MA English Programme
Ashoka University’s Financial Aid policy seeks to help students pursue this programme through financial grants toward their Tuition Fee and Residence and Meal Costs based on the financial need of the student. The Financial Aid granted could range from a 25% waiver on the Tuition Fee up to a 100% waiver on the Tuition Fee, Residence and Meals Costs.
Fee Structure
MA English 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:
- 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)
- 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.
Financial Aid Brackets
MA English 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 |
Important Dates
Financial Aid Forms Open | 15 May 2025 |
Financial Aid Forms Close | 20 May 2025 |
Decision Notification* | 12 June 2025 |
Acceptance Deadline* | 20 June 2025 |
*The dates are subject to change depending on the number of applications received.