Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) offers M.H.A, PGD, MA, B.Ed courses. Azim Premji University offers BA, MA, L.L.M, B.Sc. courses. A friend of mine recommended M.A in Education from Azim Premji University(APU) as it is better, considering various aspects: 

• Faculty: Azim Premji University includes faculty from all over the world. Eminent educationists like Aman Madan, ex faculty of TISS and Rohit Dhankar are now part of the renowned faculty of APU.

• Infrastructure: Both the universities are well known for their state of the art infrastructure, with the APU campus being a marvel in progress and will have an even more of a competitive edge against other universities.

• Diversity: The geographic diversity among students is well matched in both TISS and APU, with their campuses being colloquially dubbed as “Mini India”. On one hand, TISS focuses more on reservation and representation from each state and a majority of the urban student population. On the other hand, APU encompasses an urban to rural student population ratio of 50:50.

• Field Connection: The Field experience in both institutes are considered exemplary. TISS is known for giving the field exposure of working in various NGOs, experience of working in rural areas and slums whereas APU gives field experience at NGOs as well as at Azim Premji Foundation, an umbrella body for all NGOs.

• Financial Support: At TISS, financial assistance is provided on the basis of reservation and APU provides financial assistance on the basis of economic status. Economic status is confirmed through a field visit by a team of APU to the student’s home to confirm their candidature for financial support. At APU, all students in need of financial support can avail scholarships and also many students take up side jobs to earn extra money while pursuing studies. 

In conclusion, TISS is known for its legacy of many famous social workers, but APU is favoured now by those who are education oriented.

Economics undergraduates at Azim Premji University are engaged in roles like Accounting, Audit, Management, Education, and Research, for which the minimum salary offered is ? 25000-30000 whereas the median salary offered is 3.6 lakhs per annum. The maximum salary received by the student is 4.85 lakhs per annum. More than 300 organization visits the campus for placements which are of various sizes starting from a small NGO space to research institutions, quasi-government institutions, school, etc. Around 90% of the students are actively working in social sectors which provide various exciting opportunities that contribute to the betterment of the country and which requires various specific competencies. The placement cell actively takes care of the whole recruitment process and where the student is free to choose from various options available to them.

Overall, the undergraduates receive a good salary after completing their studies and are often hired by reputed organizations. SBI Fellowship, The Bridge Schools, India School Leadership Institute, Cipla Foundation, Teach For India are few companies that visit the University frequently for economics undergraduates.

Ashoka University offers undergraduate programs in B.A and B.Sc, for which the fee is 24.55 lakh for 3 years and 16.7 lakhs for 2 years respectively. Students seeking admission must have completed 10+2 from a recognized school. The placement percentage of the University is 90-95% where top recruitment firms like Microsoft, Deloitte, Mckinsey & Co., Toshiba, and many more visit the campus. The average package which a graduate receives is 10 lakh p.a. whereas the highest package offered is 19 lakh p.a.

Coming to Azim Premji University, the fees structure for B.A and B.Sc is 1.58 and 4.2 lakhs respectively for 3 years, which is relatively less when compared to Ashoka University. The eligibility criteria for obtaining admission is that the student must have a 50 % aggregate score in class XII and he must not be above the age of 19. Companies visiting the campus frequently are Galaxy Project, CMS India, BOSCH Ltd, Cipla Ltd, etc., and they recruit 80% of the graduates. The average package is 3.8 lakhs p.a. and the highest salary offered is 4.85 lakhs p.a.

Anyone who is looking to start their career from a multinational company and is ready to invest a good amount of money in their education can choose to study at Ashoka University as they have got the best placement percentage and having brilliant companies coming to recruit at their campus. Azim Prem University as well offers good placement with comparatively less investment in the fees.

Every university provides placement opportunities with a dedicated placement team consisting of student volunteers and faculty members, it is just the average recruitment rate and lucrative packages that set an institution apart.

Since Azim Premji is a social sector-oriented university, attractive packages are not at offer but students graduate with just, humane values and excellent interpersonal skills. The institute nurtures creative, accomplished and socially committed professionals to bring about reforms in the education and development sectors in India.

Approximately 90 public and private organizations combined participate in the recruiting process each session and almost 85% students are placed with an average pay scale of 3-4LPA. NGOs and government corporations are the major recruiters offering roles in academia, policy analysis, program evaluation, research and consulting, government programmes, multilateral agencies, corporate and social responsibility departments of companies, funding organizations and in the media.

Major recruiters for graduates in M.A Education who are adept in teaching, designing materials, management and policy reforming are - Eklavya Education Foundation, Pratham, Young India Foundation, Dakshin Foundation.

For graduates in M.A policy and governance, who possess excellent analytical skills and ability to infer and design complex public policies, eloquent governance strategies, top companies offering roles are: Tata Trusts, IPAC, Deloitte Social Impact, Adani Foundation.

Major organizations hiring graduates in M.A development who are skilled with innovative thinking and implementing ground breaking ideas to socio-cultural problems, are - Srijan, Pravah, InOpen Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Inventure Academy.