Ashoka Aptitude Test Question Papers 2026: Download Previous Year Sample Papers PDF

Start by reading as a regular task. This will better your command over the language. Start writing, start with describing things then slowly advance to research based content. Keep up with the current events. Follow the news. Download a news application if it helps. Also, do some light reading on notable historical events, policies, current affairs, laws, issues, etc. 

You can refer to any competitive questions book for the reasoning part of the test. Other than that, your course books must be enough.

The tuition fee for undergaduate programmes including accommodation and other expenses is provided in the table below. 

Aspirants must note that this is the fee for the first year of the August 2025 intake. 

Since the aptitude test is conducted for admissions in undergraduate programmes, the difficulty level is quite moderate. Questions from the quantitative aptitude section are moderately difficult but pretty easy for students who have opted for mathematics in classes 11 and 12. The English section is a bit tougher and tricky, however, not extremely difficult.

The Ashoka Aptitude Test is conducted in several sessions at different times throughout the year. It is advisable that candidates start preparing for the entrance exam at least two months is advance. For instance, if your exam is to be conducted in December, you should start preparations in October. While preparing candidates can focus more on the reasoning and data interpretation sections since they already have some subject-wise knowledge.

Yes, after taking the MCQs, candidates must write a 650-word on-the-spot essay. They will be given two essay questions out of which they have to pick one. Examinees from the past have reported that one question is more inclined towards subject-based, somewhat hard topics and the other is designed to judge the personality of the candidates. Students will be given 30 minutes to take this question.

No, if you have already taken CUET and have scored well, you can mention your scores in the Ashoka University applications. You might still have to interview for admissions though. The university also accepts SAT and ACT scores. 

The university has set the following rules and regulations for taking Ashoka Aptitude Test remotely. 

• Examinees must have a government-issued photo ID while taking the test.
• They can take 5-minute bio breaks during designated break sections. 
• They are allowed to use pen and paper for rough work.
• Calculators are not allowed.
• Webcam must be enabled at all times and the face of the examinee must be visible.
• The assessment can only be taken on desktops or laptops. 

AAT sample papers are an essential resource for preparations. Aspirants must go through these papers at least once before the test to get an idea of the types of questions they will have to take eventually. The time limit to take the test is 90 minutes. While solving a sample paper, aspirants can also get an idea of their speed with which they attempt the paper.