Azim Premji University M.A Development Studies: Fees 2026, Admission Dates, Course Duration, Eligibility

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Azim Premji University Bangalore offers MA in Development as the flagship MA specialisation.

APU Bangalore MA Development Studies total fees is INR 2.89 Lakhs.
Candidates who have passed graduation in any discipline are eligible for the admission to MA Development Studies.
The university conducts its own entrance examination, namely APUNET for admission in MA Development.
APU Bangalore admission registration fee for MA Development is INR 500.
Admissions for MA Development are open and candidates can apply at the link below:

Direct Link: Azim Premji University Admission 2026

This video summarises MA Development course curriculum, talks about opportunities offered during the course and overall course experience:

Table of Contents

Azim Premji University MA Development Important Dates 2026
Azim Premji University MA Development Fees 2026
Azim Premji University MA Development Admission Process 2026
Azim Premji University vs TISS
Azim Premji University MA Development FAQs

Azim Premji University MA Development Important Dates 2026

Some key dates for admission in the MA in Development course at Azim Premji University are given below:

Events	Date
Last Date for Admission Application	Feb 22, 2026
APUNET	Mar 22, 2026
Interview	Apr 6 - Apr 10, 2026
Classes Begin	July, 2026

Azim Premji University MA Development Fees 2026

Year wise fees and eligibility for MA Development at APU Bangalore are given below:

Eligibility & Selection	1st Year Fees	Total Fees
Passed Graduation in any discipline + APUNET/CUET PG + Interview Work experience is preferred, not mandatory.	INR 1.40 Lakhs	INR 2.89 Lakhs

Azim Premji University MA Development Admission Process 2026

Step-wise admission process for MA in Development is shown below:

Azim Premji University MA in Development Admission Process 2026

Azim Premji University vs TISS

Detailed comparison of MA Development course between APU Bangalore and TISS Mumbai is shown below:

Azim Premji University vs TISS Mumbai: MA Development course comaprison

From the above comparison:

MA Development fees is significantly lower at TISS Mumbai as compared to APU.
TISS Mumbai does not have its own entrance exam for admission to the MA Development while APU has APUNET. Both accept CUET PG scores.

Azim Premji University MA Development FAQs

Ques. What are the career opportunities after completing an MA in Development form Azim Premji University?

Ans. After pursuing an MA in Development from Azim Premji University, students can get opportunities to work with:

NGOs and voluntary organisations
Social enterprises
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and philanthropic foundations
Research and Advocacy organisations
Think tanks
Various Government bodies

Ques. What are the students’ opinions about MA Development at Azim Premji University?

Ans. Students review positively about the MA Development course at APU Bangalore.

Mohd Kaifi Khan from MA Development batch of 2022 writes about the course curriculum, placement and his overall experience at APU:

Fees is quite high but they provide scholarships. In addition, the faculty are very professional and interactive and highly qualified. It is a unique experience in itself. Also the course is properly designed. The placement cell at University...read more

Ques. What other expenses students have to pay for in MA Development at APU Bangalore?

Ans. Apart from course and hostel fees, students may have to pay for additional expenses of INR 50,000 to INR 75,000 during the MA Development course at APU Bangalore. These expenses cover the frequent field visits required by the course curriculum.