The Azim Premji University’s degree programmes aim to develop competent and committed professionals for the education and development sectors in India. The programmes are designed such that both fresh students and working professionals can benefit from an exciting learning environment. The curriculum is modern, multi-disciplinary and contextually relevant, there is a high degree of linkage between theory and practice and the faculty members are leading academicians as well as practitioners with decades of rich, on the ground experience. The programmes are two year post graduate programmes that are credit based and consist of credit-based core courses, elective courses, open courses, field practice, practicum and independent study and/or projects.
On completion of a programme, students will be awarded a Post-Graduate degree, as appropriate. It is expected that this will prepare them to take up professional and leadership roles in the education and development sectors.
 Please click the cover on the left to download the 2012-2014 MA Degree Programmes Information Brochure. The specific details of the admission process for the 2012 admissions will be advertised on this website and in national and regional newspapers shortly.
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Summary of Current Degree Programmes |
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Programme Name |
Duration / Eligibility |
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Master of Arts in Education |
2 years / Bachelor's in any subject |
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Master of Arts in Development |
2 years / Bachelor's in any subject |
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Master's in Teacher Education* |
2 years/ Master’s Degree in any discipline (with minimum 55% marks, as per NCTE norms)
A professional teaching certification with minimum 55% marks, as per NCTE norms (B.Ed., D.Ed., B. EL. Ed, M.A. Ed. or equivalent)
Minimum two years of teaching experience at School or Pre- University levels |
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* Final approval from NCTE is awaited
Highlights of Degree Programmes
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Access to high-quality and high-impact professional courses that actively reach out to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Student support systems include academic tutorials, language, communication skills and counselling.
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A vibrant campus life and availability of residential facilities.
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Space for personal growth and professional development.
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Mentorship from senior students and faculty members.
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Active placement support including opportunities to work with the Foundation and its extensive network of partners in the education and development sectors.
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Every effort will be made to support meritorious but economically disadvantaged candidates with financial support.
Admission Process
Review
Review of academic background and prior academic performance.
Written Test
The Written Entrance Test will comprise the following:
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A multiple choice section that tests -
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English proficiency
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Logical reasoning
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Test of general and social awareness of contemporary issues and debates
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Descriptive or essay-type answers to elicit the candidate’s view on social issues / dilemmas which will have to be answered in English. Candidates should have basic writing skills in English.
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Descriptive or essay-type answers, which can be written either in English, Hindi or Kannada.
Interview
Candidates who show evidence of the following will be preferred:
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Deep desire to work in rural and urban poverty spaces.
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Demonstrated independence of thought.
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Value orientation that is geared towards creating a just, humane, sustainable and equitable society.
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