Ashoka University Course Admissions 2023: Important Dates, Fees, Courses, Eligibility & Selection Criteria ,Sonepat

What's new at Ashoka University (AU)? A complete schedule for the August 2023 intake has been released by the university. Find below the important updates related to Ashoka University August 2023 intake:

• The application portal for MSc Biology will be open from Dec 1, 2022, to Mar 31, 2023, for the 2023 intake.
• The assessment date for undergraduate courses admission in Round-I is Dec 4.

Ashoka University offers over 35 courses at UG, PG and PhD levels through its 19 departments and 12 centres. Admission to most of the courses is based on an assessment followed by an interview with the panel. To diversify the offered courses, AU also offers Young India Fellowship, Global Education Programmes, and Summer Programmes. Ashoka University offers courses across various streams such as Biology, Mathematics, Media Studies, Philosophy, Performing Arts, Environmental Studies, etc. Ashoka University’s fee varies depending on the course level and duration.

For BSc and BA admission, aspirants are required to take the Ashoka Aptitude Test (AAT). Candidates who have given the SAT/ACT also need to the aptitude test. Further, the score of the exam in which the aspirants have scores highest marks are taken into consideration. 

Ashoka University Course Admissions 2023: Fee, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Admission to UG and PG courses at Ashoka University is entrance-based. Each aspirant further must meet the minimum eligibility conditions. The relevant documents have to be submitted at the time of form filling and admission. Tabulated below are the course-wise fee, eligibility, and selection criteria:

NOTE: The undergraduate courses tuition fee is mentioned as per mentioned for the 2023-2024 admission year on the official website. While other courses' fee is taken from unofficial sources, hence, is indicative.

Ashoka University Admission Dates 2023

Ashoka University Sonipat is accepting applications for various courses. Some of the important dates related to the university admission process are given below:

Ashoka University Scholarship

The university offers financial aid to deserving students. It has partnered with several financial organisations and banks to help students get education loans. Financial aid of INR 250 crore was raised through various philanthropic activities to help more than 3,250 students.

In 2020-21, INR 75 crore was awarded as financial aid to deserving candidates. About 47% of the total students were on financial aid, including 159 full scholarships. 

The scholarship is given to students in the form of a fee waiver that ranges from 25% to 100% of the total tuition fee. The university offers fee waivers to students pursuing MA in Economics, MA in English or undergraduate programmes. The students of the university need to fill out the financial aid form and are shortlisted based on an interview.

Ashoka University Admission Process 2023

The admission procedure is followed each academic year to enrol students in their desired courses. Every aspirant needs to complete the admission rounds to seek admission in the desired course. The admissions at Ashoka University start with the release of the application form, following which an aptitude test is conducted, interviews, and at last final seat allotment. Details about the admission stages are explained below:

STEP 1: Ashoka University Application Process 2023

Candidates wanting to pursue a course from AU can apply via online mode. The university officials scan the applications and shortlist students. Candidates shall ensure that they submit the form before the due date. For ease of online form filling, the step-by-step application process is explained below:

Step 1.1: Visit Ashoka University’s official website (ashoka.edu.in).

Step 1.2: Click on the “Apply” icon.

Step 1.3: Click on the “New Registration” tab.

Step 1.4: Select the course.

Step 1.5: Register with a valid email ID.

Step 1.6: Login with the credentials entered during registration.

Step 1.7: Start filling out the fields in the form.

Step 1.8: Upload the asked documents such as a Letter of Recommendation.

Step 1.9: On form submission, a non-refundable fee of INR 1,000 has to be paid.

Ashoka University Application Process 2023: Important Documents

The mandatory documents that shall be attached to the application form are:

• Latepassport-size photograph
• Government Identification document with photograph such as Aadhar Card, Passport, or Driver’s License
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets issued by the relevant Board of Examination
• Co-Curricular Certificates – Up to five attachments as proof
• Extracurricular Certificates – Up to five attachments as proof

STEP 2: Entrance Examination

Candidates seeking admission to UG courses, who are successfully registered and submit their applications have to appear for Ashoka Aptitude Test (AAT). For MSc and PhD, aspirants can apply with scores of national-level exams. For MSc, scores in GATE, UGC NET, or CSIR NET are accepted. Additionally, for PhD, GATE, JEST, CSIR NET, and ICMR JRF exam scores are acceptable to become eligible for admission.

STEP 3: Personal Interviews

The university shortlists students based on their performance in the respective exam and calls them for an interview. Based on exam score and performance in the interview round, the final selection is done and seat allotments are carried out.

STEP 4: Seat Acceptance

A notification is released by the university announcing names or cutoff marks for each course. Candidates who make it to the selection lists can accept the seat on or before the acceptance deadline to confirm their seat. The students are also required to submit the first-semester fee at the time of admission.

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