APU-B.A.-Eco

Exam Announced? NO

Programs offered: 3 year Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics or Humanities

Azim Premji University (APU) is a Private university located in Bengaluru.  Azim Premji University is funded by the Azim Premji Foundation and is set up as a fully philanthropic and not-for-profit entity, with a clear social purpose.  Azim Premji is the founder and chairman of IT giant Wipro.  The university has 5 schools and centres : School of Education, School of Development, School of Policy & Governance, School of Liberal Studies, School of Continuing Education & Univ Resource Centre. 

Like in western universities, Azim Premji University, follows the credit score approach, wherein specializations are offered through a combination of Majors and Minors to build disciplinary knowledge and appreciate the subject.  
1. Course Structure: 84 credits  (96 credits for Honours program)
2. All students will be required to complete a total of 36 credits as part of the common curriculum which includes Foundation, Understanding India, and Creative Expressions.
3. Specialization credits required: 48
- For B.A. in Economics, the major will consist of gaining a strong understanding of Indian Economy theory, tools of analysis and practical applications of these skills to current economic issues.
4. Students can take up additional research work and get an Honours degree. Honours project is designed for Students to be able to apply their knowledge in a synthesized piece of work. An honours thesis will involve working closely with a faculty member on a specific topic, developing a research question and writing up a thesis. 

Core courses in Economics: 
Introduction to Ecopnomics -1, Introduction to Ecopnomics -2, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Mathematical and Statistical Methods, Economic History or Indian Economic History
Electives in Economics: 
Political Economy of India, Economic Approaches to Environmental Problems, Economics of Education, Economic History or Indian Economic History.

Students are expected to declare their preferred major at the time of application, as the selection process will happen accordingly. Minor will be declared at end of the second semester.

Note: The program is a fully residential program, i.e., it is mandatory to reside in campus during the program.

Selection Process:
Selection is via an Entrance Test and Interview.  There are two application windows followed by the University:  The Early Admission process (apply by Dec and selection by Jan) the Regular Admission process (apply by April and selection by May) . 
Note: Candidates who have taken SAT or are KVPY scholars need not take the APU Entrance exam Part 1 & 2 but still would need to take Part 3 (Refer Test Pattern Section).

Overall, the programme is unique in offering both breadth of engagement through the Common Curriculum and disciplinary depth through the Specializations. The programme combines conceptual knowledge with practical engagement and understanding that has relevant real world application.

Fee:
The fee (tuition & accommodation) is based on family income.
- Zero fee if family income < Rs.6 lacs/annum
- Rs.70,500 if family income between  Rs.6-10 lacs/annum
- Rs.70,500 if family income between  Rs.6-10 lacs/annum
- Rs.141,000 if family income between  Rs.10-14 lacs/annum
- Rs.211,500 if family income between  Rs.14-18 lacs/annum
- Rs.282,000 if family income between  > Rs.18 lacs/annum

- Student may incur expense upto Rs. 15,000/- approximately for the period of one year for books, field trips and other academic expenses.
- The fourth year Tuition fee for the dual degree programme has been waived off.
- There is no other fee or deposit charged for library, laboratory, IT facilities, examinations, books, etc.
- Accommodation charges include charges for transport between the University and the accommodation, internet connectivity, other facilities provided at the accommodation.
- Accommodation and food facilities are provided only during the semester and will not be available during the breaks and vacations.
- Students are covered under the student insurance scheme at no additional cost.

Application Procedure
 

- Application forms for the Undergraduate Programme are available on the University website 
- Online: Applicant has to click on https://apuug.azurewebsites.net/index.php and register online with e-mail ID, mobile number and date of birth. On successful registration, an email will be sent to the registered e- mail ID with login credentials to access the form and complete it online.
- Offline: Write to ugadmissions@apu.edu.in for offline application form. The details on the form can be hand written and sent to Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft in favour of "Azim Premji Foundation for Development" and photographs on or before the last date. The completed application form should be mailed to: 
Admissions Office, Azim Premji University, PES Campus, Pixel Park, B Block, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560100.
On receipt of the application and payment, the application number will be communicated.

Note: 
Candidates can apply for one or more programmes in the same application form by declaring the preference. Application fee of Rs. 500/- remains same whether you apply for one or more programmes. Only one application can be made, in either online or via offline. Duplicate application / applications made both online as well as offline are liable to be rejected.

Conducted by: Azim Premji University

Conducting organization type: Private Univ

Additional info: The exam is popular across South