Course Duration
3 YearsTuition Fees
8.67 Lakhs1 Year Fees
9.67 LakhsTotal Fees
28.32 Lakhsyear | Tuition Fees | Admission Fees | Other Fees | Total Fees |
---|---|---|---|---|
year 1 | ₹ 867000 | ₹ 50000 | ₹ 50000 | ₹ 9.67 Lakhs |
year 2 | ₹ 910000 | - | - | ₹ 9.1 Lakhs |
year 3 | ₹ 955000 | - | - | ₹ 9.55 Lakhs |
Ashoka offers multidisciplinary programs to all its students.
The university offers only one graduate degree i.e. Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science (3 years duration) in which students can choose their desired Major (Pure or Interdisciplinary) from a wide range of subjects. The courses are broadly divided into three categories:
The university requires students to take any 7 Foundation Courses from the list given below. The first four courses are mandatory and the students must choose 1 course each from the following areas of study.
Area of Study | Foundation Courses |
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- | Introduction to Critical Thinking |
- | Critical Thinking Seminar |
- | Environmental Studies |
- | Indian Civilizations |
Humanities | Great Books |
Trends in History | |
Literature and the World | |
Mind and Behavior | |
Natural and Mathematical Sciences | Introduction to Mathematical Thinking |
Principles of Science | |
Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematical Thinking | |
Calculus | |
Social and Economic Sciences | Foundations of Economic Reasoning |
Social and Political Formations |
Students are required to complete the Foundation Course series in their first three semesters after which they can opt for their major.
While opting for a major, the candidate can choose either a Pure Major or an Interdisciplinary Major. The institute also encourages students to choose a minor along with the Major degree.
Major Courses | Co-Curricular and Minor Courses | |
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Pure Major | Interdisciplinary Major | |
English | Computer Science & Entrepreneurial Leadership | Entrepreneurial Leadership |
Economics | Computer Science & Mathematics | Environmental Science |
History | Economics & Finance | International Relations |
Philosophy | Economics & History | Media Studies |
Psychology | English and Journalism | Visual Arts |
Sociology & Anthropology | History & International Relations | Theatre |
Political Science | Politics, Philosophy & Economics | Creative Writing |
Mathematics | Politics & Society | Art |
Computer Science | English & Creative Writing | Film |
Physics | - | Language |
Biology | - | Performing Arts |
- | - | Photography |
Students who wish to Major or Minor in Economics, Mathematics, Science, and Physics must have studied Mathematics in their senior school years (Class XI and XII).
The admission procedure comprises of three stages:
During the application round, the candidates must submit their personal details, academic qualifications, SAT/ACT scores followed by a personal essay and a letter of recommendation.
Once an application form has been submitted, it is reviewed by the Admissions Committee, which shortlists candidates for the interview round.
The Interview Round will comprise of the following elements:
Decisions regarding financial aid are based purely on need.
The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is a one-year multidisciplinary postgraduate diploma program in Liberal Studies.
A recognized undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline
There is no fee required for registration to YIF.
The selection process consists of 3 stages:
Highest Placement | ₹ 35.0 Lakhs |
Average Placement | ₹ 11.4 Lakhs |
Top Companies |
Ashoka University is a far better choice than institutes like NMIMS and Symbiosis. Yes, it's a fact Ashoka has short existence when compared with the other two institutes.
Ashoka University is entirely on a charitable drive by the group of big reputed entrepreneurs who motivate to make a radical change in the history of the Indian college education scenario. It focuses on better education rather than money-making students.
Symbiosis and others can not match Ashoka's record as you can see its alumni are in top companies. You will get good opportunities and exposure in Ashoka than in other institutes. Co-curricular activities and sports are the best part of the student in the institute, as you see in brochures on the website are the same.
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:
Faculty:
Location:
Financial aid:
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.
Ashoka University is established in a better manner with its campus, facilities, and members of faculty. Here are some of the facts about both Ashoka and Krea.
I would suggest that you should take into account the location of both these universities before making your decision.
With the hit of COVID-19 all over the world, things were just getting worse. Ashoka University did a splendid job in the area and flourished in certain aspects.
Smooth transition -
Professors’ efforts -
Exams -
So, Ashoka University ensured doing its best in every aspect and has succeeded in doing so. It is not easy to change the way of things overnight. Offline teaching has been a traditional method of teaching. It was challenging for so many institutes in India to change their path from offline to online.
Ashoka University's acceptance rate is 8-9%. Getting selected depends entirely on how you present yourself. There are students who get admission with 61%, while there are instances where students with even 97% got rejected. Ashoka University searches for students who show promise and scope for development. If you have a well-rounded profile with good academics and co-curricular activities, you stand a chance.
You should choose Ashoka University. It follows an innovative course curriculum and offers a lot of academic freedom to the students. There is no restriction on the combination of subjects that you want to pursue. Other than major and minor subjects, students are required to foundation courses in various subjects. If you are confused about your major, you can do a foundation course on it and decide on your major in the 2nd or 3rd semester. As a part of course work, students are required to write research papers, abstracts, and essays.
The student crowd of Ashoka is excellent due to the stringent selection process. Ashoka University acceptance rate is 8-9%.
Ashoka university offers an optional 4th-year undergrad which is accepted by most reputed universities abroad. Students of B.Sc(H) in CS can pursue Post Graduate Diplomas, Masters, Doctor of Philosophy, and Certificate courses in subjects related to CS. The job opportunities for a student of a B. Sc (H) in CS will be equivalent to one in the B.E., B. Tech., B.S graduate in computer sciences.
There is a wide range of career opportunities available in the IT sector for B.Sc(H) in CS. The job profiles available include System Analyst, Computer Programmer, Hardware Designer, Computer Scientist, etc. Graduates with B.Sc(H) in CS can also find jobs in the public sector as Scientific Officer, Technical Officer, Network Operators, etc. They can also apply for teaching posts in colleges and schools. For teaching in Govt. colleges, one needs to qualify the NET or SET exam and for teaching in schools, they will need a B.Ed degree.
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.
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.
OP Jindal and Ashoka University both offer decent bachelor's programs in Economics. But the syllabus and education approach of the programs are quite different.
Overall, OP Jindal will be a better option for pursuing a UG degree in Economics.