MDU Rohtak Ph.D. admission 2023 will start soon. Admission to the program is based on the entrance exam and the interview conducted by the university. Application form for admission will be released online on the official website – mdu.ac.in

Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak offers full time Ph.D. in streams like Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science and Applications, Defense and Strategic Studies and other Interdisciplinary areas. Maharshi Dayanand University offers 34 different specializations in Ph.D.

  • The minimum requirement to get admission at MDU for Ph.D. programme is a Masters degree in any relevant discipline from a recognized university.
  • An entrance exam will also be conducted by the university which is also a deciding factor for getting admission at MDU.

MDU Rohtak Ph.D. Important Dates 2023

Event Date
Opening Date of Registration  To be notified
Last Date for Submission of Online Application To be notified
Entrance Exam  To be notified
Interview To be notified
Display of final merit list To be notified
1st round of online seat allotment  To be notified
2nd round of online seat allotment To be notified
3rd round of online seat allotment To be notified
Counselling for scholarship To be notified
Commencement of classes To be notified

MDU Rohtak PhD Eligibility Criteria

To get admission for Ph.D. programme, the candidates should meet the following criteria:

  • They should have a Master’s degree in any relevant stream with 55% aggregate or an equivalent B grade in UGC seven point scale in the concerned subject.
  • For Ph.D. in Management Sciences, the candidate should have a Masters or equivalent degree in,
  • Economics/ Business Administration/ Commerce with 55% marks.
  • Post Graduate diploma in Management or equivalent course recognized by AICTE with 55% aggregate or an equivalent B grade in UGC seven point scale.
  • The candidates can also have a M.Phil degree or an equivalent degree with 55% marks or equivalent B grade in UGC seven point scale.
  • For candidates belonging to the SC/ST/BC community a relaxation of marks from 55% to 50% is allowed.

For all specializations in Ph.D., the eligibility criteria are merit in the respective Masters degree and an equivalent entrance exam score is needed.

MDU Rohtak PhD Admission Guidelines

Admission for Ph.D. at Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU) is based on merit in the Entrance Exam and academic performance.

How to Apply?

  • Fill the application form online on the official website of Maharshi Dayanand University. Incomplete applications forms will be rejected.
  • The processing fee for admission is INR 600/- for General Category and INR 150/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST in Haryana. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category but from other states will be treated as General Category.
  • An entrance fee of INR 300/- has to be paid for each exam.
  • The candidates have to deposit the fee in the form of e-challan to Axis Bank or Punjab National Bank.
  • All mark sheets of examinations with self attestations should be submitted before the day of the interview.
  • Entrance test for Ph.D. programme under the department of Life Sciences will be conducted by the Department of Zoology.
  • Before starting the application process make sure to have these documents,
    • Have the latest prospectus of the university at hand.
    • If you don’t have an email ID, create a new one.
    • Scanned copies of passport size photograph, signature and thumb impression. The scanned copies should be 30-50 KB in size.
    • A working mobile number.
    • Proof for address.
    • Certificates for education qualification.
  • Go to the official website of the university and fill in the details correctly.
  • Fill the qualification details and click on the save button.
  • In the Admission registration from, make sure to fill all the fields which are marked mandatory.
  • Once all the details are filled, make the payment for Processing and Entrance Exam fee.
  • After 1-2 days once you receive the fee confirmation login to the application portal and download the filled application form.

The merit list for admission to Ph.D. programme is prepared by the Department according to the following criteria:

  • 20% marks of the percentage of marks in the Master's degree examination. 
  • 10% marks of the percentage of marks in the Bachelor's degree examination. 
  • 40% marks of the percentage of marks in the entrance test.
  • Weightage of 5 marks to the candidates who have passed Master’s examination/M.Phil examination from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. 
  • Weightage of 2.5 marks for every six months (maximum weightage of 10 marks) to the Project Fellows working in various projects funded by the UGC and other Government agencies.
  • 10 marks for Interview (05 marks for domain knowledge and 05 marks for research aptitude

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MDU Rohtak PhD Course Details

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) offers Ph.D. courses in more than twenty specializations under various streams. The courses are given below.

Biochemistry Bioinformatics Statistics
Bio-Technology Botany Public Administration
Chemistry Commerce Sociology
Computer Science & Applications Economics Sanskrit
Education English & Foreign Languages Psychology
Environmental Sciences Food Technology Political Science
Genetics & Forensic Sciences Geography Physics
Hindi History Physical Education
Management Sciences & Research Hotel & Tourism Management Pharmaceutical Sciences
Journalism & Mass Communications Law Music
Library & Information Science Mathematics Micro-Biology

Pattern for Entrance Examination:

  • Entrance Test will be of 100 marks containing 100 multiple choice questions of one mark each and a candidate must secure 50%marks to qualify the same (45%for SC/ST (Haryana state) and differently - abled candidates). 
  • There will be no negative marking. 
  • The syllabi of entrance test is available on the University website i.e. www.mdu.ac.in 

However, for Mathematics and Statistics, the entrance examination will carry 100 multiple choice questions of 4/3 marks each and the candidates are required to attempt any 75 questions. Candidates will get full credit for not more than 75 correct responses.

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MDU Rohtak PhD Fee Structure

Ph.D. Course work fee (to be paid by those who are required to complete Coursework) is given below:

Details Fee (INR)
Course work fee for Engineering & Technology 20,000
Course work fee for other specializations 5000
Registration Fee 2000
Annual Fee 2000
Annual fee for course with laboratory need 4000
Annual Laboratory Fee 8000
Evaluation Fee during Ph.D. thesis submission 7500
Late fee for delayed payment of annual fee INR 500 up to 6 months & INR 1000 beyond 6 months.

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MDU Rohtak PhD Placement Details

At Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU) the Career Counselling and Placement Cell helps in improving the educational and vocational skills of the students. They provide information on employment trends, method of recruitments, scholarships and fellowships in India. The cell also assists students in securing part-time, full-time or self- employment.

The Placement Cell organizes various workshops and training programmes to help students improve their communication and personality skills.

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MDU Rohtak PhD FAQs

Ques. Is the hostel fee for MDU Rohtak PhD students included in tuition fee?

Ans. No, the hostel and mess fee are not included in tuition fee. A separate application form and formalities have to be completed by PhD students for availing hostel facilities at MDU Rohtak.

Ques. Will the original documents be returned after the process of admission at MDU Rohtak for PhD?

Ans. After the verification process is complete the original documents will be returned to the PhD candidates by MDU Rohtak authorities.

Ques. The application process is completely online or are offline applications allowed for PhD at MDU Rohtak?

Ans. No, the application process is completely online and computer generated for PhD admissions at MDU Rohtak.

Ques. Can fees for PhD at MDU Rohtak be paid in installments?

Ans. No, there is no option to pay the fee in installments. The entire amount of fee has to be paid on the day of admission by the students admitted to the PhD programme.

Ques. Is the PhD course at MDU Rohtak recognised?

Ans. Yes. M.D. University is a State University established under Haryana Act No. XXV of 1975 (‘A+’ Grade University Accredited by NAAC) and its PhD course is thus recognised by the same.