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Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak is a State Public University established in 1976 by the Haryana State Government under the Maharshi Dayanand University Act, 1975. It is named after social reformer Swami Dayanand Saraswati and serves as an affiliating university for over 600 government and private colleges across Rohtak, Jhajjar, Rewari, Mahendragarh, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, and Nuh districts of Haryana. MDU is NAAC-accredited with an A Grade.
As per NIRF 2025, MDU Rohtak is ranked #46 among State Public Universities in India, with a score of 51.60. In the NIRF University category, MDU falls in the 101 to 150 rank band.
The campus spans the outskirts of Rohtak city, Haryana, with University Teaching Departments (UTDs) offering direct-admission programmes in engineering, sciences, humanities, law, management, and more. The UTDs are distinct from the 600+ affiliated colleges and represent the flagship on-campus academic departments of MDU.
- B.Tech (6 engineering branches): Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Biotechnology. Total fees: INR 2,19,158.
- B.Tech (AI/ML): Newer branch with higher fee structure. Total fees: INR 3,26,012.
- Law: LLB (3-year), BA+LLB (5-year), LLM. LLB total fees: INR 23,515. BA+LLB total fees: INR 35,125.
- Management: MBA (IMSAR), BBA. MBA total fees: INR 1,12,634.
- Sciences: M.Sc in 18+ disciplines (Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Forensic Sciences, Environmental Science, Zoology, and more). M.Sc fees: INR 81,457 to INR 99,303.
- Humanities and Social Sciences: MA in 18+ disciplines (Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Music, and more). MA fees: INR 64,384 to INR 77,742.
- Engineering PG: M.Tech in 7 specialisations. M.Tech fees: INR 1,00,514 to INR 1,53,754.
- Commerce and Computer Applications: B.Com, M.Com, BCA, MCA. BCA total fees: INR 2,44,118. MBA fees: INR 1,12,634.
- Pharmacy: B.Pharm (4-year), M.Pharm (5 specialisations). B.Pharm total fees: INR 1,36,590.
- PhD: Across 30+ disciplines in engineering, sciences, humanities, management, and law.
Total B.Tech fees at MDU is INR 2,19,158 for the 4-year programme. MBA at IMSAR totals INR 1,12,634. LLB (3-year) costs INR 23,515 total. MDU also operates a Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) for select PG programmes at significantly lower fees.
Haryana government scholarship schemes including the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC and the Haryana State Merit Scholarship are applicable to MDU UTD students.
MDU Admission Dates 2026
MDU 2026-27 admissions are concluded. Applications for PG programmes opened in May 2026, with the entrance test phase in July 2026. B.Tech and B.Pharm admissions were handled separately by HSTES based on JEE Main 2026 scores. The table below covers the 2026-27 admission cycle for reference. The 2027-28 cycle dates are tentative.
2026-27 Session (Concluded)
| Event | Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| PG/Diploma/4-Year UG/Integrated Programme Application Opens | May 27, 2026 |
| PG Programme Application Deadline | June 10, 2026 |
| UG (Non-B.Tech) Programme Application Deadline | July 16, 2026 |
| MDU Entrance Test Phase | July 13, 2026 (Tentative) |
| B.Tech Admissions (HSTES counselling based on JEE Main 2026) | July to August 2026 |
2027-28 Session (Tentative)
| Event | Tentative Date 2027 |
|---|---|
| PG Programme Application Opens | May 2027 (Tentative) |
| MDU Entrance Test | July 2027 (Tentative) |
| B.Tech Admissions (HSTES) | July to August 2027 (Tentative) |
MDU Courses and Fees
MDU offers over 200 programmes across its University Teaching Departments (UTDs). The fee structure below covers direct-admission programmes at MDU UTDs (not affiliated colleges). Affiliated college fees vary separately.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE, ECE, EE, ME, Civil, Biotechnology) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, plus JEE Main and HSTES counselling | INR 2,19,158 |
| B.Tech (AI/ML) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, plus JEE Main and HSTES counselling | INR 3,26,012 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry | 3 years | Diploma in relevant engineering | INR 2,79,162 |
| BCA | 3 years | 10+2 with Mathematics, plus MDU entrance test | INR 2,44,118 |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCB, plus HSTES counselling | INR 1,36,590 |
| LLB (3-year) | 3 years | Graduation in any discipline | INR 23,515 |
| BA+LLB (5-year Integrated) | 5 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 35,125 |
| MBA (IMSAR) | 2 years | Graduation with 50% aggregate, plus MDU MBA entrance test | INR 1,12,634 |
| M.Tech (CSE, ECE, ME, Biotechnology, and others) | 2 years | B.Tech in relevant branch | INR 1,00,514 to INR 1,53,754 |
| MA (18 disciplines including Economics, English, History, Psychology, and others) | 2 years | Graduation in relevant subject | INR 64,384 to INR 77,742 |
| M.Sc (18+ disciplines including Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Sciences, and others) | 2 years | B.Sc or relevant bachelor’s degree | INR 81,457 to INR 99,303 |
| M.Com | 2 years | B.Com or relevant commerce graduation | INR 64,584 |
| MCA | 2 years | Graduation with Mathematics | INR 79,164 |
| M.Pharm (5 specialisations) | 2 years | B.Pharm | INR 90,550 |
| LLM | 1 year | LLB or equivalent | INR 84,490 |
| MPH (Master of Public Health) | 2 years | Graduation in any health/science discipline | INR 1,07,517 |
| PhD (30+ disciplines) | Minimum 3 years | Relevant master’s degree | INR 92,560 to INR 2,27,090 |
MDU also operates a Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) offering select MA, M.Sc, and MBA programmes through distance learning mode at significantly lower fees than UTD rates. CDOE admissions are open separately at mdu.ac.in/cdoe.
MDU Admission Process
MDU runs separate admission tracks for different programme categories. B.Tech and B.Pharm go through HSTES (Haryana State Technical Education Society) counselling. Most PG and law programmes go through MDU’s own entrance test. All admissions follow Haryana state reservation norms: 85% state quota and 15% All India quota.
B.Tech Admission
B.Tech admissions at MDU’s UTD are handled by HSTES (Haryana State Technical Education Society), Panchkula. Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with a valid JEE Main score. State quota seats (85%) go to Haryana domicile candidates. All India quota (15%) is open to all. There is no separate MDU entrance test for B.Tech. HSTES releases its own merit list and counselling schedule at hstes.org.in.
PG Admissions (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, M.Pharm, MPH)
All PG programmes at MDU UTDs are filled through MDU’s own entrance test, conducted centrally by the university. The test is a 100-mark objective paper. Candidates must score at least 50% to qualify. The 2026-27 entrance test was held in July 2026. Applications open in May each year at mdu.ac.in.
MBA Admission (IMSAR)
MBA at MDU’s IMSAR (Institute of Management Studies and Research) uses MDU’s MBA entrance test, followed by a Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Eligibility: graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate. National-level scores (CAT, MAT, XAT) may be accepted in lieu of MDU’s own test for select rounds.
Law (LLB and BA+LLB)
LLB (3-year) and BA+LLB (5-year) admissions are merit-based on the MDU law entrance test. Eligibility for LLB: graduation in any discipline. Eligibility for BA+LLB: 10+2 in any stream. A minimum 45% aggregate applies (40% for SC/ST).
M.Tech Admission
M.Tech admissions are through GATE score or MDU’s own entrance test for candidates without a valid GATE score. Haryana state candidates have a separate merit list within the state quota.
MDU Rankings
Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak is ranked #46 among State Public Universities in India as per NIRF 2025, with a score of 51.60. In the broader NIRF University category, MDU falls in the 101 to 150 rank band.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | State Public University | 46 (Score: 51.60) |
| NIRF | University | 101 to 150 band |
MDU holds an A Grade accreditation from NAAC, which is the UGC’s quality assessment body for higher education institutions. The NAAC A grade confirms that MDU meets the benchmark standards for teaching, research, infrastructure, and governance set by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
MDU Scholarships
MDU students can access a range of state and central government scholarship schemes. The university does not separately operate large institution-level merit scholarships, but all eligible students can apply under the following schemes.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Haryana Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/BC/EWS | SC, ST, Backward Class, and EWS students from Haryana with family income below the threshold | Apply at scholarships.gov.in (Haryana state portal) |
| Haryana State Merit Scholarship | Students who top their class or board examinations in Haryana | Apply through the Haryana Welfare portal |
| PM Vidyalakshmi Scheme | All students seeking education loan support | Loan facilitation through empanelled banks |
| UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship | PhD students who qualify UGC-NET in relevant subjects | Through CSIR-UGC portal |
| ICMR/DST/DBT Research Fellowships | M.Sc and PhD students in science and biotechnology disciplines | Respective agency portals |
MDU Campus and Infrastructure
MDU Rohtak’s campus is spread across a large area on the outskirts of Rohtak city in Haryana, well connected by road and rail. Rohtak is 70 km west of Delhi on the Delhi-Hisar National Highway, with frequent bus and train services from Delhi, Hisar, and Bhiwani.
The campus houses University Teaching Departments for each faculty, a central library, computing labs, language labs, sports facilities, and hostels for men and women. The university operates the MDU Multi-Gymnasium and sports complex used for university-level athletics. The internal student campus is serviced by a university canteen and cooperative store.
As an affiliating university, MDU’s examination and administrative infrastructure serves 600+ affiliated colleges across seven Haryana districts. The university runs a centralised examination system, a results portal, and a migration and transcript service for all affiliated institutions. Rohtak is also home to PGIMS Rohtak (a separate state government medical college), PT Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, which is not part of MDU but is nearby.
MDU vs Kurukshetra University vs Panjab University
Students from Haryana and adjacent states considering state government universities most commonly compare MDU Rohtak with Kurukshetra University (Haryana) and Panjab University, Chandigarh. All three are public affiliating universities with comparable programme portfolios in sciences, humanities, engineering, and management.
| Parameter | MDU Rohtak | Kurukshetra University | Panjab University (Chandigarh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1976 | 1956 | 1947 |
| Type | State Public University (Haryana) | State Public University (Haryana) | State Public University (Chandigarh UT) |
| Location | Rohtak, Haryana | Kurukshetra, Haryana | Sector 14, Chandigarh |
| NIRF 2025 (State Public) | #46 (51.60) | Not in top 50 | #3 (69.92) |
| NAAC | A Grade | A+ Grade | A+ Grade |
| B.Tech (Total Fees) | INR 2,19,158 | Comparable state rate | Comparable state rate |
| Affiliated Colleges | 600+ (7 Haryana districts) | 400+ (Haryana) | 200+ (Punjab and Chandigarh) |
Panjab University, Chandigarh is the strongest of the three across NIRF metrics and NAAC grade. Kurukshetra University holds an A+ NAAC grade, matching PU Chandigarh’s grade. MDU Rohtak’s A grade is one step below. For B.Tech and engineering specifically, all three use HSTES or the respective state counselling system, making JEE Main score the key determinant. For MBA and humanities PG, MDU’s IMSAR is a well-established management school in Rohtak with strong Haryana industry connections.
MDU FAQs
Ques. What is MDU Rohtak’s NIRF ranking in 2025?
Ans. MDU Rohtak is ranked #46 among State Public Universities in India as per NIRF 2025, with a score of 51.60. In the broader NIRF University category, MDU falls in the 101 to 150 rank band. MDU holds an A Grade NAAC accreditation.
Ques. How is B.Tech admission done at MDU Rohtak?
Ans. B.Tech admissions at MDU’s UTD are handled by HSTES (Haryana State Technical Education Society), Panchkula, based on JEE Main score. There is no separate MDU entrance test for B.Tech. State quota (85% of seats) is for Haryana domicile candidates. All India quota (15%) is open nationally. HSTES counselling schedule is published at hstes.org.in.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at MDU Rohtak?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at MDU for the 4-year programme is INR 2,19,158 for most engineering branches (CSE, ECE, EE, ME, Civil, Biotechnology). The B.Tech AI/ML branch has a higher fee structure of INR 3,26,012. Lateral entry (3-year) fees are INR 2,79,162.
Ques. Does MDU Rohtak have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes, MDU Rohtak provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students on campus. The hostels are within the MDU campus in Rohtak, Haryana. Students admitted to UTD programmes are eligible to apply for hostel accommodation through the Warden’s office after admission. Hostel seats are limited and allotted on a first-come-first-served basis.
Ques. What admission exam is required for MDU MBA?
Ans. MBA admission at MDU’s IMSAR (Institute of Management Studies and Research) requires the MDU MBA entrance test, followed by a Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Candidates with valid national-level scores (CAT, MAT, XAT) may also be considered. Eligibility: graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at MDU Rohtak?
Ans. The total MBA fee at MDU IMSAR is INR 1,12,634 for the 2-year programme. This is significantly lower than comparable MBA programmes at private universities and management institutes in the region, given MDU’s status as a state government university.
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