Since the beginning of the MA Economics Programme in 2017, Ashoka University’s generous Financial Aid policy has helped support approximately 60% of our students who have received some form of financial grants.
Of these students, 55% have received partial tuition waivers while 45% have received a minimum of 100% Tuition waiver or more (Hostel/Meals).
The Fee Structure of the MA in Economics programme starting in August 2023 has the following components (In INR):
Components (2023 intake) | Amount Per year (INR) |
Tuition Fees | 5,37,000 |
Residence: Option A [On-Campus Double Occupancy] | 181,000 |
Residence: Option B [Off-Campus Double Occupancy] | 90,000 |
Total Cost | 7,18,000 [Option A]
6,27,000 [Option B] |
Note: The Residence Cost for the Second Year (AY 2024-2025) is subject to revision in consonance with inflation. In the last three years, our fee has gone up by approximately 5% to 8% annually. However, this percentage is not fixed and is subject to change.
Masters students can also opt for Off-campus single occupancy (INR120,000 per annum) only if there is availability.
Ashoka University provides Residence and Meal facilities for MA Students, on an optional basis. If you opt-in for Residence as provided by Ashoka University, please note the following details:
Meals
MA Students can choose to not opt-in for residence and meals provided by Ashoka University. MA Students who choose to not opt-in for residence can avail of meals on campus through the coupon system and/or pay on purchase from all vendors.
MA Economics Financial Aid Brackets for the 2023 intake
Financial Aid Brackets | Amount Waived (INR) First Year (2023-24) |
25% Waiver on Tuition | 1,34,250 |
50% Waiver on Tuition | 2,68,500 |
75% Waiver on Tuition | 4,02,750 |
100% Waiver on Tuition | 5,37,000 |
100% waiver on Tuition and 50% waiver on Residence | Option A (On Campus Double Occupancy) 6,27,500
Option B (Off Campus Double Occupancy) 5,82,000 |
100% waiver on Tuition and Residence | Option A (On Campus Double Occupancy) 7,18,000
Option B (Off Campus Double Occupancy) 6,27,000 |
100% waiver on Tuition, Residence and Meals | Tuition, Residence and Meals* |
Financial Aid Forms Open | 16 June 2023 |
Financial Aid Forms Close | 21 June 2023 |
Decision Notification | 30 June 2023 |
Acceptance Deadline | 10 July 2023 |