Azim Premji University, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment for our students. We give everybody a fair chance at an education and offer need-based scholarships and financial support. We also provide support for students who are differently abled or neurodiverse. Wherever you are from, and whatever your background, be sure that we will consider what you need.
We acknowledge that in a country like India, belonging to historically marginalised communities can affect your access to education. Therefore, we take care to understand your socio-economic background and do our best to make sure that it does not hold you back from acquiring an enriching education.
Courses
- BSc in Biology
- BSc in Chemistry
- BSc in Environmental Science and Sustainability
- BSc in Mathematics
- BSc in Physics
- Dual degree in Science and Education
- BA in English
- BA in Philosophy
- BA in Economics
- BA in History
- BA in Social Science
Eligibility
- Complete Class 12 in any Indian board with at least 50% marks:
- ICSE
- CBSE
- PUC (State boards)
- NIOS
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Selection Process
Our selection process includes an entrance test and a personal interview.
Step 1 — Entrance Test
National entrance test will be conducted at various test centers across the country. This will be a computer-based assessment. We will send the admit card with the date, time and other details of the examination, a week before the entrance test.
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPERS
Entrance Test Structure
The structure of the National Entrance Test is given below. Total duration of the test is 3 hours.
| Section | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading comprehension | 20 MCQs | English comprehension passages with MCQs and Analytical comprehension passages with MCQs. This is common for all majors. There is negative marking. (+2 marks for correct answer, ‑1 mark for wrong answer, 0 mark for not attempted question) |
| Quantitative reasoning | 20 MCQs | Quantitative reasoning questions. This is common for all majors. There is negative marking. (+2 marks for correct answer, ‑1 mark for wrong answer, 0 mark for not attempted question) |
| Subject specific questions | 5MCQs | The MCQs will be related to the major you applied for (first preference). There is NO negative marking. |
| Descriptive question | 1 Descriptive question | This will be a general question. You will be required to give your response in 200 words. |
Step 2 — Personal interviews
If you are shortlisted, you will have a personal interview. You will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your interview.
The interviews can be either online or in-person. The details of your interview will be sent to you via email.
Fee Structure
The fee structure for the 2024 incoming batch is given below. Please note that we offer extensive need-based Scholarships (Financial Assistance) covering tuition fees and accommodation as detailed below.
| Fees | 2024 – 25 | 2025 – 26 | 2026 – 27 | 2027 – 28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fees | INR 3,00,000 | INR 3,18,000 | INR 3,37,000 | INR 3,57,500 |
| Accommodation charges* | INR 80,000 | INR 80,000 | INR 80,000 | INR 80,000 |
*The accommodation charges for 2024 – 25 would be INR 80,000 per year and are subject to nominal inflationary increases in subsequent years.
Charges for food are payable at actuals. You will spend approximately INR 5,000 – INR 6,000 for food per month.
Important Dates
| Process | Timelines |
|---|---|
| Application form opening | Oct 2023 |
| Last date to apply | 22 Nov 2023 |
| National Entrance Test | 24 Dec 2023 |
| Personal Interviews | Jan 2024 |
| Orientation and Class Commencement | Jul 2024 |
*Dates are tentative
