2014 Azim Premji University admissions M.A. Education & M.A. Development


Want to pursue an M.A. degree program in Education or in Development? Submit your applications to Azim Premji University which is offering these programs to graduates. This article provides details about the fees of the Masters' programs at Azim Premji University, Karnataka.

About Azim Premji University

Established by the Azim Premji Foundation, the Azim Premji University aims to provide educational & training facilities to create professionals in the fields of education & development. The university is an autonomous private University in Karnataka. The Masters programs were started in July 2011 and the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Scholarships

Students having a family income of less than 5 lakh per annum can avail of scholarships up to 50% which covers tuition & accommodation fees. In certain exceptional cases, monthly financial support / 100% scholarships may also be provided.

Placement Cell

The university has its own campus placement cell. This cell provides great job opportunities to the students on graduating as it functions closely with several organizations for this purpose.



Azim Premji University M.A. Education Master's Program

Duration: 2 years.

You can pursue a balanced General Program or specialise in the following areas:
  • Curriculum & Pedagogy

  • Early Childhood Education

  • School Leadership & Management

Eligibility

You must by a graduate in any discipline (including Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Humanities, Agriculture, Commerce, Management, etc.).

You are eligible to apply too if you are in your final year of graduation & are expecting your results by July 2014.

Working professionals are can also submit their applications for the program.

Azim Premji University M.A. Development Master's Program


Duration: 2 years

You can pursue a balanced General Program or specialise in the following areas:
  • Health and Nutrition

  • Law and Governance

  • Livelihoods

  • Public Policy

  • Sustainability

Eligibility


The eligibility criteria is the same as for the M.A. Education program (see above).

Masters Program Fees

The fees are the same for both the above-mentioned programs.

  1. The Tuition fee is Rs.26,500/- per semester.

  2. The annual fee (for 2 semesters) is Rs.53,000/-

  3. The entire program fee (4 semesters) is Rs.1,06,000/-.

Note that there are no other fees or deposits to be given for library, IT facilities, examinations etc. The Tuition fee includes insurance coverage.

If you opt to stay at the accommodation provided by the University, the accommodation and dining fee is as follows:
  1. Rs.36,000/- per semester.

  2. The annual fee (2 semesters) is Rs.72,000/-

  3. The fee for the duration of the program (4 semesters) will be a total of Rs.1,44,000/-.


Important Dates
  • Last date to submit application form: 7th February, 2014

  • National Entrance Test at 34 centres across India: 16th February, 2014 (Sunday)

  • Announcement of eligible candidates for personal interview: 1st week of March, 2014

  • Personal Interviews: March 10-22, 2014

  • Announcement of selected candidates: 3rd week of April, 2014

  • Orientation programme begins: July 2014

  • Commencement of Academic session: 4th August, 2014

Contact Information of Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University
PES IT Campus
Hosur Road,
Bangalore-560100
Karnataka
India
Ph: 1800-266-2001 (Toll free)
Email: admissions@apu.edu.in
Website: www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in


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