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NIRF 2025 151–200 OverallNIRF 2025 101–150 UniversityPrivate

Ashoka University, Sonipat

Also known as Ashoka University

Sonipat, HaryanaEstd. 2014UGC1620 intake
Fees / year
₹6.22L - ₹11.22L
Courses
33+
NIRF Overall
151–200
Established
2014

About Ashoka University, Sonipat

Ashoka University is a private university at Sonepat, Haryana. It was established under the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006 (notification Leg. 24/2014 dated 2 May 2014), is UGC-approved, and was authorised to grant degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act in November 2014. The campus is at Plot No. 2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, National Capital Region, P.O. Rai, Sonepat, Haryana 131029, and the university's application portal describes it as a 100% residential campus.

Programmes

The undergraduate programme is a four-year B.A./B.Sc. Honours or Honours with Research degree. Every student takes nine mandatory Foundation Courses, declares a major by the end of the third semester and needs 160 credits to graduate. The application portal for the 2027 intake lists 15 single-discipline majors (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Economics, English, History, International Relations, Management, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology) and 13 interdisciplinary majors, such as Economics and Finance, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and Computer Science and Entrepreneurial Leadership.

Graduate programmes are the two-year M.A. in Economics and M.A. in English, three one-year master's programmes open for the 2027 intake (M.A. in Economics and Data Analytics, M.Sc. in Applied Digital Health and Responsible AI, M.Sc. in Human Health and Immunology) and the one-year Young India Fellowship, a post-graduate diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies that is not part of the course list below.

Rankings and placements

NIRF 2025 placed Ashoka University in the 101-150 rank-band of the University category and the 151-200 band overall. The official pages checked do not state a NAAC grade. The 2024-25 career report records about 400 students placed, 436 offers and 164 recruiters, with a highest salary of Rs 35 LPA, a median of Rs 10.6 LPA and an average of Rs 11.6 LPA.

Sources: Ashoka FAQs (https://www.ashoka.edu.in/faq/) (page as captured on 10 April 2026); Ashoka undergraduate programme (https://www.ashoka.edu.in/academic-programme/undergraduate/) (page as captured on 2 October 2026); Ashoka UG admissions portal (https://application.ashoka.edu.in/); Ashoka one-year master's portal (https://pg-application.ashoka.edu.in/); NIRF 2025 University rank-bands (https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/UniversityRanking150.html); Ashoka Career Report 2024-25 (https://www.ashoka.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ashoka-Career-Report_2024-25.pdf) (copy captured in January 2026). Checked on 15 October 2026.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
2014
Institution type
Private
Location
Sonipat, Haryana
Approvals
UGC
NIRF 2025
151–200 Overall, 101–150 University
Programmes
33Science, Arts & Humanities
UG fees
₹11.22L a year
PG fees
₹6.22L – ₹11.22L a year
Also known as
Ashoka University

Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.

Courses and Fees

33 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)Undergraduate15₹11,22,000
Bachelor of Science (Hons)Undergraduate13₹11,22,000
Master of ArtsPostgraduate3₹6,21,900 – ₹11,22,000
Master of SciencePostgraduate2₹11,22,000

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

  • Ashoka Aptitude Assessment
  • SAT
  • ACT
  • CUET (UG)
  • JEE Main
  • Ashoka Mathematics Challenge
  • Ashoka M.A. Economics entrance test
  • Ashoka On-the-Spot Essay

Ashoka admits undergraduates through its own holistic process: an application, the mandatory On-the-Spot Essay and Ashoka Aptitude Assessment (or the Ashoka Mathematics Challenge), and a panel interview. SAT, ACT, CUET and JEE Main scores are optional, and there is no application fee.

  • Undergraduate, 2027 intake: applications are open (checked on 15 October 2026). Ashoka admits in rounds, each with its own application deadline and assessment date, listed on its undergraduate admissions timeline; the semester starts on 18 August 2027. A special early Ashoka Mathematics Challenge was held on 23 August 2026.
  • Assessments: the On-the-Spot Essay is 30 minutes (one of two prompts). The Ashoka Aptitude Assessment is 90 minutes with 40 multiple-choice questions on logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning and critical thinking, with no negative marking. The Ashoka Mathematics Challenge, also 90 minutes, is for applicants set on Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics. Applicants in India take them in person at a test centre.
  • Scholarships: merit scholarships are decided with the offer, and need-based scholarships open once an offer is made.
  • Graduate programmes: registration for the one-year master's programmes of the 2027 intake is open; M.A. Economics and M.A. English intake for 2026 has closed, and 2027 dates are not published.

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Ashoka University, Sonipat: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the undergraduate fee at Ashoka University?

For the August 2027 intake (AY 2027-28) the first-year fee is Rs 11,22,000 tuition, Rs 2,28,000 residence and Rs 5,400 essential services, Rs 13,55,400 in all. For the August 2026 intake (AY 2026-27) it was Rs 10,74,000, Rs 2,11,000 and Rs 5,400, Rs 12,90,400 in all. Meals carry a fixed minimum of Rs 20,000 a year, and one-time deposits apply at the offer stage. Ashoka lists one fee for the undergraduate programme.

What are the M.A. and master's fees at Ashoka University?

M.A. Economics and M.A. English, 2026 intake: tuition Rs 6,21,900 a year for two years, plus off-campus residence of Rs 99,800 and Rs 5,400 for essential services. The three one-year master's programmes (2027 intake): tuition Rs 11,22,000 and an annual fee of Rs 12,32,400 with off-campus accommodation. Young India Fellowship, Class of 2027: tuition Rs 7,98,000, with every offer carrying at least a 25% tuition waiver.

What is the Ashoka Aptitude Assessment?

It is Ashoka's own admissions test for undergraduates: 90 minutes, 40 multiple-choice questions on logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning and critical thinking, no negative marking and no calculator. It sits alongside a 30-minute On-the-Spot Essay. Applicants for Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics can take the 90-minute Ashoka Mathematics Challenge instead of the aptitude assessment.

Does Ashoka University accept SAT, JEE Main or CUET scores?

These are optional. Ashoka's application lists SAT, ACT, CUET, JEE Main and other tests as optional extras next to the mandatory Ashoka assessments. A JEE Main score of at least 98 percentile can qualify for a Special Merit Scholarship of 100% tuition.

Does Ashoka University give scholarships?

Yes. Special Merit Scholarships (50) give a 100% tuition waiver, for example for 98 percentile or more in JEE Main. Achievers' Merit Scholarships (150) give up to 100% for 98% or more in Class X and XII with a strong admissions result. Need-based scholarships go up to 100% of tuition, residence and meals. Ashoka says about 44% of its students have received some financial grant since 2014.

Which majors does Ashoka University offer?

B.Sc. (Hons.): Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science and AI, Management, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology. B.A. (Hons.): Economics, English, History, International Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology. Interdisciplinary majors include Economics and Finance, Economics and History, English and Creative Writing, and Politics, Philosophy and Economics. The degree runs four years.

How are placements at Ashoka University?

The Career Report 2024-25 (graduating batch of 2025) records about 400 students placed, 436 offers and 164 recruiters, with a highest salary of Rs 35 LPA, a median of Rs 10.6 LPA and an average of Rs 11.6 LPA.

Is Ashoka University private, and is it UGC-approved?

Ashoka is a private university set up under the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006 (notification of 2 May 2014). It is UGC-approved and was authorised to grant degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act in November 2014.

What is the NIRF ranking of Ashoka University?

In NIRF 2025 Ashoka University is in the 101-150 rank-band in the University category and the 151-200 band overall. The official pages checked do not state a NAAC grade.

What is the admission process at Ashoka University, Sonipat?

Ashoka admits undergraduates through its own holistic process: an application, the mandatory On-the-Spot Essay and Ashoka Aptitude Assessment (or the Ashoka Mathematics Challenge), and a panel interview. SAT, ACT, CUET and JEE Main scores are optional, and there is no application fee. Undergraduate, 2027 intake: applications are open (checked on 15 October 2026).

Which courses does Ashoka University, Sonipat offer?

Ashoka University, Sonipat offers 33 programmes in Science and Arts & Humanities, including Bachelor of Science (Hons), Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and Master of Arts.

Which bodies approve or accredit Ashoka University, Sonipat?

Ashoka University, Sonipat lists approval or accreditation from UGC.

What other names is Ashoka University, Sonipat known by?

Ashoka University, Sonipat is also known as Ashoka University.

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.

Courses and fees: as listed for Ashoka University, Sonipat on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 9 November 2026.

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