Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Assessment (Part Time) From Azim Premji University, Bangalore

Eligibility – Undergraduate Programme and specific work experience

Admission Process

•  Application form submission
• Entrance Test
• Personal Interviews
• Recommendation form from Employer

Key features of the programme:

• The PG Diploma consists of 4 certificate programmes of 6 credits each. Completing all 4 certificates is mandatory for awarding the PG Diploma.
• Each certificate programme will be offered in a blended mode with webinars and on-campus contact classes.
• Out of the 4 certificates, the first one on Perspectives of Assessment is mandatory to complete as a pre-requisite for all subsequent certificates. This includes both the weekly webinars and 5 day contact classes at the University campus.
• For the remaining 3 certificates, participants can take it in any order between 2 calendar years of starting the 1^st batch of the program i.e. between Feb 2024- Jan 2026.
• While participants are encouraged to attend contact classes for all 4 certificates, attending at least 2 of them is compulsory for awarding the PG Diploma (certificate 1+ any one of the remaining 3 certificates).
• For 2 out of 4 certificates, those unable to attend the contact classes, will have a choice to work on extended projects in offline mode from their locations.

Fees:

• Fees for the PG Diploma programme—INR 90,000 (incl. GST)
  The PG Diploma programme (24 credits) includes mandatory completion of all four Certificates (Certificates 1,2,3 and 4).

• Fees for the Certificate programmes—INR 27,000 (incl. GST) per certificate
  Each Certificate programme is of 6 credits.

The fees for both PG Diploma and Certificate programmes include only tuition fees. The estimated amount for on-campus accommodation and food during contact classes would be roughly INR 725 per day. This will have to be borne by the participant along with travel expenses.

The University will offer scholarships to deserving candidates based on their income, institutional affiliation, and other factors. These scholarships range from full fee waivers to partial waivers and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the University. The University will ask for documentary proof as required.