MDU Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the minimum 4-year Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Part Time) at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, is INR 2,31,000. Year 1 includes a one-time admission fee, coursework fee for Part Time scholars, and registration fee, totalling INR 1,26,500. Years 2, 3, and 4 each carry an annual fee of INR 27,500. A thesis evaluation fee of INR 22,000 is paid at thesis submission. Hostel charges are not applicable for Part Time scholars. Confirm the current fee at mdu.ac.in.

Ans. Admission to Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Part Time) at Maharshi Dayanand University requires qualifying UGC NET/JRF (which exempts candidates from the MDU entrance test) or passing the MDU PhD Entrance Test. All candidates must also pass a personal interview and submit a research proposal. Part Time candidates must additionally provide a No Objection Certificate from their employer before enrolment.

Ans. Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Part Time) is designed specifically for working professionals. Candidates must submit an NOC from their employer at the time of enrolment. There is no residency requirement, so scholars can continue employment and visit MDU periodically for coursework, seminars, and supervisor meetings. The programme has a minimum duration of 4 years as per UGC PhD Regulations 2022.

Ans. Candidates must hold M.Pharm or M.Sc in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related discipline with at least 55% marks. Part Time candidates must also be employed and submit an NOC from their employer. UGC NET/JRF qualifiers are exempt from the MDU PhD entrance test. Candidates without NET must qualify MDU’s PhD Entrance Test and pass the interview. The minimum postgraduate aggregate is 55% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).

Ans. The minimum duration for Part Time PhD at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, is 4 years as per UGC PhD Regulations 2022. The maximum duration is 7 years, with extension possible under exceptional circumstances as per MDU norms. There is no residency period. Scholars carry out research at their workplace under the guidance of an MDU-approved supervisor. All UGC milestones including coursework, pre-submission seminar, and open viva must be completed for degree award.