Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDSU) provides undergraduate, postgraduate, Ph.D., diploma, and certificate programmes in Art, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, and Education. BCA and MBA are among its major courses. Admission to most UG and PG programmes depends on marks in the previous qualifying examination, while MBA selection uses the CMAT score.

Students must apply online. The application fee is INR 300. M.Phil applicants are selected through the Admission Eligibility Test (AET), and Ph.D. applicants must take the Research Entrance Test (RET).

MDSU UG Admission

At the UG level, MDSU offers BCA, B.Ed., and B.Sc. options in Naturopathy and Yogic Science and Food Science in Nutrition. The B.Sc. programme lasts 2 years, while BCA is completed in 3 years. Applicants for B.Sc. and integrated BCA must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board. B.Ed. applicants need a bachelor's or master's degree from a recognized university. Selection is based on merit in the qualifying examination.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
B.Sc. Passed 10+2 in the science stream from a recognized board Merit in the qualifying examination
BCA At least 60% in 10+2 or an equivalent examination
B.Ed. At least 50% in a bachelor's or master's degree. The requirement is 45% for SC, ST, OBC, physically challenged, widow, and divorce categories.

MDSU PG Admission

MDSU's postgraduate choices include M.Sc., M.Tech., MCA, MCA Lateral, M.Com., M.Ed., M.L.I.Sc., L.L.M., MBA, M.A., Master in Yoga, MSW, and PG Diploma programmes. A bachelor's degree in the relevant subject is the basic requirement for a master's programme. Most PG admissions are decided through qualifying-examination merit, but MBA selection is based on CMAT.

For the Master in Yoga Studies and Therapy Management programme, the selection total gives 25% weight to graduation marks and 75% weight to marks in the Yoga Diploma or Certificate course.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
M.Sc. A B.Sc. with the relevant subject and at least 50% aggregate marks Merit in the qualifying examination
MCA At least 50% aggregate marks in B.Sc. CS or IT, BCA, a vocational or graduate programme, or B.Sc. in any discipline with Mathematics
M.Com. A relevant graduation degree with at least 48% aggregate marks
M.Ed. At least 55% in B.Ed. or Shiksha Shastri. The requirement is 50% for SC, ST, OBC, physically challenged, widow, and divorce categories.
M.L.I.Sc. Graduation in any discipline with at least 45% marks
L.L.M. At least 55% in L.L.B., or a PG Diploma in Law along with L.L.B.
MBA A graduation degree in any faculty with at least 50% aggregate marks for the general category CMAT score
M.A. A graduation degree in any faculty with at least 48% aggregate marks Merit in the qualifying examination
MSW A graduation degree in any faculty with at least 48% aggregate marks

MDSU M.Phil and Ph.D. Admission

MDSU conducts M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in several specializations. Each M.Phil specialization has an intake of 15 students. For either programme, applicants need a master's degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject or an allied subject. M.Phil selection is through AET, while Ph.D. selection is through RET.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
M.Phil. At least 55% in a university master's degree or an equivalent examination in the subject or an allied subject Admission Eligibility Test (AET)
Ph.D. At least 55% in a university master's degree or an equivalent examination in the subject or an allied subject Research Entrance Test (RET)

MDSU Certificate and Diploma Admission

MDSU also provides diploma, certificate, and PG Diploma programmes. Its available options include Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Certificate, and PG Diploma courses. Applications are submitted through the university's online admission system.

MDSU Application Process

MDSU accepts applications online, and the application fee must also be paid through the online process.

  • Open the university's official website and select the online admission portal.
  • Create an account by entering all requested details.
  • Pay the INR 300 application fee through a challan.
  • Select “Fill Application Form,” provide the challan number, transaction number, and date of birth, and then choose “Next.”
  • Submit the completed form and take a printout for your records.

MDSU Scholarships and Financial Assistance

MDSU supports eligible students through professional faculty fund fellowships and need-cum-merit scholarships for UG and PG programmes. A meritorious student from each M.Phil., Advanced Diploma, PG Diploma, Diploma, Certificate, or PG course may receive INR 250 per month for 12 months.

Research students may receive a university fellowship of INR 6000 or a departmental fellowship of INR 5000. The university also grants tuition-fee waivers to students from weaker sections based on their marks in the last examination.

MDSU Admission FAQs

Ques. What academic marks are needed to seek admission at MDSU?

Ans. The general minimum stated for UG and PG admission is 48% in 10+2 or graduation, but the requirement changes by course. For example, an MBA applicant must have at least 50% in the bachelor's degree.

Ques. How does MDSU choose students for its different programmes?

Ans. Shortlisting may use marks from the qualifying examination or an entrance examination. Qualifying-examination marks determine selection for UG and PG courses other than B.Ed. and M.Ed. B.Ed. selection uses PTET scores, while M.Ed. selection uses PMET scores.

Ques. Is a student allowed to submit applications for more than one MDSU course?

Ans. Yes. Students may apply to several programmes if they meet the eligibility conditions for each one. The application charge for one programme is INR 300.

Ques. Which records must be submitted with an MDSU admission application?

Ans. Applicants need Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, proof of fee payment, a transfer certificate, a character certificate, and passport-size photographs. A bachelor's degree certificate is also required for PG admission. Where applicable, students must add the entrance-exam scorecard and migration certificate. Individual programmes may ask for further documents.

Ques. Which groups receive reservation or mark relaxation at MDSU?

Ans. MDSU provides seat reservation or relaxation in marks for SC, ST, OBC, SBS, physically challenged, transgender, and displaced Kashmiri applicants. For UG, PG, and M.Phil. admission, the stated reservation figures for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students are 16%, 12%, 21%, 5%, and 10%.

Ques. What are the eligibility and selection stages for MDSU Ph.D. admission?

Ans. An applicant must hold a master's degree or an equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline from a recognized university with at least 55% marks. Selection uses the RET score, followed by a personal interview held by the department concerned.

Ques. What accommodation does MDSU provide to admitted students?

Ans. The university has one boys' hostel, one girls' hostel, and one hostel for working women. Single-seat and double-seat rooms are available, along with mess, laundry, and recreation facilities. Students must apply separately for a hostel after securing admission.

Ques. What fellowships and merit support can MDSU students receive?

Ans. UG and PG students may qualify for professional faculty fund fellowships or need-cum-merit scholarships. One meritorious student in each M.Phil., Advanced Diploma, PG Diploma, Diploma, Certificate, or PG course can receive INR 250 each month for 12 months. Research students may be granted a university fellowship of INR 6000 or a departmental fellowship of INR 5000.

Ques. How are foreign and NRI applicants considered for MDSU admission?

Ans. Foreign-student admission follows Government of India policies issued through the ministries of External Affairs, Home, and Human Resource Development. Such students need at least 60% in the qualifying examination. MDSU does not take direct applications from foreign nationals for PG and Ph.D. programmes. The application fee for an NRI student is INR 1000.

Ques. At what time of year does MDSU usually accept applications?

Ans. Application periods differ across programmes during the academic year. UG forms generally open in May or June, while PG deadlines commonly fall in March or April. Students should confirm the programme-specific schedule on the official MDSU website.

Ques. Which MDSU admissions involve an entrance test?

Ans. Prior academic merit is used for the university's other programmes, and MDSU does not conduct entrance tests for those courses. Ph.D. admission is based on RET, while M.Phil. admission depends on AET.

Ques. Can meritorious or financially weaker students get fee support at MDSU?

Ans. Yes. Merit-based scholarship support is available. MDSU also offers tuition-fee waivers to applicants from weaker sections of society, using marks from the last examination to decide eligibility.

Ques. Is there a separate seat provision for children of NRIs at MDSU?

Ans. Yes. Children of NRIs have a 5% seat reservation. They must provide the required admission documents to the Office of the Dean, Student Welfare.

Ques. How much must an applicant pay for an MDSU course application?

Ans. The application fee for an MDSU course is INR 300.

Ques. Can an MDSU admission form be submitted offline?

Ans. No. Applications must be completed online. Students need to visit the official website, open the Admissions section, register their details, pay the fee by bank challan, complete and submit the form, and print a copy for their records.