Ashoka University Admission 2024: Registration (Open), Dates, Fees, Courses, Eligibility & Application Process

Ashoka offers multidisciplinary programs to all its students. 

The university offers only one graduate degree i.e. Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science (3 years duration) in which students can choose their desired Major (Pure or Interdisciplinary) from a wide range of subjects. The courses are broadly divided into three categories:

• Foundation Courses
• Major Courses
• Co-Curricular Courses

The university requires students to take any 7 Foundation Courses from the list given below. The first four courses are mandatory and the students must choose 1 course each from the following areas of study.

Students are required to complete the Foundation Course series in their first three semesters after which they can opt for their major.

While opting for a major, the candidate can choose either a Pure Major or an Interdisciplinary Major. The institute also encourages students to choose a minor along with the Major degree.

Students who wish to Major or Minor in Economics, Mathematics, Science, and Physics must have studied Mathematics in their senior school years (Class XI and XII).

Selection Criteria

The admission procedure comprises of three stages:

1. Application Round
2. Interview Round
3. Decisions and Financial Aid

During the application round, the candidates must submit their personal details, academic qualifications, SAT/ACT scores followed by a personal essay and a letter of recommendation. 

Once an application form has been submitted, it is reviewed by the Admissions Committee, which shortlists candidates for the interview round.

The Interview Round will comprise of the following elements:

• On-the-spot-essay
• AAT (Ashoka Aptitude Test)
• Interview with Panel

Decisions regarding financial aid are based purely on need. 

YOUNG INDIA FELLOWSHIP (YIF)

The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is a one-year multidisciplinary postgraduate diploma program in Liberal Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

• A recognized undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline

• Maximum of 28 years of age
• Strong academic record and extra-curricular engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

There is no fee required for registration to YIF.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of 3 stages:

1. Application Assessment
2. Telephonic Interview
3. Personal Interview

• The faculty reviews the application on the basis of academic performance and extra-curricular activities.
• Followed by an essay written by the candidate, expressing their opinions and views towards life.
• After reviewing the application, the telephonic interview will take place.
• The telephonic interview will last for a duration of 20 minutes. It is an elimination round.
• Qualified candidates must appear for the personal interview.
• A comprehensive test will be conducted just before the face to face interview round.
• International candidates have the option to interview on skype.

Ashoka University offers a five-year-long Ph.D. program under the following disciplines:

• Biology
• Computer Science
• Economics
• English
• Physics
• Psychology

Eligibility Criteria

• M.Sc/M.A/M.Com/M.Phil/B.Tech/M.Tech with a minimum of 55% in the qualifying examinations.
• Students with CSIR Scholarship/UGC Net-JRF are eligible to apply.
• The candidates must have a good understanding of their proposed area of research.
• Applicants must exhibit a high level of commitment to pursue research.

Selection Process

Admission will be granted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam followed by an interview.

Selected candidates will automatically be considered for Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships.

The application form is available online on the university’s official website.

There is no application fee required for the UG courses. YIF and M.A. Liberal Arts aspirants can apply for the program free of cost via the university website.

Ph.D. and M.A. economics candidates must submit the application form along with a fee of INR. 1000/- 

The university does not offer merit-based scholarships. The financial aid is offered to the students on the basis of their need and affordability.

To avail the financial aid, the candidates must meet up with the following conditions:

• The financial aid form is enabled only for those candidates with a firm offer of admission.
• Candidates must submit the form within 7 days along with the supporting documents.
• The Financial Aid Committee will assess aid based on the information provided by the candidate.
• The committee might contact the parents/guardians of the candidate to verify the claims.

The candidates seeking Financial Aid must upload the following documents while submitting the application form:

• Income Tax Returns for the Financial Year 
• Bank Account Statements for the last 12 months of all earning members of the family
• Details of the family’s Financial Assets
• Business Income Tax Returns, Business Bank Statements, Business Financial Statements
• Form 26AS (For Business Families)
• Loan Statements
• Haryana Domicile Certificate (Mandatory for the residents of Haryana)

Haryana domicile students are eligible for a full or partial fee concession as per the Haryana Private Universities Act (2006).