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Frequently Asked Questions 2013-15University and Programme Information
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Master of Arts in Education (M.A. Education) |
175 |
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Master of Arts in Development (M.A. Development) |
175 |
The diverse faculty group at the University consists of leading academicians and practioners, distinguished by their emphasis on the integration of research and practice into the classroom. This translates into an enriching blend of theory and practice that informs the curriculum, learning process, fieldwork and institutional design at all levels. Their work has been on the cutting edge of education and development policy, research and practice. Many members of the faculty have personally contributed to the social sphere and have been actively engaged in setting up and running NGO’s and schools across the country.
At the University, the 60 odd full time faculty members seek to create a supportive yet challenging culture of enquiry and discovery with strong cross-disciplinary anchoring that builds skills, fosters perspectives and develops sensitivity to social issues. Under the aegis of the student mentorship programme, faculty members associate closely with students to create a vibrant learning environment. Students are facilitated through regular meetings with a faculty mentor during the semesters. Field work is planned and supervised to varying degrees and the student’s effort and learning through this is evaluated.
By constant dialogue with faculty, students are encouraged to gain a deeper perspective of the practical implications of their educational understanding gained through the programme. The multiple opportunities for field engagement, starting from the first semester onwards set the tone for the programme, and also provide exposure to various settings. The field engagements also allow students to introspect on their own role as change leaders within the larger landscape. The University lays great emphasis on the outcome of the programmes to create ‘reflective practitioners’ and the role of the faculty in this process cannot be underscored.
Detailed faculty profiles are available at http://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/people
Masters Programmes at Azim Premji University will commence in mid-July 2013.
The programme will commence with registration for students, where the student will interact one to one with the University personnel at the Registration desk to hand over required documents and complete joining formalities. The schedule for registration is as below:
M.A. Education programme will be on July 15, 2013 (Monday) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
M.A. Development programme will be on July 16, 2013 (Tuesday) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Students are expected to walk in any time between the timings indicated above. It is mandatory for all students to be on campus on the dates mentioned above.
Registration will be at:
Azim Premji University,
10 Floor, Pixel A,
PES Institute of Technology Campus,
Electronic City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE Road),
Bangalore - 560100.
A mail containing the details of the documents that have to be submitted will be shared by early June 2013.
Once Registration is complete on July 15 and 16, 2013, classes for the M.A. Education and M.A. Development programme will commence from July 17, 2013. The programmes at Azim Premji University require a high degree of reading, comprehension, quantitative and writing skills and hence classes will be supported with a three week Orientation programme that will run in parallel to regular classes, taking students through the study skills required to learn effectively.
Azim Premji University is deeply committed to encouraging diversity. The University welcomes applicants from different socio economic backgrounds, caste, class, religion and gender. With this philosophy of diversity, the University has put in action several processes that will help address students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Admissions process: The University is committed in action towards supporting students with socio economic disadvantage. The University will use a diversity index which will help to identify an appropriate weight age to be awarded to a candidate basis the socio economic information shared by him / her on the application form.
- Orientation programme: To enable the student to make the most of orientation, this has been planned in conjunction with regular classes. This ensures that the student is able to appreciate the requirements of learning within the class room and at the same time is able to spend time in the orientation session learning the basics required to be an effective learner. Integrating orientation support with course learning in the class room enables the student to review personal requirements for support in an integrated fashion. The introductory orientation course will enable students to align themselves to meet the pre requisites of the programme applied for. The orientation programme is envisaged as a support programme, compulsory for all students and this will seek to address the areas of improvements identified during the selection process.
- Financial Aid : No deserving candidate having been selected through the University admissions procedure will be denied admission on grounds of financial needs. Different forms of financial assistance are available to selected students.
- Support for Persons with Disabilities: The University would go the extra mile to ensure that all facilities are in place. Currently though, operating from rented premises, the facilities available on campus are friendly only to certain kinds of disabilities. Persons with Disabilities are welcome to apply, giving specific details of the challenge they face, so that the University can review current infrastructure readiness for support. However, the residential University campus that is being planned for will have a disability sensitive learning environment. It will have state of the art facilities and will be an iconic, one of its kind campus in India with all required infrastructure.
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Test Centres To open access for candidates across the country to apply and go through our admission test, the University will have 36 test centres across the country including in smaller towns and more disadvantaged areas, where the Azim Premji Foundation works, to encourage students from these areas to appear for the admission test. Apart from the offline centres mentioned above, there will be an online test centre at Bangalore.
Azim Premji University believes that the efforts made to identify and support disadvantaged candidates detailed above, will go further than the reservation of quotas to ensure diversity in the student mix.
- Interview Centres: Once the student has been selected for interview, Azim Premji University will enable access to interviews at 12 convenient centres across the country.
- Karnataka Domiciled students: Located in Bangalore and formed under the provisions of the Azim Premji University Act 2010, the University will be providing 25% reservation for Karnataka domiciled students. These seats will be offered to those Karnataka candidates who have cleared the selection criteria for the University.
The University’s interim campus is located within the premises of the PES Institute of Technology on Hosur Road, Bangalore. The campus is spread over 12 acres and offers facilities and amenities that enable a comfortable and vibrant student experience. The facilities offered to students include:
- Classrooms equipped with Audio Visual Equipment
- Seminar Halls
- Library
- Banking Services
- Wireless Connectivity
- Sports Facilities
- Student Accommodation off campus
The address of the University is: Azim Premji University, Pixel Park, B Block, PES Institute of Technology Campus, Electronic City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE Road), Bangalore - 560100.
A residential University campus is being constructed on the outskirts of Bangalore. It will have state of the art facilities and will be an iconic and one of its kind campuses in India. The campus will be designed to reflect the spirit of openness, collaboration and communication required to foster an exemplary learning environment. The vibrancy of campus life will be facilitated by provision of world class infrastructure. The campus plan will pay adequate attention to ecologically friendly practices, creating spaces for open learning and adequate facilities for sports and the arts.
The programmes are non-residential. Student accommodation will be provided on request to students who are from outside Bangalore on a need basis near the University campus at Electronic city, Bangalore.
The programmes offered at the University are full time programmes and require rigorous study and presence on campus on a daily basis. Regular contact / class hours for all students on campus are scheduled daily from Monday – Friday and are spread across the day. Contact hours are followed up by assignments, group study and writing of reflective journals and assignments. In special cases, classes may be held on weekends
The programmes offered at the University require commitment of time to engage in meaningful class room interactions with Faculty and peers. To support learning, library facilities on campus provide extensive reference material.
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Telephone |
Toll free line 1800 266 2001. Please note that the Toll Free line will be available from Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except for Public holidays). |
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Address |
Admissions Cell, Azim Premji University, Pixel Park, B Block , PES Institute of Technology Campus, Electronic City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE Road),Bangalore 560100. India. |
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+91 80 6614 5145 |
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Eligibility criteria – Who can apply?
Azim Premji University is deeply committed to having a diverse student profile and the admissions process will be weighed towards interested candidates who show evidence of:
- A deep desire to contribute towards education and development in India
- Demonstrated independence of thought
- Value orientation that is geared towards creating a just, humane, sustainable and equitable society
The post graduate degree programmes being offered for 2013 – 2015 are:
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Master of Arts in Education
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2 years |
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* Please note: Students have the option of pursuing a balanced general programme as well.
Undergraduate students who are appearing for their final examinations and expecting their results by July 2013 are eligible to apply. The offer of provisional admission to Azim Premji University is valid only on successful graduation.
Since the degree programmes are in English, candidates need to have basic comprehension and writing abilities in English language
Student having Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with pass percentage from a recognized University is eligible to apply for the programmes.
However, Azim Premji University will conduct an admission test which includes test of English proficiency, Logical ability and General and Social Awareness.
The Azim Premji University is committed to provide equitable opportunity for admission for all aspiring candidates. We are open to students of all ages applying to our Programmes provided other eligibility criteria are satisfied.
Undergraduate students who are appearing for their final examinations and are expecting their results by July 2013 are also eligible to apply. These students, if selected, will be given provisional admission pending their results. Candidates who are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree and have not passed some of their main / major / subsidiary programmes from the first / second year and do not expect to clear the same by July 2013 are not eligible to apply. The offer of provisional admission to Azim Premji University is valid only on successful completion of graduation.
Undergraduate students who are appearing for their final examinations and are expecting their results by July 2013 are eligible to apply. The offer of provisional admission to Azim Premji University is valid only on successful graduation. Bonafide certificate (in below template) to be provided by those currently in the final year who do not have a Bachelor’s degree certificate or final year marks sheet
TEMPLATE FOR BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE
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(To be taken on College / University / Institution letterhead) Date :_____________ Admissions Coordinator, This is to certify that Mr. / Ms. _______________________is a bonafide student of this college and is pursuing his / her final year degree in __________________. He / She has successfully completed and passed all the papers of the first and second year and has no backlog or paper left unattended in his / her first and second year examinations which will not be completed by July 2013.
Signature of the Principal / Authorized signatory College / University / Institution stamp |
Click the link below to know the eligibility criteria to be a Karnataka Domicile:
Application process
Getting the Application Form
By electronic means: 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 website. 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 challans and information brochure will be mailed back to the candidate.
The application window is open from December 4, 2012. Request for application form by postwill be accepted only till January 30, 2013. The filled in application form along with fee paid challan and documents has been extented upto February 11, 2013.
Students can submit the Applications either Online or Offline.
Online: Candidates can access and fill in the Azim Premji University application form on the website - www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/admissions. This link / page is best viewed in IE 7 / 8 / 9, Mozilla Firefox & Google Chrome. Click.on the application form link and 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 for completion online. Payment can be made online by 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 print out of the summary must be taken and a copy of the documents and photograph must be mailed to the address below.
Offline:The completed application form with all documents and photograph attached should be mailed to:
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Admissions Cell, |
All candidates need to submit the following enclosures with their application forms. In case of online submissions, these can be scanned and uploaded online:
- A recent passport size colour photograph.
- Original Application fee payment challan (Azim Premji University copy).
- Copy of the Bachelor’s degree certificate or final year marks sheet or Bonafide certificate (To be provided by those currently in the final year who do not have either of the above certificates.)
Admission Process 2013-15: Timelines
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Issue of forms by post / uploaded online | December 4, 2012 onwards |
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Last date of issue of forms by post | January 30, 2013 |
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Last date for receipt of completed application forms extented upto | February 11, 2013 |
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National written test at centres across the country | February 24, 2013 (Sunday) |
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Announcement of eligible candidates for personal interview on Azim Premji University website | Second week of March, 2013 |
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Personal Interviews at Regional centres | March 15 to 30, 2013 |
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Announcement of results of selected candidates | April 15, 2013 onwards |
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Introductory Orientation Course begins | End June, 2013 |
| 9 | Commencement of Academic Session | August 5, 2013 |
Application fees can be paid at any branch of either State Bank of India or Union Bank of India, through one of the following modes
- 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 at the SBI branch closest to you.
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- 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.
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- Payment can also be made online using credit/debit card (charges of 2.25% is applicable).
All candidates need to submit the following enclosures with their application forms. In case of online submissions, these can be scanned and uploaded online:
- A recent passport size colour photograph.
- Original Application fee payment challan (Azim Premji University copy).
- Copy of the Bachelor’s degree certificate or final year marks sheet or Bonafide certificate (To be provided by those currently in the final year who do not have either of the above certificates.)
All the attachments are to be uploaded as images only in “.jpeg/.jpg” and size restrictions are applicable for each of the attachments. In case of difficulty in uploading the attachments, students can opt to send all the required attachments in hardcopy, by courier, to the Admissions Cell. The following section provides some information and instructions to reduce the size of attachments, for easy upload.
| Sl.No | Type of attachment | Format | Size restriction |
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| 1 | Student Photo | .jpg image format only | 100 kb |
| 2 | Documents | .jpg image format only | 500 kb |
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Selection process
The selection process for both the University degree programmes will have a written test and a personal interview.
Written Test
Eligible candidates will be required to take an all-India admissiontest on February 24, 2013 (Sunday). To enable easy access for students, 36 test centres will be available across the country
Personal Interview
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of admission test performance will be called for a personal interview during March 15 to 30, 2013.
Announcement of admissions to these programmes will be made in all leading newspapers and on the University website
The admission test is scheduled on February 24, 2013 (Sunday) at 36 centres across the country.
The admission test will be objective in nature and it will have questions from following subject areas:
- Proficiency in English language
- Logical ability
- General and Social Awareness
The medium of instruction at the University is English; therefore the admission test will be conducted in English.
On receipt of your Application form complete in all respects at our postal address, we will generate an admit card that will give you the details of your test centre.
Candidates are requested to select the most appropriate test centre while filling in their application forms. You need to indicate two options. In case, the test centres provided are very far from your location, please write the nearest town / city in the space provided. In case, we get a number of applicants requesting that centre, we will be happy to include the same in our list and inform you of the same.
Please note that conducting of test in the listed centres is not guaranteed, it would depend on the number of candidates opting for the centre. In case, there are not enough candidates opting for the centre preferred by the candidate, Azim Premji University reserves the right to cancel the test centre and assign the candidate to the nearest test location.
Admit cards will be uploaded on our website a week before the date of test and information of the same will be mailed to the e-mail address of the candidates who have applied online. Admit cards of candidates who have submitted a hard copy of handwritten application forms and have indicated an email ID will receive the Admit cards by email. Candidates without access to internet or email and have applied in a handwritten form will receive hard copy of the admit card at the address indicated on the application form. In case a candidate does not receive his/her admit card within a weeks time from the date of test, they need to call Admissions cell helpline number 1800 266 2001 (Toll free).
| India | Test Centre locations | |
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| North | Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Haldwani, Lucknow, Raipur, Srinagar | |
| South | Bangalore(Offline), Bangalore (Online), Calicut, Chennai, Dharwad, Hyderabad, Kochi, Madurai, Mangalore, Vizag | |
| East | Agarthala, Aizawl, Bhubaneshwar, Dimapur, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong | |
| West | Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Pune, Udaipur | |
- What is the process of keeping selected candidates informed of the test results? What are the next steps?
The test will be conducted on February 24, 2013 (Sunday) and the results will be uploaded on our website by March 2013 (2nd week). The interview call letters will be uploaded online for all selected students.
Candidates are requested to select the most appropriate interview centre while filling their application forms and mention their preference. Please indicate two options. Please note that conducting of interview in the listed centres is not guaranteed, it would depend on the number of candidates opting for the centre. In case, there are not enough number of candidates opting for the listed centre preferred by the candidate, Azim Premji University reserves the right to cancel the interview centre and assign the candidate to the nearest interview location of their choice.
Venues for interview will be determined based on the geographical spread of candidates attending. This information will be available on application form and updated on website.
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| Bangalore, Karnataka | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Calicut, Kerala | Delhi | Kolkata, West Bengal | Patna, Bihar |
Required from ALL applicants
- Interview call letter
- Testimonials, Letters of appreciation, recommendation letters etc.to support your application from college professors,employers etc
Required ONLY from students applying for Financial Aid (To support Income Declaration)
Candidates have to get the original and photocopy of the following documents supporting their declaration of family income. Original documents will be returned after verification during the course of interview)
- Interview call letter
- Form16 under IncomeTax Act issued by employer for previous 3 years
- Income Tax returns for previous 3years
- Latest Family Income certificate from designated authority as notified by respective State Government
- Rationcard
- Below Poverty Line(BPL)certificate (if applicable)
- Certified bank statement for the previous 6 months of parent or any other family member supporting the candidate.
- Photocopy of registration document under Aadhaar scheme if already registered.
Required from applicants applying for Pre-programme employment at Azim Premji Foundation
- Work experience certificate (For candidates with 2 or more years of experience)
The date of announcement of interview results will be updated on our website. The candidates will be informed via emails and SMS as well.
Programme curriculum
1. Master of Arts in Education (M.A. in Education)
The programme aims to help individuals develop into reflective education professionals with a conscious alignment towards humanitarian and social concerns. Graduates are encouraged to become education professionals who understand (i) the multi-disciplinary social and developmental issues related to education (ii) curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and policy issues at the heart of current education debates (iii) inclusive education (iv) issues associated with pre-school education.
Students have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as Curriculum and Pedagogy, School Leadership and Management etc. in the second year. Additional specializations in the areas of Assessment, Early Childhood Education etc. are being evaluated and may be available. Alternatively, students can pursue a balanced general programme as well.
2. Masters of Arts in Development (M.A. in Development)
The programme aims to provide students with a sound grounding in core areas of development theory, research and practice from a multi-disciplinary perspective. The understanding of development and change includes areas such as health, nutrition, livelihood, environment studies, governance and their influence on education.
Students have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as Public Policy, Livelihoods, Health and Nutrition, Law and Governance in the second year. Alternatively, students can pursue a balanced general programme as well.
Please click on the respective linksto view the programme curriculum:
The programmes offered at the University are full time programmes and require rigorous study and presence on campus on a daily basis. At the moment, at Azim Premji University we do not offer distance learning.
Regular contact / class hours for all students on campus are scheduled daily from Monday – Friday and is spread across the day. Contact hours are followed up by assignments, group study and writing of reflective journals and assignments. In special cases, classes may be held on weekends.
The programmes offered at the University require commitment of time to engage in meaningful class room interactions with Faculty and peers. To support learning, library facilities on campus provide extensive reference material.
Master of Arts in Education (M.A. in Education)
Engagement with field practice forms an integral part of this programme. This helps students develop a deeper perspective of the practical implications of their educational understanding, gained through the first year of their programme. The multiple opportunities for field engagement, starting from the first semester onwards set the tone for the programme, and also provide exposure to various settings. The field engagements also allow students to introspect on their own role as change leaders within the larger landscape.
The field experience module is designed as field exposure over two semesters and a field engagement of six weeks i.e. a ten week programme of 8 credits. The first and second semesters have a two week period each for field engagement plus a six-week internship at the end of the third semester. Internships could be at schools, non-profit organisations, public agencies, colleges and companies. Students may integrate their field practice with their independent study. In addition, there are regular meetings with the faculty mentor during the semesters.
Field engagements also include practicum that may necessitate some field exposure in addition to the field practice explained above. These are a set of organised activities or experiences with an aim to deepen understanding of the various dimensions of practice.
Master of Arts in Development (M.A. in Development)
Engagement with field practice forms a significant and integral part of the programme. It helps develop a deeper understanding of the practical implications of the learning acquired through the programme. The field engagement also allows students to introspect on their own role as change agents within the larger landscape. There are multiple opportunities for field engagement in various settings.
These will be supervised to varying degrees and the student’s effort and learning will be evaluated. The field engagement component together carries a weight of 12 credits, distributed over three key activities and opportunities.
- Field Exposure and Immersion (2 credits): In the first semester, students will go for a two-week field exposure which is meant to provide opportunities to strengthen the theoretical understanding provided through core courses in the semester. The effort will be to create a space for experiencing the realities of rural/urban/tribal communities, the social, political and economic structures, understand cultural systems and engage with people and institutions.
- Internship (4 credits): At the end of the second semester, students will spend a period of six weeks with an organisation, including from among the Azim Premji Foundation’s field institutes. Specific supervised field activities will be designed in consultation with the organisation.
- Independent Field Project (6 credits): At the end of the third semester, students will spend a period of eight weeks focusing on a special area or development domain. The student will be encouraged to identify specific areas of intervention and develop a proposal and implementation process in consultation with the programme and work towards developing it or delivering it.
The University works with potential organisations, in advance, to structure meaningful fieldwork opportunities for the students. Students are also welcome to design and suggest their own projects, which meet the criteria laid out by the University.
The Medium of instruction of the programmes is English.
- Does Azim Premji University have a tie up with other universities or schools for practical experience?
The Foundation has, for almost a decade, been engaged in contributing to quality school education in India. It has partnered with state governments across India contribute to systemic change in the quality of education – especially in the rural government schools. The work of the Foundation primarily focused on teacher development, capacity building among the education functionaries, examination reforms, holistic improvement of quality education in identified schools, understanding community role in school improvement and use of technology in providing self-paced, interactive and joyful learning. The Foundation’s programmes currently reach out to over 20,000 schools and 2.5 Million children across eight Indian States. Practical experience will be tied in with the work Azim Premji Foundation does on the ground through their field institutes.
Azim Premji State and District Institutes are institutional anchors in the districts and capitals of select Indian states, working at the grass root level for facilitating improvements in the quality and equity of education. They conduct field programmes in capacity building, teacher education, education leadership, assessment reforms and community mobilization. The institutes are currently operational at Chhattisgarh (Dhamtari), Uttarakhand (Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Udham Singh Nagar), Karnataka (Bangalore, Yadgir), Rajasthan (Jaipur, Sirohi, Tonk, Barmer), Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal) and Puducherry.
Apart from the field institutes of Azim Premji Foundation, several research projects are being undertaken in collaboration with organisations involved in field practice.
An illustrative list of organizations is given below:
- SVYM, Mysore
- Vidya Bhawan, Rajasthan
- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
- Eklavya, Bhopal
- Teacher plus, Hyderabad
- The Livelihood School
- Digantar
Fees & scholarships
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Category of Fee |
Per Semester |
Programme (4 Semesters) |
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Tuition |
24,000 |
96,000 |
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Accommodation and Dining * |
31,500 |
1,26,000 |
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Insurance (payable in 1 st& 3 rd Semester) |
2,765 |
5,530 |
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TOTAL |
58,265 |
2,27,530 |
* Applicable only for students opting to stay at the student accommodation provided by the University.
This fee is common for both programmes offered and is payable at the beginning of each semester.
Tuition Fee
The annual fee for the Azim Premji University programmes is Rs. 48,000/- per year. This includes tuition, examination, library usage and technology support
Tuition fee for Semester 1 is Rs. 24,000/-. The initial amount of Rs. 10,000/-, paid towards confirmation of acceptance of the admission offer, will be adjusted towards the same.
For students who have not availed / not awarded financial aid, the balance amount of Rs. 14,000/- will be payable as per the dates mentioned in the admission offer letter. The accommodation and dining fee is required to be paid within two weeks of joining the programme.
Details of the fee payment as below:
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Particulars |
Fees (Rs.) |
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Tuition fees of Semester 1 |
24,000 |
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Initial deposit |
10,000 |
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Net fee payable |
14,000 |
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Net fee payable by |
Date as per the admission offer letter |
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Accommodation & Dining fee |
31,500 (payable by July 31, 2013) |
For students who have been awarded a 50% scholarship, fees for Semester 1 as indicated in the table below:
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Particulars |
Fees (Rs.) |
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Tuition fees of Semester 1 |
24,000 |
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50 % scholarship amount |
12,000 |
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Balance fee payable after scholarship |
12,000 |
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Advance paid |
10,000 |
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Net fee payable |
2,000 |
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Net fee payable by |
Date as per the admission offer letter |
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Accommodation & Dining fee |
15,750 (payable by July 31, 2013) |
Please note: The 50% scholarship awarded to the student by the University will finally be confirmed through due diligence. In case, the due diligence does not confirm the details provided by the student, the University will be constrained to withdraw the offer of scholarship and the student may need to pay the entire fee for the programme.
For subsequent semesters, fee intimation letters will be given in advance.
Student Accommodation and Dining
Student accommodation and boarding will be provided on need basis to students who request for the same and will be charged at Rs.63,000/- per year.
For Semester 1, accommodation and dining fees as mentioned above required to be paid by July 31, 2013.
Insurance
The University offers group insurance facility to students which covers life insurance, hospitalisation insurance and accident insurance. Insurance is compulsory for all students. The insurance premium is Rs.2765/- per year.
The University offers group insurance facility to students which covers life insurance, hospitalisation insurance and accident insurance. Insurance is compulsory for all students. The insurance premium is Rs.2765/- per year
The University will facilitate educational loans for interested students through a tie up with banks. These loans will be available to students to cover either their full tuition fees and living expenses(100% loan). Loans can be availed to cover partial fees (tuition and living expenses) as required. A student on 50% scholarship can choose to fund the balance amount through a combination of self-funding and loan.
Students are also free to avail of loans from any bank of their choice.
- When does the application for loan need to be submitted? Will the University be facilitating this process?
As a part of the docket that will be sent to students in early June 2013, the loan application form will be included. The students interested in availing loan are expected to fill in the details, get the co-applicant’s signature on the form and provide the supporting documents required. The filled in loan application form along with supporting documents is required to be submitted during registration at Azim Premji University at the time of joining. For more details on loan please click here
Different forms of financial assistance are available to selected students to cover their tuition and accommodation expenses.
Azim Premji Scholarships
Scholarships are available to both fresh graduates and working professionals who meet the economic eligibility criteria based on family income.
The scholarships will cover part of the tuition and student accommodation related boarding and lodging expenses, but will not include any out of pocket or living expenses. Students eligible for part scholarships can choose to pay the balance fees either from their personal funds or through educational loans. The University will conduct financial counseling as part of the interview process or after selection in order to further understand and assess the student needs and will also conduct an independent verification process to validate the information provided.
Illustratively, a student who is eligible for a 50 % scholarship will need to pay only the remaining 50% of the total fees.
Total Fee – Rs. 2,27,530 (Tuition + Student accommodation + Insurance) for two years
Scholarship – 50 % of Tuition + 50% of Student accommodation = Rs 1,11,000/-
Balance payable by Student = Rs 1,11,000/-. This can be paid either from the students own funds or students can avail a bank loan. Applicable fees are payable at the beginning of every semester.
Educational Loans: The University will facilitate educational loans for interested students through tie ups with banks. These loans cover partial/full tuition fees and living expenses. Students are also free to avail of loans from any bank of their choice.
Loan Repayment Support is available to students who take up careers in the social sector or pursue higher education in related domains, and contribute through teaching, research or field engagement. The University recognises that in cases where the students pursue higher education in related social domains subsequent to completion of courses at the University or decide to engage with the not-for-profit sector, such students may need continued support for the repayment of the student loan availed to pursue a course at the University. The University is planning to extend such support in terms of interest waiver or subsidy, part reimbursement of the loan etc. The modalities of such support are being worked out and more details will be shared with the selected and eligible students during the admission process.
Additional Support for Working Professionals: The University strongly encourages experienced professionals working in the social sector to apply, as they bring in rich field experience and add significant value to class room discussions. We also believe that the academic environment in the University and the rigour of the courses will provide them with deeper insights and help them become effective social change agents. The University is aware that some of these working professionals may need additional financial support.
The University provides such additional financial support for a limited number of students in very deserving cases. This support is normally available for students already working in NGOs’/not for profit sector with minimum 2 years of work experience and who are leaving their current employment to pursue the course. Financial assistance schemes may also be available for applicants from other sectors, keen on pursuing a career in the social sector. Information on these will be shared with the respective students at the time of their joining.
Students will need to provide documentation such as proof of employment, proof of their income during such employment and proof that the organisation they are working with is registered under regulations applicable to not for profit sector. The University will conduct an independent due diligence and verification for all such students and its decision in this regard is final.
Sponsored Candidates: Candidates sponsored by other organisations are welcome at the University – the sponsoring organisation can approach the University for a direct and long-term tie up. Sponsored candidates will also go through the same selection process as all other applicants.
The financial support programme will be available for sponsored candidates as well, post assessment of the nature of the sponsorship.
The scholarships are available to both fresh graduates and working professionals who meet the economic eligibility criteria based on family income.
The scholarships will cover part of the tuition and student accommodation related boarding and lodging expenses. Students eligible for part scholarships can choose to pay the balance fees either from their personal funds or through educational loans. The University will conduct financial counseling as part of the interview process or after selection in order to further understand and assess the student needs and will also conduct an independent due diligence process to validate the information provided.
Illustratively, a student who is eligible for a 50 % scholarship will need to pay only the remaining 50 % of the total fees.
Total Fee – Rs. 2,27,530 (Tuition + Student accommodation + Insurance) for two years
Scholarship – 50 % of Tuition + 50% of Student accommodation= Rs. 1,11,000/-
Balance payable by Student = Rs. 1,11,000/-. This can be paid either from the students own funds or students can avail a bank loan. Applicable fees are payable at the beginning of every semester.
Please note that insurance is not covered as part of the scholarship or loan.The annual premium payable for the insurance policy is Rs. 2765/- per annum and is payable along with the first semester and third semester fees.
Scholarship requirements will be ascertained after the candidate goes through the admissions test and interview process. Candidates requiring financial assistance can apply by filling in a financial assistance form and submit along with the photocopy of stipulated documents. Students will be separately counseled by a financial committee during the course of interview. Financial assistance requirement will be assessed and necessary due diligence by agency authorized by University will be carried out. Based on the report of the due diligence, appropriate decision will be taken and communicated to students accordingly.
The decision of the University in all such cases will be final.
Career Opportunities & Placement Support
The social sector today offers a growing number and variety of exciting career opportunities for students, with an inclination to contribute to the overall development of the country. Growing public investment, landmark legislations like the Right to Education Act and 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. In addition, innovative social entrepreneurs are needed to ideate, create and implement path-breaking solutions to social problems.
Students can look forward to exciting roles in organisations that engage in grass root work in the field. They can also look forward to roles in academia, policy think tanks, politics, government programmes, multilateral agencies etc., corporate social responsibility departments of companies, funding organisations and the media.
Career Opportunities for M.A. Education students
Students can look forward to contributing to the education sector in various professional capacities – as administrators, curriculum designers, social entrepreneurs, policy specialists and researchers. Career opportunities are available with NGOs, in government and private school systems and in teacher education. Students may also work with the Government on education specific projects.
Career Opportunities for M.A. Development students
Career opportunities are available in several government, private and non-government organisations, academia, policy think tanks, politics, corporate social responsibility departments of businesses, funding organisations and media. Students can look forward toworking in the fields of livelihoods and economic development, ecology and environment, governance, health and education.
The University has a Placement cell with active student and faculty participation. The cell is guided by faculty and members of the Foundation across the country and a dedicated support team for efficient administration. The Placement Cell works with potential employers from different sectors to understand their needs, analyse them and create opportunities for students, both through campus and off-campus placements. Placement support will be provided to all students for career opportunities in government, industry, NGOs and multi-lateral agencies as well as at Azim Premji Foundation.
- What are the various roles that will be offered by Azim Premji Foundation once the student completes his Master’s programme successfully?
Azim Premji Foundation is a not for profit organization working towards deep, large scale and institutionalized impact on the quality and equity of education in India, along with related development areas (e.g. health, nutrition, governance, environment etc.). The Foundation has a clear social purpose - to facilitate a just, humane, equitable and sustainable society.
The Foundation plans to hire more than 3000 people over the next 5 years. As part of the admission process itself, all students with 2 or more years of work experience will be considered for employment. If selected,they may join the Foundation as full time employees, on successful completion of the programme. Other students will have the option of applying to the Foundation as part of the regular placement programme during the final semester.
Illustratively, the kinds of roles that will be available are:
Azim Premji Institutes of Learning and Development – The Foundation has plans to set up more than 50 field institutions (State and District Institutes) in various states across the country. The roles at these field institutions involve intense engagement at the grass root level, participating in the programmes of the particular Field Institute, working closely with government, NGO functionaries and other stakeholders in local areas to implement programmes together and advocacy in the community.
Azim Premji Schools: The Foundation is planning to set up more than 200 schools across several districts over the next five years. These schools offer roles in teaching, administration, school leadership etc.
Other Units of the Foundation: The Foundation has several other units like the Institute of Assessment and Accreditation, Education leadership and Management, Advocacy and communication, Educational Technology and Design etc that offer exciting opportunities.
Please visit www.azimpremjifoundation.org for more details about the Foundation.
Students with work experience of 2 or more years will be considered for pre-programme employment offers from the Foundation at the time of admission and may join the Foundation on successful programme completion.The work experience could be in the Development sector, in Education or in the corporate sector.
They should be currently employed and continue working till April 2013.
The University strongly encourages experienced working professionals to apply for the programme, as they bring in rich real world experience and add significant value to class room discussions. The academic environment in the University and the rigour of the courses will help in providing working professionals with deeper insights and enable them to become effective social change agents.
We believe, that the opportunity to work at the Foundation if they are found suitable, will give working professionals the confidence to give up their jobs and join the University to pursue their studies for 2 years.
Pre-programme employment at the Azim Premji Foundation is available only to those students who
- Have full time work experience of 2 or more years before they join the University for the Master’s programme. The work experience could be in the Development or in Education sector.
- They should be currently employed and continue working till April 2013.
- Those who successfully complete their Master’s degree and meet all requirements for completion of the programme at Azim Premji University are eligible for a full time job.
There are no special terms and conditions for students joining the Azim Premji Foundation through the Pre-programme employment offer. The terms remain the same as for all other recruitment offers made by the Foundation. Some of the key aspects of this offer are:
- Students should be willing to work at any location across the country, depending on the needs of the Foundation.
- There will be a probation period of one year during which their performance will be evaluated
- The minimum monthly salary that candidates can expect once they have successfully passed their Master’s degree and joined Azim Premji Foundation would be around Rs.25,000-30,000/- per month. The compensation offer will take into account total experience, role related experience and expertise, location of placement etc .and will be on par with people recruited from outside.
Initially, to enable a better perspective of the challenges in the domain of education at the grass root level, students will be expected to work at Azim Premji Foundation Field Institutes. Currently, field institutes are located in:
- Karnataka - Bangalore, Yadgir and Mandya
- Rajasthan - Jaipur, Sirohi,Tonk, Barmer
- Chattisgarh - Dhamtari
- Uttarakhand - Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Haldwani and Udhamsingh Nagar
- Madhya Pradesh – Bhopal
- Puducherry
Over the next few years, the Foundation will be expanding its presence in these states and setting up more district institutes within these States. In addition, more District and State Institutes are planned in some other States as well.
There is no compulsion for students who have been offered the Pre-programme employment to join the Azim Premji Foundation. The Pre-programme employment offer is not binding on candidates in any way and candidates can choose the option to work elsewhere.
Candidates, who are eligible for the Pre-programme employment offer, can decide upon successfully completing their Master’s Degree whether they would like to work for Azim Premji Foundation or not.
- What are the documents to be provided by the candidate towards work experience and what is the verification procedure?
Proof of employment must be furnished as follows:
- Employment certificate from current / latest employer stating years of experience (this should be two or more years) with the organization and employment certificates from previous organization if worked for more than one organization in a two year period.
- Two professional references from earlier work place.
- The University will conduct an independent due diligence on the information provided before confirming the employment.
- Is it possible to get a scholarship and /or loan if the candidate gains eligibility under Pre-programme employment offer?
The Pre-programme employment offer for working professionals is in addition to the scholarships and loans available for students for pursuing their studies.
Scholarships are available to all students – fresh graduates as well as working professionals who meet the economic eligibility criteria based on family income. Scholarships will pay part of the tuition and living expenses. Students can choose to fund the balance fees either from personal funds or educational loans which will be available.
Students, who take up careers in the social sector, may be further supported with a continuing loan repayment support.
The Pre-programme employment offer is seen as an additional support for working professionals over and above all the financial support detailed above. It is possible to avail Loan + Scholarship + Pre-programme employment if the eligibility criteria for each are met.
- If a student does not have 2 years of work experience, is it still possible to work with Azim Premji Foundation after completion of Master’s degree?
The Foundation is looking for fresh post graduates who are independent thinkers, self-motivated and people oriented, to realize the vision of ‘system change’. At the end of the two year Masters Programme, during placements, applications are invited from students interested in working in the field of education with a desire to make a difference.
However, the Pre-programme employment offer is not applicable to candidates with less than 2 years of work experience.
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