AU Sonepat Admission 2026

Ashoka University
Sonepat, Haryana · AU Sonepat · Estd. 2014
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NIRF #125
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2026-27 admission cycle is open at ashoka.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Ashoka University

Ashoka University is a deemed-to-be university located at Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonepat in Haryana, established in 2014 by the Ashoka University Act, 2014 of the Haryana Legislative Assembly. Ashoka is one of India's leading liberal arts and sciences universities, founded as a collective philanthropy initiative by 200+ founders. NAAC A-grade accredited; Times Higher Education Top 600 globally.

Ashoka offers UG (BA Liberal Arts and Sciences with majors in Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Sociology, English, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, etc.), PG (Master's in Liberal Studies, MA Economics, MA Public Policy, MBA, MA International Relations, MA Sociology, MFA Creative Writing, M.Sc Computer Science) and Ph.D programmes. Admission via Ashoka Aptitude Test (AAT) plus personal interview; standardised tests (SAT, CAT, GMAT) accepted in lieu of AAT for some programmes.

The 2026-27 admission cycle is open at ashoka.edu.in.

3,000
Total Seats
40
Courses
—
NAAC
#125
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹1,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

Ashoka Aptitude Test (AAT)
Conducted by Ashoka University

Ashoka admits UG (BA Liberal Arts and Sciences) via Ashoka Aptitude Test (AAT) plus personal interview; SAT, CAT, GMAT accepted in lieu of AAT for some programmes. Master's and Ph.D admission via Ashoka PG Aptitude + interview. NAAC A-grade; THE Top 600 globally.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG (BA Liberal Arts and Sciences): 10+2 from a recognised board; AAT / SAT + interview. Master's: Bachelor's in the relevant discipline; programme-specific entrance + interview. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 admission cycle opens TBA application Ashoka University Ongoing
AAT / SAT / CAT examinations TBA exam Ashoka / College Board / IIMs Upcoming
Personal interview and admission TBA counselling Ashoka University Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the Ashoka notification
    Visit ashoka.edu.in for 2026-27 admission notification.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the Ashoka online application portal and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    AAT + Interview
    Sit the Ashoka Aptitude Test (AAT) or submit valid SAT / CAT / GMAT scores; attend personal interview.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the Rajiv Gandhi Education City campus, Sonepat.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Ashoka merit-cum-means scholarships (up to 100%), Young India Fellowship awards, need-based aid, SC/BC/EWS scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Deemed-university reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal. Need-blind admission policy (financial aid based on actual need).

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Ashoka University?
Ashoka University admits students primarily through Ashoka Aptitude Test (AAT). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Ashoka University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Ashoka University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Ashoka University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Ashoka University accept Ashoka Aptitude Test (AAT) scores?
Ashoka Aptitude Test (AAT) is the primary basis for admission at Ashoka University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.