MA Economics Programme

MA Economics Programme

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, 51% have received partial tuition waivers while 49% have received a minimum of 100% Tuition waiver or more (Hostel/Meals).

Fee Structure

MA Economics Programme Fee Structure (August 2025 Intake)

The Fee Structure of the MA in Economics programme starting in August 2025 has the following components (In INR):

Components	Amount Per year (INR)
Tuition Fees	5,64,000
Residence: Off-Campus Double Occupancy	90,000
Essential Services (Consisting of medical insurance and laundry service)	5,400
Total Cost	6,59,400

Note: The Residence Cost for the Second Year (AY 2026-2027) 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:

1. Tuition Fees is inclusive of 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)
2. In case, the stay duration extends due to any reason, an additioanl residence fee will be charged

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.

Financial Aid Brackets

MA Economics Financial Aid Brackets for the 2025 intake

Financial Aid Brackets	Amount Waived (INR) First Year (2025-26)
25% Waiver on Tuition	1,41,000
50% Waiver on Tuition	2,82,000
75% Waiver on Tuition	4,23,000
100% Waiver on Tuition	5,64,000
100% waiver on Tuition and 50% waiver on Residence	6,11,700
100% waiver on Tuition and Residence	6,59,400
100% waiver on Tuition, Residence and Meals	Tuition, Residence, Meals and Essential Services

 

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