Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Ashoka University Students Locked Out During Winter Break
Some students at Ashoka University in Sonipat were not allowed to stay in their hostels during the winter break.
They said they were not told in advance about this new rule.
One student from Uttar Pradesh had to leave her hostel and was only allowed to stay in another place if she paid more money.
Another student from Karnataka was also locked out and had to wait outside in the cold.
The university said that only students with special permission can stay on campus during the break for safety reasons.
The students feel this is unfair because they have always been allowed to stay before.
Ashoka University students were denied hostel access during the winter break due to a new 'Residence Life' policy.
Students claim they were not properly informed about the policy change and had to leave their hostels with short notice.
One student from Uttar Pradesh was told she could stay in off-campus housing only if she paid extra, which was later waived.
Another student from Karnataka was locked out and had to wait outside in cold conditions before his access was restored.
The university stated that access is restricted during the break for security and logistical reasons, and only students with prior approval can stay on campus.
- Who
- Undergraduate students at Ashoka University
- What
- Denied hostel access during winter break
- When
- December 28
- Where
- Ashoka University campus in Sonipat
- Why
- New 'Residence Life' policy requiring prior approval for staying during winter break
- University
- Ashoka University
- Location
- Sonipat
- Issue
- Hostel access denied during winter break
- Students Affected
- Undergraduate students from Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka
- University Statement
- Access restricted due to security and logistical concerns
- Student Government
- Intervened to waive additional payment for one student
- Policy Communication
- Delayed, ambiguous, or absent according to students
