Students who secure a rank under 500 in MDUCEE 2026 are well-placed for admission to MDU Rohtak main campus programs as well as government and private affiliated colleges across Haryana districts including Rohtak, Sonipat, Bhiwani, Jhajjar and Rewari.

MDUCEE 2026 (Maharshi Dayanand University Common Entrance Examination) is a state-level pen-and-paper test of 100 marks conducted by MDU Rohtak for admission to postgraduate, professional and undergraduate programs at the university and its 190-plus affiliated colleges in Haryana. Merit rank is determined by marks scored in the 100-MCQ exam and seat allotment during counselling is based on that rank, category and preferences students fill on the official portal at mduadmission.samarth.edu.in.

  • Ranks in the top 100 are typically sufficient for the most competitive MDU Rohtak programs — MBA, MCA and M.Sc. Computer Science.
  • Ranks between 101 and 300 are competitive for government college seats in MA, M.Sc. and M.Com programs.
  • Ranks between 301 and 500 open government-aided and private affiliated college seats in BA, B.Sc., B.Com and B.Ed programs across Haryana.
  • SC, ST and OBC students compete for reserved seats with separate closing ranks and can access the same colleges at higher rank numbers.
  • MDUCEE 2026 counselling for the June exam cycle is expected to begin from June 25, 2026 at mduadmission.samarth.edu.in.
Direct Link to MDUCEE 2026 Admission and Counselling Portal (ACTIVE)
mduadmission.samarth.edu.in

What is MDUCEE 2026?

MDUCEE is the Maharshi Dayanand University Common Entrance Examination conducted by MDU Rohtak for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs at the university and its affiliated colleges in Haryana. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, carries 100 marks and has no negative marking. Duration is 75 minutes. The first cycle of MDUCEE 2026 was held from June 10 to June 16, 2026. Merit rank is based on marks scored in the entrance test with qualifying exam marks used as a tiebreaker. Seat allotment during counselling depends on merit rank, category and the preferences students submit on the official MDU admission portal.


Colleges Available for Students with Rank Under 500 in MDUCEE 2026

MDU Rohtak has more than 190 affiliated colleges spread across Haryana. The table below lists colleges and university departments that have historically been accessible to students with MDUCEE merit ranks between 1 and 500. All expected closing ranks are based on 2024 and 2025 MDUCEE trends and are subject to change in 2026 counselling rounds based on applicant numbers and seat availability.

College / Department District Type Programs Offered Expected Closing Rank (General)
MDU Rohtak — University Teaching Departments Rohtak University MBA, MCA, M.Sc., MA, BCA, M.Tech, LLM Up to 150–300 (varies by program)
Government College for Women Rohtak Government MA, M.Sc., M.Com, B.Ed Up to 300
Pt. N.R.S. Government College Rohtak Government BA, B.Sc., B.Com, MA Up to 380
Dronacharya Government College Gurugram Government BA, B.Sc., B.Com, MA, M.Sc. Up to 400
Government Post Graduate College Jhajjar Government MA, M.Sc., B.Com, BBA Up to 420
Government Post Graduate College Sonipat Government MA, M.Sc., M.Com Up to 450
Government College for Women Bhiwani Government MA, M.Sc., B.Ed Up to 480
Government Post Graduate College Rewari Government MA, M.Sc., B.Com Up to 500
Government College Bahadurgarh Government BA, B.Sc., B.Com Up to 500
Vaish College Rohtak Aided Private BA, B.Sc., B.Com, MA Up to 500

Students in SC, ST and OBC categories can access the same colleges at higher rank numbers due to reserved seat quotas. The exact closing rank for each reserved category is published in the seat matrix on the official admission portal before each counselling round.


Courses Open for Students with Rank Under 500 in MDUCEE 2026

The following programs are offered at MDU Rohtak and affiliated colleges through MDUCEE. Closing ranks for general category students are expected figures based on 2024 and 2025 MDUCEE trends. High-demand programs at MDU main campus close earliest; programs with larger seat intake at affiliated colleges remain open to higher rank numbers.

Program Level Duration Expected Closing Rank (General)
MBA Postgraduate 2 Years Up to 150
MCA Postgraduate 2 Years Up to 200
M.Sc. Computer Science / IT Postgraduate 2 Years Up to 250
LLM Postgraduate 1 Year Up to 250
M.Com Postgraduate 2 Years Up to 300
BCA Undergraduate 3 Years Up to 320
M.Sc. Mathematics Postgraduate 2 Years Up to 350
MA English Postgraduate 2 Years Up to 360
M.Sc. Physics / Chemistry Postgraduate 2 Years Up to 400
B.Ed Professional 2 Years Up to 400
B.Com (Hons) Undergraduate 3 Years Up to 420
BBA Undergraduate 3 Years Up to 450
MA History / Political Science Postgraduate 2 Years Up to 470
MA Hindi / Sanskrit Postgraduate 2 Years Up to 500
BA (General) Undergraduate 3 Years Up to 500

Students with ranks closer to 500 have the strongest prospects in BA, MA humanities subjects and BBA at affiliated colleges. Students targeting MDU Rohtak main campus programs should aim for a rank in the top 200.


Category-wise Expected Cutoff Trends for MDUCEE 2026

Haryana government reservation norms apply to all MDUCEE 2026 admissions. Reserved category students compete for separate reserved seats with lower closing ranks. The data below is expected based on MDUCEE 2025 cutoff trends and may change in 2026 depending on applicant count and total available seats.

Program General Closing Rank OBC Closing Rank SC Closing Rank College
MBA Up to 150 Up to 280 Up to 430 MDU Rohtak (UTD)
MCA Up to 200 Up to 360 Up to 530 MDU Rohtak (UTD)
M.Sc. Computer Science Up to 250 Up to 410 Up to 590 MDU Rohtak / Govt. Colleges
MA English Up to 360 Up to 520 Up to 700 Government Colleges
B.Ed Up to 400 Up to 590 Up to 780 Government Colleges
BA / B.Sc. / B.Com Up to 500 Up to 700 Up to 900 Affiliated Colleges

Students belonging to the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category are eligible for additional reservation under Haryana state norms. Valid category certificates must be produced during document verification at the allotted college.


How to Check MDUCEE 2026 Seat Allotment

After MDUCEE 2026 results are declared the online counselling process opens on the official MDU admission portal. Follow the steps below to participate in counselling and check your seat allotment:

  1. Visit the official portal at mduadmission.samarth.edu.in.
  2. Log in using your MDUCEE 2026 application number and password or date of birth.
  3. Register for counselling and pay the counselling registration fee online.
  4. Fill in college and course preferences in order of priority using the online preference form.
  5. Review your choices carefully and lock them before the deadline — preferences cannot be changed after locking.
  6. Check the seat allotment result on the portal after MDU publishes the round-wise allotment list.
  7. If a seat is allotted report to the college within the specified deadline with original documents to confirm your admission.

Documents to keep ready: MDUCEE 2026 admit card and scorecard, class 10 and 12 mark sheets, graduation degree or provisional certificate, category certificate if applicable, Aadhaar card and passport-size photographs.

MDUCEE 2026 Colleges Under Rank 500 FAQs

Ques. Can I get MDU Rohtak main campus with a rank under 500 in MDUCEE 2026?

Ans. Students with ranks in the top 200 stand a strong chance at MDU Rohtak University Teaching Departments for most programs. Competitive programs like MBA and MCA are expected to close around rank 150 and 200 respectively for general category students based on 2025 MDUCEE trends. Less competitive programs at MDU main campus may remain open to ranks up to 300 to 350.

Ques. What is the total marks in MDUCEE 2026?

Ans. MDUCEE 2026 consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks in total. There is no negative marking and the exam duration is 75 minutes. Merit rank is based on the total marks scored in this 100-mark paper.

Ques. Which programs have the most competitive closing ranks in MDUCEE 2026?

Ans. MBA, MCA and M.Sc. Computer Science at MDU Rohtak main campus are historically the most competitive. Expected general category closing ranks are around 150 for MBA, 200 for MCA and 250 for M.Sc. Computer Science based on 2025 MDUCEE trends. Programs like MA Hindi and BA General in affiliated colleges remain open to ranks up to 500.

Ques. Are government colleges under MDU accessible for ranks between 300 and 500?

Ans. Yes. Government PG Colleges in Jhajjar, Sonipat and Rewari and Government Colleges in Bahadurgarh and Bhiwani are expected to be accessible to students with ranks between 300 and 500 in MA, M.Sc. and B.Com programs based on previous year MDUCEE admission trends.

Ques. Do SC and OBC students get lower closing ranks in MDUCEE 2026?

Ans. Yes. Haryana government reservation norms apply to MDUCEE 2026 admissions. SC, ST and OBC students compete for reserved seats with separate merit lists and lower closing ranks. Reserved category students can access the same colleges and programs at considerably higher rank numbers compared to the general category closing rank.

Ques. When does MDUCEE 2026 counselling begin?

Ans. For the June 2026 exam cycle MDUCEE counselling registration is expected to begin from June 25, 2026 and conclude by around July 10, 2026. All counselling steps including preference filling, fee payment and allotment results are handled through the official portal at mduadmission.samarth.edu.in. Exact dates are announced by MDU after result declaration.