SRINAGAR: Ashoka University, India’s leading institution in interdisciplinary Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities, has opened the application window for the 2026 intake of its Undergraduate Programme on Monday, October 13, 2025.
A spokesman of the university said that the applicants can choose from a wide range of undergraduate offerings that combine academic excellence with experiential and interdisciplinary learning. The 2025-2026 Admissions cycle introduces several significant updates, reflecting Ashoka’s vision to broaden access, offer multiple academic pathways, and support high-achieving students across India.
Ashoka University reaffirms its commitment to financial inclusivity by announcing 500 merit and need-based scholarships across all programmes. 200 scholarships out of these have been introduced as merit scholarships, for the first time. Under the special merit scholarships 100 percent tuition fee waivers will be awarded to 50 exceptional achievers in JEE Mains, IISER (IAT), CMI and the Indian National Olympiads (INO). Admitted students with high scores in these national aptitude tests will benefit from the Special Scholarships.
For the same it is important that a student has minimum 98%ile in JEE Mains, top 2000 rank in the IISER Aptitude Test, top 100 rank in CMI Entrance Examination, candidates who have qualified for the Training Camp stage of the Indian National Olympiads (INO) in Mathematics, Science, Astronomy, Linguistics and Informatics.
Up to 100 percent tuition fee waivers will be awarded to 150 admitted students based on their overall performance in the holistic Ashoka University admissions process, with recognition for high performance in school board examinations (CBSE and ICSE/ISC). For this the students should be CBSE and ICSE/ISC Class X and Class XII (final or predicted) board scores-98 percent and above.
Uniquely, all awardees of the Special Merit Scholarships and Achievers’ Merit Scholarships will remain eligible for additional need-based assistance, ensuring that financial barriers do not overshadow academic potential. Up to 100 percent need-based tuition fee/full waivers will be available to admitted students requiring financial support from the University.
Applications will be accepted across four rounds, starting October 13, 2025, giving students multiple opportunities to apply. For residents of India, the Ashoka Admissions Assessments will be conducted across 37 physical centres nationwide, ensuring accessibility for applicants from a wide range of regions across India. Non-Residents of India will be required to choose the option ‘I am not a resident of India’. Special consideration will be given to applicants with physical disabilities, mobility/locomotor issues and impairments.
The admissions process will be conducted across four application rounds, beginning on October 13, 2025 and concluding on May 31, 2026. Ashoka University is a premier interdisciplinary higher education and research-focused institution, offering world-class opportunities in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Established in 2014 by leaders, thinkers, academics and philanthropists from diverse fields, it operates on a unique model of collective philanthropy, blending the finest governance practices with cutting-edge pedagogy and an internationally reputed faculty.