Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak PhD Admission 2026-27 has been announced through the University Ph.D. Prospectus 2026-27 for admission to Ph.D. programmes offered by the University Teaching Departments, Institutes, Centres and affiliated Colleges/Institutes.

MDU, Rohtak is a State University established under Haryana Act No. XXV of 1975. The University offers Ph.D. admission to Indian and Foreign Nationals and has programmes across Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Law, Management, Commerce, Social Sciences, Education, Pharmaceutical Sciences and other disciplines.

Admission will be conducted through different routes depending on the candidate's qualification and subject. Candidates qualified in UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET, GATE, CEED and similar national-level examinations may be considered through the prescribed interview-based process, while an Entrance Test will be conducted in subjects where UGC-NET is not conducted.

The official prospectus also provides details regarding eligibility, admission procedure, seat matrix, reservation, application fee, Ph.D. fees, important dates, online application instructions and other admission requirements.

1. Introduction
2. Admission Overview
3. Eligibility Criteria
4. Admission Procedure
5. UGC-NET Based Admission
6. Entrance Test
7. Subjects and Departments
8. Application Fee
9. Ph.D. Fee Structure
10. Important Dates
11. Seats and Reservation
12. How to Apply
13. Documents Required
14. Part-Time Ph.D.
15. Foreign Students
16. Important Notes
17. Apply Online
18. Official Links

Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme must fulfil the academic eligibility conditions prescribed by Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.

Master's Degree Eligibility

• A 1-year/2-semester Master's degree in the concerned/allied subject after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's degree; or
• A 2-year/4-semester Master's degree in the concerned/allied subject after a 3-year Bachelor's degree; or
• A qualification declared equivalent to a Master's degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body.
• Candidates must generally have at least 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade.
• Equivalent qualifications from eligible foreign educational institutions may also be considered as prescribed in the prospectus.

Four-Year Bachelor's Degree Route

Candidates seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade, wherever applicable.

Relaxation in Marks

A relaxation of 5%, from 55% to 50% or equivalent grade, may be allowed for SC/BC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates of Haryana State only, as prescribed in the prospectus.

M.Phil. Qualification

Candidates who have completed an M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade may be eligible for Ph.D. admission.

The prescribed 5% relaxation may apply to eligible SC/BC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled/EWS candidates of Haryana State as specified by the University.

MDU follows different admission routes depending on the candidate's national-level examination qualification and the subject in which the candidate seeks admission.

1. Candidates qualified in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/GATE/CEED and similar national-level tests may be considered through the prescribed interview-based admission process.
2. An Entrance Test is conducted in subjects where the UGC does not conduct a NET examination.
3. Separate application form(s) are required for each subject.
4. The University notifies the number of seats available in each Department, Centre, Institute or affiliated institution.
5. Admission is subject to merit, eligibility, reservation policy, seat availability and approval of the competent authority.

The prospectus provides three UGC-NET categories for Ph.D. admission:

• Category-1: NET qualified candidates eligible for JRF, Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission.
• Category-2: NET qualified candidates eligible for Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission.
• Category-3: NET qualified candidates eligible for Ph.D. admission subject to the prescribed minimum cut-offs.

Selection Weightage

The interview is of 30 marks and assesses domain knowledge, research aptitude and research accomplishment. The interview domain also includes competence for research and feasibility of the proposed research work at the University.

Category-1 candidates are considered on the basis of the validity of their UGC-NET score as mentioned in the NET scorecard. For Category-2 and Category-3, the NET marks are valid for one year for Ph.D. admission as specified in the prospectus.

For subjects where UGC-NET is not conducted, MDU will conduct an Entrance Test. The test is prescribed as a 100-mark examination consisting of 100 questions.

The Entrance Test route applies to subjects where UGC-NET is not conducted, including areas such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, IHTM and Engineering, as specified by the University.

MDU offers Ph.D. opportunities across multiple faculties and departments. The 2026-27 seat matrix includes the following departments/centres/institutes.

The application fee is required to be deposited through the online payment process using Net Banking or Debit Card as prescribed by the University.

SC/DSC/BC candidates belonging to States other than Haryana are treated as General Category candidates for the purpose of the application fee and related provisions, as specified in the prospectus.

Admission and Coursework Fee

Ph.D. Registration Application Fee

Registration Fee

The prospectus also specifies annual fees separately for full-time, SFS, part-time and laboratory-based subjects. Candidates should check the complete official fee structure before admission and registration.

UGC-NET Category-1 - First Round

Second and Consequent Counselling Rounds

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, IHTM and Engineering & Technology

International Students

The MDU Ph.D. 2026-27 seat matrix contains 459 Ph.D. seats across the listed University Departments, Centres, Institutes and affiliated institutions. The University has stated that the number of seats may vary.

Important: The University states that the number of seats may vary. Candidates should carefully check the latest seat matrix and reservation category availability before submitting the application.

Candidates are advised to read the official Ph.D. Prospectus carefully before filling in the online application form.

1. Visit the official MDU website or the MDU Samarth Ph.D. admission portal.
2. Create a login account for the registration process.
3. Enter personal, academic, category and other required information carefully.
4. Select the programme/subject for which you are eligible.
5. Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and educational and other supporting documents.
6. Upload reservation/category documents wherever applicable.
7. Upload the CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula wherever applicable.
8. Pay the applicable application fee through the prescribed online payment method.
9. Review all details carefully before final submission.
10. Submit the application form and download/print the submitted form for future reference.

Candidates must carefully select the programme because change of programme is not allowed after payment of the application fee, as specified in the online application instructions.

Candidates should keep clear and readable scanned copies of the required documents ready before starting the online application.

• Matriculation Certificate as proof of age
• Senior Secondary Examination Certificate
• Detailed Marks Card of UG
• Detailed Marks Card of PG
• Character Certificate from the institute last attended
• Gap Year Affidavit, wherever applicable
• UGC/CSIR-NET score card and certificate, wherever applicable
• Reserved Category Certificate, wherever applicable
• Latest applicable Income Certificate for eligible Haryana candidates
• Haryana Resident Certificate, wherever applicable
• Other documents required under the applicable category or programme

Scanned documents should be clear and readable and should comply with the file format and size requirements prescribed in the online application instructions.

MDU also provides a Part-Time Ph.D. route for full-time working professionals having research aptitude and an interest in pursuing doctoral research.

• Working professionals who have qualified UGC-NET may be considered through the prescribed NET-based admission procedure.
• Admission through Entrance Test is applicable in subjects where UGC-NET is not conducted.
• A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the appropriate authority is required.
• The NOC should clearly state that the candidate is permitted to pursue research on a part-time basis.
• The candidate's official duties should permit sufficient time for research.
• The candidate may be required to attend Ph.D. coursework as prescribed by the concerned department.
• The minimum duration of the Ph.D. programme is three years including coursework.
• The maximum duration is six years from the date of admission, subject to the rules prescribed by the University.

The MDU prospectus also provides a separate admission route for Foreign Nationals under the supernumerary category.

• Two supernumerary Ph.D. seats may be offered by each faculty member in each Department/Centre/Institute to foreign students.
• Foreign students are required to apply under the prescribed supernumerary category.
• Merit for foreign students is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the relevant Post Graduate programme.
• Foreign students are required to complete the Ph.D. programme in regular mode.
• Candidates holding a passport/citizenship of a country other than India or an OCI/PIO card are considered as Foreign Nationals as specified in the prospectus.

• Candidates should read the complete official Ph.D. Prospectus before applying.
• Separate application form(s) are required for each subject.
• Incomplete or incorrect application forms may be rejected.
• Details filled up to the last date of submission will be treated as final and frozen for the admission and counselling process.
• Candidates should carefully check the applicable reservation category and seat availability before submitting the application.
• The University may vary the number of seats.
• Candidates should regularly check the official MDU website for updated notices, changes, modifications, merit lists and counselling information.
• The merit list for different rounds of counselling/seat allotment will be displayed on the University website.
• Candidates should keep their registered email ID, mobile number, login ID and password safe and accessible.
• Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all information provided in the application is correct and complete.

Candidates interested in Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak PhD Admission 2026-27 should carefully check the eligibility criteria, admission category, subject-wise seat availability, application fee, Ph.D. fee structure and applicable admission schedule before applying.

Use the official links below for the MDU Ph.D. Admission 2026-27 prospectus, online application and university website.