South Asian University announces Admissions 2021-22

New Delhi: The South Asian University, established by the 8 SAARC nations, has announced admission to its Masters and Ph.D. programmes for the twelfth batch. The university will conduct its Entrance Test on 10 and 11 April 2021 using a computer-based online testing system in select centres across South Asia. Applicants can take the tests on scheduled time slots at the respective test centres.
Admission will be offered on merit as per the results of the Entrance Test.For Ph.D. aspirants, the test will be followed by the submission of a research proposal and/or personal interview. Applicants from Non-SAARC countries can apply directly for admission giving details of their academic credentials, without having to take the test.

The student composition in this international university consists of scholars from the eight-member nations of the SAARC – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. About half the students are from India while the remaining half are from the rest of the SAARC countries, barring a few students from other continents. Each SAARC country has a quota but if the number of students from any particular country runs short of the allotted quota, the remaining available seats are filled up by students from other countries as per SAU rules.

Established in 2010, the university at present offers Masters and Ph.D. programmes in the areas of Mathematics, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Economics, Legal Studies, International Relations, and Sociology. Currently, the student intake in every Masters Degree programme is 30 while Ph.D. programmes it is 6. SAU also offers select scholarships to students on a merit cum means basis, the details of which will be available soon on the SAU website. Students are granted specially-created multiple entry SAU visas.

Prof. Ranjan Kumar Mohanty, the Acting President SAU said, “While things are slowly coming back to normalcy after the world was hit by a pandemic, we are not taking chances and are ensuring the safety of each candidate who will be appearing for the test. The test will entirely be computer-based and for the convenience of the candidates, we are trying to have as many test centres as practically possible in all the 8 SAARC countries. I encourage eligible students to apply in large numbers and be a part of a unique academic environment here in SAU.”
The last date for submission of applications at SAU is 30th March 2021. Candidates can apply through the university website www.sau.int. Further details such as curriculum, eligibility criteria, scholarships, faculties can also be accessed from the website.

About South Asian University:
South Asian University (SAU) is an international university established, funded and maintained by the governments of the eight member nations of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) viz. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. SAU started its operations from the academic year 2010. The university now offers Masters and PhD research programs in seven disciplines that include Economics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Applied Mathematics, Sociology, International Relations and Legal Studies. SAU attracts students from all over South Asia, and its degrees are recognized by all the eight SAARC countries. Many of its graduates have already found employment in the region and some have been offered higher education opportunities in countries beyond South Asia as well.The university is currently functioning from Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi and construction of the permanent campus started over a 93.69 acre plot in Maidan Garhi, South Delhi and is nearing completion.
For further information, please write to: prahlad@sau.int