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
BASAS Graduate Essay Prize 2026 – Winners Announced
The judging panel for the BASAS Graduate Essay Prize 2026 is delighted to announce the following as joint winners:...
BASAS Master’s Dissertation Prize 2026 – Winner Announced
We are delighted to announce the results of the BASAS Master’s Dissertation Prize 2026. This prestigious award, announced at...
BASAS Council – Elections 2026
The BASAS Council is responsible for the management, governance, and administration of the Association. It is formally known as...
BASAS Study Group – Diagnosing Democracy: Methods, Verdicts, and Histories from South Asia
University of Bradford 22 June 2026 At this moment when democratic institutions across South Asia face pressures, and authoritarian...