In a significant milestone for the liberal arts education sector, Ashoka University has announced 100% placements for the 2025-26 graduating batch. The highest package offered is ₹42.5 Lakh per annum whereas average Package offered ₹13.5 Lakh per annum.
Ashoka University Placement Highlights:
- Total Placements: 100% placement record for the batch.
- Average CTC: ₹13.5 Lakh Per Annum (a 16.3% increase year-on-year).
- Median Salary: ₹11.4 Lakh Per Annum (up 7.5% from the previous year).
- Highest Domestic Offer: ₹42.5 LPA (secured by a Computer Science undergraduate).
Sectoral wise placements:
- BFSI: 21% of total placements, with an average package of ₹12.7 LPA.
- Consulting: 19% of placements, with an average package of ₹16.1 LPA.
- Technology: 10% of placements, averaging ₹15.1 LPA.
- Data, Research & Analytics: 10% of placements, averaging ₹13.5 LPA.
The “Liberal Arts” Edge in the AI World
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, founder of Info Edge India and a co-founder of Ashoka University, emphasized that the success of these placements reflects a shift in industry requirements.
Beyond corporate placements, the university’s postgraduate outcomes were equally impressive, with 130 students securing over 400 offers from leading global universities. This includes a notable rise in admissions to prestigious Ivy League and Oxbridge institutions, as well as 18 full-ride master’s scholarships (including Rhodes and Gates Cambridge) and 16 PhD admissions.
“This achievement underscores Ashoka’s commitment to ensuring “placement at scale,” focusing not just on record-breaking highest packages, but on ensuring 100% employment for the entire graduating class across all sectors, including non-profits”, said Bhikchandani.
While an average CTC of Rs 13.5 LPA looks decent, evaluating the ROI may present a nuanced picture due to the extremely high fee structure at Ashoka.
Ashoka University is a pioneering, private, non-profit liberal arts and sciences university located in Sonipat, Haryana, India. It is backed by over 150 of India’s leading entrepreneurs, business leaders, and academicians (including Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Ashish Dhawan, and Pramath Raj Sinha).
- Established: It was formally established in 2014
Academic Programmes Offered
Undergraduate Program (B.A. Hons. / B.Sc. Hons.)
- Majors (13 Fields):
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science & AI, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology.
- Humanities & Social Sciences: Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology/Anthropology, International Relations, Management.
- Interdisciplinary Majors (12 Joint Fields):
- Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE)
- Economics and Finance
- Economics and Public Policy
- Computer Science and Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- English and Creative Writing / Media Studies / Performing Arts
- History and International Relations / Economics
Postgraduate Programs
- The Young India Fellowship (YIF): .
- M.A. in Liberal Studies (MLS)
- Master of Arts (M.A.): Offered in specialized disciplines:
- M.A. in Economics
- M.A. in English
- Master of Science (M.Sc.): M.Sc. in Biology
