience-based tuition fee waiver, you need to submit experience certificates to show at least 3 years of work.

Click here to know more.

You must have at least 3 years of work experience after graduation. 

Experience can be in any public sector/​ private sector/​ NGO/ social enterprise organisations. You need to submit relevant work experience certificates. If you are self-employed, you have to submit details about the business. 

Internships, projects and volunteering won’t be considered as work experience. 

We will also not consider work experience before graduation.

Students from our university have co-founded various social enterprises and NGOs. From helping the children of migrant labourers access education to offering livelihood opportunities for differently-abled people, these enterprises are doing a range of meaningful and interesting work: 

• Gubbachi Learning Community 
• Knappily 
• Mitti Café 
• Vidhya Vidhai 
• Ayang 
• Reach India Foundation 
• Rahi Crafts of India 

We have had a nearly 100% placement record for over 4000 students since 2013. 

Over 300 organisations have come to our campus placements – NGOs, grassroots organisations, research organisations, policy bodies, CSRs, schools and for-profit social enterprises. 

This number is growing, and more than 85 percent of our students now work in the social sector. 

Average salaries from campus placements are in the range of INR 5 lakh per annum.

Please refer to the webpage.

Please refer to the webpage.

There are two cafeterias on campus: Oota and Darshini. Both serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at pocket-friendly prices. Our nutritionist and the food team work closely to plan a menu that is healthy, nutritious and also popular. 

Darshini also has a tuck-shop. It serves snacks, sandwiches, juices and similar items. It also sells basic stationery and other items for daily use.

You can access fully automated library facilities, 1,04,000+ books, 6,900+ online journals, 14,000+ enewspapers and emagazines and more. 

The timings are 9 AM to 12 midnight (Monday to Saturday). On Sundays, the library is open from 9 AM from 5 PM. The library is closed on University holidays. 

Our university community comes together through various campus clubs for music, sports, photography, cinema, theatre, poetry and so much more. We also have subject-led clubs such as biology, mathematics, physics, and economics! We host events, exhibitions, workshops, expert lectures, and student projects. 

Click here for more info.

Sports facilities 

We have multiple outdoor sports facilities that include spaces for frisbee, football, basketball, volleyball, and cricket. We also have an indoor sports complex with facilities for badminton, table tennis, basketball, and gymnasium. 

Medical facilities 

The on-campus medical team includes a qualified doctor and a group of nurses. The doctor is available for consultations from Monday to Saturday during working hours. A nurse is on duty 24⁄7. An ambulance, equipped with lifesaving equipment, is on campus and available 24⁄7 for any medical emergencies. 

Mental health & wellbeing 

The on-campus Conversations Centre for Positive Mental Health & Wellbeing has a team of trained mental health practitioners who provide emotional and mental health support to the students and members of the university. The Centre is a safe and inclusive space for everyone belonging to diverse intersectional identities. 

The Conversations Centre offers individual therapy and counselling, support groups for LGBTQ+ students, crisis management and other support services. The Centre is open Monday to Friday, from 10 AM to 4 PM. 

Resident mentors & peer support 

We also have a network of resident mentors and peer tutors to support students in times of need. Resident mentors host weekly sessions with students. The peer support is a group of senior students who are trained in the basics of mental health. They can relate with the academic experience of students and can counsel students. You can also volunteer to be a peer support group member and undergo a course to obtain certification. 

Other amenities: We have an ATM and mail room on campus.