Ashoka University
A leading private research university in Haryana, Ashoka University provides a liberal arts–based, interdisciplinary education in the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.
About Ashoka University
Founded in 2014, Ashoka University is located in the Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonepat, Haryana. It offers a four-year B.A./B.Sc. Honours programme with a strong liberal-arts ethos: students take nine mandatory Foundation Courses in their initial semesters and then choose their Majors (and optional Minors).The university also offers postgraduate programs such as an MA in Liberal Studies.Its campus is fully residential, with Wi-Fi–enabled smart classrooms, a large dining hall, and modern amenities.
Facilities
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Residential Campus | Fully residential campus in Sonepat with student housing. |
| Smart Classrooms & IT Infrastructure | Classrooms have projectors, smart boards, recording facilities, etc. |
| Dining / Catering | Large dining hall (4 floors) with multiple food counters, in-house bakery, and a variety of cuisines. |
| Wi-Fi | Campus-wide internet connectivity. |
Placement Highlights
₹10.70
Average Package
₹35.00
Highest Package
95.00%
Placement Rate
Over 158 companies participated in the 2023-24 placement cycle, making ~390 job offers to 355 students. More than 40% of placed students received financial aid. Across sectors, consulting, EdTech, BFSI and development roles were prominent.
University Rankings
NIRF
Ranked 101–150 (University, 2024) in 2024
According to NIRF’s 2024 rankings.
FAQs
A: In Rai, Sonepat, Haryana, inside the Rajiv Gandhi Education City.
A: Yes, it is UGC-approved.
A: Yes — for undergraduate students, staying on campus is mandatory to engage fully in the residential and academic life.
A: The university emphasizes interdisciplinary liberal-arts education. Undergraduates take 9 Foundation Courses (in subjects such as Critical Thinking, Economics, Science, etc.), choose Majors only by the second year, and have flexibility to take Minors.
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