Ashoka University is a pioneer in its focus on providing a liberal education at par with the best in the world. The aim at Ashoka is to help students become well-rounded individuals who can think critically about issues from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively and become leaders with a commitment to public service. An Ashoka education carries a strong emphasis on foundational knowledge, thorough academic research based on rigorous pedagogy, and hands-on experience with real-world challenges. The 2000-plus students on campus, drawn from over 28 states and 100 cities in India as well as 17 other countries, receive a world-class interdisciplinary education through undergraduate and post-graduate programmes led by internationally renowned faculty.
Courses
A Major is the subject in which a student will earn a Bachelor’s degree – either a B.A. (Hon.) or a B.Sc. (Hon.). this can be achieved by taking either a Pure Major or an Interdisciplinary Major. The Interdisciplinary Major goes beyond the traditional boundaries of disciplines and departments to give students an opportunity to combine multiple academic interests into a single degree programme
Majors
English, Economics, Psychology History Philosophy Sociology & Anthropology Political Science Mathematics* Computer Science* Physics* Biology
Interdisciplinary Majors
Computer Science & Entrepreneurial Leadership* Computer Science & Mathematics* Economics & Finance* Economics & History* English and Journalism History & International Relations Politics, Philosophy & Economics* Politics & Society English & Creative Writing
Minors
Entrepreneurial Leadership Environmental Science International Relations Media Studies Visual Arts Performing Arts Creative Writing
Co-Curricular Courses
Art Film Language Performing Arts Photography Theatre
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Admission Process
Stage 1:
Application & Assessments
- Application: Academic scores, SAT/ACT scores, Personal Essays, Recommendation, Non-academic Engagement
- Assessments: Ashoka Aptitude Assessment (Mandatory); On-the-Spot Essay (Mandatory)
In depth review of all applications and assessments by the Office of Admissions
Stage 2:
Shortlist for Interview
- Interview with Panel (Mandatory)
Interviewers will interact with shortlisted candidates to get to know them and evaluate their suitability for academics at Ashoka
Stage 3:
Decisions and Financial Aid
Confirmed Offer
- Conditional Offer
- Waitlist (upon availability)
- Deferral of Decision
- Denial of Admission
Admissions Committee declares decisions. A separate Financial Aid application form will be opened for those granted an Offer of Admission
- Holistic Admissions Process where each applicant is evaluated within their unique Context
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- Strong focus on Affirmative Action based on social, personal, medical, geographical, educational backgrounds, etc, to name a few
- Merit based Admissions process and decisions
- Need based Financial Aid Policy after offers have been made
Admission Policies
Discipline-Specific Policies
Ashoka University has specific policies for particular disciplines/courses for students who wish to Major or Minor in any of the disciplines listed below
| Major or Minor
(Disciplines) |
Subject(s) Required in Grades XI and XII | Department-Specific Details |
| Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and History, Politics, Philosophy and Economics | Mathematics | The Department will allow students the opportunity to attempt a Major/Minor in Economics provided they take the Mathematical Thinking Foundation course and the Calculus Enabler course (in Semester 1) offered at Ashoka University. Students are required to pass the Mathematical Thinking Foundation course to pursue an Economics Major/Minor and to graduate with an undergraduate degree. The Economics Department requires that students take the Calculus Enabler course in Semester 1 and get a minimum grade of A- for them to be considered. |
| Mathematics | Mathematics | For the Department to make any exceptions, students will have to demonstrate to a Faculty Advisor that they have sufficient knowledge and grasp of Mathematics (equivalent to the CBSE/ISC Grades XI and XII Mathematics course). Students are required to take the Mathematics Foundation Course and the Calculus Course early on to assess if they will be able to pursue Mathematics as a Major or Minor |
| Computer Science, Computer Science and Entrepreneurship, Computer Science and Mathematic | Mathematics | The Department will allow students the opportunity to attempt a Major/Minor in Computer Science provided they take the Mathematical Thinking Foundation course and the Calculus Enabler course (in Semester 1) offered at Ashoka University. Students are required to pass the Mathematical Thinking Foundation course to pursue a Computer Science Major/Minor and to graduate with an undergraduate degree. The Computer Science Department requires that students take the Calculus Enabler course in Semester 1 and get a minimum grade of B for them to be considered. |
| Physics | Mathematics and Physics | The Department will allow students the opportunity to attempt a Major/Minor in Physics provided they take the Mathematical Thinking Foundation course and the Calculus Enabler course (in Semester 1) offered at Ashoka University. Students are required to pass the Mathematical Thinking Foundation course to pursue a Physics Major/Minor and to graduate with an undergraduate degree. The Physics Department requires that students take the Calculus Enabler course in Semester 1 and pass the course for them to be considered. Additionally, students should have also studied Physics in Grades XI and XII. |
In Details Admission Policies
Fee Structure
| Components | First Year (AY 22-23) |
Second Year (AY 23-24) |
Third Year (AY 24-25) |
Fourth Year/ASP (AY 25-26) |
| Tuition | 8,67,000 | 9,10,000 | 9,55,000 | 10,03,000 |
| Residence | 1,70,000 | 1,79,000 | 1,88,000 | 1,98,000 |
| Total | 10,37,000 | 10,89,000 | 11,43,000 | 12,01,000 |
One-time Payments
- Admissions Fee of INR 50,000 at the time of acceptance of the Offer of Admission
- Refundable Security Deposit of INR 75,000 (Security Deposit of INR 50,000 and Meal Cost Deposit of INR 25,000) at the time of acceptance of an Offer of Admission. The Security Deposit will be refunded at the time of graduation from Ashoka University or at the time of withdrawal of admission from the programme
Important Dates
| Undergraduate Admissions Calendar for August 2023 Intake | ||||
| Components | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3* | Round 4 |
| Applications Form Open | 17th October, 2022 | |||
| Application Submission Deadline | 23 November, 2022 | 11 January, 2023 | 05 April, 2023* | 24 May, 2023 |
| Assessments Date | 4 December, 2022 | 22 January, 2023 | 16 April, 2023 | 04 June, 2023 |
| Decision Notification | 20 January, 2023 | 24 March, 2023 | 26 May, 2023 | 14 July, 2023 |
| Acceptance Deadline | 27 February, 2023 | 01 May, 2023 | 30 June, 2023 | 04 August, 2023 |
| Semester 1 Fee Payment Deadline | 15 June, 2023 | 15 June, 2023 | 31 July, 2023 | 04 August, 2023 |
| Last Date of Admission | 04 August, 2023 | |||
| Commencement Date | 21 August, 2023** | |||
* The Round 3 Submission deadline is subject to change following the release of the final Grade XII/Equivalent examination schedule
**The Commencement Date is subject to change following government and UGC guidelines
