Questions Asked On Azim Premji University, Bangalore

When my senior was a student at Azim Premji University, things were a bit different in terms of environment, pedagogy, and the way things were being taught then.

Some of the things he noticed were as follows.

• The system of evaluation was not divided on the basis of mid-term and end-term performance entirely. It was distributed across various elements like class participation, assignments, case studies, presentations, etc. Topics were mailed to the students on which they were asked to discuss and debate. 
• The limits of the students are pushed and they are encouraged to think from different perspectives and come up with different possibilities. Critical thinking and discussions not only help in having an in-depth understanding of the topic but in the development of patience. 
• The classes were taken by professors who were experts in their fields and even the students contributed rather than just attending lectures.
• The syllabus of the first year for all development students was the same and students can choose their subject of interest in the second year.

The university addresses the grievances of the students and the hostel facilities are also up to the mark. My senior got a scholarship of 50%. The university provides support by giving loans for the remaining amount.

Azim Premji University offers B.Sc BEd 4 year dual degree program for undergraduate. The course fee is ? 52,500. This graduation program provides knowledge in the field of science as well as a professional degree in education. In the field of science, the student can choose either Life Science with Biology, Physics and Chemistry as subjects or Physical Science or Mathematics with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as subjects. The program prepares students to understand a wide range of perspectives on education and also helps develop certain skills in the field of education like skills to teach effectively. The eligibility criteria for obtaining admission is that the student must have a 50% aggregate score in the XII board exam. If the student is above the age of 19, a statement of purpose must be submitted to the institution.

This program helps students to pursue a career in science as well as prepares them to get into the professional world of teaching.

Azim Premji University provides ample scope to the students, as multiple companies visit the campus for recruitment. More than 1000 students get placed every year, where 67% of the placement is done by reputed NGOs like Aangan, Youth of Seva, Jeevika, Udyogini, Asia Peace Foundation, etc. Fellowship, School, and Training Institute like Centre of Civil Society, Eklavya Education, Gandhi fellowship, etc. hire 20% of the students. Students are also hired for jobs like Corporate Social responsibility, funding organization.

Students can also work with International Development Agencies, Government agency, Think-tanks or they can pursue PhD Philosophy. Students also receive offers from UNGC, the Association of Democratic Reforms based on their performance. Companies that visit the campus frequently for recruitment are Galaxy Product, CMS India, CIPLA Ltd., Foundation of Ecological Security and the average package which is offered to the students is ? 25,000 - ? 30,000 per month.

Yes, Azim Premji University (APU) is a good option for MA in Development studies. It is one of eminent social science universities in Bangalore. Development studies courses are purely Economics based in most institutes. However the course curriculum is quite different at APU, it is a fusion of multiple disciplines including Sociology, Economics, Ecology, Politics, etc. The institute has a group of highly qualified faculty, most of the faculty are alumni of Ivy League schools.

Given below is a brief insight to the program.

Every year more than 90 organizations visit the campus for the recruitment of the students from various NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, CSR units, corporate bodies, etc.

The course of BA Economics offered at Azim Premji University is not limited to theoretical knowledge of books and attending semester exams, but the course offers practical learning. Students get to learn in groups and explore the application to implement them in the real world situation. From 2019 the Economics specialization component consists of 48 credits. This consists of 36 credits from within Economics and 12 credits that can be obtained from a series of allied courses. The course is of 3 years where the first-year course fee is Rs.52,500. The faculty is highly qualified in their respective subject and well-experienced.

The minimum salary offered in campus placement is 3.2 lakh p.a. whereas the median salary offered is 3.6 lakhs per annum. Companies that frequently visit the campus for recruitment of economics students are SBI Fellowship, Eklavya Education Foundation, Green Foundation, Cipla Foundation, FitKids Education & Training Pvt. Lts etc., for job roles like Accounting, Audit, Management, Education, and Research.

Azim Premji university is a private, non-profit institution with affiliation from UGC. It offers BA, MA, L.L.M, B.Sc. courses. A relative of mine who has been studying there has recommended the Institute based on its eligibility criteria, good placements and campus life. 

Admission and eligibility criteria -

To be eligible for admission, students are expected to have passed LLB courses of 3 year or 5 year duration followed by a written test and interview.

• The L.L.M course at Azim Premji university is lucrative for its course structure, which sets it apart from others. 
• A very significant part of the curriculum is the fieldwork component, which is a unique feature of APU. The fieldwork element plays a crucial role in providing a different perspective of the law, which students would have studied in theory.
• The typical structure of exams is also absent from the LLM course at APU. Instead, response papers are given to students with a deadline of 24 hours for submission of the paper.

This new approach to the exam system at APU, helps the student to be more attentive towards the course curriculum, ensuring long term retention of the knowledge gained.The faculty of APU has been vouched for as one of the best, by many former students of the university, even considered better than other law schools of repute.

Overall, APU is a very good university to do your LLM from. Everything at the university starting from campus life to placements will surely meet up to your expectations. This distinctive aspect of APU, makes it a different and a much better alternative to other universities following the traditional approach and also the National Law University(NLU).