

Ashoka University is a well-accredited and recognised university which offers different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In the list of the undergraduate programmes offered by Ashoka University are Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degrees in different majors such as Economics (B.A. Hons.), Political Science (B.A. Hons.), English (B.A. Hons.), History (B.A. Hons.), Sociology/Anthropology (B.A. Hons.), International Relations (B.A. Hons.) and more. Another undergraduate programme offered by the Ashoka University is Bachelor of Science (Honours), which also comes in multiple majors, including Biology (B.Sc. Hons.), Mathematics (B.Sc. Hons.), Chemistry (B.Sc. Hons.), Philosophy (B.A. Hons.), etc.
The postgraduate programmes offered at Ashoka University are Master of Arts in Economics, Master of Arts (MA) in Liberal Studies, Master Programme in English and MSc Programme in Biology. The duration of the postgraduate programmes is 2 years, whereas the undergraduate programmes come with a duration of 4 years. Moreover, all the programmes being offered at Ashoka University have the approval of the AICTE and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The total fees of the undergraduate courses is around INR 12 lakhs per year, and the fees of the postgraduate courses range between INR 6 lakhs and INR 8 lakhs per year. The Ashoka University also charges some additional fees, like an admission fee of INR 50,000 and a security deposit of INR 75,000, which are refundable, and an acceptance fee of INR 10,000, which is non-refundable.
Apart from this, the Ashoka University also offers PhDs as well as short-duration summer programmes. Candidates who are interested in pursuing their higher education from Ashoka University courses and fees details from the sections given below.
The Ashoka University offers different Undergraduate Programmes like B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science, B.A. (Hons.) in English, B.A. (Hons.) in History, B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology/Anthropology, B.A. (Hons.) in International Relations, and more. Another undergraduate program offered by Ashoka University is Bachelor of Science (Honours), which also comes in multiple majors, including B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biology, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry, B.Sc. (Hons.), etc. For admission to the UG courses at Ashoka University, candidates are required to have completed their 10+2 from a well-recognized educational institution with 50% of marks. The fee structure for the Ashoka University courses is as follows.
Programme | Majors | Interdisciplinary Majors | Duration | Total Fees (Per Year) |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Economics, Political Science, English, History, Sociology/Anthropology, International Relations, Political Science, Philosophy | Economics and Finance, English and Creative Writing, Psychology and Philosophy, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, English and Media Studies, English and Performing Arts, History and International Relations, Philosophy and Computer Science and Economics and Public Policy | 4 years | INR 12,904,00 |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology | Computer Science and Entrepreneurial Leadership, Economics and Finance, and Mathematics and Computer Science | 4 years | INR 12,904,00 |
The fees for the postgraduate programmes offered at Ashoka University, like the Master of Arts in Economics, Master of Arts (MA) in Liberal Studies, Master Program in English, and MSc Programme in Biology, range from INR 6 lakhs to INR 8 lakhs depending on the programme. Along with the admission in the PG programs, candidates are required to have a bachelor's degree completed from a well-recognised university with the minimum aggregate marks. Candidates who complete the admission requirements and are interested in pursuing PG courses from Ashoka University can get the overview of fees as well as the duration of the PG programmes from the table below.
Programme | Specialisations | Duration | Total Fees (Per Year) |
Master of Arts (MA) | English | 2 years | INR 727,100 |
Master of Arts (MA) | Economics | 2 years | INR 692,600 |
Master Programme in English | ā | 2 years | INR 727,100 |
Master of Science (M.Sc) | Biology | 2 years | - |
Other than undergraduate and postgraduate courses, Ashoka University also offers PhD programs with a duration of 5 years. The PhD program is offered in different specializations like biology, chemistry, computer sciences, economics, English, history, physics, psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Candidates who complete the eligibility criteria for the PhD programs of Ashoka University can check the fees from the table given below.
Programme | Specialisations | Duration | Tuition Fees (Per Semester) |
PhD | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Economics, English, History, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology | 5 years | INR 12,500 Dissertation Assessment Fees: INR 15,000 for the first time and INR 5,000 for the second as well as the third time |
The Office of Global Education, in collaboration with the office of summer placements at Ashoka University, offers a 6-week study programme during the summer for UG and PG students. The Summer Programme 2026 will be in person. and is offered in 4-credit courses across different disciplines. Candidates are allowed to take 2 courses during the summer semester. The Ashoka University Summer Programme will begin from 7th July 2026 to 16th August 2026. The fees for the Ashoka University Summer Programme are given below.
Description | Amount |
Tuition (one course) | INR 130,000 |
Hostel | INR 55,000 |
Meals | INR 30,000 |
Administrative Fees | INR 25,000 |
International Student Fee | INR 25,000 |
Application Processing Fee | INR 8,500 |
Total | INR 273,500 (FOR ONE COURSE) INR 403,500 (FOR TWO COURSE) |
For admission to any of the programmes offered at Ashoka University, candidates are required to pay some additional charges, like a security deposit, Meal Cost Security Deposit and many more. Candidates can get detailed information about the Ashoka University cost from the table below.
Fee/Deposit Type | Amount |
Admission Fees | INR 50,000 |
Refundable Security Deposit | INR 20,000 |
Meal Cost Security Deposit | INR 25,000 |
Fixed Minimum Meal Charge | INR 10,000 per semester |
Additional Meals (beyond minimum) | Pro-rata basis (the total cost for all meals per day amounts to INR 395) |
Extended Stay Residence Fee | As applicable |

