Master of Arts in Economics and Data Analytics
The one-year Master of Arts programme in Economics and Data Analytics at Ashoka University, offered by the Department of Economics, is a tightly curated postgraduate programme designed for fast skill acquisition and employability. The programme is designed to integrate economic reasoning with modern computational tools such as machine learning, predictive modelling and big data. Successful graduates will be very well prepared for leadership roles in financial organisations, consulting firms, technology companies and policy institutes.
Ashoka University’s intellectually vibrant campus further enhances the learning experience through interdisciplinary engagements across the humanities, social sciences, Biosciences, Digital Health, and Computer Science. This one-year Master’s programme prepares graduates for diverse career paths where analytical rigour and data-driven decision-making are essential, whether in academia, policy, research, or entrepreneurship.
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Application Form and Timeline
| Components | Dates |
| Application Form Opens | 11th February, 2026 |
| Application Submission Deadline | 30th April, 2026 |
| Entrance Exam | 17th May, 2026 |
| Interviews | 20th May, 2026 – 10th June, 2026 |
| Decision Deadline |
17th June, 2026 |
Application and Admissions Processes
Applicants interested in applying for the M.A. in Economics and Data Analytics programme are required to complete an online application form through the programme’s Application Portal. An applicant cannot submit more than one form in one admissions cycle.
Application Prerequisites to the M.A. in Economics and Data Analytics
- Applicants who wish to apply for the programme need a recognised 4-year undergraduate degree as per the UGC norms in any discipline. Applicants can be in their final semester of their 4th year while applying for the programme.
- Students pursuing their 4th-year of Engineering from any university are also eligible to apply for the programme.
- Ashoka University graduates with a 4-year major in Economics or the interdisciplinary majors of Economics and Finance or Economics and History, a CGPA of 3.6 and above, will make them eligible for admission without having to take the entrance examination. They will only be required to submit the application form and sit for the interview round. If a final year student of Ashoka University is absolutely sure that, given their academic performance till the fifth semester, their aggregate CGPA after completion of the sixth semester will be 3.6 or above, then they, at their own risk, may choose not to sit for the entrance examination.
- An undergraduate degree in Economics is not a prerequisite for entry to the programme.
- Applicants who have completed a Master’s degree in any programme/ university are eligible to apply for the programme.
Applicants who are best suited for the programme, with strong quantitative abilities, include those who have studied the following, but are not limited to:
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Other STEM disciplines with a strong quantitative background
Structure of the Entrance Examination
The test will consist of 30 multiple questions, consisting of 10 questions each in Mathematics, Statistics and Analytical Reasoning. Each section will have equal weightage.
Please find here the sample question paper.
Fee Structure
The following is the Fee Structure of the M.A. in Economics and Data Analytics programme for the Intake of 2026 (In INR).
| Components (2025 intake) | Amount Per year (INR) |
| Tuition Fees | 10,74,000 |
| Off-Campus Double Occupancy (Location: TDI) |
99,800 |
| Essential Services (Medical Insurance & laundry) |
5,400 |
| Total Cost | 11,79,200 |
Note:
a) Master’s students can also opt for Off-Campus Single Occupancy, only if there is availability. The Admissions Committee will consider them on a case-by-case basis. Off-Campus Single Occupancy housing will be charged at 1,26,000 per annum.
b) If any Master’s student requests and avails of On-Campus/IIT-D Campus housing, they would be charged at par with the Undergraduate Residence Fee.
Refund Policy
As per clause 3 (e) of the Fee Refund Policy 2024-25, this policy will remain in force for the subsequent academic sessions until the issuance of a revised policy by the UGC. Therefore, as per the policy issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) dated 12th June, 2024, please note the following details regarding the refund amounts from the time of withdrawal of admission till 30th September 2026:
- Students will avail of a full refund on the Tuition Fees amount paid by them till 30th September, 2026. Residence and Meal costs will be charged on a pro rata basis from 17th August 2026, till the date of withdrawal or exit from the Ashoka University residential premises (campus), whichever is later
- There will be a deduction of INR 1000 from the Tuition Fees amount paid by the student from 1st October, 2026, to 31st October, 2026. Residence and Meal costs will be charged on a pro rata basis from 17th August 2026, till the date of withdrawal or exit from the Ashoka University residential premises (campus), whichever is later
- There will be no refunds applicable on any amount paid by the student from 1st November 2026 onward
Note: This policy is subject to revision based on directives or updates received from the University Grants Commission.
Educational Loans
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Contact Information
For application-related queries, please email the team at postgraduate.admissions@ashoka.edu.in. Please note that you will receive responses from Monday to Friday between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
