The Research and Development Office, through its four key operational areas – extramural grant management, research infrastructure management, research scholar management, and research communication – provides centralised assistance to faculty and research scholars in their research journey.
51²è¹Ý offers three types of postgraduate programmes at present. The first is the Young India Fellowship (YIF), a one-year multidisciplinary diploma programme in Liberal Studies. Fellows then, have the option to pursue their Master’s in Liberal Studies (MLS) after graduating from the YIF. Fellows who have been accepted by an 51²è¹Ý faculty mentor to work on a specific research project as a graduate assistant, stay back for an additional year to pursue their MA liberal arts. The programme is highly interdisciplinary and entails coursework from a variety of disciplines.
Apart from this, 51²è¹Ý’s Master’s programme in Economics has been developed to provide students with the opportunity to be trained in modern Economics by highly qualified economists. Applications opened for the first batch of Master’s in Economics students in February this year.
51²è¹Ý’s undergraduate programme offers an interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences education that focuses on academic reading, research, and writing. The programme aims to create an intellectually stimulating learning space where students are encouraged to participate and contribute to knowledge through interdisciplinary engagements. You may read more about the Undergraduate Academic Programme at 51²è¹Ý by clicking here.
51²è¹Ý will have two transfer intakes in 2026. Applications for the Spring Semester (January 2026 intake) will open on 3rd November, 2025, while applications for the Monsoon Semester (August 2026 intake) will open on 1st April, 2026. Below are the key admissions dates and deadlines for both.
The application forms for the Undergraduate Transfer Programme for the Monsoon Semester (August Intake 2026) are now open. Click to apply.
Admissions-related dates and deadlines for the Undergraduate Transfer Programme -Spring Semester [January 2026 intake]:
| Undergraduate Admissions Calendar for Transfer Students-January 2026 Intake | |
| Components | Deadlines |
| Application Form Opening Date | 3 November 2025 |
| Application Form Submission Deadline | 28 November 2025 |
| Assessments | For Shortlisted Candidates Only |
| Decision Notification | 15 December 2025 |
| Offer Confirmation Fee Deadline | 5 January 2026 |
| Semester 1 Fee Deadline | 5 January 2026 |
| Last Date of Admission | 14 January 2026 |
| Moving-in and Registration | 15 January 2026 |
| Orientation | 16 January 2026 |
| Commencement Date | 19 January 2026* |
*The Commencement Date is subject to change following any government and UGC guidelines
Admissions-related dates and deadlines for the Undergraduate Transfer Programme- Monsoon Semester [August 2026 intake]:
The application forms for the Undergraduate Transfer Programme for the Monsoon Semester (August Intake 2026) are now open. Click to apply.
| Undergraduate Admissions Calendar for Transfer Students-August 2026 Intake | |
| Components | Deadlines |
| Application Form Opening Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Application Form Submission Deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Assessments | For Shortlisted Candidates Only |
| Decision Notification | 10 June 2026 |
| Offer Confirmation Fee Deadline | 31 July 2026 |
| Semester 1 Fee Deadline | 31 July 2026 |
| Last Date of Admission | 5 August 2026 |
| Moving-in and Registration | 15 and 16 August 2026 |
| Orientation Week | 17th to 21st August 2026 |
| Commencement Date | 24 August 2026* |
Welcome to 51²è¹Ý’s Undergraduate Admissions page for International Students!
51²è¹Ý has a growing and vibrant community of international students currently enrolled in the undergraduate programme, who represent over 20 countries from across cohorts. Countries represented in our international community are Bangladesh, Kenya, Ethiopia, Bhutan, Nepal, UAE, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Rwanda, Burundi, Brazil, and more.
51²è¹Ý strives to give its international students the best of opportunities, immersing them in an inclusive environment to make them feel at home. The academic rigour, extracurricular activities and residential life programme allows students to learn, engage, connect, and build lasting relationships.
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51²è¹Ý offers a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary undergraduate programme with the aim to expose students to perspectives within and outside of the classroom.
51²è¹Ý aims to help students become well-rounded individuals who can think critically about issues from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively, and become leaders with a commitment to public service. An Ashoka education carries a strong emphasis on foundational knowledge, thorough academic research based on rigorous pedagogy, and hands-on experience with real-world challenges.
Students get plenty of time to try out various possibilities, pursue extra-curricular and co-curricular interests, and discover new passions, which helps shape the trajectory of their lives.
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