Ashoka University

  • Admission Rounds: Typically 4 rounds starting from October to mid-year (e.g., April/May).
    • Round 1: Applications open around October, with decisions by January.
    • Round 2: Starts in January, with decisions by March.
    • Round 3: Opens in March, with decisions by May.
    • Round 4: Final round (if seats remain), decisions by June/July.
  • Components:
    • Application form with essays, academic records, and extracurricular activities.
    • Ashoka Aptitude Test/Standardized Tests (SAT/ACT accepted).
    • Personal Interview.

FLAME University

  • Admission Cycles: Rolling admissions with early, regular, and late cycles.
    • Applications open as early as July and remain open till late spring (April/May).
  • Components:
    • Application form with a Statement of Purpose (SOP).
    • FLAME Entrance Aptitude Test (FEAT) or standardized test scores (SAT/ACT accepted).
    • Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

KREA University

  • Application Rounds: Multiple rounds with rolling deadlines from September to June.
    • Early Application: Deadline in November.
    • Regular Rounds: Deadlines typically in February, April, and June.
  • Components:
    • Application form with essays, academic records, and activities.
    • KREA Aptitude Test (KAT) or standardized test scores (SAT/ACT accepted).
    • Personal Interaction with faculty or admissions staff.

OP Jindal Global University

  • Admission Rounds: Rolling admissions, generally starting in September and continuing until seats are filled.
    • Early applications are encouraged, usually by December/January.
  • Components:
    • Application form.
    • SOP and academic records.
    • JSAT (Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test) or other standardized test scores (SAT/ACT accepted).
    • Interview or further evaluations for some programs.

Common Observations

  1. Early Application Benefits: Applying early can increase chances of scholarships and securing a seat.
  2. Entrance Exams: All universities accept standardized tests, and some have their own entrance exams.
  3. Essays & Interviews: These are integral and carry significant weight in the selection process.

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