May 11, Azim Premji University, Bhopal, is inviting applications for its full-time Postgraduate Programmes – M.A. Education and Master of Public Health (MPH) — and full-time, residential Undergraduate Programmes – B.Sc. Biology and B.A. History. The programmes provide rigorous education which develops expertise and social commitment in the students.

Azim Premji University, Bhopal, is set to be operational from July 2023, subject to completing all regulatory filings. It has received requisite approvals from the Government of Madhya Pradesh. This is the second University established by the Azim Premji Foundation, after the first one was set up in Bangalore in 2010. Azim Premji Foundation has been working across India for over 20 years, in a range of fields, including, education, public health, rural livelihoods and more, to contribute towards a more just, equitable and humane society.

Learning at Azim Premji University has multiple enriching and engaging dimensions:

Ø  Development of deep disciplinary knowledge — core courses provide the foundation while interdisciplinary and theme-based electives enable students to explore topics of their interest.

Ø  Real world experience is deeply integrated through field practice, internship opportunities and mentored field projects.

Ø  Extensive student support includes academic growth, language training, professional development, and placement

Ø  Wide exposure through workshops, seminars, invited expert lectures and vibrant events organized on campus.

Anurag Behar, Chief Executive Officer, Azim Premji Foundation said, “Our University in Bhopal is focused on serving this entire region. It builds on the 12 years of experience of running high-quality education programs at the Bangalore campus. Our university has a clear social purpose, reflected both in the teaching programs and research. Our extensive policies for inclusion include significant financial aid for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.”

Admission process and dates: Students can apply online on the University website. Applicants will be selected based on a written test, following which personal interviews will be conducted for the shortlisted students.

 

Admission Timelines Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2023 Admission process	Dates
Last date to apply	20 May 2023
National Entrance Test	10 June 2023
Personal Interviews	June-July 2023
Admission offers	July 2023

 

Financial Aid: The University is explicitly committed to building an inclusive and diverse student body. The University offers extensive need-based financial aid (full and partial), covering Tuition Fees, Accommodation expenses and Food charges.

Career Opportunities & Placement Support: We have a dedicated career guidance and placement cell to enable various challenging and fulfilling career opportunities for our graduates. The placement cell at the University strives to act as a platform to assist the students in finding the ideal place of work to contribute to building a better society. 

The Campus: The classes will be conducted at the University campus at Kanasaiya, 18 kilometers from the heart of Bhopal. Spread over 50 acres, the University hosts state-of-the-art facilities to enable an effective teaching-learning experience and a vibrant campus life.