Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University, Bengaluru
TypePublic
Established2017
Vice-ChancellorDr. D. Rajasekhar
Location
Bengaluru
,
Karnataka
,
India

12°56′57″N 77°31′03″E / 12.9490468°N 77.5175997°E / 12.9490468; 77.5175997
AffiliationsUGC
WebsiteOfficial website

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) University, Bengaluru is a public university located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.[1] Founded in 2017, BASE was planned and modeled in line with the London School of Economics. The university and the first academic session was inaugurated by the former Prime Minister and Economist, Dr. Manmohan Singh on 4 October 2017. The permanent campus of BASE was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022.[2]

A 5-year Integrated Masters Programme (B.Sc. + M.Sc.) in Economics is the flagship course offered by the University. The course contains the option to exit after 3 years with a B.Sc. degree. Additionally, the university also offers a two-year M.Sc. in Economics, two-year M.Sc. in Financial Economics as well as a PhD course. The students are admitted through CUET, a national level entrance test.[3] The 43-acre university is fully residential with fees of Rs. 1.25 Lakh per annum, including accommodation.[4]

  1. ^ "State Universities Karnataka". University Grants University. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  2. ^ "PM Modi inaugurates new campus of B R Ambedkar School of Economics". The Economic Times. 20 June 2022. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  3. ^ R, Jayanth (13 June 2022). "In a first, BASE to offer admissions based on CUET". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  4. ^ Belur,DHNS, Rashmi. "Talks on BASE, London School of Economics collaboration going on well: Bhanumurthy". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 June 2024.