Azim Premji varsity announces admissions for 2019
Hyderabad: Azim Premji University announces admissions to its full-time, residential Undergraduate programme based in Bengaluru.
The Programmes offered are:
a) 3-year B.Sc. degree in Physics, Biology or Mathematics and B.A. degree in Economics or Humanities. Students have the opportunity to study interdisciplinary areas like Sustainability, Development, Education and Media etc. They can also pursue an Honours degree by taking up additional research work and projects.
b) 4-year Dual degree in Science and Education – Choose from Physical Sciences, Life Sciences or Mathematics. Along with deep disciplinary knowledge in Sciences and Mathematics, the dual degree professional programme builds perspectives in Education and skills to teach effectively through a strong field practice component.
The University has an explicit commitment towards supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds, based on parental education, income, caste, gender etc. The University provides extensive financial assistancefor deserving students through full and part scholarships covering tuition fees and accommodation and food charges.
The Undergraduate Programme at Azim Premji University is unique. It focuses on building critical foundational capabilities through the Common curriculum, disciplinary depth and a broader interdisciplinary engagement.The common curriculum includes critical thinking, public reasoning, academic writingand Understanding India components.Faculty members come with a mix of teaching, research and field experience and follow innovative teaching-learning methods that bring out the best in students.
Admission process and dates: Students can apply online on the University website. Applicants will be selected based on a written test and personal interview for shortlisted students. The Undergraduate programme has two Admissions windows- Applications for early admissions close on 5thDec followed by an entrance test on 16thDec , interview and offer of admission in Jan 2019. Applications for regular admissions closes in April 2019 with the entrance test and interviews scheduled in May 2019. SAT scores are also considered for admissions.