Ashoka University: Leading Liberal Arts and Sciences University

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Ashoka University is a pioneer in providing a liberal arts and sciences education in India at par with the best in the world. Ashoka’s globally recognised faculty and rigorous pedagogy provides students with 21st century skills including critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, ensuring our graduates are well-equipped when they emerge into the world of work.

The University is a preferred destination for several leading recruiters across Consulting, BFSI, Conglomerate, IT, BPO, KPO, Research/Analytics, Social Sector, Internet, FMCG, Startup, Fintech, Pharma, Media and Advertising, Education/EdTech, and PR, and has a commitment to enhancing inclusion, diversity and social impact, and contributing to nation-building by preparing the leaders of tomorrow.

Career Preparatory Program 2021

The Career Preparatory Program is designed to groom students for an enterprising work life, and are delivered by senior industry professionals, Founders of the University, and alumni who are experts in their field.

Professional Development

Resume Building
LinkedIn for Networking
Industry Overview with Alumni
Role Overview with Alumni

Market Awareness and Application

Understanding & Decoding JDs
GD & Interview Prep
Business Communication
Industry-specific Resume Reviews

Interview and Shortlisting

MS Office (Excel & PPT)
Data & Predictive Analytics
Finance, Stats, & Accounting
Guesstimates & Case Studies

Preparation for Day One

Master Class with Senior
Leaders from Industry
Professional & Leadership-based Capacity Building

Our Programmes

Undergraduate Programme

Ashoka University offers a multidisciplinary undergraduate programme, in the interest of exposing students to many different perspectives in and out of the classroom. Students might come to Ashoka already determined to specialise in one subject, but they are not expected to declare their Major until the middle of the second year.

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Ashoka Scholars Programme

Ashoka University, in compliance with UGC guidelines, offers a 3-year Bachelor’s Degree programme. It also offers a year-long Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Studies and Research (DipASR). All undergraduates graduating with Bachelor’s Degrees at the end of their third year, or who have completed by that time at least academic 92 credits of their degree programme, are eligible for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Studies and Research programme, also known as the Ashoka Scholars Programme (ASP). Students who need to complete up to 8 credits of their undergraduate degree must do so within the first semester of the ASP. All students who fall into either of these categories must formally apply for admission to the ASP towards the end of the Spring semester of their third year. The exact date will be circulated by the OAA.

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Young India Fellowship

YIF is Ashoka University’s fully residential one-year multidisciplinary liberal studies in postgraduate diploma programme. First of its kind in India, the Fellowship brings together the brightest students from diverse academic and social backgrounds, who are then guided by distinguished scholars and leaders of our times. They are taught to develop critical thinking and writing skills, understand leadership and group dynamics and get exposure to a wide range of subjects. This transformational experience turns them into problem-solvers and collaborators who are an asset to organisations and society.

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Masters in Liberal Studies

Ashoka University’s MA programme in Liberal Studies is a 32-credit, a one-year programme offered to students who have graduated with a diploma in Liberal Studies from the Young India Fellowship, and have been accepted by an Ashoka University faculty mentor to work on a specific research project as a graduate assistant. This programme’s interdisciplinary module contains coursework from a variety of disciplines, including Humanities, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, and Natural Sciences. The University aims to train students to think critically about their disciplines of interest while deriving insights from other disciplines. The MA programme in Liberal Studies also helps students to prepare their graduate applications.

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Masters programme in Economics

Ashoka University’s Masters programme in Economics has been developed to provide students with the opportunity to be trained in modern Economics by highly qualified economists. Applications opened for the first batch of Masters in Economics students in February this year.

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Masters in English

Ashoka University’s MA programme in English mentors students to think across boundaries of genre, culture and time. The programme’s curriculum introduces students to a wide array of texts, theories and disciplinary formations from around the world. The programme lets students pursue courses in other departments at the University for integrated education.

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#RecruiterSpeaks

“I am delighted with the Fellows we have absorbed into Genpact over the last few years. They are different as they have a broader perspective and are able to connect the dots; they are much better at communication – structuring and articulating their thoughts and ideas. YIF graduates are also more curious and hungry to learn – a key differentiator in a world that is changing much faster than ever before. I look forward to Genpact continuing to be an active recruiter from the YIF programme going forward.”

Tiger Tyagarajan

President and CEO, Genpact

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“At Dr Reddy’s, we were looking out for young leaders who not only had the zeal to learn but also brought unique & creative perspectives to the table. This required an exposure to diversity in education as well as thought process which the Fellowship provides. Every YIF recruit now on-board with us has moved from adapting to value-adding at a swift pace & are already creating a niche for themselves in the organisation. We value the spirit and grit that they bring to the workplace.”

Namrata Gill Tyagi

VP Human Resources, Dr Reddy’s Labs

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“The Ashokan we hired has truly been one of the best hires we’ve ever made and part of the credit should go to Ashoka University. He was keen to learn and also contribute and make an impact on the Organisation’s goals. Over the last year or so, I’m delighted to say that he has excelled at almost every new task and challenge, and has fit into our culture seamlessly.”

Deep Kalra

Founder & Group Executive Chairman, MakeMyTrip

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“Students from Ashoka are bright, self-starters, and confident. They worked on all aspects of our projects – from training field staff for data collection to learning firsthand data management skills, and even participated in government meetings. Their enthusiasm to learn and eagerness to make a difference distinguishes them from their peers, and we have been glad to have had the opportunity to work with this group and continuing our relationship.”

Shobhini Mukerji

Executive Director, J-PAL South Asia at IFMR

Internship Cell

The Career Development Office along with the Ashoka Internship Cell strives to assure exceptional opportunities for young Ashokans to hone their skills for dynamic careers ahead.

This past year, Ashokans interned with prestigious organisations such as Adobe, BigBasket, HSBC, HUL, ITC, PARI, PATH, and TRIF. The highest stipend offered this year was 1.5 lakhs per month at Hindustan Unilever Limited.

Ashoka University’s 4th edition of the annual Internship Fair was an incredible success. The Ashoka Internship Cell virtually hosted 40+ organisations offering diverse roles ranging from tech, analytics, design, marketing, HR, operations, and many more. Around 400+ interviews were seamlessly conducted generating 180+ offers.

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