Overview
Ashoka University is a non-profit liberal arts university set up in 2014 by a collective of philanthropists at Rajiv Gandhi Education City in Sonepat, Haryana. It runs a fully residential campus where undergraduates study a multidisciplinary curriculum before choosing a major. The university is known for its small classes, research-driven faculty and a strong culture of financial aid.
Ashoka Highlights
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| University type | Private University |
| Ownership | Private |
| Location | Sonepat, Haryana |
| Popular programmes listed | 4 |
| Official website | Visit official website → |
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Popular Courses & Fees
BA (Hons) / B.Sc (Hons)
MA Economics
MA English
Young India Fellowship (PG Diploma in Liberal Studies)
Admission Process
Ashoka does not admit through a single national entrance exam. Applicants submit an online application with academic records and essays, then take the university's own aptitude assessment, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed. Selection is holistic, weighing academics, extracurricular engagement and the interview together.
How to apply — typical steps
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- Open the admissions section on the university's official website.
- Choose your programme and check its eligibility criteria.
- Fill the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit before the deadline.
- Track counselling and merit-list announcements on the official website.
Placements
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Scholarships
Ashoka offers need-based financial aid that can cover a large part of the cost for students from modest-income families, alongside merit scholarships for high achievers given at the time of the admission offer. Aid is reassessed as needed and the scholarship policy is published on the university's admissions pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entrance exam for Ashoka University UG admission?
There is no single national exam. You apply online, take Ashoka's own aptitude assessment, and shortlisted applicants go through an interview. Admission is decided on a holistic review.
What is the fee for the Ashoka undergraduate programme?
Tuition is about ₹11–12 lakh per year (indicative), with residence and other charges billed separately, taking the first-year total to roughly ₹13–14 lakh before meals.
Can I get financial aid at Ashoka University?
Yes. Ashoka gives need-based aid to students irrespective of financial background and merit scholarships to high achievers along with the admission offer. Many students study on significant aid.
Do students have to choose a major at the time of admission?
No. You indicate a preferred major while applying, but you formally choose your major later in the programme, which is a core feature of Ashoka's liberal arts model.
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