Ashoka University YIF, Sonepat Admission Process
Admission
Admission Young India Fellowship | Class of 2020-2021
The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is a one year multidisciplinary postgraduate diploma programme in Liberal Studies. The Fellowship brings together a group of 300 bright young individuals who show exceptional intellectual ability and leadership potential from across the country, and trains them to become socially committed agents of change.
Admission process for the Class of 2021 opens on August 20th, 2019 and will close on March 31st, 2020.
The admission process is split into three rounds:
| Round 1
Applications open on- 20th August, 2019 Last date to submit application- 17th November, 2019 |
Round 2
Applications open on- 18th November, 2019 Last date to submit application- 2nd February, 2020 |
Round 3
Applications open on- 3rd February, 2020 Last date to submit application- 31st March, 2020 |
Programme begins – 15th July, 2020
Application to The Young India Fellowship Programme does not require an application fee.
Eligibility
The YIF programme is open to:
- Those with a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Those who are no more than 28 years of age on 15 th July, 2020
The Fellowship promotes diversity and applicants from all areas of specialisation are encouraged to apply. While applicants who have been educated in a vernacular language as their medium of instruction are welcome, it is expected that they will be able to converse, read and write in English, since the medium of instruction at them programme is English.
Profile
Given the unique nature of the programme there is no specific type of profile for a Young India Fellow. However, the following points are being presented to give a broad idea of what we look for. A Young India Fellow could be someone who has:
- A deep-rooted ambition to solve problems and make an impact on society
- Passion for an idea or issue which could have wider social/business/academic implications
- The humility to believe that they need to learn more
- The willingness to think differently and chart a new course
- A demonstrated ability to overcome challenges
- Qualities of integrity, self-awareness, energy, initiative and open-mindedness
- An above-average academic record
Selection Process
Applicants are required to submit a detailed application dossier. The selection process will be carried out in 3 stages, each one being an elimination stage.
Application Assessment:
All applications are reviewed by the selection committee consisting of faculty and executive members of the programme. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of their academic performance through school and college and their involvement in extra-curricular activities. Their interests and concerns along with their thoughts and motivation for a meaningful life as expressed in their essays are also considered.
Telephonic Interview:
Short-listed candidates are interviewed on the telephone. Candidates will be notified in advance about when the telephonic interview will take place. It is typically a conversation regarding the information that the candidate has mentioned on their application and may include a discussion about their areas of interests. The duration of the interview is usually around 20 minutes. This is an elimination round meaning if selected in this round they move on to the Personal Interview.
Comprehension Test and Personal Interview:
On the day of the Personal Interview, candidates will be required to take a comprehension test just before the interview. They will be tested on their reading, understanding, articulation skills and critical thinking ability, not on their knowledge of subject matter. Candidates are interviewed in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore. International candidates have the option to interview on Skype.
The final selection will be based on the cumulative score of all the 3 stages.