Ph.D. in History 

at Ashoka University, Sonepat

Ashoka University offers admission to aspirants based on their scores in Ashoka Aptitude Assessment. Aspirants also need to pass the on-the-spot-essay round for UG courses. Selected aspirants are further called for a PI round. 

The University hosted many recruiters from diverse industries such as BFSI, Consulting, BPO/ KPO, EdTech/ Education, FMCG, IT & ITES, Healthcare, etc. Some of the well-known companies that participated in Ashoka University placements 2025 are mentioned below:

Yes, one can consider Ashoka University as Tier 1 university for Liberal Arts and various other courses. Ashoka University is ranked at 103rd position by NIRF 2025 under the University category. As per the QS Ranking 2026, Ashoka University has been ranked at the 99th position under the Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category. 

Ashoka University accepts CUET scores for UG admission. However, it is not mandatory. Aspirants have to pass Ashoka Aptitude Assessment and on-the-spot-essay round for admission to UG courses. Selected aspirants have to further pass other selection rounds for final admission.

A large share of Ashoka University alumni are placed in the Business Development sector with a 20% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Education and Research.

The University has a good placement record with a stagnant highest package over the past three years. Consulting has been the top industry and top function during placements 2025. The following table details the Ashoka University placement info:

The branch-wise salary details have not been disclosed. However, the University has released the sector-wise average package for 2025. The average package offered in the Corporate sector was INR 11.6 LPA and in the Development sector was INR 11.1 LPA. The following table showcases Ashoka University average package trends in the Corporate and Development sectors:

The total number of students placed during Ashoka University placements 2025 was 437. The 2024 batch comprised 1,110 students. Out of these 355 students opted for placements and 311 opted for higher education, family business, entrepreneurship, competitive exams and pursuing a gap year. All the participating students were successfully placed. The table below showcases the Ashoka University placement data in terms of students placed:

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.

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.