MA Economics Programme

MA Economics Programme

Since the beginning of the MA Economics Programme in 2017, Ashoka University’s generous Scholarships policy has helped support approximately 60% of our students who have received some form of financial grants.

Of these students, 48% have received partial tuition waivers while 52% have received a minimum of 100% Tuition waiver or more (Hostel/Meals).

Fee Structure

MA Economics Programme Fee Structure (August 2026 Intake)

The Fee Structure of the MA in Economics programme starting in August 2026 has the following components (In INR):

Components	Amount Per year (INR)
Tuition Fees	6,21,900
Residence: Off-Campus Double Occupancy	99,800
Essential Services (Consisting of medical insurance and laundry service)	5,400
Total Cost	7,27,100

Note: The Residence Cost for the Second Year (AY 2027-2028) 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.

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:

• A Refundable Security Deposit of INR 20,000 (One-time payment made at the time of acceptance of offer of admissions, and to be refunded at the time of graduation from Ashoka University or withdrawal of admission, whichever is earlier. Please note, this deposit is applicable for all students irrespective of opting for Residence or not)
• Meal Cost Security Deposit of INR 25,000 (One-time payment made at the time of acceptance of offer of admissions, and to be refunded at the time of graduation from Ashoka University or withdrawal of admission, whichever is earlier)
• A fixed minimum amount of INR 10,000 per semester will be charged toward meals and dining facilities at the end of each semester (the fixed minimum amount for one year is INR 20,000). Any meals consumed beyond this fixed minimum cost will be charged on a pro-rata basis (the total cost for all meals per day amounts to INR 284) at the end of each semester through the meal coupon system
• In case, the stay duration extends due to any reason, residence fee will be charged additionally.

 

Note: Masters students can also opt for Off-campus single occupancy; only if there is availability. M.A. 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. If any MA student requests & avails for on-campus housing, they would be charges at par with the UG hostel fee.

Scholarship Brackets

MA Economics Scholarship Brackets for the 2026 intake

Scholarship Brackets	Amount Waived (INR) First Year (2026-27)
25% Waiver on Tuition	1,55,475
50% Waiver on Tuition	3,10,950
75% Waiver on Tuition	4,66,425
100% Waiver on Tuition	6,21,900
100% waiver on Tuition and 50% waiver on Residence	6,74,500
100% waiver on Tuition and Residence	7,27,100
100% waiver on Tuition, Residence and Meals	Tuition, Residence, Meals and Essential Services

 

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