Ashoka University: News & Events

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June 2, 2020: Ashoka University is hosting a two-day national conference on June 5 and 6 to discuss the scope of K-12 education. Discussions will be conducted on problems raised by the current state and approaches identified to boost the K12 spectrum in India. To make this conference meaningful, Ashoka University has invited prominent dignitaries from various races fo life with both industry and academia experience.

Ashoka University to Host National Conference on Scope of K-12 Education

June 2, 2020: Ashoka University is hosting a two-day national conference on June 5-6 to discuss the scope of K-12 education. Discussions will be conducted on problems raised by the current state and approaches identified to boost the K12 spectrum in India. To make this conference meaningful, Ashoka University has invited prominent dignitaries from various races fo life with both industry and academia experience. It includes Nandan Nilekani, Chairman-Infosys and Founder-EkStep Foundation; Anita Karwal, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy; and Deepak Parekh, Chairman of HDFC. The conference will be held over Zoom and will host more than 1,300 schools, 1,100 school officials and more than 10,000 attendees in over 100 cities.

Post Covid-19, Indian education sector will be introduced to many new problems and opportunities.

The conference will be attended by many stakeholders in the world of education – school administrators, national experts, edtech associations, politicians and psychologists – who will discuss two main issues: how technologies can be applied effectively to resolve the crisis and how school leaders have to respond to the various obstacles it raises.

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The conference will start at 4 pm and end at 7:15 pm on June 5 and start at 9:30 am and end at 5:20 pm on June 6.

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Ashoka University offers Achiever's Merit Scholarship of Up to 100% tuition fee waiver. This scholarship is offered to 150 students based on their overall performance in Ashoka University admission process with recognition for high performance in CBSE and ICSE/ ISC board examination.

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Ashoka University accepts CUET scores for UG admission. However, it is not mandatory. Aspirants have to pass Ashoka Aptitude Assessment and on-the-spot-essay round for admission to UG courses. Selected aspirants have to further pass other selection rounds for final admission.

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Ashoka University admissions are based on interview rounds, accepted entrance exams, and others. For some courses direct merit based admissions are available. MA is one such course whose admissions are possible basis the scores in graduation. For other admission details, please reach the official si

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Ashoka University will release the official shortlist after completing all interview rounds. The result is shared online and through email. Students should regularly check updates.

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Ashoka University popular programmes are MSc and BSc. BSc & MSc students are placed in top companies at top positions such as McKinsey & Company, BCG, Bain & Company, HUL, and others. BSc & MSc students can work as Junior Programmers, Lab Tech, or Analysts, or can go for various other job profiles.

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Candidates, can check the points below to know the course-wise Ashoka University application process:

  1. Reach the Ashoka University's official website.
  2. Press on the 'Apply Now' option.
  3. Click on the 'New Registration' tab.
  4. Select the programme.
  5. Register with a valid email ID.
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Ashoka University Sonipat has been ranked by several international & national ranking bodies under various categories such as University. The table below reflects on the Ashoka University ranking bodies and the ranks:

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QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2026

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QS Asian University Rankings 2026396

QS World University Rankings 2026

1201-1400

QS Sustainability Ranking 2026

1501+

NIRF 2025 under the University category

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The tuition fees is INR 5.92 Lacs per year at Ashoka University for MA Economics. The residence off-campus cost for double occupancy is INR 95,000. Aspirants also have to pay INR 5,400 for essential services (medical insurance and laundary service).

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