Ashoka University 2021 Round 1 Application Deadline Approaching
2020-11-10Applications to UG level Liberal programs are currently ongoing at Ashoka University, a premier private University based in Sonepat near New Delhi.
Courses offered at Ashoka University: 3 (+1 optional) year UG program in either B.A.(Hons) or B.Sc. (Hons)
About Ashoka University: Ashoka University is a private university with a focus on liberal arts and sciences. It was established in 2014 by efforts of 70 eminent personalities which include the likes of Ashok Trivedi (Co-Founder of iGate), Dilip Shanghvi (founder Sun Pharma), Nirmal Jain (founder India Infoline), Sanjeev Bikhchandani (naukri.com, shiksha.com) and Jaithirth Rao (founder MphasiS).
Each student needs to take a mandatory foundational course, majors, minors, co-curricular and optional concentrations.
Foundational Courses:
The University requires each student to take 9 Foundation Courses. Each of these courses is mandatory.
Majors: The university offers either a Pure Majors or Interdisciplinary Majors. A Major is a subject in which a student will earn a Bachelor’s degree. . Undergraduate students at Ashoka University will have to declare their Major at the end of their third semester.
Pure Majors offered:
- Biology (B.Sc.Hons)
- Chemistry (B.Sc.Hons)
- Computer Science (B.Sc. Hons.)
- Economics (B.A. Hons.)
- English (B.A. Hons.)
- History (B.A. Hons.)
- Mathematics (B.Sc. Hons.)
- Philosophy (B.A. Hons.)
- Physics (B.Sc. Hons)
- Political Science (B.A. Hons.)
- Psychology (B.A. Hons.)
- Sociology/Anthropology (B.A. Hons.)
A minimum of 12 courses are required to complete a Major in a subject.
Interdisciplinary majors offered:
- Computer Science and Entrepreneurial Leadership (B.Sc. Hons.)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (B.Sc. Hons.)
- English and Creative Writing (B.A Hons.)
- Economics and Finance (B.Sc. Hons.)
- Economics and History (B.A.Hons.)
- English and Media Studies (B.A. Hons.)
- History and International Relations (B.A. Hons.)
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics (B.A. Hons.)
- Politics and Society (B.A. Hons.)
16 courses are required to complete an Interdisciplinary Major.
- Computer Science and Entrepreneurial Leadership (B.Sc. Hons.)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (B.Sc. Hons.)
- English and Creative Writing (B.A Hons.)
- Economics and Finance (B.Sc. Hons.)
- Economics and History (B.A.Hons.)
- English and Media Studies (B.A. Hons.)
- History and International Relations (B.A. Hons.)
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics (B.A. Hons.)
- Politics and Society (B.A. Hons.)
16 courses are required to complete an Interdisciplinary Major.
Minors:
Students are encouraged to consider declaring a Minor in addition to their Major. To qualify for a Minor, students must take 6 courses (24 credits) in a programme outside their field of Major specialization.
Minors at Ashoka University include:
- Creative Writing
- Environmental Studies
- Entrepreneurship
- International Relations
- Media Studies
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
Admission Criteria
Admissions are carried out in 4 Rounds/cycles
Each round consists of 3 stages:
Stage1:
- Application submission (Academic scores. ACT/SAT scores, Personal Essays, Recommendation, Non-academic engagement)
- Assessments (Ashoka Aptitude Assessment, On-the-spot Essay)
Stage 2: Interview with panel (only of shortlisted candidates from Stage 1)
Stage 3: Decision & Financial aid
Fee:
Annual Fee (incl Tuition, Residence cost and other fees): ₹ 9,87,000
Financial aid:
Financial aid is assessed entirely on the basis of the financial standing of the student’s family.
How to Apply
- Attach all mandatory documents to prevent the application form (e.g. photograph, government identification document, examination mark-sheets, artwork, writing samples, web-links, letters of experience/completion/appointment etc.)
- The applicants are required to respond to three mandatory personal essay prompts
Eligibility
- Candidates from any stream can apply
- Ashoka University has specific policies for particular disciplines/courses for students who wish to Major or Minor in any of the disciplines listed below:
- Mathematics is mandatory in Class 11 & 12 if student would like to choose Economics, Economics & Finance, Economics & History, Politics, Philosophy & Economics
- Mathematics is mandatory in Class 11 & 12 if following disciplines are chosen as majors or minors but the department may make a case-by-case exception if the student demonstrates that he/she has sufficient grasp of Mathematics – Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Science & Entrepreneurship, Computer Science & Mathematics.
- Mathematics & Physics is mandatory in Class 11 & 12 if Physics is chosen as the discipline of Major or Minor but the department may make a case-by-case exception if the student demonstrates that he/she has sufficient grasp of Mathematics and Physics
Selection Process
Stage 1:
- Personal details
- Academic performance from Grade IX to XII, or equivalent (application can be submitted before Grade XII results are declared)
- Details of candidate’s extracurricular and co-curricular involvement
- A 500-word personal essay to share the candidate’s story to get the University to know them better
- Letter of Recommendation (highly recommended) ŸSAT/ ACT score (optional)
Stage 2:
- On-the-spot Essay (30 minutes; Mandatory)
Sample: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/static/doc_uploads/file_1540270147.pdf
- Interview with a panel (In person / Skype; Mandatory)
- Ashoka Aptitude Test (90 minutes; Mandatory)
AAT format: 40 MCQs, consisting of:
- 20 problem-solving questions
- 20 critical thinking questions
Sample paper: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/static/doc_uploads/file_1600321597.pdf
Key Dates for Round 1
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Application Submission Deadline: 18th November 2020
- Assessments Date (Incl AAT): 29th November 2020
- Decision Notification: Between 8-13 January 2021
- Acceptance Deadline: Between 15-19 February 2021
- Semester 1 Fee Payment Deadline: 30 June 2021