Ashoka University PhD Admission 2023: Dates, Courses, Eligibility, Admission, Placement, Entrance Exam

Ashoka University PhD Admission 2023 are open now. Admission to the program are based on the score of the entrance exam conducted by the university. The Last Date to apply is February 15, 2023. The entrance exam schedule for the same will be announced soon.

Ashoka University PhD Admission Dates 2023

Ashoka University in Haryana offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in various disciplines. There are a total of 7 Ph.D. courses available. The eligibility criteria include a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject, along with a valid fellowship exam scorecard. Admissions to the courses are based on a written test and an interview.

• The subjects in which Ph.D. courses are available at Ashoka University are Biology, Computer sciences, Economics, English, History, Physics, Psychology.
• Each department has its own set of criteria and admission guidelines.

Ashoka University PhD Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. in Biology

• A master’s degree in any science discipline (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, or Mathematics)

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• A degree in applied sciences like medicine and engineering (B Tech/MBBS/M Tech/M Pharm)
• A valid National Entrance Exam scorecard (CSIR-UGC/ GATE/ JGEEBILS/ BINC/ JEST/ DST/ INSPIRE).

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Candidates with any of the following degrees are eligible for applying for Ph.D. –

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Technology (BE/B Tech.)
2. M Sc. in any branch of Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications / MCA equivalent
3. Integrated Master’s Degree in CSE
4. Integrated M Sc.
5. Integrated BS-MS programs

Ph.D. in English

• Minimum 55% marks in MA / M Phil in English

Ph.D. in History

• Minimum 55% marks in master’s degrees.
• Preference is given to students with M Phil / research work experience.

Ph.D. in Physics

• Minimum 55% aggregate in both bachelor's and master’s degrees in Physics.
• Must have qualified a national entrance exam.

Ph.D. in Psychology

Minimum 55% marks in any of the following –

• Master’s degree in Psychology.
• Master’s degrees in any of the following streams are also eligible – Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Political Science, Social Science, Literature, Philosophy, or Law.
• Candidates with BE/B Tech/MBBS/ME/M Tech are also eligible.

Ashoka University PhD Admission Guidelines 2023

All the different departments have separate admission guidelines for their Ph.D. courses. They are all listed below.

Ph.D. in Biology

For admissions to Ph.D. biology, candidates have to fill up the online application form. The applications should also include –

• Research statement summarizing your academic background, research training, and how the Ph.D. degree will help you. (maximum 2 pages)
• 2 letters of recommendation.

Selection is based on –

• Completed applications, along with qualification in the national level exam.
• Preliminary and final interviews.

Ph.D. in Computer Science

The admission process includes a written test and an interview.

• The written test for Ph.D. Computer Science consists of subjective, open-ended, and multiple-choice questions. 
• Candidates with a valid GATE score of over 700 are exempt from the written test and if selected, will be called only for the interview.

Ph.D. in English

For admissions to this course, candidates need to apply online, along with the following –

• Statement of Purpose (700 words)
• Research essay on an area of interest (3500 words)
• 2 letters of recommendation

Ph.D. in History

• Interested candidates have to apply online.
• They also have to email a brief research proposal of not more than 1500 words to phd.history@ashoka.edu.in
• All candidates will have to sit for a written examination.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• Final selected lists will be updated on the university’s website, and admissions will be done.

Ph.D. in Physics

Fill up the online application form, and provide –

• A brief statement of research interests (max 1 page)
• Two letters of recommendation

The 2 documents above have to be emailed to physics.phd@ashoka.edu.in

Shortlisted candidates with a valid scorecard for a national exam will be called for an interview. In cases where a student has relevant skills related to research, but haven’t given the national exam, an internal exam might be conducted.

Ph.D. in Psychology

Aside from online applications, the following documents have to be emailed to phd.psychology@ashoka.edu.in

• Updated CV
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Personal statement (1000-1500 words)
• One original sample of academic writing

Admissions will be based on a written test and interview.

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