Student Government
The Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) is the representative body elected by and for students. It serves as the primary channel of communication between the student body and the University administration, ensuring that student concerns, initiatives, and perspectives are heard and acted upon.
The AUSG functions under the Student Government Constitution and operates through three principal bodies: the Councils, the House of Representatives, and the Executive Cabinet.
Structure of Government
1. Councils
Each academic cohort at Ashoka — Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, and YIF — elects its own Council. Councils represent their cohort’s academic and community interests and serve as the first point of contact between students and the Student Government.
Undergraduate Council (UG2023–UG25):
- Aditya Apurva (UG25)
- Ayush Solapurkar (UG2023)
- Hima Madhu (UG2024)
- Karandeep Gill (UG25)
- Kritin Bhasin (UG2024)
- Partho Roy (UG2024)
- Sahaj Kishen (UG25)
- Shatakshi Shelly (UG2024)
- Sneha Menon (UG25)
- Tanisha Iyer (UG25)
- Trisha Iyer (UG2024)
- Naisha Kamboj (UG25)
2. House of Representatives (HoR)
The House of Representatives is the primary legislative and decision-making body of the Student Government. It includes representatives from each Council, proportional to cohort size, and deliberates on issues affecting students, passes motions and resolutions, and oversees the work of the Executive.
Speaker: Sneha Menon (UG25) — sneha.menon_ug25@ashoka.edu.in
Members:
- Tanisha Iyer (UG25) — tanisha.iyer_ug25@ashoka.edu.in
- Karandeep Gill (UG25) — karandeep.gill_ug25@ashoka.edu.in
- Ayush Solapurkar (UG2023) — ayush.solapurkar_ug2023@ashoka.edu.in
- Naisha Kamboj (UG25) — naisha.kamboj_ug25@ashoka.edu.in
- Hima Madhu (UG25) — hima.madhu_ug25@ashoka.edu.in
Executive Leadership President
The President serves as the Executive Head of the Student Government and represents the student body both within and outside the University. They oversee the functioning of all branches, ensure compliance with the Constitution and Governing Code, and lead the Cabinet. The President also acts as the principal liaison between students, faculty, and administration.
Current President: Insha Husain (UG25) — insha.husain_ug25@ashoka.edu.in
Vice-President
The Vice-President is the second Executive Head and the President’s chief aide. They co-lead the Executive, chair the First-Year Committee, and support the Cabinet in implementing initiatives. The Vice-President also serves in the House of Representatives and assumes Presidential duties if the position falls vacant.
Current Vice-President: Ahana Walanju (UG25) — ahana.walanju_ug25@ashoka.edu.in
Cabinet of Ministers
The Cabinet comprises seven Ministers who oversee distinct areas of student life and welfare. Each Minister is nominated by a panel of the President, Vice-President, and Speaker of the House and confirmed by the House. Ministers have the autonomy to organize their teams and collaborate across departments to serve student needs.
Current Ministers:
- Ministry of Academic Affairs: Teesha Aurora (UG2023) — teesha.aurora_ug2023@ashoka.edu.in
- Campus Life Ministry: Aveka Jain (UG2023) — aveka.jain_ug2023@ashoka.edu.in
- Ministry of Community Well-Being: Ajitesh Vishwanath (UG2023) — ajitesh.vishwanath_ug2023@ashoka.edu.in
- Cultural Ministry (Jazbaa): Sia Sarin (UG2023) — sia.sarin_ug2023@ashoka.edu.in
- Environment Ministry: Saanvi Magod (UG2023) — saanvi.magod_ug2023@ashoka.edu.in
- Sports Ministry: Aisha Lowe (UG2023) — aisha.lowe_ug2023@ashoka.edu.in
- Technology Ministry: Vansh Bothra (UG25) — vansh.bothra_ug25@ashoka.edu.in
Public Relations Director
The Public Relations Director manages the outreach and communications of the Student Government. They lead the Public Relations Office, which handles official announcements, social media, and grievance redressal mechanisms. The Office works across all SG divisions to promote transparency and strengthen student engagement.
Current Public Relations Director: Utsav Kumar Mathur (UG2023) — utsav.mathur_ug2023@ashoka.edu.in
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining transparent and accurate financial records of the Student Government. They coordinate with the Office of Student Affairs to prepare the annual budget, manage expenditures, and oversee financial audits as per the Finance Control Policy.
Current Treasurer: Vedant Malhotra (UG25) — vedant.malhotra_ug25@ashoka.edu.in
Role and Activities
The AUSG engages with students, faculty, and administrators to:
- Represent student perspectives in University governance
- Advocate for inclusivity, well-being, and student rights
- Support and develop sports, cultural, and environmental initiatives
- Enhance transparency and accountability in decision-making
- Foster collaboration across all cohorts to build a cohesive student community
Contact and Communication
Students are encouraged to reach out with feedback, suggestions, or concerns. You can:
- Email sg@ashoka.edu.in
- Contact your Council or House Representatives
- Visit ashoka.edu.in for updates and announcements
Governing Document
- The AUSG functions under the Student Government Constitution, which defines its structure, powers, and procedures.
- Access the full Constitution here.
