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Ashoka University, Sonepat

PSYCHOLOGY

Are you inquisitive about the human mind and behaviours? Do you enjoy reading people closely and analyzing their every step? Are you good at listening to people and empathizing with them? Are you the person people turn to when looking for any advice? Then, Psychology is the field for you! This program generally offers education in human behavior and related sciences, along with core psychology course work.

Why Psychology?

It helps broaden the realm of human behaviors and magnify the understanding of how a mind works. A major in Psychology opens up several interesting opportunities for a candidate. Having a good understanding of the human mind and behaviors can help you excel in a wide variety of career paths.

Career Prospects

  • Teaching

  • Career Counselling

  • Clinical Psychology

  • Research

  • Forensic Psychologist

  • Rehabilitation Counsellor

  • Market Researcher

Colleges

Name Of college/University Seats Entrance
University of Delhi (17 Colleges) 922 Merit based
Christ University (Triple Major Program) NA CUET+PI+SA
JamiaMilliaIslamia 42 Ent. Test
Banaras Hindu University 100 UET
University of Hyderabad (Integrated Masters in Psychology) 20 Ent. Test
MIT-World Peace University, Pune 60 UG-PET+PI+Merit Based
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore 40 Ent. Test
Aligarh Muslim University 85 CET
G.D. Goenka University, Gurgaon NA GATA
COURSE: B.A. (Hon.) in Psychology
NO. OF SEATS Not Available
ELIGIBILITY Candidate must have passed (10+2) examination or equivalent from recognized Board of Education with minimum 60%.
MODE ONLINE
STAGES - 3 1. Application Round
- Personal Details
- Academic Score (9th to 12th)
- SAT/ACT (optional)
- Personal Essay
- Letter of recommendation
- Extra/Co-curricular Activities
2. Interview Round
- Ashoka Aptitude Test (Mandatory except for SAT/ACT takers)
- On-the-spot essay (mandatory)
- In person/skype interview with panel (mandatory)
3. Decisions & Financial Aid
ADMISSION PROCESS Shortlisted candidates will be sent an invitation for the Interview Round
PATTERN 1. ON-THE-SPOT ESSAY; Mandatory (30 Minutes)
The on-the-spot essay evaluates the following parameters: engagement with the prompt, critical thinking, clarity of thought, and creativity. The candidate will be given two topics to choose from at the time of writing the essay. The candidate cannot use any external resources to help them write the essay. The essay has no word limit and can be attempted with minimal preparation
2. ASHOKA APTITUDE TEST; Mandatory except for SAT/ACT takers (90 minutes)
The Ashoka Aptitude Test (AAT) evaluates the thinking skills of the candidate. The AAT consists of questions on problem-solving skills (includes numerical and spatial reasoning) and critical thinking skills (includes understanding arguments and reasoning using everyday language).
The AAT has 40 Multiple Choice Questions (20 problem-solving questions and 20 critical thinking questions) and is designed to be taken with minimal preparation
3. INTERVIEW WITH A PANEL; Mandatory
The Ashoka Interview seeks to understand and get to know the candidate, their background and story. It also evaluates various parameters of the application form submitted by the candidate to gauge the candidate’s suitability to Ashoka University’s academic and residential life programme. The candidate will be interviewed by a panel of two members. The time taken for the interview might vary depending on the interaction. The Ashoka Aptitude Test will be administered on the day of the interview and will be conducted at the interview venue.

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