The British Association for South Asian Studies



About us
The British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS) is the largest UK academic association for the study of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and the South Asian diaspora.
BASAS supports advanced research in the humanities and social sciences of South Asia. One of the overseas organisations grant-aided by the British Academy, it is a registered charity (number 264591).
By Dr Monika Barthwal-Datta,
University of Surrey



News & Events
Doing Fieldwork: An Online BASAS Workshop with Dr Kasia Paprocki & Dr Sahana Ghosh (Recording Available)
BASAS organised an online workshop for Graduate students and Early Career Researchers on how to do fieldwork. The session...
BASAS Graduate Essay Prize 2025 – Winners Announced
The judging panel for the BASAS Graduate Essay Prize 2025 are delighted to announce the following as joint winners:...
BASAS Master’s Dissertation Prize 2025 – Winner Announced
We are delighted to announce the results of the BASAS Master’s Dissertation Prize 2025. This prestigious award announced at...
BASAS Book Prize 2025: Winner Announcement
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the BASAS Book Prize 2025 is Michael O’Sullivan, No Birds of...