Ashoka Aptitude Assessment (AAA, often called AAT) + On-the-Spot Essay · Ashoka University
Ashoka Aptitude Assessment is run by Ashoka University for admission to Economics, Finance and Liberal Arts programmes. 1 college accepts it: Ashoka University.
SAT (DI code 7343, superscore accepted) and ACT are optional add-ons. They do NOT replace the Aptitude Assessment. One round per cycle only. 2027 round dates are from news reports of the official schedule; confirm on apply.ashoka.edu.in.
| Round | Apply by | Test |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 23 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 |
| Round 2 | 20 Jan 2027 | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Round 3 | 14 Apr 2027 | 25 Apr 2027 |
| Round 4 | 23 May 2027 | 30 May 2027 |
Class XII passed/appearing from a recognised board. Ashoka does not publish a fixed minimum % officially; Careers360 reports 50%. Apply in only one round per cycle.
No official minimum %; Careers360 reports 50%
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Solving | 20 | — | Numerical and spatial reasoning, DI/LR-heavy (based on the Cambridge Thinking Skills Assessment style) |
| Critical Thinking | 20 | — | Argument analysis: strengthen/weaken, assumption, main idea, short RC |
| On-the-Spot Essay (OSE) | 1 | 30 | Pick 1 of 2 topics; minimum 250 words; typed, no copy-paste or Grammarly |
Marking: +1 per correct; no negative marking MCQs from both sections come in mixed order. Mandatory for all applicants, even with SAT/ACT.
English & verbal: High: 20 of 40 MCQs are Critical Thinking (verbal reasoning/RC) plus a mandatory timed essay and written application essays
Online application (Class X–XII marks, personal essays, activities, optional recommendation) → Aptitude Assessment + On-the-Spot Essay → interview for shortlisted students → decision (offer / waitlist / deferral / deny). Holistic review; no weightages published.
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The 2027 exam is scheduled for 6 Dec 2026, 31 Jan 2027, 25 Apr 2027, 30 May 2027. Last year's exam was held on R1: 7 Dec 2025; R2: 1 Feb 2026; R3: 3 May 2026; R4: 7 Jun 2026.
Class XII passed/appearing from a recognised board. Ashoka does not publish a fixed minimum % officially; Careers360 reports 50%. Apply in only one round per cycle.
40 questions, 90 minutes. Problem Solving (20 questions); Critical Thinking (20 questions); On-the-Spot Essay (OSE) (1 questions). Marking: +1 per correct; no negative marking
Ashoka University.
High: 20 of 40 MCQs are Critical Thinking (verbal reasoning/RC) plus a mandatory timed essay and written application essays
Online application (Class X–XII marks, personal essays, activities, optional recommendation) → Aptitude Assessment + On-the-Spot Essay → interview for shortlisted students → decision (offer / waitlist / deferral / deny). Holistic review; no weightages published.
Official site: ashoka.edu.in/admissions/undergraduate-students
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