Ashoka Aptitude Test

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

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.

Candidates must stick to the word limit of 650 words while writing their on-the-spot essays while taking the Ashoka Aptitude Assessment.