M.Sc. in Biology 

at Ashoka University Sonepat, Sonepat

Yes, Ashoka University is considered to be good for placements. In the 2022-23 placement season, 383 students were placed at over 250 companies, with the highest salary package offered being INR 35 LPA. The average salary package for the batch was INR 12.21 LPA.

Ashoka University is a preferred destination for several leading recruiters across corporate, consulting, BFSI, IT, and development firms. Some of the top recruiters that visited the campus during the 2022-23 placement season

Both the university offers and states 100% placements from campus selection or interviews, however both the universities have different tie-ups for their internships and placement programes hence you can visit their respective websites and go through the company tie ups and select by your own priority.

Yes, Ashoka University offers two types of scholarships, namely Need-Based Financial Aid Philosophy and Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship, to its students. The financial aid given by Ashoka University is assessed solely on the basis of your family’s financial standing. It is not based on scholastic merit, sports qualifications, parent’s occupation or any non-financial factors. The merit cum means scholarship is offered to exceptional undergraduate students intending to major in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Computer Science at Ashoka.

About Jindal School of Languages and Literature:

The eleventh institution founded by O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in 2020 is JSLL. JSLL provides a Ph.D. curriculum in languages and literature in addition to a B.A. (Hons.) in English. With over 250 international university partnerships through semester exchange and free tuition programmes, JSLL offers students access to a world of possibilities and global exposure. The 63-acre, NAAC-accredited campus of JSLL features cutting-edge services and facilities. JSLL has a track record of putting students in diverse firms at a rate of between 65% and 100%; the highest compensation awarded was 1 crore PA.

About Ashoka University:

In 2014, Ashoka University was established as a stand-alone university. A variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programmes in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are available at Ashoka University. Additionally, Ashoka University collaborates on research, training initiatives, and student exchanges with a number of foreign universities and organisations.  Ashoka University boasts a campus spanning 25 acres, complete with state-of-the-art facilities and a technologically advanced learning atmosphere.  With an 85% placement rate, Ashoka University offers the highest package of 30.24 LPA.

The BSc tuition fee at Ashoka University is a major component of the overall cost and costs around INR 40.91 Lacs for the entire course. The amount varies with the specialisation chosen and is spread out across annual installments for easier payment.

According to unofficial online sources, the majority of Ashoka University alumni are placed in the Business Development sector with a 20% share. The other top sectors that involve the major chunk of alumni are Education and Research. The pie chart below illustrates the sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Administrative, Sales, Finance, and Engineering.

EdTech/ Education emerged as the top industry during the internships 2023-24, with 30.40% of offers attracted. The snip below illustrates the details industry-wise breakup of Ashoka University internships 2023-24:

Source: Official Careers Report 2023-24