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UGC-DEEMED-ASHK · Private University · NAAC A+

Ashoka University

India's leading liberal arts university. Global faculty, small cohorts.

Sonipat, Haryana · Urban Private University Est. 2014 Ashoka Aptitude Test
Course Analysed
BA (Hons) Economics
Duration: 3 years
Total Fees
₹31.50 L
Avg CTC
₹9.80 L
Highest CTC
₹55.00 L
Placement %
75%
Verified registry data · AISHE
AISHE Code
UGC-DEEMED-ASHK
Official Name
Ashoka University
State
Haryana
District
Sonipat
City
Sonipat
Location
Urban
Institution Type
Private University
Ownership
Private University
Affiliated To
Ashoka University
University Type
Deemed University
Established
2014
Decision Scores

The four scores. Verified data. No fluff.

ROI Score2.2/10
Payback ~5.9 yrs
Total cost ₹40.20 L vs net post-tax salary at ₹6.86 L p.a.
Affordability2/10
4.47x median income
Annual burden ₹13.40 L against ₹3,00,000 median household income.
Placement Confidence5.3/10
75% placed
Avg ₹9.80 L · Median ₹8.50 L · Highest ₹55.00 L.
Admission Probability
Historical cutoff: 97 percentile (Ashoka Aptitude Test).
Three strategic alternatives

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Dynamically chosen from enriched profiles in the same category.

Quick Facts

At-a-glance.

Admission status, intake, hostel, scholarships and total annual cost of attendance.

Admissions
Status
Open
Next Deadline
Round 1 — Dec 2026
Intake / Year
750
Hostel
Available
Scholarships
Available · See scholarships section below
Annual cost breakdown
Tuition₹10.50 L
Hostel₹2.00 L
Mess₹90.0K
Other₹30.0K
Total / year₹13.70 L
Latest News

Ashoka University expands liberal arts curriculum with new majors in Environmental Studies and Sustainability.

Courses & Programmes

4 programmes on offer.

Verified intake, duration, fees and entrance exam for each programme.

ProgrammeLevelDurationAnnual FeeEntranceSeats
BA (Hons) EconomicsUG3 years₹10.50 LAshoka Aptitude Test100
BA (Hons) Computer ScienceUG3 years₹10.50 LAAT90
BA (Hons) Political ScienceUG3 years₹10.50 LAAT80
Young India FellowshipPG1 year₹8.00 LApplication250
Placement Trend

Five years. One direction.

Year-on-year placement statistics. Compare medians, not just highlights.

YearAvg CTCMedian CTCHighest CTCPlaced %Students Placed
2020₹6.69 L₹5.81 L₹37.57 L69%176
2021₹7.36 L₹6.39 L₹41.32 L70.5%187
2022₹8.10 L₹7.02 L₹45.45 L72%198
2023₹8.91 L₹7.73 L₹50.00 L73.5%209
2024₹9.80 L₹8.50 L₹55.00 L75%220
Top Recruiters

The companies that show up.

Recurring recruiters at campus placement drives over the past five years.

McKinsey
Bain
BCG
JP Morgan
Goldman Sachs
Bridgespan
Teach for India
Campus & Facilities

What you'll actually use.

A snapshot of on-campus infrastructure and services available to students.

Modern LibraryPerforming Arts CenterSports ComplexWiFi CampusHostelCafeteriaHealth CentreGymAuditoriumInnovation LabCounseling Centre
Notable Alumni

The network you'll join.

A glimpse of the institution's most public alumni — your future peer set.

Alumnus #1

Hemali Sodhi

Founder
A Suitable Agency
Next Steps

Finance, housing, and onward.

Eligible scholarships · NSP & state

Reduce the cost. Don't pay the sticker.

Scholarships matched to this institution's state and category. Central schemes first.

Central

Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST

UGC
Amount ₹31,000-35,000/month JRF + ₹20,000 contingency
Eligibility SC/ST candidates pursuing MPhil/PhD.
Deadline Annual call
Apply on portal
Central

Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minorities

Ministry of Minority Affairs
Amount ₹31,000-35,000/month + contingency
Eligibility Minority candidates pursuing MPhil/PhD.
Deadline Annual
Apply on portal
Central

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Ministry of Social Justice
Amount Full tuition + ₹1,200-1,500/month maintenance
Eligibility Scheduled Caste students, family income < ₹2.5 lakh, post-matric studies.
Deadline October
Apply on portal
Central

Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students

Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Amount Full tuition + ₹1,200-1,500/month maintenance
Eligibility Scheduled Tribe students, family income < ₹2.5 lakh.
Deadline October
Apply on portal
Central

Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities

Ministry of Minority Affairs
Amount ₹10,000-30,000/yr
Eligibility Muslim/Sikh/Christian/Buddhist/Jain/Parsi students, family income < ₹2 lakh.
Deadline October
Apply on portal
Central

Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students

Ministry of Social Justice
Amount Tuition + maintenance allowance
Eligibility OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) students, family income < ₹1.5 lakh.
Deadline October
Apply on portal
Central

PM Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana

Ministry of Education
Amount ₹12,000-20,000/yr based on year of study
Eligibility Class XII top 20%ile, regular degree program, family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh.
Deadline October
Apply on portal
Central

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College & University Students

Ministry of Education, GoI
Amount ₹12,000/yr (1st-3rd year) · ₹20,000/yr (4th-5th year)
Eligibility Top 20%ile in Class XII (CBSE/ICSE/State Board), family income < ₹8 lakh p.a., pursuing regular degree.
Deadline October
Apply on portal
Central

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme

MoE
Amount ₹12,000/yr from Class IX to XII
Eligibility Class VIII students from economically weaker families. Family income < ₹3.5 lakh.
Deadline October
Apply on portal
Central

Vidya Lakshmi Education Loan Portal

Department of Financial Services
Amount Aggregator portal for govt education loans (not a scholarship)
Eligibility Indian students; loans by 38+ banks visible in one place.
Deadline Open year-round
Apply on portal
Private/Trust

Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Reliance Foundation
Amount Up to ₹2 lakh/yr
Eligibility First-year UG students with merit + financial need (family income < ₹15 lakh).
Deadline August
Apply on portal
Private/Trust

Tata Trusts Scholarship for Undergraduates

Tata Trusts
Amount Up to ₹1.5 lakh/yr for talented underprivileged students
Eligibility Undergraduate students with strong academic record from low-income families.
Deadline Varies
Apply on portal
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