Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG)
₹5,400Annual · /yr
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Ashoka University · SonipatAshoka University Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Ashoka University is an university in Sonipat, Haryana, established in 2014. Ashoka University is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to Ashoka University. Ashoka University offers…
Overview
About Ashoka University
Ashoka University is an university in Sonipat, Haryana, established in 2014. Ashoka University is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to Ashoka University. Ashoka University offers 4 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 2 at postgraduate level. They are Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG), Graduate Programmes: MA in Liberal Studies, MA in Economics and MA in English (PG), Ph.D. Programme: Economics, Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English, Environmental Studies, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology, and Computer/Data Science and AI (doctoral) and Young India Fellowship (PG diploma). Ashoka University is listed by the UGC as a state private university at Plot No. 2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Kundli/NCR, Sonepat, Haryana; AISHE code U-0744. The 2026-27 academic calendar is published. Rishikesha T. Krishnan became Vice-Chancellor effective 1 August 2026, succeeding Somak Raychaudhury. Faculty totals differ by definition/source: 178 permanent faculty in the 2024-25 annual review versus 210 faculty entries in the NIRF 2025 submission. No official minimum attendance percentage or medium of instruction was located; the handbook permits up to three undocumented absences, after which instructor-specific policies apply. NIRF 2025 reported zero patents published/granted for 2021-23, 70 sponsored research projects in 2023-24, and 169 full-time PhD students; the 2025 Enquiry publication reports 2,120 faculty publications and 204 enrolled PhD scholars, reflecting different reporting dates/scope. The university has no medical faculty/teaching hospital identified in the reviewed official material. Main university campus in Sonipat/Sonepat. Established under the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006, by Haryana notification Leg. The official university page states UGC approval and authority to grant degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act.
Courses & costs
Ashoka University fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG)Tuition · All students Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,74,000per year |
| Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG)Hostel · All students Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,11,000per year |
| Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG)Other charges · Essential services consisting of medical insurance and laundry services. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,400per year |
| Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG)Tuition · Tuition, residence and essential services; meals are charged separately. Source | 2026-27 | ₹12,90,400per year |
| Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG)Registration · Refundable Admissions Fee payable at offer confirmation. Source | 2026-27 | ₹50,000one-time |
| Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG)Registration · Refundable security deposit comprising INR 50,000 security deposit and INR 25,000 meal-cost deposit. Source | 2026-27 | ₹75,000one-time |
| Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG)Registration · Acceptance Fee; the official fee page labels it refundable, while another Ashoka scholarship page labels it non-refundable. Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,000one-time |
| M.A. Economics (Economics)Tuition · All students Source | 2026-27 | ₹6,21,900per year |
| M.A. Economics (Economics)Hostel · Residence: off-campus double occupancy; residence and meals are optional for MA students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹99,800per year |
| M.A. Economics (Economics)Other charges · Essential services consisting of medical insurance and laundry services. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,400per year |
| M.A. Economics (Economics)Tuition · Tuition, off-campus double-occupancy residence and essential services; meals are charged separately. Source | 2026-27 | ₹7,27,100per year |
| M.A. Economics (Economics)Registration · Refundable security deposit applicable to all MA students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,000one-time |
| M.A. Economics (Economics)Registration · Refundable meal-cost security deposit for students opting for residence and meals. Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,000one-time |
| M.A. Economics Source | 2026-27 | ₹6,21,900 |
| Undergraduate ProgrammeTuition · All students Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,74,000per year |
| Undergraduate ProgrammeHostel · All students Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,11,000per year |
| Undergraduate ProgrammeTuition · Essential services consisting of medical insurance and laundry services. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,400per year |
| Undergraduate ProgrammeTuition · Tuition, residence and essential services; meals are charged separately. Source | 2026-27 | ₹12,90,400per year |
| Undergraduate ProgrammeRegistration · Refundable Admissions Fee payable at offer confirmation. Source | 2026-27 | ₹50,000one-time |
| Undergraduate ProgrammeRegistration · Refundable security deposit comprising INR 50,000 security deposit and INR 25,000 meal-cost deposit. Source | 2026-27 | ₹75,000one-time |
| Undergraduate ProgrammeRegistration · Acceptance Fee; the official fee page labels it refundable, while another Ashoka scholarship page labels it non-refundable. Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,000one-time |
| M.A. Economics (Economics)Tuition · Essential services consisting of medical insurance and laundry services. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,400per year |
| Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG)listed: State (Private) University; current undergraduate 2026 intake page states admissions closed Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,400per year |
| Graduate Programmes: MA in Liberal Studies, MA in Economics and MA in English (PG)listed: Graduate programmes on Ashoka University academic programme page Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,400per year |
Placements · 2024-25
Ashoka University placements
University-wide career report; approximately 400 students placed placements for 2024-25: a highest package of 35 LPA and an average package of 11.6 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, EY, Mc Kinsey, Kearney.Source: placement source
₹35L · 2024-25avg ₹11.6L · University-wide career report; approximately 400 students placed
400Students placed
₹35L · University-wide career report; approximately 400 students placed · 2024-25
Year-on-year placement rate
· PG 1 Year programme(s)56%
· PG 2 Years programme(s)81%
Branch-wise packages
PG 1 Year programme(s) · 2024-25 · PG 1 Year programme(s)median ₹10.8L · 301 placed placement source
PG 2 Years programme(s) · 2024-25 · PG 2 Years programme(s)median ₹10.7L · 38 placed placement source
UG 3 Years programme(s) · 2024-25 · UG 3 Years programme(s)median ₹8.75L · avg ₹11.6L · highest ₹35L · 61 placed placement source
UG 4 Years programme(s) · 2024-25 · UG 4 Years programme(s)0 placed placement source
Recruiter network
AccentureBCGDeloitteEYMc KinseyKearneyAvendus CapitalAxis BankD.E. ShawHSBCRBL BankTATA AIGFlipkartHindustan Unilever LimitedITCMaricoGenpactWNS Global ServicesCentral Square Foundatione Governments Foundation
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Graduate Programmes: MA in Liberal Studies, MA in Economics and MA in English (PG)
₹5,400Annual · /yr
Ph.D. Programme: Economics, Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English, Environmental Studies, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology, and Computer/Data Science and AI (doctoral)
Young India Fellowship (PG diploma)
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Ashoka University admissions
Ashoka Aptitude Assessment and On-the-Spot EssayAshoka University graduate admissions processAshoka University Ph.D. admissions processYoung India Fellowship application and interview
Ashoka University uses institution-run, holistic admissions rather than state counselling. Undergraduate applicants submit academic records, essays and other application materials, complete the university's assessment process and may be invited to interview; SAT scores are optional. Graduate, Young India Fellowship and Ph.D. applicants apply through programme-specific university processes, with assessment and interview requirements varying by programme. Admission source
From the sources
Hostel — sourced details
| Relationship | None Source |
|---|---|
| Is teaching hospital | No Source |
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | per year Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Tuition annual Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 1074000 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | All students Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Year of study | 1 Source |
| Programme code | All Source |
| Student category | All Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Exam pattern | Credit semester Source |
|---|---|
| Teaching language | English Source |
| Discipline | University Source |
| Institution type | Research Source |
| Year | 2020 Source |
| Company | Mphasis Source |
| Name | Somak Raychaudhury Source |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in Astrophysics, University of Cambridge Source |
| PHD centre | Yes Source |
| Publications note | Official research brochure reports 14 Centres of Excellence and 500+ research pieces published. Source |
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Reach the college
Ashoka University contact details
| Address | Plot No. 2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, P.O. Rai, Sonepat, Haryana-131029 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0130 2300000 |
| registrar@ashoka.edu.in | |
| Website | https://www.ashoka.edu.in/ |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Sachin Sharma | Registrar Source |
| Rudrangshu Mukherjee | Vice-Chancellor Source |
| Manish Gupta | Finance Officer Source |
| Mercia Prince | Director, Office of Admissions Source |
| Rishikesha T. Krishnan | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 2014 Source |
|---|---|
| Recognition code type | AISHE Source |
| Recognition code | U-0744 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Ranking category | University Source |
| NIRF rank | 88 Source |
| Name | Ashoka University Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-O-U-0744 Source |
| Ranking year | 2022 Source |
| Regulator | UGC PRIVATE LIST Source |
| Stated session | 17.01.2024 Source |
| Regulator | STATE UNIVERSITY ACT Source |
| Stated session | 2014 Source |
| Regulator | UGC FAKE LIST Source |
| Stated session | February 2026 Source |
| Regulator | UGC DEFAULTER LIST Source |
| Stated session | August 2026 Source |
| Band | 101-150 Source |
| Year | 2025 Source |
| Opens month | October 2025 (undergraduate 2026 intake) Source |
| Closes month | May 2026 (undergraduate 2026 intake) Source |
FAQ
Ashoka University FAQs
What are the fees at Ashoka University?
Published annual fees at Ashoka University range from ₹5,400 for Undergraduate Programme for 2026-27 to ₹12.9 lakh for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to Ashoka University?
Ashoka University admits students on the basis of interview. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://www.ashoka.edu.in/admissions/.
What is the average package at Ashoka University?
Ashoka University reports an average package of 11.6 LPA for 2024-25 and a highest package of 35 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, EY, Mc Kinsey.
What courses does Ashoka University offer?
Ashoka University offers 4 programmes, including Undergraduate Programme: 25 majors (UG), Graduate Programmes: MA in Liberal Studies, MA in Economics and MA in English (PG), Ph.D. Programme: Economics, Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English, Environmental Studies, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology, and Computer/Data Science and AI (doctoral), Young India Fellowship (PG diploma).
Where is Ashoka University located?
Ashoka University is located at Plot No. 2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, P.O. Rai, Sonepat, Haryana-131029, India.
Is Ashoka University recognised and accredited?
Ashoka University is affiliated to Ashoka University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- ashoka.edu.in — Ashoka University — official About Us
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC State (Private) Universities list
- ashoka.edu.in — Ashoka University FAQ
- ugc.gov.in — UGC university details
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — AISHE List of Universities
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 University rank-band 101-150
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 Overall rank-band 151-200
- ashoka.edu.in — Undergraduate Programme | Ashoka University
- ashoka.edu.in — Undergraduate Students - Ashoka University
- ashoka.edu.in — Graduate - Ashoka University
- ashoka.edu.in — Graduate Admissions - Ashoka University
- ashoka.edu.in — Ph.D. - Ashoka University
- ashoka.edu.in — Ashoka University Marks 15 Years of the Young India Fellowship
- ashoka.edu.in — Admissions - Ashoka University
- ashoka.edu.in — Undergraduate Fee Structure - Ashoka University
- ashoka.edu.in — MA Economics Programme - Ashoka University
- ashoka.edu.in — Merit and Need-Based Scholarships at Ashoka
- ashoka.edu.in — Need-Based Scholarship - Application Process
- ashoka.edu.in · pdf — Fee Refund Policy 2024-25
- ashoka.edu.in — YIF Scholarships and Fees
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.