University Name

Azim Premji University

University Type

Private University (Not-for-Profit)

Established

2010

Motto

Education for Social Change

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Approval

UGC | NCTE | NTA / NCET | State Acts |

Notification Date

October 15, 2025 (Official Release)

Application Start

October 15, 2025

Application Last Date

February 22, 2026 (Closed)

Online Entrance Exam

March 22, 2026 (Completed)

Entrance Exam Result

April 05, 2026 (Upcoming)

Interview Date

April 18 – April 25, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

May 15, 2026

Last Date of Admission

June 10, 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

Screening of Applications

Written Test (Research Aptitude + Subject Knowledge)

Shortlisting of Candidates

Personal Interview

Research Proposal Discussion

Final Selection based on Academic Record + Test + Interview

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th & 12th Marksheet

Graduation Marksheet & Degree

Post-Graduation Marksheet & Degree

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Research Proposal

Updated CV/Resume

Letters of Recommendation (2–3)

Aadhar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Experience Certificate (if applicable)

NET/JRF Scorecard (if available)

Category Certificate (if applicable)

Education

Development

Public Policy

Entrance Exam Fee

₹500 (Non-refundable application fee)

Registration Fee

₹10,000 (One-time at admission)

Security Deposit

₹10,000 (Caution Money)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

Waived (For most fellowship holders)

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

Exam Fee

(Included in the program)

DRC Fee

(Included in the program)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹15,000

Extension Fee

Subject to University Review

Viva Fee

Included in Submission Charges

Name

Azim Premji University

Account Number

Provided within the Student Portal upon login

IFSC

KKBK0008031

Bank Name

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Branch

Lavelle Road, Bangalore

MICR Code

560485011

Swift Code

KKBKINBB

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation