Application and Selection Process
Thank you for considering Azim Premji University as the university of your choice. We hope to offer you exciting years of study.
| Process | Round 1 (Closed) | Round 2 (Closed) | Round 3 ( Open for Bhopal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application form opening | Oct 2023 | 1 Jan 2024 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Last date to apply | 22 Nov 2023 | 11 Feb 2024 | 6 May 2024 |
| National Entrance Test | 24 Dec 2023 | 10 Mar 2024 | 26 May 2024 |
| Personal Interviews | Jan 2024 | Apr 2024 | Jun 2024 |
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Selection Process
Step 1: Apply now on the website
Step 2: National Entrance Test — Remote proctored test (RPT) (online test from home) – Candidates are expected to arrange a laptop with webcam and internet connection to write the examination.
Step 3: Candidates qualified in the Entrance test will go through the Personal interview
| Programme | Part 1 | Part 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MA Development | Total 40 MCQs (Reading Comprehension 15 MCQs, Quantitative Reasoning 15 MCQs, Social Awareness 10 MCQs) No negative marking | 1 out of 2 descriptive questions. (500 words) |
| Master of Public Health | Total 40 MCQs (Reading Comprehension 15 MCQs, Quantitative Reasoning 15 MCQs, Social Awareness 10 MCQs) No negative marking | 2 out of 3 descriptive questions. (600−700 words each) |
| MA Education | Total 40 MCQs (Reading Comprehension 15 MCQs, Quantitative Reasoning 15 MCQs, Social Awareness 10 MCQs) No negative marking | 1 general descriptive question on Education and Subject specific MCQs and /or descriptive questions |
| MA Economics | Total 35 MCQs (Microeconomics 10 MCQs, Macroeconomics 10 MCQs, Quantitative 10 MCQs, Analytical 5 MCQs) There is negative marking: 2 marks for correct answer, ‑1 mark for wrong answer, 0 for not attempted | 3 descriptive questions (Economic reasoning ‑1 , Applying economics in the real-world — 1, Suitability for Azim Premji University- 1) |
Academic Support
Please note that the University will identify some students as needing academic support before the start of the Program. The University will offer a support course designed specifically for this purpose, prior to the start of the Semester. This support course is mandatory, and students will not be admitted into the Programme without completing the support course.