Undergraduate Programme - Ashoka University

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Undergraduate Programme

Since the beginning of the Undergraduate Program in 2014, Ashoka University’s generous Scholarships policy has helped support approximately 44% of our students who have received some form of financial grants.

Of these students, 58% have received partial tuition waivers while 42% have received a minimum of 100% Tuition waiver or more (Hostel/Meals)

Fee waiver estimates for salaried families for the 2026 intake

Family Income range (after tax)Fee waiver percentage*Self paid amount (per annum)
Upto 15 Lakhs100% ‘Tuition + Residence’ waiver to ‘Full Fee**’ Waiver0 – 70,000
15 – 25 Lakhs100% Tuition waiver – ‘100% Tuition + 50% Residence’ waiver1.8 – 2.8 Lakhs
25 – 35 Lakhs80% – 90% Tuition waiver3.9 – 5 Lakhs
35 – 45 Lakhs60% – 70% Tuition waiver6 – 7.2 Lakhs
45 – 55 Lakhs40% – 50% Tuition waiver8.2 – 9.3 Lakhs
55 – 65 Lakhs20% – 30% Tuition waiver10.4 – 11.5 Lakhs

All Amounts in INR | *Fee Waiver % are indicative and subject to the final decision of the Scholarships committee | **Full Fee includes Meals and Essential Services

Scholarship break-up of the UG 2026-30 class

For the UG 2026-30 intake, the need-based scholarship break-up of the class size is as follows-

Scholarship Brackets%age of students
20% Waiver on Tuition1%
25% Waiver on Tuition6%
30% Waiver on Tuition0%
40% Waiver on Tuition1%
50% Waiver on Tuition7%
60% Waiver on Tuition1%
70% Waiver on Tuition1%
80% Waiver on Tuition1%
90% Waiver on Tuition3%
100% Waiver on Tuition6%
100% waiver on Tuition and 50% waiver on Residence2%
100% waiver on Tuition and Residence4%
100% waiver on Tuition, Residence and Meals2%
Exceptional Scholarship*7%

*this includes stipend, stationary allowance, etc. 

Fee Structure

Please find below the first year Fee Structure for the August 2027 cohort:

Components

First Year (AY 27-28) (Cost in INR)

Tuition11,22,000
Residence2,28,000
Essential Services (consisting of Medical Insurance and Laundry Services)5,400
Total13,55,400

 

One-time Payments

  1. Admissions Fee (refundable) of INR 50,000 at the time of Offer Confirmation Fee payment
  2. Security Deposit (refundable) of INR 85,000 (including Security Deposit of INR 50,000 and Meal Cost Deposit of INR 35,000) at the time of Offer Confirmation Fee payment. The Security Deposit will be refunded at the time of graduation from Ashoka University or at the time of withdrawal of admission from the program
  3. Acceptance Fee (non-refundable) of INR 10,000 at the time of Offer Confirmation Fee payment

 

More information about the Fees

  • The costs mentioned are calculated in Indian Rupees (INR)
  • Meals: 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 as per actual consumption (the total cost for all meals per day amounts to INR 400) at the end of each semester through the meal coupon system
  • The Residence Cost is based on an average stay-duration of nine months a year. Special permissions must be sought if a student seeks to stay on campus during vacation periods
  • The Residence Cost component includes the following: Room and utilities such as water, electricity (100% backup and air conditioning), pantry and gymnasium
  • Services such as books, printing, photocopies, stationery, etc. will be charged on actuals
  • The annual fee 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

Important Dates

Undergraduate Scholarships Calendar for the 2026 intake

AMC RoundRound 1Round 2Round 3*Round 4*
Scholarship Forms Open07 Oct, 202603 Feb, 202714 Apr, 202707 Jun, 202730 Jun, 2027
Scholarship Forms Close14 Oct, 202610 Feb, 202721 Apr, 202714 Jun, 202707 Jul, 2027
Decision Notification28 Oct, 202611 Mar, 202718 May, 202713 Jul,  202728 Jul, 2027
Acceptance Deadline18 Nov, 202603 Mar, 202710 May, 2027 25 Jun, 202730 Jul, 2027

 

* The dates for Round 3 and Round 4 are tentative. The final dates depend on the number of applications received.

Please note that the form opens the day you receive the offer of admission.

Applicants who have applied for the need-based scholarship and are awaiting our decision are not required to make any payment until the final outcome is communicated. Their payment deadlines will be extended accordingly.

Scholarship Brackets

The Undergraduate Scholarship Brackets for the 2027 intake

Scholarship BracketsAmount Waived (INR)
20% Waiver on Tuition Fee224400
30% Waiver on Tuition Fee336600
40% Waiver on Tuition Fee448800
50% Waiver on Tuition Fee561000
60% Waiver on Tuition Fee673200
70% Waiver on Tuition Fee785400
80% Waiver on Tuition Fee897600
90% Waiver on Tuition Fee1009800
100% Waiver on Tuition Fee1122000
100% waiver on Tuition and 50% waiver on Residence1238700
100% waiver on Tuition and Residence1355400
100% waiver on Tuition, Residence and MealsTuition, Residence, Meals and Essential Services

 

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