Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) MMDU PhD Admission 2026-27 has been announced for admission to the Ph.D. programme in various Technical, Medical and Dental disciplines. According to the August 2026 Ph.D. Information Brochure, online/offline applications are invited up to 17 September 2026. Admission will primarily be based on UGC NET score and interview, while subjects where UGC NET is not conducted or qualified UGC NET candidates are not available may be offered through the MM(DU) Entrance Test followed by an interview. The brochure also mentions a Research Fellowship of Rs. 22,000 per month with a contingency grant of up to Rs. 10,000 per year for some eligible scholars in specified disciplines.

The Ph.D. programme is offered at Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana. The university states that the Ph.D. programme is available in a range of disciplines covering Agriculture, Biotechnology, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Law, Pharmacy, Physics, Medical subjects and Dental specialities.

1. MMDU PhD Admission 2026-27 Introduction
2. Admission Overview
3. Important Dates
4. Available Ph.D. Subjects
5. Eligibility Criteria
6. UGC NET Categories and Selection
7. Entrance Test Pattern
8. Course Work
9. Documents Required
10. How to Apply
11. Ph.D. Fees
12. Research Fellowship
13. Ph.D. Duration
14. Part-Time Ph.D.
15. NRI/Foreign Candidates
16. Research and Thesis Requirements
17. Contact and Important Links

Note: The provided admission notice does not specify a separate entrance-test or interview date in the information available in the brochure. Candidates should follow the Admission Notice for the applicable schedule.

Technical Stream

Medical Stream

Dental Stream

Seats: The provided admission notice lists the available disciplines but does not provide discipline-wise vacancy numbers. The university's ordinance states that the number of available seats and subject-wise distribution are to be notified by the university.

Candidates applying for Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) MMDU PhD Admission 2026-27 should satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed in the relevant Ph.D. Ordinance.

• A candidate with a 1-year/2-semester master's degree after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree, or a 2-year/4-semester master's degree after a 3-year bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade, is eligible.
• Candidates with an equivalent qualification from a recognized/accredited foreign educational institution may also be eligible as per the applicable provisions.
• Candidates seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree programme should have at least 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade.
• Candidates who have completed an M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade are eligible.
• A relaxation of 5% marks or equivalent grade may be allowed for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS and other categories as per the applicable decision of the Commission.

The admission notice specifically states that graduates with 4-year degree programmes in Agriculture, Dental, Engineering, Hotel Management, Law, Medical and Pharmacy with the prescribed 75% marks are eligible to apply.

The admission process gives preference to candidates qualifying UGC NET in accordance with the categories specified in the Ph.D. regulations.

For candidates qualifying in UGC NET Categories 2 and 3, the Ph.D. admission is based on the combined merit of NET marks and interview/viva-voce, with 70% weightage for the test score and 30% for the interview. Such candidates are not required to appear in the MM(DU) Entrance Test.

JRF-qualified candidates are admitted based on interview as per the applicable UGC Ph.D. regulations.

For subjects in which UGC NET is not conducted or where UGC NET-qualified candidates are not available, MM(DU) may conduct its own Entrance Test. The test is followed by an interview.

The Entrance Test syllabus consists of Research Methodology and the concerned subject at PG/UG level in Indian Universities. Candidates securing 50% marks in the entrance test are eligible for the interview, with the specified relaxation applicable to eligible categories.

For selection through the MM(DU) Entrance Test, the regulations provide 70% weightage to the Entrance Test and 30% to the interview/viva-voce.

After selection and payment of fees, candidates have to undergo one semester of course work. A minimum of 75% attendance is required to become eligible to appear in the course-work examination.

Candidates must secure at least 55% marks in the course work. After approval of the research topic and synopsis, research scholars can proceed with their research work according to the provisions of the Ph.D. Ordinance.

Candidates are required to submit the prescribed documents along with their application.

• Matriculation pass certificate or equivalent certificate showing date of birth.
• Senior Secondary (+2) pass certificate.
• Detailed Mark Cards (DMCs) of all parts of the Graduation Degree.
• DMCs of all parts of the Master's Degree/qualifying examination in the relevant discipline.
• DMCs of M.Phil. or any other research degree, if applicable.
• NET/SLET/NET certificate from UGC/CSIR, wherever applicable.
• GATE certificate from the Agriculture Scientists Recruitment Board for admission to Ph.D. in Agriculture, wherever applicable.
• Character Certificate from the last institution attended.
• SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS and other applicable category certificates.
• Experience Certificate, wherever applicable.
• No Objection Certificate from the employer, where applicable.
• Passport/Student Visa for NRI/Foreign candidates.
• Two duly attested passport-size photographs.
• Migration Certificate if the last examination was passed from a university other than MM(DU). If not readily available, it may be submitted within 15 days from depositing admission dues.
• Undertaking against ragging through the prescribed online process.
• Any other relevant document as applicable.

Important: Original documents have to be produced at the time of depositing admission dues.

1. Check the eligibility conditions for the relevant Ph.D. discipline.
2. Select the appropriate Ph.D. discipline from the available subjects.
3. Fill in the required details through the MM(DU) admission portal.
4. Complete the required application details and keep the supporting documents ready.
5. For offline submission, the hard copy of the application form along with the requisite fee and documents may be sent as prescribed.
6. The filled application form with attested copies of the required testimonials must reach the Deputy Registrar (Academic), MM (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, 133-207, on or before the last date mentioned in the Admission Notice.
7. Candidates in service should obtain permission from their respective Department/Office and attach it with the application.

The admission notice advises applicants to fill in the details through the online MM(DU) portal. The notice also mentions an application fee of Rs. 1,000 for the hard-copy/offline application.

• The annual fee is payable every year in advance.
• The first-year fee is payable at the time of admission along with admission dues.
• The academic year is counted from the date of admission in each case.
• Subsequent annual fees are payable on or before the last date of completion of the ongoing year.
• Late payment may be allowed up to 30 days with a late fee of Rs. 2,500, or US $250 for NRI/Foreign candidates.
• If the fee is not paid within the prescribed period, registration may stand cancelled without further notice.
• Hostel fees are payable only by hostel residents.
• No portion of the fee is refundable.

Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) offers a Research Fellowship of Rs. 22,000 per month with a contingency grant of up to Rs. 10,000 per year to some scholars enrolled for Ph.D. in various disciplines. The fellowship is not applicable to the medical streams specified in the brochure, namely Dental, Nursing and Medical including Physiotherapy.

The fellowship is awarded considering the overall merit and research aptitude of the scholars.

• Fellowship scholars have to work on a whole-time basis.
• Regular attendance at the Institute/Department and biometric attendance are required.
• An academic load of 6–8 hours per week may be assigned by the HOD/Institution.
• A six-monthly progress report is required and continuation depends on satisfactory research progress.
• Usually, not more than one fellowship is allocated to any subject/discipline.
• Fellowship applications must be submitted through the proper channel with recommendations of the Principal/Director/HOD concerned.

The Ph.D. regulations permit Ph.D. programmes through part-time mode, provided all prescribed conditions are fulfilled.

A candidate employed in an organisation must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) through the candidate from the appropriate authority. The NOC should clearly state that the candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis, official duties allow sufficient time for research, and the candidate can be relieved from duty for course work if required.

NRI and foreign candidates are covered by specific provisions in the Ph.D. regulations.

• A Foreign/NRI candidate seeking admission should submit a brief outline of the proposed research area with the application.
• Two reference letters from professors of another university are required for consideration by the Research Advisory Committee.
• A foreign/NRI candidate not present in India at the time of the Entrance Test must meet the specified qualifying requirement through IELTS Academic, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT or an equivalent entrance test in the home country.
• The merit calculation for such candidates includes Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree and 10+2 examination marks, followed by an online interview.
• Foreign university candidates must submit an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, as applicable.

After satisfactory completion of course work, the Ph.D. scholar undertakes research work and prepares the dissertation/thesis. The research proposal is reviewed by the Research Advisory Committee, which assists with finalising the research topic and allocation of the supervisor.

Before thesis submission, the regulations specify research-publication requirements. A scholar must meet the prescribed publication requirement through the alternatives specified in the Ordinance, including research papers in referred journals indexed with SCOPUS, Web of Science or PUBMED and/or qualifying conference publications.

• A presentation before the Research Advisory Committee is required before thesis submission.
• The thesis is subject to plagiarism detection and research-integrity requirements.
• The scholar must submit the required undertaking regarding originality and non-submission of the thesis for another degree/diploma.
• The thesis is normally presented in English unless the topic requires otherwise.
• Two spiral-bound copies and two soft copies in PDF format are required at the specified stage.
• After satisfactory external evaluation and before the viva, two hard-bound copies are to be submitted.
• The thesis is evaluated by the Research Supervisor and at least two external examiners as prescribed.

Candidates should carefully verify the eligibility conditions for their selected discipline before submitting the application. The admission notice states that selection is based on UGC NET merit with interview wherever applicable, while disciplines without UGC NET or without available UGC NET-qualified candidates may be filled through the MM(DU) Entrance Test followed by an interview. Candidates should also ensure that the application and required supporting documents reach the prescribed authority by the stated deadline of 17 September 2026.