Ashoka University’s prestigious Economics Olympiad 2025 is back, offering a unique and intellectually stimulating platform for high school students to explore, apply, and showcase their understanding of economics in a competitive environment.
Organized by the Ashoka University Economics Society (AUES), the Olympiad is more than just a test of knowledge—it’s a multi-stage experience that challenges students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and present confidently. AUES is known for its efforts in making economics accessible and relevant beyond the classroom through events, research initiatives, and speaker sessions.
Who Can Participate?
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Students currently in Grades 10 to 12 across India
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Participants with a keen interest in economics, current affairs, data interpretation, and policy-related issues
Structure of the Olympiad
The Olympiad unfolds over three rounds, designed to holistically evaluate conceptual clarity, analytical reasoning, teamwork, and presentation skills:
🔹 Round 1: Quiz
📅 Date: October 3, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM IST
📍 Mode: Online (via Unstop)
Participants will take a comprehensive quiz consisting of 40 application-based questions:
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Microeconomics – 10 Questions
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Macroeconomics – 10 Questions
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General Knowledge – 10 Questions
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Quantitative Analysis – 10 Questions
This round is focused on evaluating conceptual understanding and the ability to reason through real-world scenarios.
✅ Sample questions are available in the Downloads section on the registration platform.
🔹 Round 2: Group Discussion
📅 Date: October 4, 2025
🕥 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM IST
📍 Mode: Online (details will be shared with qualifiers)
Participants will be grouped and assigned economic topics in advance. Each group will engage in a 40-minute moderated discussion, where students will present arguments, challenge perspectives, and collaboratively explore solutions to real-world economic challenges.
🔹 Round 3: Final Presentation
📅 Date: October 4, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST
📍 Mode: Online
Participants will receive a problem statement and will be given 120 minutes to prepare a 1-page presentation slide. Each finalist will then:
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Present their solution in 3 minutes
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Face a Q&A session with the panel of judges
This round tests both your problem-solving approach and your ability to communicate complex ideas concisely.
Prizes & Rewards
The Economics Olympiad isn’t just about recognition—it’s about real rewards that open doors for academic and career development:
🏆 Winner
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Fully funded scholarship (INR 49,500) to Ashoka’s Young Scholars Programme (YSP) — India’s leading residential summer programme for high schoolers entering Grades 9–12
🥈 First Runner-Up
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Fully funded scholarship (INR 25,960) to the Ashoka Horizons Achievers Programme — immersive micro-courses in modern subjects and essential 21st-century skills
🥉 Second Runner-Up
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Fully funded scholarship (INR 25,960) to the Ashoka Horizons College Essay Writing Course — a guided programme on crafting compelling college application essays
Total Prize Pool: ₹1,01,420
Important Dates
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Registration Deadline: October 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM IST
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Quiz Date (Round 1): October 3, 2025
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Group Discussion & Final Presentation: October 4, 2025
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