At Azim Premji University, we are committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not come in the way of a student’s education. We offer need-based scholarships to a limited number of students each year. This support can help cover tuition and accommodation expenses, and in exceptional cases, food expenses as well.Scholarship is awarded after a careful review of submitted documents and in accordance with the University’s Financial Aid Policy. As the number of applicants often exceeds the available aid, we may not be able to support all eligible students. All decisions are made at the sole discretion of the University. 

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

Eligibility *

Students with an annual family income of less than INR 8 lakhs are eligible to apply for different levels of scholarships. If you meet this criterion and would like to be considered, please indicate this in your application form. 
(Note : Requesting scholarship does not guarantee support; it serves only as indicative information. Scholarships are awarded solely at the discretion of the University) 

We encourage you to appear for the first round of admission entrance test, as the scholarship process involves multiple steps, including the submission and review of financial documents and an independent verification. Starting the process early helps ensure that we have sufficient time to assess applications and complete all formalities in a timely manner. 

Application process for need-based scholarships: 

1. Indicate interest: While filling out the application form, select the option that you would like to be considered for scholarship.
2. Submission of documents: If you are shortlisted for admission, you will be required to fill out a detailed scholarship form and submit supporting documents within a specified timeframe.
3. Income details: You must provide income details of all earning family members. This includes income from salary, pension, rent, agriculture, business, investments, commissions, etc.
4. No late submissions: Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please ensure that all documents are ready in advance.
5. Review and assessment: The University’s Scholarship committee will review the application and may contact you for clarification or additional information.
6. Verification process: A third-party agency will independently verify the financial details and documents submitted. Any discrepancy will lead to withdrawal of admission offer at any given point of time.
7. Final decision: All decisions regarding financial assistance are made at the discretion of the University and will be final and binding. 

*For Executive MBA (Development Management), the applicant’s annual income (not the family income) will be considered for deciding on the need-based scholarship.

1. Father’s and mother’s bank statements (also other contributing members’ bank statements) with last three year’s transactions.
2. Valid income certificate (In case the family income is less than INR 2.5 lakhs) 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 lakhs).
4. Audited Profit and Loss account statements for the 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.

After we verify these documents, we may ask you for other documentation on a case-to-case basis. We conduct independent validation and background verification to ensure that our scholarships are given to deserving candidates. The decision we make about this is final and binding.

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

You can apply for tuition fee waiver in certain postgraduate programmes if you have work experience after graduation. 

For Executive MBA (Development Management) 

You can apply for 50 percent tuition fee waiver if: 

• You have social sector experience in a grassroots organisation/​NGO or philanthropy.
• Your annual income is INR 15 lakh or lower. 

The waiver is subject to proof of employment, verification of income, and determination by the University as to the nature of the organisation. All decisions of the University on financial assistance are entirely at its discretion and final. 

 For all other PG programmes 

 You can apply for 50 percent tuition fee waiver if: 

• You have more than 3 years’ work experience after graduation, and
• Your annual family income is less than 15 lakh. 

The waiver is subject to proof of employment, verification of income.