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What is your review of Ashoka University?
Located in Sonipat, Haryana, Ashoka University is a private research university. The University Grants Commission (UGC), the Government of Haryana and the Government of India have all recognized the university since its founding in 2014. Different undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs with a range of specializations are available at Ashoka University.
Ashoka University holds remarkable placement records in the year 2023. As per the report, 383 offers were made to 351 students. The highest package offered by Ashoka University went up 17% to INR 35 LPA, while the average package was INR 10.5 LPA. At Ashoka University, the maximum internship stipend available is INR 1.5 lakh per month.
The Institute provides courses for majors and minors in degrees. Ashoka University accepts SAT/ACT/CUET/GATE Scores for admission. Ashoka University's fee for UG programs is INR 11,70,400.
Regardless of caste, creed, color, or religion, Ashoka University is committed to giving students from all walks of life access to a top-notch education. 47% of students on campus receive financial aid and over 4500 students have benefited from Ashoka University scholarship grants. Ashoka University has committed INR 511 Crore towards financial aid since its founding.
Ashoka University has partnered with several well-recognized universities globally.
Ashoka University provides top-notch facilities and services for the comfortable living of students on campus. Ashoka University offers facilities such as Library, Hostels, Auditorium, Amphitheatre, Food Outlets, Mail Room, SIM Cards, Housekeeping in Residence Halls, Laundry Service, ATM, Locker Facility, Mailroom, Unisex Saloon, Provision Store, Book-cum-Stationery Store, Gym and Sports Complex.
How hard is it to get admitted to Ashoka University ?
Ashoka University has an excellent acceptance rate just like top universities around the world. The admission procedure evaluates the candidates' strengths and weaknesses. The institute gets applications from highly qualified applicants because it’s the only liberal arts school in India. The students who are accepted have excellent academics and talents that make them stand apart from other candidates.
For reference, it’s as hard to get into Ashoka as it is for a student from the USA to get into the University of Michigan and UCB. However, you shouldn’t hesitate to apply as the application is free. One does not even need SAT scores. All you need is the academic record from grades 9 to 12.
The interview is also quite challenging but unpredictable. There are no fixed criteria that can guarantee admission to the Ashoka University.
What happens at Ashoka University interviews?
The interview round of Ashoka University is usually casual. The aim of the interview is to check you are who you portrayed yourself as in the application. During the interview, they ask about books, movies, what are your strengths and weaknesses, etc. If you have any questions, you can ask then at the end of interview. Usually the interview duration is around 15 mins - 45 mins.
How are the hostels at Ashoka University? Is the campus safe?
Ashoka University offers hostel accommodations for both males and females. Rooms in the hostel are spacious and well-maintained. The surrounding is clean and proper hygiene is maintained. Ashoka University Hostel Fees is INR 2-2.50 Lakhs Per Annum for both boys & girls.
Ashoka University Hostels are well-known for having cozy and contemporary amenities. The hostel also provides a free shuttle service for students, staff, and visitors to the nearest metro station.
As per a student review, Fully furnished, air-conditioned rooms with 24x7 housekeeping and infirmary service are available at Ashoka. Available room amenities include
Central air-conditioning, Study table & chair with a whiteboard and a soft board above the desk, Cupboard, Extra-long single bed (L80”x W38”;), Single mattress provided on each bed, 2 Bed Drawers, Overhead light, 3 Bookshelves, Mirror, Light above the desk, Window blinds, Wastebasket and recycling bin.
The university is known for taking student security and safety very seriously, and campus safety is generally regarded as high. The university community takes proactive steps to maintain a safe environment and security measures are in place to ensure the safety of the students.
Between Ashoka University and Krea University, which is a better option for UG in Liberal Arts?
The major differentiating factor between the two is that while Ashoka is a reputed university that has made a name for itself Krea University is comparatively new to people and has yet to achieve that place.
Certain points that one can consider while comparing the above two institutes are:
FACULTY:
Apparently since Ashoka University is much older and more reputed than Krea University it provides elite professors to its students. Although the faculty at Krea is also amazing it still lacks when compared to that of Ashoka’s.
FEE STRUCTURE:
Apparently, Ashoka university is a bit more expensive than Krea University. Although both universities have provisions for education loans, financial aid etc. (refer to college brochure for details). Also, the details of fee structure for the mentioned course in respective colleges is as follows:
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE:
Interacting people with different backgrounds is one of the essential components of Liberal Arts.
Ashoka’s Summer Abroad/Semester Abroad programs provide students with these opportunities. This is because they also have tie-ups with some of the best institutes of the world including University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, University of California-Berkeley etc. which also provides their students to attend guest lectures from the professors of best universities of the world.
However, Krea University has also partnered with some elite international organisations (i.e. the Academic Internship Council (AIC), University College Cork (UCC), Australia Council for the Arts and University of Wellington (UoW) New Zealand India Research Institute (NZIRI)). And the number is yet to increase with time.
STUDENT GROUP AND PLACEMENTS:
Since Ashoka has established a name for itself it attracts mostly the best students of the country due to its past records and reputation which is a feat that Krea University will take some time to achieve since it is a newly established university (for UG in liberal arts).
Ashoka University maintains a decent track record of placements including recruiters such as RBL BANK, Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG), Microsoft Research (SGO), McKinsey & Co, Ernst & Young (EY), Bloomberg Quint, Mu Sigma, Boston Consulting Group etc. with average package offers ranging from 7-9 LPA.
Whereas since the first batch of liberal arts at Krea was incepted in the year 2018 the placements scenario is yet to unfold.
Is there any cut-off to apply to Ashoka University? What has been the lowest percentage (i.e. in the 12th Boards) of anyone who got into Ashoka University's UG Program?
One of my junior from school received admission offer for the batch of 2023 at Ashoka University. Ashoka University courses don’t have any fixed cutoff. If you apply the admission office will evaluate your profile by taking everything into account. Your essays, interview, ECs will play a major role in the selection. So, you don’t need to worry about the lowest marks required as it is not relevant to your candidature.
Would you chose Ashoka University or IIM Indore's IPM programme?
You don't have much of a problem if your interests are in the sciences or literature and you don't have a preference for business or management. Clearly, Ashoka is the superior choice. In a similar vein, IIMI is the better choice if business/management or their related fields are of interest to you. Although neither is firmly established, Ashoka offers a more liberal arts university environment while IIMI offers a more business school environment due to the inherent structures of the programs and institutes. Because it is a liberal arts course, the IPM course is fairly nuanced. The Ashoka courses are no exception, particularly those in economics and finance.
IPM's undergraduate program has no concept of "major" or specialization, just like the MBAs at IIMs. Math, statistics, economics, social sciences, and communication are all required subjects. In the end, Ashoka is a liberal arts college and IIMI is a business school. Even the most widely studied subject, economics, will be taught and learned very differently in each location. Again, you'll have to decide which you like best.
It's conceivable that Ashoka has the resources to send you to Ph.D. programs. Given the substantial alumni presence in business, IPM might be better able to place you in professional settings. Having said that, they are not mutually exclusive; you can pursue a Ph.D. after IIMI or an MBA after Ashoka.
Which university is better for economics: the Narsee Monjee (NMIMS) or the Ashoka University?
Ashoka University’s B.Sc Economics program offers a major in Economics and interdisciplinary majors in Economics and Finance, Economics & History, and in Politics, Philosophy and Economics(PPE). NMIMS offers Economics courses which include core subjects as well as subjects like Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, IT, etc.
Both the universities offer decent placement. Top recruiters at Ashoka University are 4 MC, Kenzie Banks, and other social sectors and the average package offered was around 6-7 LPA. In NMIMS 77% of the BSc Economics students got placement from 2016-19 batch with an average package of 4.6 LPA. Top recruiters in NMIMS are Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, etc. Ashoka University also offers good internship facilities and summer exchange programs.
Compared to NMIMS, Ashoka University facilities are much better. Most of the faculties of Ashoka University are alumni of Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, etc. The course fees for Economics for the first year at NMIMS is Rs 2.75 lakhs while at Ashoka University the course fee is Rs 8.18 Lakhs. Both the universities provide scholarship facilities to meritorious students and those who need financial aid.
Both Narsee Monjee (NMIMS) and Ashoka University offer decent Economics programs which makes it difficult to pick one university over the other. So, choose according to your convenience.
Will Ashoka University attract top students from India?
Ashoka University is already attracting top-quality students for their campus. The approach to education at Ashoka University is different from regular Indian universities. It has fantastic faculty, world-class infrastructure, and excellent facilities.
The admission process at Ashoka University is quite through. The candidates should have a good academic record. In the 9th and 10th standard, you should have a GPA of more than 9 or more than 90 percent mark and this is an absolute requirement. Apart from that, it would be helpful if you have good extracurriculars. The extracurriculars include internships and competitions.
In the application form, students are required to write an essay that should be well crafted and creative. Some of the applicants are shortlisted for the interview rounds where the administrative officers check the claim based on your candidature. You have to show interest during the interview for joining Ashoka and if you outshine national-level toppers, sports players, and other qualified applicants you will get an offer from Ashoka. It implies that Ashoka takes in the best students out of all applicants.
Between Ashoka University and Krea University which is a better option for UG in Liberal Arts?
Krea University is a newly established university, students tend to have their doubts while opting for it. Ashoka University on the other hand is a well-known esteemed university and is a brand tag in itself resulting in a huge number of aspirants.
Academics:
- The students of Ashoka University have been the aces for a long time.
- The Social Science department (Economics, Political Science, History, and Sociology) is often compared to Delhi University’s Social Science department which is a huge achievement.
- Their Computer Science course is exceptional and has been approved by the University of Pennsylvania’s CiS.
- The environment at Ashoka is lively and competitive.
Faculty:
- The academics in both the universities are similar but Ashoka University has better and higher qualified faculty with numerous research papers to be credited for.
- They have full-time professors who are helpful and cooperative.
Location:
- The distance of the university from your residence is a huge determining factor.
- Krea University is two and a half hours away from Chennai City and Ashoka University on the other hand is over an hour from Delhi.
- It is a known fact that Delhi has better transport facilities therefore traveling and transport facilities are not much of an issue.
- Krea University is located in a remote place and the only transportation available is by bus from Chennai.
- Students who would choose comfort over education would rather strike out this option.
Financial aid:
- The financial aid provided in both universities is limited as it depends on fundings and financial constraints.
- It is suggested to not rely on it much as it would not be sufficient.
Krea University is undoubtedly a rising to the top university and would be filled with challenges if you opt for it. For now, Ashoka University seems to suit better for any student.
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