Ashoka Aptitude Test

Ashoka Aptitude Test is an online entrance exam. The Ashoka University allows applicants to take the test from anywhere with an internet connection and a webcam for security purposes. Hence, there are no physical exam centres. Test takers have to attempt 80 MCQs on critical thinking and problem solving and an on-the-spot essay. Students who pass the test are interviewed for admissions on the same day as their test. 

Exam takers have to type their AAT essay on the same system on which took the rest of the test. They will be given a 5 minute break before attempting the essay question. The fixed time limit to take the essay question is 30 mins and their is no word limit.  

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. 

According to Ashoka University's website, applicants can only apply for one round of the exam for each admission cycle. So no, you cannot take Ashoka Aptitude Assessment twice in one year. 

The dates for AAT 2025 are - 

• December 8, 2024
• January 25, 2025
• May 4, 2025

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 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.

There's no separate quantitative aptitude section on this test. However, some basic quant maybe asked under problem solving and reasoning sections.

There's no certain syllabus for the AAT essay questions. However, some topics that may appear on the test are listed below. 

• Gender Fluidity 
• Reservation - A Social Boon or Bane
• Methods to Alleviate Poverty
• Effects of Demonetisation 
• Money and Happiness 
• Man Vs Nature 
• Role of Your Attitude in Success 
• Is Graffiti Art or Vandalism
• How Effective are Warnings on Cigarette Packets