Ashoka University’s holistic admissions process ensures that each application is evaluated in its unique context. Ashoka University’s admissions process is inclusive and has a strong focus on affirmative action. Given its emphasis on diversity, Ashoka University’s admissions process is mindful of applicants from various socio-economic and geographical backgrounds, learning needs and physical impairments, along with their access to opportunities in both academic and non-academic spheres while processing applications and selecting students for the programme.
Please note that once your Application Form has been submitted, the Admissions Committee for transfer applicants will evaluate your application. If your application meets the eligibility criteria, you will be invited to participate in the interview round process, post which you will receive the final decision on your candidature.
Please find the details of the stages involved in admissions in the table given below:
Admissions Process
Stage 1:
Application & Assessments
In depth review of all applications and assessments by the Office of Admissions
Stage 2:
Shortlist for Interview
Interviewers will interact with shortlisted candidates to get to know them and evaluate their suitability for academics at Ashoka
Stage 3:
Decisions and Financial Aid
Confirmed Offer
Admissions Committee declares decisions. A separate Financial Aid application form will be opened for those granted an Offer of Admission
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Registering and starting the Application Form
Instructions to fill in the Application Form
Instructions regarding Assessments
Once an application form has been submitted within the deadline of a particular round, the applicant will be required to mandatorily participate in the Assessments on the date(s) mentioned in the Admissions Calendar. The Assessments consist of the following:
Instructions for the Interview
Each Application Form is read in detail and evaluated along with the Assessments in a holistic manner by the Admissions Committee, which shortlists candidates for an interview. Interviews are usually conducted across multiple cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, etc) in India. For applicants who are unable to travel to any of the cities where in-person interviews are conducted, there is a provision for an online interview with the interview panel.
In light of the Covid-19 Pandemic travel and safety restrictions, all interviews will be conducted online, till further notice.
Please find below all the policies relevant to Ashoka University’s Undergraduate Transfer Admissions. Read through all the policies carefully before submitting your application form.
Application Policies
Admission Policies
Once an applicant has completed all the components of the application process, the Admissions Committee will evaluate their candidature to shortlist them for the Interview Round. The Office of Admissions follows the policies given below:
Academic Policies
Educational Board-Specific Policies
Please click here to read Ashoka University’s Educational Board-Specific policies.
Discipline-Specific Policies
Ashoka University has specific policies for particular disciplines/courses for students who wish to Major or Minor in any of the disciplines listed below:
Major or Minor(Disciplines) | Subject(s) Required in Grades XI and XII | Department-Specific Details |
Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and History, Politics, Philosophy and Economics | Mathematics | The Department will not make any exceptions to this policy |
Mathematics | Mathematics | For the Department to make any exceptions, students will have to demonstrate to a Faculty Advisor that they have sufficient knowledge and grasp of Mathematics (equivalent to the CBSE/ISC Grades XI and XII Mathematics course). Students are required to take the Mathematics Foundation Course and the Calculus Course early on to assess if they will be able to pursue Mathematics as a Major or Minor |
Computer Science, Computer Science and Entrepreneurship, Computer Science and Mathematic | Mathematics | The Department will not make any exceptions to this policy |
Physics | Mathematics and Physics | For the Department to make any exceptions, students will have to demonstrate to a Faculty Advisor that they have sufficient knowledge and grasp of Mathematics and Physics (equivalent to the CBSE/ISC Grades XI and XII Mathematics and Physics courses). Students are recommended to take the Mathematics Foundation Course and the Calculus Course to pursue Physics as a Major or Minor |
Please click here to read Ashoka University’s policies on Mathematics courses offered by various educational boards.