Azim Premji University, APU

M.A. (Education) and M.A. (Development): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Candidates with work experience are actively encouraged to apply to both these programmes

Selection Procedure: Selection is based on a national written test on 24th February, 2013, Sunday

To enable easy access for students, test centres will be available across the country

Personal interviews will be conducted during 15th March, 2013 to 30th March, 2013

Financial Assistance: The University facilitates educational loans to cover partial/full tuition fees and living expenses

The University also provides support for loan repayment (interest waiver or subsidy, part reimbursement of the loan etc) to students who join the social sector or pursue higher education in related domains

In addition scholarships are available for students who meet the economic eligibility criteria based on family income

In a limited number of highly deserving cases, additional financial support is available for students already working in the not-for-profit sector with minimum 2 years of work experience

Financial assistance schemes may also be available for applicants from other sectors, keen on pursuing a career in the social sector

No deserving candidate having been selected through the university admissions procedure will be denied admission on grounds of financial needs

Sponsored Candidates: The University welcomes candidates sponsored by other organisations

Sponsored candidates go through the normal selection process and are eligible to apply for financial assistance schemes as well

Placement: The social sector today offers many fulfilling career opportunities

Growing public investments, landmark legislations like the Right to Education Act, large government programmes like NREGA, NRLM etc and the increasing participation of NGOs from policy making to implementation and monitoring, call for talented professionals in large numbers

The university has a placement cell with active student and faculty participation which works with potential employers to create career opportunities for students through campus and off campus placements

Students can look forward to exciting roles in organisations engaged in grass roots level work, academia, policy think tanks, politics, government programmes, multilateral agencies, corporate social responsibility departments of companies, funding organisations and the media

Application Form: Candidates can fill in the Azim Premji University application form and complete the entire application process online on website www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

By downloading the application form and fee payment challan from the university website and filling it in

Candidates can download and print a copy of the university application form and fee payment challan from website www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

The details on the form can be hand written

Candidates can also write to the Admissions Cell, Azim Premji University, PES Institute of Technology Campus, Pixel Park, B Block, Electronics City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE Road), Bangalore-560100

Candidates are requested to enclose a self addressed A4 sized thick envelope, affixed with a postage stamp of Rs 50/-

The envelope should be accompanied with a request letter containing details of name, address and contact number of the candidate

The application form, application fee payment challan and information brochure will be mailed back to the candidate

An application fee of Rs 250/- is payable to apply for all programmes

The fee remains the same whether candidates apply for one or more programmes

Application fees can be paid at any branch of either State Bank of India or Union Bank of India and the payment details have to be entered in the relevant section of the application form State Bank of India, payment through bank challan, the fees of Rs 250/- (bank charges of Rs 25/- will be extra) is to be remitted to A/c No-31645699196, through the attached SBI challan in favour of Azim Premji University Fees a/c, Branch Code 14125; or

Union Bank of India, payment through bank challan, the fees of Rs 250/- (no bank charges apply) is to be remitted to A/c No-554301010050039 through the attached UBI challan or payment can also be made through internet banking account to Union Bank of India A/c No-554301010050039, IFSC Code-UBIN0555436, MICR Code- 560026027; or

Payment can also be made online using credit/debit card (charges of 2.25% is applicable) Challans for payment are available for download in the apply online section

Application Submission: Register online with your e-mail ID and details as required

On successful registration, an email will be sent to your e-mail ID with a link to access the form and complete it online

Payment can be made online at www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/admissions using a credit card/ debit card or an internet banking account

Documents and passport photograph required must be uploaded

In case this is not possible, after completion and submission of the online application form, a copy of the documents and photograph must mailed to the Admissions Cell, Azim Premji University, PES Institute of Technology Campus, Pixel Park, B-Block, Electronics City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE Road), Bangalore-560100

Last date for receipt of completed application forms: 08th February, 2013 

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M.A. (Education) and M.A. (Development): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Candidates with work experience are actively encouraged to apply to both these programmes

Selection Procedure: Selection is based on a national written test on 24th February, 2013, Sunday

To enable easy access for students, test centres will be available across the country

Personal interviews will be conducted during 15th March, 2013 to 30th March, 2013

Financial Assistance: The University facilitates educational loans to cover partial/full tuition fees and living expenses

The University also provides support for loan repayment (interest waiver or subsidy, part reimbursement of the loan etc) to students who join the social sector or pursue higher education in related domains

In addition scholarships are available for students who meet the economic eligibility criteria based on family income

In a limited number of highly deserving cases, additional financial support is available for students already working in the not-for-profit sector with minimum 2 years of work experience

Financial assistance schemes may also be available for applicants from other sectors, keen on pursuing a career in the social sector

No deserving candidate having been selected through the university admissions procedure will be denied admission on grounds of financial needs

Sponsored Candidates: The University welcomes candidates sponsored by other organisations

Sponsored candidates go through the normal selection process and are eligible to apply for financial assistance schemes as well

Placement: The social sector today offers many fulfilling career opportunities

Growing public investments, landmark legislations like the Right to Education Act, large government programmes like NREGA, NRLM etc and the increasing participation of NGOs from policy making to implementation and monitoring, call for talented professionals in large numbers

The university has a placement cell with active student and faculty participation which works with potential employers to create career opportunities for students through campus and off campus placements

Students can look forward to exciting roles in organisations engaged in grass roots level work, academia, policy think tanks, politics, government programmes, multilateral agencies, corporate social responsibility departments of companies, funding organisations and the media

Master’s Degree in any discipline and a professional teaching certification (B.Ed., D.Ed., B.EL.Ed, M.A. Ed. or equivalent). Minimum two years of teaching experience at School or Pre- University levels.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Selection based on written test & interview examining proficiency in English, analytical ability, general & social awareness and knowledge of relevant subjects. Written test at 28 centres across India on Sunday, February 26, 2012.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & STUDENT SUPPORT: Financial assistance through educational loans will be available for all students to cover full or part tuition and accommodation expenses. In addition, scholarships may be provided for eligible students, based on an assessment of needs. Working professionals may be eligible for additional financial support schemes. Student support systems include academic tutorials, language, communication skills and counselling. Student accommodation provided as required.

PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE: Placement support will be provided to avail of career opportunities in government, industry, NGOs & multi-lateral agencies. Suitable students will be considered for employment at Azim Premji Foundation on successfully completing the course.

Candidates can access and fill in the Azim Premji University application form and complete the entire application process online at www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/admissions.

By downloading the application form and fee payment challans from the University website and filling it in: Candidates can download and print a copy of the University application form and fee payment challans from www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/admissions. The details on the form can be hand written.

Candidates can also write to the Admissions Cell, Azim Premji University, PES School of Engineering Campus, Pixel Park, B Block, Electronics City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE Road), Bangalore, 560100. Candidates are requested to enclose a self addressed A4 sized thick envelope, affixed with a postage stamp of Rs.50. The envelope should be accompanied with a request letter containing details of name, address and contact number of the candidate. The application form, application fee payment challans and information brochure will be mailed back to the candidate. Application Fee: An application fee of Rs. 250 is payable to apply for all programmes. The fee remains the same whether candidates apply for one or more programmes (candidates can apply for up to 3 programmes provided Eligibility criteria is satisfied for all programmes). The application fee is payable through one of the following ways:

Online: Complete the online application form and make the Rs 250 payment online through a credit card/ debit card or an internet banking account. An online transaction charge of 2.25 % will be charged extra on such payments.

Cash payment, State Bank of India Branches: Pay Rs. 250 plus a bank fee of Rs. 25 (Total Rs. 275) at any SBI Branch across the country, using the prescribed fee payment challans. Payment to be made into Account No: ” Azim Premji University fees a/c at SBI Power Jyoti Accounts no 31645699196, Branch code 14125”

Cash payment, Union Bank of India Branches: Pay Rs 250 at any Union Bank of India branch across the country, using the prescribed fee payment challan. Payment to be made into Account No: 554301010050039.  No additional bank charges.