Master of Arts in Economics

Ashoka University’s Master’s programme in Economics has been developed to provide students the opportunity to be trained in modern Economics by highly qualified economists. Our approach to Economics is a comprehensive one.

We believe in teaching students both how to ask and address questions that are informed by economic theory as well as how to substantiate their arguments with rigorous data analysis. The coursework in the programme has been designed with the latest research in mind and draws on some of today’s most exciting research fields. At the end of the programme, students are expected to have state-of-the-art quantitative skills valued both in academia and in the corporate world.

Ashoka’s intellectually vibrant campus provides students an opportunity to engage in cross-disciplinary learning and be informed by the views of leading political scientists, sociologists, psychologists, historians, mathematicians and computer scientists, amongst others. The campus is an ideal space where students can grow—intellectually as well as professionally. Within a very short period, Ashoka has been recognized as a leading innovator in Indian higher education. The Master’s programme in Economics provides students an opportunity to leverage Ashoka’s growing stature and expanding networks to shape their future careers, whether it be in academia or beyond.

Why pursue Graduate Studies at Ashoka?

• Ashoka University ranked among Top 5 Private Universities 
in India by QS Asia University Rankings 2022 and stood at number 1 among all Indian universities on ‘International Faculty’ indicator.

Admissions Process

• Candidates who are interested in applying for the M.A. in Economics programme are required to fill in an application form online through the website. An applicant cannot submit more than one form in one admissions cycle.

Prerequisites

• Candidates who wish to apply for the M.A. in Economics programme need a recognised undergraduate degree in any discipline. An undergraduate degree in Economics is not a prerequisite for entry to the programme.
• For Ashoka University graduates of the Economics major or the interdisciplinary Economics and Finance major, a CGPA of 3.6 and above will make them eligible for direct admission. They will only be required to submit the application form. If a final year student of Ashoka University is absolutely sure that given their academic performance till the fifth semester, their aggregate CGPA after completion of the sixth semester will be 3.6 or above, then they, at their own risk, may choose not to sit for the entrance examination.

Structure of Entrance Examination

• The structure of the entrance exam is objective and it will consist of multiple-choice questions. The exam will test students compulsorily on statistics and analytical reasoning.