Admission to Master’s Programmes

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject or discipline.
  • Their age should not exceed 35 years as of 1 August 2026.
  • Applicants must have basic proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehending English. The University provides assistance in English writing for learners with limited ability.
  • Applicants will be selected on merit, based on their scores in the Entrance Examination conducted by the University, as well as their written essays and interview.
  • The University uses a weighted Diversity Points system to support an inclusive and diverse classroom. This process will be fair and transparent.

Admission Process
For the Year 2026–27

Admissions to the University’s Master’s programmes follows a two-stage process, combining an entrance exam and an interview. For more details, please refer to the Prospectus.

Register and apply online: Submit the application form with your personal details. You may apply for up to two Master’s programmes, with first priority clearly indicated.

Stage 1: Entrance Examination

  • Entrance examination: Complete a two-part online examination, to be held on 4 April 2026. You must score at least 40% in the MCQ segment to qualify for Stage 2.
    • Multiple choice question (MCQ) segment, comprising the following sections:
      • General: Reading comprehension, basic math and logical reasoning
      • Advanced: Knowledge-based questions across themes of the Master’s programmes
    • Two essay questions
  • Diversity Points: Recognising the value of an inclusive and diverse classroom across various socio-economic categories, the University will follow a weighted Diversity Points system in the admission process.

Stage 2: Essay Evaluation and Interviews

Candidates will be shortlisted based on entrance exam scores and Diversity Points. Only shortlisted applicants move to Stage 2.

  • Essay assessment: Shortlisted applicants’ written essays (from the second part of the entrance exam) will be assessed and graded. All responses will be anonymised for review.
  • Online interview: Shortlisted applicants are required to appear for a 30-minute online interview.

A minimum combined score of 40% from the essay and interview is required.

Admission and Financial Assistance

  • The final selection of applicants will be based on cumulative scores from Stages 1 and 2.
  • Admission offers will be made in two rounds via email and on the application portal: First List and Waitlist.
  • Admitted candidates must confirm and pay a refundable Admission Deposit of INR 5,000.
  • Self-attested documents must be submitted and verified to complete admission; no original documents will be retained.
  • Shortlisted candidates can apply for financial assistance via the admissions portal. Applications for financial assistance will be evaluated only for selected candidates after an offer of admission is made.

Key Dates

Online application process 12 January – 23 March 2026
Online entrance exam 4 April 2026
Declaration of shortlisted applicants 9 April 2026
Online interviews 13 April – 25 April 2026
Finalisation of successful applicants 4 May – 15 May 2026
Admission confirmation 8 May 2026
Orientation 24 August – 29 August 2026
Commencement of academic session 31 August 2026

*For detailed information on key dates, please refer to the Prospectus.

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