The YIF cohort is rich in demographic diversity. Fellows come from different geographies, varied education disciplines and socio-economic backgrounds. Many of them excel in extracurricular activities and avocations, and have won accolades in their areas of expertise. A substantial percentage of the cohort also has work experience. With excellent academic support, infrastructure and resources, the Fellowship becomes a platform for the Fellows to share knowledge.
At the YIF, an engineer, a filmmaker, a history major, a Kathak dancer, a banker, a social entrepreneur, a pharmacist and a journalist, all attend lectures together. This creates an unparalleled peer learning environment rich with multiple perspectives.
Every aspect of the YIF, whether academic, experiential, cultural or informal, allows you to engage with your diverse set of peers in multiple ways and build a close-knit community. Every year, fellows come together to organise the Friends of YIF Day – an opportunity for you and your peers to showcase your talent to members of the Ashoka community. Fellows also self-organize to learn from each other – from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and becoming a pro at Excel, to learning arts like sculpting and body flow movement.
YIF Class of 2023
BA Honours (Economics), Hansraj College
Ex-Analyst, MXV Consulting
YIF Class of 2023
BA Honours (Economics), St. Stephen's College
Ex-Associate Consultant, Bain & Company
YIF Class of 2023
BSc (Economics, Mathematics, Statistics), Christ University
MSc (International Political Economy), Nanyang Technological University
YIF Class of 2023
BE (Biotechnology), JSS Science and Technology University, Mysore
Ex-intern, Merck Life Science
YIF Class of 2023
BA (Sociology), Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tuljapur
YIF Class of 2023
BS-MS Physics
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali
YIF Class of 2023
BE (Mechanical Engineering), BMS Institute of Technology and Management
Ex-Enterprise Analyst, Polygon Technology
YIF Class of 2023
BTech (Chemical Engineering)
Indian Institute Of Technology, Delhi
YIF Class of 2023
BTech (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology)
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
YIF Class of 2023
BA Honors (Political Science), Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Ex-Research Intern, NITI Aayog, Government of India
YIF Class of 2023
BA Honours (English), Christ University
MA (Comparative Literature), University of Edinburgh
YIF Class of 2023
BA LLB (Criminal Law), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab
Ex-Intern, Nestlé and Ex-Legal Intern, Supreme Court of India
YIF Class of 2023
Bachelor of Creative Arts, Film, Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology
Masters in Screenwriting, Vancouver Film School
YIF Class of 2023
B.A. and M.A. English Literature
RD National College, University of Mumbai
YIF Class of 2023
BTech (Electrical Engineering), Delhi Technological University
Ex-Analyst, Quality Council of India
YIF Class of 2023
BA (Political Science, Economics and Literature), Kumaun University
MA (Development Studies), Azim Premji University
YIF Class of 2023
B.A.(Honours) Economics
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
YIF Class of 2023
MCom (Accountancy and Finance), St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
Ex-Assurance Associate, PwC
YIF Class of 2023
B.Sc Statistics
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai (Autonomous)
YIF Class of 2023
B.Sc Electronic Media
Educational Multimedia Research Center, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya, Indore
YIF Class of 2023
BS-MS Physical Sciences
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata
YIF Class of 2023
B.A.(Honours) English
Jamia Millia Islamia
YIF Class of 2023
BTech (Electrical Engineering), Delhi Technological University
Ex-Senior Software Engineer, Bank of America
YIF Class of 2023
B.E. Computer Science
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
YIF Class of 2023
BA and MA (English Literature), Stella Maris College
YIF Class of 2023
BCom Honours (Marketing), St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
YIF Class of 2023
B.A. Elementary Education
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi
YIF Class of 2023
BTech (Mechanical Engineering), Netaji Subhash Engineering College
Ex-Programmer Analyst, Cognizant
YIF Class of 2023
BSc (Physics)
SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce
YIF Class of 2023
B.A.(Honours) Psychology
Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi
YIF Class of 2023
BA (Advertising and Mass Communication), Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication
Ex-Communications Strategist, DDB Mudra Group; Ex-Junior Strategist, Dentsu Webchutney
YIF Class of 2023
BArch, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Ex-Junior Architect, Meta Arch
YIF Class of 2023
MBBS Medicine
Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi University
YIF Class of 2023
B.Com (Honours)
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
YIF Class of 2023
BA (English Literature), Stella Maris College
YIF Class of 2023
B.E. Electronics and Telecommunication
SSBT's College of Engineering and Technology, North Maharashtra University
YIF Class of 2023
B.A. Political Science and Philosophy
Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
YIF Class of 2023
BA (Psychology), Jai Hind College, Mumbai
Ex-Associate, CEO's Office, One Future Collective
YIF Class of 2023
B.Des Textile Design
National Institute Of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar
YIF Class of 2023
BA (English Literature), Mithibai College
MA (English and American Literature), University of Kent, Paris
YIF Class of 2023
BSc (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics), Christ University
Ex-Transformational Change Analyst, Shell
YIF Class of 2023
Integrated MSc. Mathematics
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
YIF Class of 2023
B.A.(Honours) History
Hindu College, University of Delhi
YIF Class of 2023
B.A.(Honours) Political Science
Lady Shri Ram College For Women, University of Delhi
YIF Class of 2023
B.A. English and Communication Skills
Stella Maris College
YIF Class of 2023
B.A. Applied Psychology
Ramanujan College, University of Delhi
YIF Class of 2023
BSc Honours (Physics), St. Stephen's College
MSc (Physics), Miranda House
YIF Class of 2023
B.Sc(Honours) Computer Science
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi
YIF Class of 2023
BA Honours (Philosophy) and Diploma in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding
Lady Shri Ram College for Women
YIF Class of 2023
B.A.(Honours) English Literature
Amar Singh College, Cluster University
YIF Class of 2023
BE (Information Science and Engineering), BMS College of Engineering
Ex-Network Security Engineer, Netskope
YIF Class of 2023
BCA College of Professional Studies
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University
YIF Class of 2023
BA (Political Science), Ferguson College