MDNIY Admission 2026

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga
Delhi, Delhi · MDNIY · Estd. 2021
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 admission notification on yogamdniy.nic.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) is a deemed-to-be university and an autonomous institute under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, located at 68, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Originally established in 1998 as Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, MDNIY was conferred deemed-to-be university status in 2021 by the Ministry of AYUSH. MDNIY honours former Prime Minister Morarji Desai — a noted yoga practitioner — and is the apex national institute for yoga education, research and therapy.

MDNIY offers UG (B.Sc Yoga, BA Yoga), PG (M.Sc Yoga, MA Yoga, M.Sc Yoga Therapy), Ph.D, Diploma and Certificate programmes in Yoga and allied disciplines. Admission to UG and PG programmes is through the MDNIY Entrance Examination plus aptitude / interview, with weightage to demonstrated yoga proficiency. Ph.D admission uses the MDNIY Research Entrance Test plus interview.

The 2026-27 admission notification, programme list and entrance schedule are released on the official portal at yogamdniy.nic.in.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

MDNIY Entrance Examination
Conducted by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

MDNIY admits UG (B.Sc Yoga, BA Yoga) and PG (M.Sc Yoga, MA Yoga, M.Sc Yoga Therapy) candidates through the MDNIY Entrance Examination plus aptitude / interview, with weightage to demonstrated yoga proficiency. Ph.D admission uses the MDNIY Research Entrance Test plus interview.

Other accepted exams

  • MDNIY Entrance Examination

Eligibility

UG (B.Sc Yoga / BA Yoga): 10+2 from a recognised board with the prescribed subject combination. PG (M.Sc / MA Yoga, M.Sc Yoga Therapy): Bachelor's degree (preferably in Yoga / Sciences / Allied Health / Physical Education). Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate plus MDNIY Research Entrance Test. Demonstrated yoga proficiency is essential at all levels.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 admission notification TBA notification MDNIY Ongoing
MDNIY Entrance Examination application TBA application MDNIY Upcoming
MDNIY Entrance Examination + aptitude / interview TBA exam MDNIY Upcoming
Counselling and admission TBA counselling MDNIY Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the MDNIY notification
    Visit yogamdniy.nic.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure and entrance schedule.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the MDNIY online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload qualifying-exam marksheets and yoga proficiency / certification documents and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    MDNIY Entrance Examination + aptitude / interview
    Sit the MDNIY Entrance Examination on the date notified; shortlisted candidates attend the yoga aptitude assessment and personal interview.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the 68 Ashoka Road campus, New Delhi.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

MDNIY merit scholarships, Ministry of AYUSH yoga research fellowships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP and need-based aid.

Reservations

Deemed-university reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga?
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga admits students primarily through MDNIY Entrance Examination. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga accept MDNIY Entrance Examination scores?
MDNIY Entrance Examination is the primary basis for admission at Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.