Humanities & Social Sciences

Admissions at KSOU are currently oprn. Interested students can apply for the respective courses by visiting the official website of KSOU.

The syllabus for BA in Economics and BA (Hons) in Economics is almost the same. There are core subjects related to the field that are included in the curriculum. Enlisted below are some of the subjects included in the Ashoka University BA Economics (Hons) course:

• Research Methodology
• Behavioural Economics
• Industrial Economics
• Labour Economics and Public Policy
• Research Manuscipt in Economics, etc.

The Ashoka University provides various types of internships such as Summer Internships, Virtual Internships, Credit Based Internships, Winter Internships, Shadow Programme, etc.

The step-wise admission process through the Ashoka Aptitude Test 2025 for admission to BA course at Ashoka University is provided below. 

1. Register yourself online.

2. Fill out the AAT 2025 Application form which is free of cost. 

(Click here to learn how to fill the AAT Application Form)

3. Appear for AAT. Students will be informed about the dates and timings. 

The faculty at the MIT-WPU School of Government for the MA program in Political Leadership and Government is highly experienced and diverse. The academic team includes notable professionals like Prof. Sridhar Pabbisetty, who brings expertise in public policy and governance, and Dr. Parimal Maya Sudhakar, who specializes in international politics and has extensive experience in both academia and research. Other faculty members, like Prof. Neelam Pandit, have significant field experience in rural and tribal development. This blend of practical and academic knowledge provides students with a well-rounded education.

Ashoka University admissions 2025 are closed for all the UG courses. Academic session of the 2025 batch started in August 2025. Candidates who are appearing in Class 12 can fill out the application to get a provisional admission and can submit the Higher Senior Secondary mark sheet later for 2026 session. 

The eligibility criteria for admission to the BA course involves three major requirements,  first candidates must secure decent scores in Class 12 from a recognised board of education, secondly, candidates must appear in the Ashok Aptitude Test, this test is an in-house test conducted by the university to help them for shortlisting the students. Lastly, candidates who get good scores on the AAT must go through the last step of the selection process i.e., a personal interview.  

No, candidates are not allowed to get direct admission to BA courses at Ashoka University. To secure a seat in the programme, candidates must qualify for the basic eligibility criteria first, then appear for the Ashoka Aptitude Assessment, and give a personal interview conducted by the university admissions authority. 

The tuition fees for the MA program at the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, are approximately 1.13 to 2.05 lakhs per year, depending on the specific course and specialization.

Ashoka University does offer BA courses for three years, divided into six semesters. The university offers several specialisations in BA courses, such as BA (Hons) in Economics, BA (Hons) in Political Science, BA (Hons) in English, BA (Hons) in History, etc. Students have to complete class 12 from a recognised board. Then appear for Ashoka Aptitude Assessment, followed by a personal Interview. Candidates will be evaluated on their consistent academic performance, aptitude test and interview scores.