Ashoka University Sonepat Answered Questions

Hello, I hope you are doing fine Graduates of Ashoka university are recruited across diverse profile: business analyst, credit risk analyst, executive assistant, communication and strategy, Project manager, Research analyst, data science, digital marketing, HR, product manager, software developer, and many more. (As you mentioned that you are a student of PhD from History, I believe there are very low chances but you should try and also you can prefer off campus internship program.)Mostly in colleges placement cell always prefers student from business course or economics. But I'll suggest you to try for placement.the highest placement package of Ashoka university is 35 Lacs per annum.I hope my answer will help you.Thank you 

Applying to Ashoka University in Sonipat involves a structured process designed to assess candidates holistically. Prospective students must first complete an online application form, providing personal details, academic history, extracurricular activities, and personal essays. The application also requires a letter of recommendation and information on non-academic engagements. Once the application is submitted, candidates are required to participate in mandatory assessments, including the Ashoka Aptitude Assessment and an on-the-spot essay. These evaluations aim to gauge the applicant's critical thinking and analytical skills. Following the assessments, shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview conducted by a panel. This interview seeks to understand the candidate's background, motivations, and suitability for Ashoka University's academic and residential programs. The university follows a round-based admission process with specific timelines for each stage. Applicants are advised to refer to the official admissions calendar for detailed deadlines and ensure timely submission of all required materials.     

Ashoka University offers a two-year full-time MA course covering three specialisations, including English, Economics and Liberal Studies. The Department of Economics at Ashoka University is one of the leading economics departments in the country. It is known for the quality of its research and teaching. The University also provides opportunities for students to be involved in research under faculty supervision.

Ashoka University offers flagship programme Young India Fellowship (YIF). YIF is a residential programe that teaches students helping fellows to solve the most pertinent problems leads to design and create the better world around us. The duration of YIF is one-year. More than 90 students enrols in the programme annually and explors variety of fields. 

Ashoka University admission to the MA course is based on a written assessment or entrance examination. Candidates who pass the test are called for the interview round. The aspirants of the MA programme can apply through the Ashoka University online application portal. Ashoka University admissions for the MA in Liberal Arts programme are currently restricted to graduates of the Young India Fellowship.

The Ashoka University placement trends for the past three years is showcased in the table below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)the highest packageINR 30 LPAINR 35 LPAINR 35 LPAAverage package- INR 11.20 LPA (Corporate Sector)- INR 7.50 LPA (Development Sector)- INR 11.40 LPA (Corporate Sector)- INR 8.70 LPA (Development Sector)- INR 10.70 LPA (Corporate Sector)- INR 9 LPA (Development Sector)Total recruitersN/A250+158Offers receivedN/A383390Offers on day zeroN/AN/A115No. of students placed who were on financial aidN/AN/A43%Total studentsN/AN/A1,110Students placedN/A351355Students opted for placementsN/AN/A355Students opted for higher education, family business, entrepreneurship, competitive exams and pursuing a gap yearN/AN/A311DE&I students placedN/AN/A4

Ashoka University MA fee is INR 11.3 lakh. The fee mentioned here is not applicable to MA (Liberal Studies). A refundable security deposit of INR 20,000 and meal cost security deposit of INR 25,000 (if opted-in for Residence) at the time of acceptance of the offer of admission will also be charged. The mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Yes, Bachelor of Science ( BSc) is available at Ashoka University. Ashoka University BSc course is offered in various streams. For admission to BSc, aspirants must pass Class 12 in the relevant stream to be eligible to apply for the course. Admission to this course is granted through valid scores in AAT, followed by Personal Interview round.