Azim Premji NET is run by Azim Premji University for admission to Economics and Liberal Arts programmes. 1 college accepts it: Azim Premji University.
The test is called NET (National Entrance Test), not NEST. SAT DI code 7588. Strong need-based aid — one of the most affordable options in this group.
Dates 2027 admissions
Round
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Test
Round 1
20 Nov 2026
20 Dec 2026
Last cycle (2026)
Applications
Round 1: apply by 14 Nov 2025 (later rounds via external scores)
Exam
14 Dec 2025
Result
Interviews 5–9 Jan 2026
Application fee
₹500
Who can apply
Class XII
No minimum
Class X
No minimum
Stream
Any
Maths
Not required
Age limit
21 years
Class XII (any recognised board incl. NIOS/IB/A-levels) passed/appearing; age between 17 years 6 months and 21 years as on 1 Jul 2027 (above 21 considered in exceptional cases). IB: 24 points (3 HL + 3 SL); A-levels: 3 subjects passed.
Any recognised board incl. NIOS/IB/A-levels; IB 24 points (3 HL + 3 SL); A-levels 3 subjects passed; no minimum % published
Marking: No negative marking Bilingual (English/Hindi) paper for Bhopal first-preference applicants except BA English.
English & verbal: 20 of 60 questions are Reading Comprehension (more in Domain 1 for English/Humanities)
How selection works
Application → NET or external score (CUET-UG or SAT; JEE/NEET etc. for BSc) → online personal interview for shortlisted → offer. Admits via test+interview may have to complete a mandatory support course before semester 1.
4-yr BA (Hons): Economics, English, History, Philosophy, PPE, Media & Journalism (Bengaluru); Economics, English, History, Social Science & Hindi Studies (Bhopal); 4-yr BSc (Hons) in sciences, Psychology, Env Sci & Sustainability
Seats
Not published
Fees
2027 batch (tentative): Bengaluru tuition ₹3.57 L in Yr 1 (₹15.16 L total over 4 yrs) + hostel ₹80,000/yr. Large need-based scholarships available.
not published Admissions committee sets cut-offs internally.
No college matches that filter.
Common questions
When is Azim Premji NET 2027?
The 2027 exam is scheduled for 20 Dec 2026. Last year's exam was held on 14 Dec 2025.
Who can apply for Azim Premji NET?
Class XII (any recognised board incl. NIOS/IB/A-levels) passed/appearing; age between 17 years 6 months and 21 years as on 1 Jul 2027 (above 21 considered in exceptional cases). IB: 24 points (3 HL + 3 SL); A-levels: 3 subjects passed.
20 of 60 questions are Reading Comprehension (more in Domain 1 for English/Humanities)
How does selection work after Azim Premji NET?
Application → NET or external score (CUET-UG or SAT; JEE/NEET etc. for BSc) → online personal interview for shortlisted → offer. Admits via test+interview may have to complete a mandatory support course before semester 1.