University Name

Ashoka University

University Type

Private University

Established

2014

Motto

Knowledge, Freedom, and Inquiry

Location

Sonipat (Sonepat), Haryana, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | NAAC | NIRF | IIRF | AICTE | DST |

Notification Date

December 2025 – February 2026

Application Start

January – February 2026

Application Last Date

April 30, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

May 17, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

April – May 2026 (Usually 10-14 days after exam)

Interview Date

Late April – Late May 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

Mid-June 2026 (Tentative)

Last Date of Admission

July 15, 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

Academic Record Evaluation

Statement of Purpose (SOP) Review

Letters of Recommendation (LORs)

Written Test (only for some departments, if required)

Personal Interview (Main Selection Stage)

Final Selection based on overall profile + interview performance

Full-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

Academic Transcripts (10th, 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation)

Degree Certificates

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Letters of Recommendation (2–3 referees)

Updated CV/Resume

Writing Sample (for Humanities/Social Sciences)

GRE/Standardized Test Scores (if required by department)

Identity Proof (Aadhar/Passport)

Passport Size Photographs

Economics

English

History

Political Science

Sociology & Anthropology

Psychology

Philosophy

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Computer Science

Mathematics

Environmental Studies

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 0

Registration Fee

₹ 0

Security Deposit

₹ 20,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹ 12,500

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

N/A

Exam Fee

₹ 0

DRC Fee

₹ 0

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 15,000

Extension Fee

₹ 5,000

Viva Fee

₹ 0

Name

Ashoka University

Account Number

Integrated via Payment Portal (Unique for each student)

IFSC

HDFC Bank

Bank Name

Vasant Vihar, New Delhi

Branch

HDFC0000003

MICR Code

110240001

Swift Code

HDFCCINBB (For International Transfers)

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation