Organisation : Azim Premji University
Entrance Exam : National Entrance Test 2018 Postgraduate Programmes Admission
Date of Examination : 10-02-2018
Apply Online : https://apupg.online-ap1.com/
Notification : http://www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu....-overview.aspx
Home Page : http://www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

National Entrance Test :
The Azim Premji University's postgraduate degree programmes aim to develop competent and committed professionals for the education, development and related sectors in India.

Our postgraduate programme currently covers three distinct themes Education, Development, Public Policy & Governance and Law - for which Masters degrees are being offered. The sub-themes listed under each theme are indicative and not restrictive. Specializations offered under each degree programme are also listed below:

Education :
The Master of Arts (M.A.) Education Programme at Azim Premji University is a broad-based Programme of Study that includes theory, practice, research, policy and planning in education. It aims to prepare people with good understanding of education, capabilities for action and deep social commitment.

The sub-themes covered in the programme are pedagogy, assessment, educational technology, educational leadership and management, inclusive education, curriculum studies, teachers and teacher educators.

Development :
The Master of Arts (M.A.) Development Programme at Azim Premji University aims to prepare individuals capable of informed and thoughtful development action, aware of the complexity, depth and scope of the discourse of development, its ethical imperatives and its implications for policy and action.

They will be in a position to meaningfully contribute to meeting India's growing need for individuals who can engage with development challenges.

The sub-themes covered in the programme are political economy; welfare economics; sociology, history and politics of India; population studies and labour studies; livelihood; legal studies and governance; health systems, rural and urban studies, habitats, ecosystems and communities; traditional communities and the pressures of industrialisation; ameliorative and other approaches to crises.

Public Policy and Governance :
The Master of Arts in Public Policy and Governance (MPG) will prepare students to critically analyse public policy problems, programs and policies; identify and frame governance problems; provide purposive programmatic solutions, and undertake critical and impactful governance research.

Our graduates will become reflective practitioners in public affairs through careers in the government, development organizations, social enterprises, think tanks, the media and other agencies involved in public affairs.

LL.M. in Law and Development :
The LL.M. in Law and Development will be a research and field intensive post-graduate programme in law. The programme includes mandatory courses on Law and Development, Law and Justice, Comparative Public Law and Legal Research Methods.

Students may elect to do courses in a wide variety of fields (private and commercial law, human rights, tax law, livelihoods, environment and sustainability) and across a wide range of disciplines (economics, anthropology, political science, sociology, history and philosophy) offered at Azim Premji University.

This programme is designed for students who seek to make a mark in the legal system, government, civil society, academia and the world of ideas.

Application Process :
Online :
Applicant has to login through the link on the website and register online with e-mail ID, mobile number and date of birth. On successful registration, an email will be sent to the registered e-mail ID with login credentials to access the form and complete it online.

Offline :
Write to admissions[AT]apu.edu.in for offline application form. The details on the form can be hand written and sent to Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft in favour of "Azim Premji Foundation for Development" and photographs on or before the last date. The completed application form should be mailed to:

Admissions Office, Azim Premji University, PES Campus, Pixel Park, B Block, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560100.

On receipt of the application and payment, the application number will be communicated.

Application Fee :
An application fee of Rs. 300/- to be remitted in favour of Azim Premji Foundation for Development. Applicant applying online can make payment via SBI Collect and applicant applying offline need to make payment through Demand Draft in favour of "Azim Premji Foundation for Development".

Important Dates :
Key dates - Admissions for Postgraduate Programmes
Availability of Online Application Forms October 2017
Last date for receipt of completed application form January 26, 2018
National Entrance Test February 10, 2018
Announcement of eligible candidates for personal interview February 27, 2018
Personal Interviews March, 2018
Announcement of selected candidates Mid April, 2018
commencement of programme July, 2018