New VC for Azim Premji University

Updated on: Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Anurag Behar was appointed the new Vice Chancellor of Azim Premji University by its Chancellor Azim Premji.

Located in Bangalore, the university’s key objectives is to create education and development professionals of high caliber with a commitment to social causes, build capacity of existing functionaries in the education sector – both Government and private - through continuing education programs and create deep knowledge in education and development through high quality research that is relevant to India.

The University has announced the launch of MA (Education) MA (Development) and Masters in Teacher Education programs from July 2011 and has invited applications from students.

The last date for receipt of completed application forms from interested students is May 15, 2011.

The admissions test will be conducted in 38 centres across the country on 29 May 2011.

The test will examine proficiency in English, analytical ability, general & social awareness and knowledge of relevant subjects.

Candidates short-listed on the basis of their applications and performance in the written test will be interviewed in the third week of June.

The selected list will be announced by end June 2011.

For more information on the University visit: www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

 


 

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