South Asian University Admission Notification for Postgraduate Courses 2012-13

In order to promote regional cooperation and inculcation of regional consciousness amongst students of South Asia, a South Asian University (SAU) was established in July 2010 jointly by the eight SAARC Member States. Through a SAARC Inter‐Governmental agreement, degrees offered by SAU are recognized in all SAARC countries. The candidates will be selected on the basis of SAARC‐wide entrance test.

Name of the Course for admission in South Asian University

• MA (Development Economics)
• MSc (Computer Science)
• MSc (Biotechnology)
• MA (Sociology
• MA (International Relations)
• LLM (Master of Laws)
• MSc (Applied Mathematics)

Important Dates for admission in South Asian University

• Opening date of admission notification: 29 February 2012
• Last date for receipt of application forms: 20 April 2012
• Date for Written Test: 27 May 2012
• Date for declaration of result: 16 June 2012
• Deadline for Admission Registration (without late fee): 31 July 2012
• Deadline for Admission Registration (with late fee): 14 August 2012
• Date for commencement of Academic Session: 26 July 2012

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: A minimum of 15 years education (culminating into a Bachelor Degree of minimum 3-years duration) is needed. Students who have done 4-year bachelor degree after 12th Class Schooling, are also eligible.

Selection Procedure for admission in South Asian University: Admission to SAU will be through an entrance test that will simultaneously be held in all SAARC countries, on Sunday, 27 May 2012.

How to Apply for admission in South Asian University: Candidates can download the application form, fill it clearly in your own handwriting, (preferably using a black pen), and mail it so that it reaches SAU before the last date.

Application Fee: Application fee for all candidates is Rs 500 for each course/ subject. The fee needs to be paid in the form of Bank Draft drawn in favour of "South Asian University" payable at New Delhi. Students must write their name and course applied for, on the reverse side of the Bank Draft and encloses the same with the application form.

Completed application forms along with required bank draft should be sent through Registered Post or through courier to the following address:

Director Admissions,
South Asian University,
Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi - 110021 (India).

Application Form

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