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Building India’s Tomorrow

About Ashoka University

The institutions built today will shape the country’s intellectual future.

Ranked India’s No. 1 Private University IIRF Ranking, 2025

Founded in 2014, Ashoka University is one of India’s leading interdisciplinary, research-driven universities, built through the collective philanthropy of 250+ founders and supporters.

3,500+
students, UG to doctoral
280+
distinguished faculty
7
interdisciplinary schools
21
Centres of Excellence
2,000+
research publications
6,500+
alumni across 38 countries

Research Ecosystem

Research That Shapes What You Learn

At Ashoka, postgraduate learning is connected to an active research ecosystem. Students learn alongside faculty and researchers working on questions that shape the future of health, technology, economics and society, with opportunities to engage through research projects, guided work and dissertations.

Research in the biosciences lab

Human Health and Immunology

Ranked 20 in 2025 among Indian academic institutions in the Nature Index based on research output in Biological Sciences.

The Trivedi School of Biosciences hosts the Datla Human Immunome Lab, studying immune responses in infectious disease, cancer, autoimmune disorders and ageing.

Selected Research

  • Epigenetics of tumour-infiltrating immune cells
  • Computational vaccine design
Digital health and AI research

Applied Digital Health and Responsible AI

prAImaanIndia’s national platform for evidence-based validation of health AI models, backed by the Gates Foundation, ICMR and DBT

The Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH-A) advances research in precision health, health-data analytics, digital inclusion and responsible AI.

Selected Research

  • Evaluation and adaptation of health AI models
  • AI-assisted clinical decision support for IVF
Economics and data research discussion

Economics and Data Analytics

#1 in Indiafor Economics Research RePEc India Ranking, out of 239 institutions

The Centre for Economic Data and Analysis (CEDA) and the Isaac Centre for Public Policy (ICPP) connect economic theory and econometrics with data, policy and real-world questions.

Selected Research

  • Heat, gender and time allocation in India
  • Digital connectivity and Covid-19 learning loss

Faculty

Learn with faculty who combine rigorous scholarship with real research momentum, across economics, health systems, biosciences, responsible AI, and the humanities.

MA in Economics and Data Analytics (8)
Anuradha Saha

Anuradha Saha

Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs, and Associate Professor of Economics, Ashoka University

Core
Bipasha Maity

Bipasha Maity

Associate Professor of Economics, Ashoka University

Core
Kaushalendra Kishore

Kaushalendra Kishore

Assistant Professor of Economics, Ashoka University

Core
Parush Arora

Parush Arora

Assistant Professor of Economics, Ashoka University

Core
Piyali Banerjee

Piyali Banerjee

Assistant Professor of Economics, Ashoka University

Core
Abheek Barua

Abheek Barua

Chief Economist, HDFC Bank; Visiting Professor of Economics, Ashoka University

Visiting Faculty
Bappaditya Mukhopadhyay

Bappaditya Mukhopadhyay

Professor of Economics and Finance, Great Lakes Institute of Management

Visiting Faculty
Raghu Raman A V

Raghu Raman A V

Independent Consultant and Corporate Trainer; Adjunct Faculty, Great Lakes Institute of Management

Visiting Faculty
MSc in Applied Digital Health and Responsible AI (15)
Anjali Agrawal

Anjali Agrawal

Distinguished Visitor, Koita Centre for Digital Health, Ashoka University

Core
Anurag Agrawal

Anurag Agrawal

Dean, Biosciences and Health Research, Trivedi School of Biosciences; Head, Koita Centre for Digital Health

Core
Koundinya Desiraju

Koundinya Desiraju

Associate Professor of Research, Koita Centre for Digital Health, Ashoka University

Core
Mayank Garg

Mayank Garg

Simons-Ashoka Early Career Fellow, Ashoka University

Core
Rintu Kutum

Rintu Kutum

Faculty Fellow of Computer Science, Ashoka University

Core
Rochana Chaturvedi

Rochana Chaturvedi

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ashoka University

Core
Suvrankar Datta

Suvrankar Datta

Simons-Ashoka Early Career Fellow, Koita Centre for Digital Health, Ashoka University

Core
Bhramar Mukherjee

Bhramar Mukherjee

Visiting Professor of Biology, Ashoka University

Adjunct
Brian Wahl

Brian Wahl

Assistant Professor (Adjunct), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Adjunct
Mary-Anne Hartley

Mary-Anne Hartley

Director, Laboratory for Intelligent Global Health and Humanitarian Response Technologies (LiGHT)

Adjunct
Amnesty Lefevre

Amnesty Lefevre

Associate Professor, University of Cape Town

Guest Lecturer
Diwakar Mohan

Diwakar Mohan

Associate Research Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Guest Lecturer
Rajiv Sabharwal

Rajiv Sabharwal

Partner, Healthcare, PwC India

Guest Lecturer
Uma Chandamouli Natchu

Uma Chandamouli Natchu

Senior Scientist and Deputy Director, Society for Applied Studies

Guest Lecturer
Vibhav Mithal

Vibhav Mithal

Associate Partner, Anand and Anand

Guest Lecturer
MSc in Human Health and Immunology (10)
Anindya Dasgupta

Anindya Dasgupta

Associate Professor of Research, Koita Centre for Digital Health, Ashoka University

Core
Deblina Raychaudhuri

Deblina Raychaudhuri

Assistant Professor of Biology, Ashoka University

Core
Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar

Assistant Professor of Biology, Ashoka University

Core
Dipyaman Ganguly

Dipyaman Ganguly

Head, Department of Biology, and Professor of Biology, Ashoka University

Core
Rama Akondy

Rama Akondy

Associate Professor of Biology, Ashoka University

Core
Shraddha Karve

Shraddha Karve

Assistant Professor of Research, Koita Centre for Digital Health, Ashoka University

Core
Tanmoy Roychowdhury

Tanmoy Roychowdhury

Associate Professor of Biology, Ashoka University

Core
Ujjaini Dasgupta

Ujjaini Dasgupta

Associate Professor of Research, Koita Centre for Digital Health, Ashoka University

Core
Manidipa Banerjee

Manidipa Banerjee

Professor, Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

External
Nimesh Gupta

Nimesh Gupta

Staff Scientist, National Institute of Immunology

External

Career Development Office

Placement Preparation Guidance

A structured pathway of coaching, practice and industry exposure, built to help every Master’s student move from classroom to career with clarity and confidence.

Our Approach

Support from Day One

From the start of their programme, Master’s students at Ashoka receive dedicated support to understand their career options, prepare for recruitment, and work purposefully toward the opportunities that fit them best. The Career Development Office (CDO) partners with every student through a mix of individual coaching, structured learning and real industry exposure.

1:1

Resume and Interview Coaching

2

Immersion Tracks

360°

Support Through Recruitment

What’s Included

Eight Ways We Prepare You

One-on-One Resume Reviews

Individual sessions with the CDO team to build and refine your resume, tailor it to specific roles, and identify areas for improvement.

One-on-One Mock Interviews

Personal interview practice with detailed feedback on your responses, communication style, interview approach, and specific areas to work on.

Regular CDO Office Hours

Ongoing access to the CDO team for career guidance, resume support, interview preparation, and any individual queries along the way.

LinkedIn Learning & AI Role-Play

Full access to LinkedIn Learning for skill-building courses, plus AI-powered role-play practice for interviews and real workplace situations.

Alumni- & Expert-Led Masterclasses

Masterclasses and bootcamps led by alumni and industry experts, covering different sectors, roles, recruitment processes, and industry expectations.

Consulting & BFSI Immersions

Focused immersions into consulting and BFSI that build exposure to these sectors and help students understand roles, recruitment processes, and case-based assessments.

Company- & Opportunity-Specific Preparation

Targeted support as students move through each recruitment cycle, including help with applications, assessments, interviews, and other selection stages.

Mentoring & Readiness Assessments

Structured mentoring interventions and assessments that help students identify areas for improvement and plan their preparation with intent.

Students preparing together with laptops and notes

Throughout Your Time at Ashoka

Support That Doesn’t Stop at Orientation

The Career Development Office works with students throughout their time at Ashoka, not just in the run-up to placements. Regular office hours, mentoring interventions, assessments and personalised preparation sessions continue across the programme, so students are never navigating their career planning alone.

  • Sustained Care· Ongoing mentorship, not a one-time session before placements begin.
  • Measured Progress· Regular assessments that track readiness and flag what to work on next.
  • Informed Choices· Clarity and confidence to choose the path that genuinely fits.

Our Goal

The aim is to help students build clarity and confidence, so that they are able to make informed choices about their careers, supported at every stage by a team invested in their long-term success.

Career Development Office, Ashoka University

Building India’s Tomorrow

Admissions Journey: How the Process Works

Stage 1

Online Application

Submit your application through the Ashoka portal with transcripts, CV, statement of purpose and supporting documents.

Stage 2

Holistic Evaluation

Admissions and faculty teams review academic preparation, programme fit and readiness for rigorous postgraduate study.

Stage 3

Interview & Assessment

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview and a programme-specific assessment.

Stage 4

Offer & Scholarships

Selected applicants receive an admission offer. Those seeking support can apply for a need-based scholarship.

Stage 5

Enrolment & Onboarding

Confirm your seat, complete formalities and join Ashoka’s postgraduate cohort through a structured orientation.

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Building India’s Tomorrow

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility, fees, loans, curriculum and career outcomes, compared across all three programmes.

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What are the eligibility requirements?

Applicants must have completed a four-year undergraduate programme, or already hold a Master’s degree. Beyond this baseline, Economics and Data Analytics expects a quantitative background from Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or another STEM discipline; Applied Digital Health and Responsible AI is open to any four-year undergraduate discipline; and Human Health and Immunology requires a relevant biological or health-science background.

Which programme fits my academic background?

Economics and Data Analytics is for quantitatively prepared applicants from Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or another STEM discipline. Digital Health accepts any four-year undergraduate discipline. Human Health and Immunology requires a relevant biological or health-science background.

Do I need programming experience?

Digital Health requires no prior technical, medical or programming experience. Human Health and Immunology requires no prior programming experience, but applicants need a relevant biological or health-science background. Economics expects an eligible quantitative background.

Where are the programmes held?

All three programmes are taught in person on Ashoka University’s residential campus in Sonepat, Haryana.

How is each programme structured?

All three carry 40 credits across two semesters. Economics has ten compulsory courses across a coursework-only year. Digital Health and Human Health and Immunology each divide credits across core courses, electives and a 12-credit dissertation.

What are the fees for the one-year Master’s programmes?

The annual fee is INR 11,79,200, comprising Tuition Fees of INR 10,74,000, Off-Campus Double Occupancy accommodation (TDI) of INR 99,800, and Essential Services (medical insurance and laundry) of INR 5,400. Students may instead opt for Off-Campus Single Occupancy accommodation, subject to availability and Admissions Committee approval, at INR 1,26,000 per annum. Where a Master’s student is allotted On-Campus housing, the applicable residence fee follows the Undergraduate Residence Fee schedule.

Can I get an education loan for the programme?

Yes. Ashoka University has partnered with Credila, Avanse Financial Services, Axis Bank and Propelld to help students access customised education loans, including options with interest subvention.

What career outcomes can I expect after the programme?

Economics and Data Analytics graduates move into financial and quantitative analytics, data and business analytics, economics and public policy, or further study through PhD pathways. Applied Digital Health and Responsible AI graduates work in digital health policy and governance, responsible AI and ethics, health technology evaluation and implementation, or with public-sector and global health organisations. Human Health and Immunology graduates pursue vaccine and biopharma R&D, immunotherapy and clinical research, biotechnology and regulatory sciences, or further research through PhD pathways.