The Undergraduate degrees offered at Azim Premji University are:

• 3 year degree programme

  • B.A. (Economics or Humanities)
  • B.Sc. (Biology or Physics or Mathematics)

  Students can take up additional research work and get an Honours degree.

• 4 year dual degree programme

  • B.Sc. B.Ed. (Biology or Physics or Mathematics)

Azim Premji University is established in Karnataka by the Azim Premji University Act 2010 as a not for-profit University. The Undergraduate Programme offered by the University are recognized by The University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 22.

No, the Undergraduate Programme at Azim Premji University is a three-year, full time, residential programme based in Bengaluru. We also offer four-year, full time, dual-degree residential programme.

The Undergraduate Programme has two components – Common Curriculum and Specializations.

The Common Curriculum brings all the students in the programme together to study areas and themes that we believe are necessary to make learning effective, rich and satisfying.

Common Curriculum has 4 components - Foundations, Understanding India, Interdisciplinary studies and Creative Expressions.

• Foundations: The foundation courses focus on strengthening the fundamental capacities of students to become active and self-directed lifelong learners. These courses emphasize critical thinking, logical reasoning and effective verbal and written communication.
• Understanding India: Who are we? Where have we come from and what does the future hold? These questions about personal and collective identities and about the context in which we live are addressed by courses which explore the exceptional cultural diversity of India.
• Interdisciplinary studies: Students have to choose any one from a range of interdisciplinary study areas including (i) Development, (ii) Sustainability, (iii) Education, and (iv) Media, Society & Development.
• Creative Expressions: Students are introduced to the dimensions multimodal understanding through work and play in diverse activities ranging from Art, Music, Craft, Theatre, Sports and other creative areas.

Specialization involve study of a core discipline and also providing students the flexibility to study further related disciplines to explore their interests. It helps build disciplinary knowledge and appreciate the excitement of a subject and its applications. Emphasis is on active and participative learning. Discussions, research projects and field visits are an important part of the curriculum.

• Humanities: An exploration of the diversity and richness of human history, thought and experience. This Major comprises courses in History, Language, Literature and Philosophy.
• Economics: Gain a strong understanding of Indian Economy theory, tools of analysis and practical applications of these skills to current economic issues.
• Sciences: Build a deeper understanding of the natural world and an appreciation of how this understanding created today’s technology. Majors are offered in Physics and Biology and Mathematics.
• Mathematics: Apply mathematical ideas in society and understand the universality of the application of mathematics in various disciplines that lead to scientific and technological innovation.

Note: The list above is indicative. Interdisciplinary study areas available for each cohort will be announced at the end of the second semester.

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This is a 4 year, full time, dual degree programme in Science and Education that award a B.Sc. B.Ed. degree. The dual degree programme consist of Common Curriculum, Disciplinary courses (Life sciences, Physical Sciences or Mathematics) and Courses in Education.

This is a 120 credits programme spread across 8 Semesters. Students should earn 15 Credits from Common Curriculum, 53 from the Science Specialization, 52 credits from Education (including 13 credits from Field Practice.)

Students also have to go through a semester long field internship as part of the dual degree programme.

In the Sciences, the students can choose either:

• Biology
• Physics
• Mathematics

In Education , students would develop:

• Educational judgement through perspective courses
• Skills to teach effectively through courses in curriculum and pedagogy
• A thorough grounding in school practice.

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“The B.A. degree offers majors in Economics or Humanities and B.Sc. degree offers majors in Physics, Biology or Mathematics.”. Students can take up additional research work and get an Honours degree. Successful completion of the Honours pathway requires obtaining an additional 12 credits including 6 credits from work that leads to a thesis or research project. Honours project is designed for Students to be able to apply their knowledge in a synthesized piece of work. An honours thesis will involve working closely with a faculty member on a specific topic, developing a research question and writing up a thesis. (Applicable only for the 3 year under graduate programme).

While there are classroom sessions scheduled during the day, the programme has several other activities – both academic and non-academic- planned out through the day and very often in the evenings too. Every semester has a fixed schedule that includes classroom interactions, tutorials, meetings with faculty and mentors, time for sports, creative pursuits, guest lectures and seminars. Students also spend time on field projects and internship based on their Majors and academic needs.

Apart from allowing for deeper academic engagement, we believe that for our students’ experiences…” at their residences are a significant part of their learning; to belong to a community and see how the space given to them is used to live and learn together.

The University currently has a faculty team of over 100, more than 60% of them with doctoral degrees and with diverse experience in teaching, research and field work within India and abroad. Many faculty members have personally contributed to the social sphere and their work has been on the cutting edge of education and development policy, research and practice.

The faculty at Azim Premji University forms a close-knit community, which provides students with many opportunities to get involved and work together on several projects during the programme.

Detailed faculty profiles are available at Here

• The programme is unique in offering both breadth of engagement through the Common Curriculum and disciplinary depth through the Specializations.
• The programme combines conceptual knowledge with practical engagement and understanding that has relevant real world application. We do this through practical lab work, field work, workshops, student research, projects and portfolio.
• The programme focuses on preparing reflective citizens, capable of meaningful engagement at work and in society.
• The programme has an innovative teaching-learning methods and practices based on decade long experience in the field of education.

Student diversity is integral to equity in education and learning with a broader perspective. Our students are from across India, with linguistic, socio-economic and educational diversity. The University is deeply committed to having a diverse student profile and the admissions process is designed to attract applicants from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

There is strong evidence that social background and origins are connected with poor representation in institutions of higher education. The University recognizes the disadvantages caused by socially created inequalities like a student’s gender, their family’s caste, religion, occupation, income, education and so on. As part of its commitment to equity and justice, the University admission process attempts to address these inequalities. Points are assigned to various aspects of the socio- economic background of every applicant, which will be added up, to arrive at an overall socio- economic ‘disadvantage score’ and this score is added to the score secured by them in the entrance test and interview.

The information on socio-economic backgrounds, caste, religion etc., is sought in the application form, only for purposes of estimating the score and compensating for social disadvantage. This information is kept confidential by the University administration office.

“The Undergraduate Programme is conceived as a residential programme where all students would be staying in accommodation provided by the University.”

We see the residential life of students as an integral part of this programme. We believe that for our students, experiences at their residences are a significant part of their learning; to belong to a community and see how the space given to them is used to live and learn together. Accommodation will be provided on sharing basis, in different configurations.

The facility is a gated compound with 24 x 7 security, and a dedicated administration and facilities team. It has separate residential blocks for men and women, with a common dining area and cafeteria. In addition to this, there are study spaces, common rooms, a gym, and a playground. It also provides accommodation for resident faculty mentors. We have made arrangements with local hospitals for emergency medical care as needed.

All accommodation is on sharing basis and each student will be provided with a bed and storage space. You are advised to bring your own bedsheets, quilts and pillow covers; toiletries and towels; medicines and other essentials. Since it is a sharing accommodation with limited space, please bring only essential items.

You can apply if :-

For CBSE/State/ISC board:-

• You have completed Class 12 board exams in any Indian board and you have a score of 50%.
• Or complete your Class 12 by July 2019 with a score of 50%.

For IGCSE/Cambridge Assessment International Education:-

• You have appeared for or successfully completed at least THREE subjects at the GCE Advanced Level.
• You have obtained a recognized 10th standard certificate from an Indian or foreign certifying Board or Cambridge IGCSE or O Levels with at least FIVE subjects including English.

For International Baccalaureate board:-

• You have appeared for or successfully completed the IB Diploma /Certificate and obtained at least 24 points from a total of at least six subjects with minimum of three subjects at higher level and three subjects at standard level.
• You have obtained a recognized 10th standard certificate from an Indian or foreign certifying Board.

Age limit

You should not be more than 19 years of age while joining the programme for 2020 admissions, if you are above 19 years of age, write to us at ugadmissions@apu.edu.in

Other scores considered for admissions

• SAT Scores:
  

  We also accept SAT scores secured in 2018-19 administration for Undergraduate programmes which is organized by the College Board as a shortlisting criteria for the programme.

  The students who apply through SAT score would be exempted from writing MCQ part of the written test but will have to write the descriptive component only which is major specific.

• KVPY Fellows:
  

  KVPY Fellows would be exempted from writing MCQ part of the written test but will have to write the descriptive component only which is major specific.

The eligibility criterion for foreign nationals and NRIs to apply for Undergraduate Programme at Azim Premji University is certificate from any recognized Indian Board or any valid international certificate, equivalent to a Class 12.

Yes. You should not be more than 19 years of age while joining the programme for 2020 admissions ,if you are above 19 years of age, write to us at ugadmissions@apu.edu.in.

Student who is appearing for board exams in 2020, can apply for the Undergraduate programme by entering predictive marks given by your school or your med semester marks.

Candidates can apply for one or more programmes in the same application form by declaring the preference. Application fee of Rs. 500/- remains same whether you apply for one or more programmes. Only one application can be made, in either online or via offline. Duplicate application / applications made both online as well as offline are liable to be rejected.

Once, the payment is made, check if there is any broken payment in the payment details tab and click on the broken payment link which is available in the same tab. Once this is done, you will be able to download the summary sheet.

After payment if applicant do not receive the 8 digit DU number from the bank, then the application process is incomplete and will go in for refund process. The refund will take about 15 days and must be checked with your bank.

Students are expected to declare their preferred major at the time of application, as the selection process will happen accordingly.

You can visit the Admissions Office at our Electronic City campus to understand more about the programmes and Selection process. We will also be arranging Information sessions during the month of November and April every year. Please follow our social media pages for this.

Schedule your visit to the Admissions Office here. The visit to our Undergraduate campus (at Sompura, Sarjapur Road) is normally scheduled for selected candidates joining our Programme. However, we do allow campus visits if we are organising any Open Day to visit of Labs and participate in events etc.

Our New Campus :- The University's new campus at Sarjapur, Bangalore is expected to be operational in the year 2020 and all the academic sessions are likely to be shifted from the current to the new campus from July 2020. This permanent residential University campus spread over 80 acres will be at Sarjapur-Attibele Road on the outskirts of Bangalore.

It will be a self-contained learning and living space with accommodation for students, residential facilities for faculty and staff, guest stay, library, auditorium, amphitheatre, and sports complex with outdoor and indoor games. The campus will be fully reflective of the University’s vision, embodying the spirit of openness and collaboration required to foster an exemplary learning environment and a fulfilling campus life.

Students must carry their own laptops to campus when they move in. Almost all courses require constant usage of laptops in the form of preparation for assignments, projects or thesis.

University is committed to engaging students outside of the classroom. We currently have several student-run clubs on campus, in addition to music, arts, dance, and sports opportunities. University also has a numbers of centres which offers students any support they may need in areas of their interest.

After the completion of your online application form, you will receive an automated email saying that your application has been completed. After the application submission, you will receive the admit card 2 weeks prior to the national entrance test.

After the application submission, you will receive the admit card a week prior to the national entrance test.

You can write to the admissions team at ugadmissions@apu.edu.in  to communicate any changes post submission of your application form. Please note that while some changes may be accepted, there may be changes that might not be accepted as well post submission of the application form.

You can apply only once to Azim Premji University within one admissions cycle (Early or Regular window) in one year. If an applicant chooses to apply to Azim Premji University in another year the application process remains the same as a fresh application form.

If you miss applying for the financial assistance, you can email the Admissions Team at ugadmissions@apu.edu.in with your request and reason(s) for missing to apply. Your request will be passed on to our Financial Assistance team, which reserves the right to grant you permission to apply post the application form is fiiled.

The Undergraduate Programme has two admission windows - Early Admissions and Regular Admissions

Early Admissions: Applicants seeking admission to this programme can benefit through Early Admissions. Completed applications should reach the University by November 20, 2019. The entrance test for Early admissions will be held on December 08, 2019. Applicants who successfully complete the selection process in the Early Admissions will be offered provisional admissions by January 2020 and they are expected to pay non-refundable fee.

Regular Admissions: For applicants who would like to be considered for Regular Admissions, the application form must be submitted by 30^th April 2020. The written test will be tentatively held in May 2020.

Please check the University website frequently for the latest announcements.

The selection process for Early Admissions and Regular Admissions will be the same. Applicants seeking admissions to this programme can be benefit from an early decision on their application by choosing Early Admissions window. Applicants who successfully completes the selection process in the Early Admissions will be offered a provisional admissions by January, 2020 and they are expected to pay tuition fee as per the fee policy of the University.

Application forms for the Undergraduate Programme are available on the University website from September, 2019.

online: Applicant has to click on http://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/apply and register online with e-mail ID, mobile number and date of birth. On successful registration, an email will be sent to the registered e- mail ID with login credentials to access the form and complete it online.

Offline: Applicants can write to us at ugadmission@apu.edu.in for the offline form. The details on the form can be hand written and sent to Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft in favour of “ Azim Premji Foundation for Development” and photographs on or before the last date. The completed application form should be mailed to:
Admissions Office,
Azim Premji University,
PES Campus, Pixel Park, B Block,
Electronics City, Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560100.

An application form fee of Rs.500/- to be remitted in favour of Azim Premji Foundation for Development either through SBI collect or Demand Draft.

All applicants need to submit the following enclosures with their application forms.

For online application: (these can be scanned and uploaded)

• Recent passport size colour photograph taken within the last 6 months

For offline application:

• Recent passport size colour photograph taken within the last 6 months
• The original DD Mention the applicant name, application number and programme applied for on the backside of the DD

Note: The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to revision.

The selection process for the Undergraduate Programme include:

1 Entrance Test:

Part A (Multiple Choice) * - Test that will assess the English language capacities and quantitative capacities.

Part B - Written component: Applicants will have to write an essay/ data analysis/ problem solving based on their major preference which would assess writing and analytical skills.

* There will be negative marking in this examination for the English language and the Quantitative Reasoning section. For each correct answer 2 marks will be given, 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer and zero marks for not attempting.

2 Personal Interview: Shortlisted Candidates will be called for a personal interview.

The Entrance Test and Interview is conducted at different location across India. The details are mentioned in the table below: On receipt of your application form complete in all respects, an admit card will be generated. Admit card will be uploaded on the website which will give you the details of your test and interview centre.

EARLY ADMISSIONS

The University may conduct Test and personal interviews at few more other locations, in addition to the above centers mentioned.

REGULAR ADMISSIONS

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Click here to download the Sample Question Paper of admissions test – Multiple choice questions.

Click here to download the Sample Question Paper of admissions test – Descriptive component

The Applicant can choose to apply either through SAT score OR appear for Azim Premji University National Entrance Test. Any ONE is mandatory.

While filling the online application form, you need to upload your respective scores. The admission committee will review the scores and confirm if you are eligible to apply via SAT or KVPY scores and if not, then you have to appear for the Azim Premji University National Entrance Test.

Cut off score for SAT will be decided later in line with our shortlisting criteria for UG admissions.

Yes, Applicants applying to us via SAT scores need to write the descriptive component which would be major specific. The duration of the Examination will be 1 hour and they will be exempted from writing the MCQ Part of the Examination.

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Azim Premji University has an explicit commitment to build an inclusive and diverse student body. We offer need-based scholarships (full and partial) to cover the tuition fee and accommodation.

Family income bands of up to 12 lakhs per annum will be considered for various categories of scholarship. While family income is an important criterion in deciding the quantum of scholarship, other socio-economic factors and circumstances will also be considered in scholarship decisions. Students requesting financial assistance should provide all the information requested in the Financial Assistance form.

The University reserves the right to award or reject financial assistance and its decisions will be final and binding.

Types of Scholarship

• Full waiver of Tuition fee, Accommodation and Food charges in exceptional circumstances
• Full or Partial waiver of Tuition fee and Accommodation charge
• Partial waiver of Tuition fee

Azim Premji University has an explicit commitment to build an inclusive and diverse student body. We offer extensive need-based scholarships (full and partial) to cover the Tuition Fee, Accommodation and Food charges.

Process of application for financial assistance as mentioned below;

• Scholarship application: Applicants applying for Financial Assistance should fill in the Financial Assistance application form in full. The consent of the parent / guardian is required on the application form.
• Financial counselling: The University will conduct financial counselling during the interview process, to further understand and assess student needs. Parent or Guardians should be present for this.
• Applicants applying for financial assistance should furnish the supporting documents required at the time of interview. Applications from Applicants who delay submission / do not provide required supporting documentation will not be considered. Hence, applicants are advised to start collecting the documentation required, as soon as they apply for admissions.
• Financial support applications after joining the programme will not be considered.

The University will require documentation to support the application for scholarship.

The following mandatory documents required pertain to the applicant’s parents / guardian:

Other optional documents (These documents would help the verification process):

• BPL Card where applicable
• If opened an account under Jan-Dhan Yojana, please provide the pass book
• Latest salary slip of salaried members of family (parents / guardian)
• Form 16 issued by employer of salaried members of family (parents / guardian)
• Form 16A issued by any entity providing details of income from profession
• Certificate from school with respect to school fee
• Proof of scholarship awarded for prior study (Certificate, letter, etc.)

Based on an initial verification of these documents, the University may ask for other documentation on a case to case basis. The University will do an independent validation and conduct background verification to ensure that the scholarships are provided to deserving candidates. Its decision in this regard will be final. In case the documentation provided to the University is found to be incorrect / falsified in any manner, any time during the programme, the University reserves the right to withdraw scholarship / admission offer and recover financial support provided.

Our first batch graduated in May 2018 and the second in May 2019 with their first degrees in Biology, Physics, Economics and Humanities. Some of them also pursued an honours degree.

• Pursue Postgraduation or Integrated-Doctoral programmes in their disciplinary areas in institutes like National Center for Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Indian Association for Cultivation of Science, Central Universities (India), Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands) etc.
• Higher studies leading to a Postgraduate degree or diploma in inter-disciplinary areas like Development Studies, Development Economics, Social Anthropology, Public Policy, Education, Media, Journalism, Conservation Biology, Neuroscience, Biotechnology, Genetics, Environmental Studies, Science Communication etc. at TISS, Azim Premji University, Salim Ali Center for Ornithology and Natural History, Center for Human Genetics, SOAS London, University of Göttingen, Germany, Centre for Research and Interdisciplinarity (CRI), Paris, University of Sheffield, Leiden University (Netherlands).
• Pursue fellowship programmes like Teach for India, Campus Associateship with Azim Premji Foundation and others. Work opportunities– ASER, India Philanthropic Initiative (IPI), ICTS-TIFR and others.

• You have completed Class 12 board exams in any Indian board and you have a score of 50%.
• Or complete your Class 12 by July 2019 with a score of 50%.

• You have appeared for or successfully completed at least THREE subjects at the GCE Advanced Level.
• You have obtained a recognized 10th standard certificate from an Indian or foreign certifying Board or Cambridge IGCSE or O Levels with at least FIVE subjects including English.

• You have appeared for or successfully completed the IB Diploma /Certificate and obtained at least 24 points from a total of at least six subjects with minimum of three subjects at higher level and three subjects at standard level.
• You have obtained a recognized 10th standard certificate from an Indian or foreign certifying Board.

You should not be more than 19 years of age while joining the programme for 2020 admissions, if you are above 19 years of age, write to us at ugadmissions@apu.edu.in

• SAT Scores:
  

  We also accept SAT scores secured in 2018-19 administration for Undergraduate programmes which is organized by the College board as a shortlisting criteria for the programme.

  The students who apply through SAT score would be exempted from writing MCQ part of the written test but will have to write the descriptive component only which is major specific.

• KVPY Fellows:
  

  KVPY Fellows would be exempted from writing MCQ part of the written test but will have to write the descriptive component only which is major specific.

Write to ugadmissions@apu.edu.in for offline application form. The details on the form can be hand written and sent to Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft in favour of "Azim Premji Foundation for Development" and photographs on or before the last date. The completed application form should be mailed to:

Admissions Office, Azim Premji University, PES Campus, Pixel Park, B Block, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560100.

On receipt of the application and payment, the application number will be communicated.

An application fee of Rs. 500/- to be remitted in favour of Azim Premji Foundation for Development. Applicant applying online can make payment via PayU and applicant applying offline need to make payment through Demand Draft in favour of "Azim Premji Foundation for Development”.

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In case of a medical emergency on campus or in the student residences, a protocol has been worked out to provide an immediate response and limit the distress to the student and her companions. An ambulance is available on campus during working hours, and thereafter near the residences, to transport students to the nearest medical facility for immediate care. Emergency funds are also made available in cases where students require financial support.