Ashoka University

Applicants interested in applying for the MSc in Human Health and Immunology 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.

Stage 1: Online Application
Submit your application through the Ashoka portal with transcripts, CV, statement of purpose and supporting documents.

Stage 2: Holistic Evaluation
Admissions and faculty teams review academic preparation, programme fit and readiness for rigorous postgraduate study.

Stage 3: Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Stage 4: Offer
Selected applicants receive an admission offer.

Stage 5: Enrolment & Onboarding
Confirm your seat, complete formalities and join Ashoka’s postgraduate cohort with a structured orientation.

Application Prerequisite
• Applicants should have a background in biological or health sciences.

The programme is designed for students from MBBS, BDS, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health and related disciplines. No prior programming experience is required.

The programme comprises 40 credits across two semesters, with a structured combination of core courses, electives and a dissertation. A mandatory four-week summer internship in industry and a dissertation presentation symposium form part of the programme experience.

Feature	Detail
Designed for	Biological and health-science graduates
Total credits	40, across two semesters
Credit split	16 core + 12 elective + 12 dissertation
Summer internship	4 weeks, mandatory, in industry
Culmination	Dissertation presentation to peers and faculty

The following is the Fee Structure of the MSc in Human Health and Immunology programme.

Components	Amount (INR)	Details
Tuition Fee	11,22,000	Programme tuition fee.
Off-campus Double Occupancy	1,05,000	Residence (off-campus, double occupancy). Ashoka University provides residence and meal facilities for MA / MSc students.
Essential Services	5,400	Essential services charge.
Refundable Security Deposit	20,000	One-time payment made at the time of acceptance of the offer of admission. Refunded at the time of graduation from Ashoka University or withdrawal of admission, whichever is earlier. Applicable to all students enrolled in the MA / MSc programme.
Meal Cost Security Deposit	25,000	One-time payment made at the time of acceptance of the offer of admission. Refunded at the time of graduation from Ashoka University or withdrawal of admission, whichever is earlier. Applicable to students who opt for residence and meals on campus.

 

Note:
• Master’s students can also opt for off-campus single occupancy, only if there is availability.
• If any MA / MSc student requests and avails on-campus housing, they will be charged at par with the UG hostel fee.

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 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 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.

Ashoka University has collaborated with the following banks and organizations to provide students with the option to explore customized education loans with interest subvention. Please click on the following options for more details:

a) Credilla b) Avanse c) Axis Bank d) Propelled