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Ashoka Horizons Achievers Programme offers certified, immersive micro courses specially curated for curious and ambitious high school students entering grades 9-12. The courses cover a wide range of subjects and cutting-edge 21st-century skills. The innovative, future-forward modules, delivered by world-class global faculty and industry experts, offer personalised mentorship and peer collaboration. High schoolers work on capstone projects that allow the student to learn, apply and achieve meaningful learning outcomes, making them future-ready.
The Ashoka Horizons Achievers Programme empowers high schoolers with richer subject and skill specific knowledge and stronger profiles to prepare early for college.
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Applications open for select courses.
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Ashoka Horizons Achievers Programme offers students an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into specific subjects of interest or skills of relevance. Students engage in dialogic sessions, collaborate with peers on real-world scenarios and complete capstone projects with one-on-one mentorship with experts. The upcoming programme, scheduled for winter 2025 & summer 2026, provides an immersive learning experience in different disciplines such as Writing & Communication, Economics, Entrepreneurship & Business, Psychology & Neuroscience and many more. The programme is crafted to enhance knowledge and hone the skills of high schoolers to prepare for early for college.
Small cohorts, big impact. Rolling enrolments, apply early to secure your seat.
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Programme Dates:
Winter Cycle: December 20, 2025 (Saturday) – January 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Summer Cycle:
Edition 1: May 23, 2026 (Saturday) – June 14, 2026 (Sunday)
Edition 2: June 20, 2026 (Saturday) – July 12, 2026 (Sunday)
*tentative schedule and details, subject to change
Have a question about Ashoka Horizons Achievers Programme? Write to us on horizons@ashoka.edu.in.
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Prof. Arpita Das
Associate Professor of Practice of Academic Writing, Ashoka University
MA, SOAS, University of London; Founder, Yoda Press
Schedule:December 20, 2025 (Saturday) – January 11, 2026 (Sunday)*
Simantini Ghosh
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ashoka University
Ph.D. University of Rochester
Schedule:May 23, 2026 (Saturday) – June 14, 2026 (Sunday)*
Dipanjan Ray
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ashoka University
M.D., Medical College, Kolkata
Schedule:June 20, 2026 (Saturday) – July 12, 2026 (Sunday)*
Prof Aalok Thakkar
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ashoka University
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Schedule:May 23, 2026 (Saturday) – June 14, 2026 (Sunday)*
Parush Arora
Assistant Professor of Economics, Ashoka University
Ph.D. University of California, Irvine
Schedule:June 20, 2026 (Saturday) – July 12, 2026 (Sunday)*
Prof Aalok Thakkar
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ashoka University
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Schedule:To be announced
Dr Brainerd Prince
Associate Professor, Plaksha University
PhD, Middlesex University
Schedule:
To be announced
Ananya Sharma
Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University
Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University
Schedule:
To be announced
Rintu Kutum
Faculty Fellow of Computer Science, Ashoka University
Ph.D. CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology, New Delhi
Schedule:To be announced
Alok Bhattacharya
Professor of Biology, Ashoka University
Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University
Sandeep Ameta
Assistant Professor of Biology, Ashoka University
Ph.D. Heidelberg University
Schedule:To be announced
Krittika Bhattacharjee
Assistant Professor of Academic Writing, Ashoka University
Ph.D. University of Edinburgh
Schedule:To be announced
Prakash Dharamrajan
Visiting Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Ashoka University
PGDM, IIMA
Schedule:May 23, 2026 (Saturday) – June 14, 2026 (Sunday)*
Prof Sudipta Sarangi
PhD, Professor and Head Department of Economics, Virginia Tech
Schedule:May 23, 2026 (Saturday) – June 14, 2026 (Sunday)*
Prof Debayan Gupta
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ashoka University
PhD, Yale University
Schedule:To be announced
Navyug Mohnot
Visiting Faculty, Ashoka University
Schedule:To be announced
Preetha Wali & Anu Seth
Founders, Pay It Forward
Schedule:To be announced
Prof Dipankar Bhattacharya
Head of the Department, Physics,
Sunanda and Santimay Basu Professor of Astrophysics, Ashoka University
Ph.D. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Schedule:To be announced
The experience at Ashoka Horizons Achievers Programme has been transformative for many students, helping them to deep dive into specific subjects of interest or skills of relevance. From mastering the art of crafting compelling college essays to gaining in-depth knowledge in disciplines like Economics, Psychology, Biosciences, the courses have equipped students with critical thinking skills that extend beyond high school curriculum. Students attend interactive sessions with faculty and expand their knowledge, collaborate with peers on projects that have real world applications and relevance and work on capstone projects with one-on-one mentorship. In addition, by the end of the programme, students will have the opportunity to network with faculty and engage in meaningful discussions about future career pathways and opportunities within their chosen field. Programme alumni have acquired a richer understanding of disciplines and a better grasp on the skills they chose while gaining a significant and early edge in their college admission and other educational and career outcomes.
“One of the main reasons why I took part in this course was for it to truly widen my critical thinking skills— skills that I could apply in my day to day life—which I know for a fact that most universities deem imperative and crucial in this day and age.”
“I learned the different writing styles people use. Especially in group projects when we got to read peer’s essay I got an insight on what others often focus on that I could improve.”
“…….this space gave me the opportunity to implement that knowledge in context of my problem statement. Therefore the application bit was very useful.”
“The assignments & projects though interesting yet have been challenging as it made us think in more ways than one . It made me put my thoughts together especially the check in & check out cards . Planning the project involved a lot of research & collaboration..”
Ashoka Horizons Achievers Programme provides an immersive learning experience offering high school students an opportunity to be guided by a world-class global faculty and leading industry experts. The programme ensures peer learning, allowing students to collaborate with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds. This enriching journey culminates in a capstone project that allow the students to learn, apply, and achieve meaningful outcomes, making them future-ready. In addition, during the last weekend, students will have the opportunity to connect with faculty, ask questions, and explore future career pathways, further enhancing their readiness for higher education. The Ashoka Horizons Achievers Programme empowers high schoolers with richer knowledge and stronger profiles to prepare early for college. in India or abroad. Upon successful completion of a Ashoka Horizons Achievers Programme, students receive a certificate. For selected students, the courses may offer a chance to connect with a mentor, get published, get incubated, participate in a competition and much more. Exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding performance and skills throughout the programme will receive a Letter of Academic Achievement.
The only programme for high schoolers taught by acclaimed global faculty & industry leaders including Pramath Raj Sinha, Somak Raychaudhury, Alok Bhattacharya, Debayan Gupta, Madhavi Menon and many more. These experts, who have studied at prestigious global universities like Yale University, Cambridge University, Tufts University, and Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi, bring unparalleled depth and insights to our programmes. Their involvement enriches the learning experience, allowing students to engage with world-class educators and gain knowledge that extends beyond the high school curriculum. By the end of the programme, students also have the chance to personally connect with these experts, asking questions and exploring potential career pathways and opportunities in their fields of interest.
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