Kolkata: Azim Premji University has announced the admissions to its full-time, residential Undergraduate programs.
The applications are available on the website and the last date for the Early Admission process is December 27, 2020. The classes for the batch will commence from August 2021. The admission process will be conducted in 2 windows, early admissions and regular admissions.
Students can apply online on the University website. Applicants will be selected based on a written test following which personal interviews will be conducted for the shortlisted students. The University also considers SAT and KYPY scores for Admissions.
The classes will be conducted at the University’s permanent residential campus at Sarjapur-Attibele Road on the outskirts of Bangalore. Students can write to [email protected] or can visit www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/ug.
The undergraduate programmes offered at the university are: 3-year B.Sc. degree in Physics, Biology or Mathematics and B.A. degree in Economics, English, Philosophy or History. 4-year B.Sc. B.Ed. Dual degree in Science and Education with specialization in streams Physics, Biology or Mathematics & Education.
The curriculum at Azim Premji University emphasizes disciplinary depth and broader skills of analysis, reasoning and problem-solving skills over conventional mode of learning.
Students will work on a common curriculum to strengthen their key skills and capabilities to help them become active and self-motivated learners.
| Timelines (*Dates are tentative) | ||
| Admission process | Early Admission | Regular admission |
| Last date to apply | 27 Dec 2020 | Mid April 2021 |
| Entrance test date | 10 Jan 2021 | Mid May 2021 |
| Interview process | Feb 2021 | June 2021 |
| Offer letters | Mar 2021 | July 2021 |
| Classes commencing | Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 |
Azim Premji University offers a diverse student cohort; need based scholarships (full or partial waiver) and extensive academic support. With accomplished faculty members, a mix of teaching, research and field experience, combined with innovative teaching-learning methods and close mentoring of students, it gives an opportunity for aspirants to explore India’s complex social and political reality and become responsible citizens of the 21st century.
