MDU Rohtak Admission 2026

Maharshi Dayanand University
Rohtak, Haryana · MDU Rohtak · Estd. 1976
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A NIRF #125
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CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. HSTES counselling 21 Apr - 18 May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Maharshi Dayanand University

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) is a state university located at Rohtak in Haryana, established in 1976 by the Maharshi Dayanand University Act, 1975 of the Haryana Legislative Assembly. MDU is named after the Arya Samaj founder Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and is the principal affiliating university for colleges across the Rohtak, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Jind, Bhiwani, Hisar and southern Haryana districts. NAAC A+ accredited.

MDU offers UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes through 11 faculties and 38 departments. UG admission for 2026-27 is through CUET UG (NTA) for select programmes plus merit-based registration; B.Tech admission via JEE Main + HSTES; PG admission via CUET PG or MDU PG Entrance.

CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11 to 31 May 2026. The MDU 2026-27 admission portal is at mdu.ac.in.

8,000
Total Seats
80
Courses
A
NAAC
#125
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹350 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

CUET UG / JEE Main / MDU PG Entrance
Conducted by NTA / MDU

MDU admits UG via CUET UG / merit; B.Tech via JEE Main + HSTES; PG via CUET PG / MDU PG Entrance. NAAC A+ accredited.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 from a recognised board; CUET UG / merit. B.Tech: 10+2 PCM; JEE Main + HSTES. PG: Bachelor's in the relevant discipline; CUET PG / MDU PG Entrance. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 examination window 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 exam NTA Ongoing
HSTES counselling 2026 21 Apr 2026 – 18 May 2026 counselling HSTES Closed
MDU PG Entrance / counselling TBA exam MDU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Identify the admission route
    For UG: CUET UG / merit; for B.Tech: JEE Main + HSTES; for PG: CUET PG / MDU PG Entrance.
  2. 2
    Register on the relevant portal
    CUET on cuet.nta.nic.in; HSTES at techadmissionshry.gov.in; MDU portal at mdu.ac.in.
  3. 3
    Counselling
    HSTES centralised counselling for B.Tech; MDU online counselling for UG / PG.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the MDU campus, Rohtak.

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.

MDU merit scholarships, Haryana State Government scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship, SC/BC/EWS post-matric scholarships through Haryana Saksham / NSP.

Reservations

Haryana state reservation: SC 20%, BC-A 8%, BC-B 8%, EWS 10%; PwBD 4% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Maharshi Dayanand University?
Maharshi Dayanand University admits students primarily through CUET UG / JEE Main / MDU PG Entrance. 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 Maharshi Dayanand University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹350 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Maharshi Dayanand University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Maharshi Dayanand University 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 Maharshi Dayanand University accept CUET UG / JEE Main / MDU PG Entrance scores?
CUET UG / JEE Main / MDU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Maharshi Dayanand University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.