APU Bangalore Admission 2026

Azim Premji University
Bangalore, Karnataka · APU Bangalore · Estd. 2010
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
Apply Now
2026-27 admission cycle is open at azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University (APU) is a state private university located at Burugunte Village, Sarjapura, Bengaluru in Karnataka, established in 2010 by the Azim Premji University Act, 2010 of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The university is funded by the Azim Premji Foundation (philanthropy of Wipro Chairman Emeritus Azim Premji) and is dedicated to education, development and policy with a strong focus on the social sector — NIRF Top 100 Universities.

APU offers UG (BA Liberal Arts and Sciences, B.Sc Liberal Arts), PG (M.A. Education, M.A. Public Policy and Governance, M.A. Development, M.A. Economics, MA Sociology) and Ph.D programmes. Admission via Azim Premji University National Entrance Test (APU NET) plus interview; need-based scholarship of up to 100% is offered.

APU portal at azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in.

—
Total Seats
—
Courses
—
NAAC
—
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

APU NET + Interview
Conducted by Azim Premji University

APU admits via APU NET + interview. Need-based scholarship up to 100%. NIRF Top 100 Universities. Funded by Azim Premji Foundation.

Other accepted exams

  • APU NET

Eligibility

UG (BA Liberal Arts and Sciences / B.Sc Liberal Arts): 10+2 + APU NET + interview. PG (MA Education / Development / Economics / Public Policy / Sociology): Bachelor's + APU NET + interview. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 admission cycle opens TBA application APU Ongoing
APU NET + interview TBA exam APU Upcoming
APU admission confirmation TBA counselling APU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the APU notification
    Visit azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the APU portal.
  3. 3
    APU NET + interview
    Sit the Azim Premji University National Entrance Test (APU NET) plus interview.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the APU campus, Sarjapura, Bengaluru.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

APU need-based scholarships (up to 100% tuition + maintenance), Azim Premji Foundation aid, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Karnataka state reservation: SC 17.15%, ST 6.95%, Cat 1 4%, Cat 2A 15%, Cat 2B 4%, Cat 3A 4%, Cat 3B 5%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal. Need-blind admission policy with up to 100% financial aid.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Azim Premji University?
Azim Premji University admits students primarily through APU NET + Interview. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Azim Premji University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Azim Premji University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Azim Premji University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Azim Premji University accept APU NET + Interview scores?
APU NET + Interview is the primary basis for admission at Azim Premji University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.