Ashoka University PhD Courses & Fees 2025

Ashoka University offers Merit Cum Means scholarship for exceptional Undergraduate students intending to major in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Computer Science at Ashoka. A total of 25 scholarships will be awarded in addition to the need based financial aid available to all students, of which 5 of candidates will receive a waiver of 100% on tuition fee and residence, and remaining 20 will receive a waiver of 100% on tuition fee. Candidates can refer to the steps below to apply for Merit Cum Means scholarship:

1. Candidates shortlisted based on the cut-offs will receive an invitation to apply for the Merit Scholarship.
2. As a part of the scholarship application, candidates will be required to submit a form with a Statement Of Purpose (SOP), along with the latest Income Tax Return of their parents/guardian. This application form will be open for 5 days.
3. Candidates will be further shortlisted by a scholarship committee based on the caliber of their SOP and family income analysis.  Those that make the short list at this point could also have to show up for an in-person interview with the committee.
4. Depending on how well they perform overall during the selection process, successful candidates will either earn a 100% tuition fee waiver or a 100% tuition and residence waiver.

Ashoka University hostel fee is INR 200,550 for the UG courses. This is for the academic year 2025-26. The residence cost component includes room and utilities, such as water, electricity (100% backup and air conditioning), pantry, and gymnasium. The hostel fee is based on an average stay duration of nine months in a year. For meals, an amount of INR 10,000 per semester will be charged at the end of each semester. An amount of INR 5,400 will also be charged under essential services, which includes medical insurance and laundry services.

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.

Ashoka University offers Need-based Scholarship of up to 100% tuition fee waivers. Need-based scholarship is offered to students requiring financial aid. The scholarship is offered to students considering their income, savings, etc.