Ph.D. in History 

at Ashoka University, Sonepat

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 tuition fee for a PG Diploma is INR 7.5 lakh.

Ashoka University admissions are open. Candidates can apply online for the preferred course. The university opens applications in four rounds for UG courses. The last date for admission to UG courses is Aug 5, 2026.

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. 

Ashoka University offers admission to aspirants based on their entrance exam scores. The university conducts Ashoka Aptitude Assessment for admission to UG courses. Selected aspirants have to further pass the personal interview round for final selection. Candidate also have to pass on-the-spot-essay round for UG admission.

Admission to Ashoka University is based on the merit and potential of the candidates, whereas the nancial aid offered to students is dependent on their need and affordability. No student has ever been turned down due to his or her personal nancial constraints.
More than 50% of our students benefit from our financial aid. Fee waivers range from 25% on tuition to 100% on all expenses. University also has tie-ups with financial institutions that provide education loans at affordable rates without any collateral.

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 overall highest package offered during the placements 2025 was INR 35 LPA, which was in the Corporate sector. In Development sector, the highest package offered was INR 17 LPA. The University has released the sector-wise highest salary for 2024. In the Corporate sector, the 2024 highest package offered was INR 35 LPA and in the Development sector, it stood at INR 20 LPA. 

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.