Maharishi Dayanand University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3180 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1036 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #101 of 876 | In India |
| #10 of 64 | In Haryana |
| #1 of 4 | In Rohtak |
| #372 of 1,346 | For Biochemical Engineering |
| Top50% | For 79 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- mdurohtak.ac.in
- Languages
- Hindi;English
- Acceptance rate
- 59%*
* Maharishi Dayanand University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | July to March (July - September; October-December; January-March) |
Research profile
Maharishi Dayanand University has published 8,220 scientific papers with 122,539 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Medicine.
Maharishi Dayanand University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 50 | 117 |
| 1993 | 43 | 87 |
| 1994 | 58 | 143 |
| 1995 | 27 | 146 |
| 1996 | 38 | 136 |
| 1997 | 31 | 135 |
| 1998 | 28 | 122 |
| 1999 | 41 | 171 |
| 2000 | 27 | 176 |
| 2001 | 23 | 158 |
| 2002 | 27 | 221 |
| 2003 | 51 | 326 |
| 2004 | 43 | 350 |
| 2005 | 48 | 389 |
| 2006 | 46 | 467 |
| 2007 | 58 | 511 |
| 2008 | 55 | 590 |
| 2009 | 54 | 658 |
| 2010 | 85 | 837 |
| 2011 | 158 | 1150 |
| 2012 | 235 | 1447 |
| 2013 | 303 | 2089 |
| 2014 | 286 | 2475 |
| 2015 | 331 | 2706 |
| 2016 | 365 | 3284 |
| 2017 | 443 | 3783 |
| 2018 | 525 | 5010 |
| 2019 | 471 | 6416 |
| 2020 | 572 | 9541 |
| 2021 | 663 | 13414 |
| 2022 | 923 | 17256 |
| 2023 | 990 | 21279 |
| 2024 | 754 | 24825 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Maharishi Dayanand University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | 60,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 55,000 |
| Master of Arts | 70,000 |
| Master of Science | 80,000 |
| Master of Commerce | 75,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Maharishi Dayanand University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notable alumni
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Geeta Phogat
- Occupations
- amateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Geeta Phogat is a freestyle wrestler who won India's first-ever gold medal in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games in 2010. She was also the first Indian female wrestler to have qualified for the Olympic Games.
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Jaideep Ahlawat
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Jaideep Ahlawat is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and series. After graduating from the Film and Television Institute of India, he played minor roles in several films before appearing in the crime film Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). This was followed by supporting roles in several films, including Commando: A One Man Army (2013), Gabbar Is Back (2015), Vishwaroopam II (2018).
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Sakshi Malik
- Occupations
- amateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Sakshi Malik is a former Indian freestyle wrestler. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she won the bronze medal in the 58 kg category, becoming the first Indian female wrestler to win a medal at the Olympics. In 2017, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award and in 2024, she became the first Indian wrestler to feature in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. She is a part of the JSW Sports Excellence Program, along with fellow female wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Babita Kumari and Geeta Phogat.
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Arvind Kumar Sharma
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Arvind Kumar Sharma is an Indian dental surgeon, politician who currently represents the Gohana Assembly constituency in the Haryana Legislative Assembly. He is currently 'not' entitled to vote in the Assembly. He was also a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha from Rohtak (Lok Sabha constituency). He represented the Karnal (Lok Sabha constituency) constituency of Haryana in 15th Lok Sabha and was a member of the Indian National Congress but he joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019.
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Pawan Saini
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Pawan Saini, is an Indian politician and social activist, belonging to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2014, he was elected as an MLA from Ladwa assembly constituency in Kurukshetra District in Haryana.
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Om Prakash Dhankar
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Om Prakash Dhankar also known as O. P. Dhankar, is an Indian politician and social activist, belonging to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and formerly is the President of Bhartiya Janata Party, Haryana. He was a Cabinet Minister in the BJP run Government of Haryana till 2019.
Maharishi Dayanand University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Haryana Studies | Regional Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Indira Gandhi PG Regional | Business and Commerce, English, History, Mathematics |
| Centre : Women Studies | Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Commerce | Business and Commerce, Management, Retailing and Wholesaling |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Physical Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, English, French, Hindi, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Sanskrit, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Life Sciences | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Management Sciences | Business Administration, Economics, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Management, Tourism |
| Faculty : Performing and Visual Arts | Fine Arts, Music, Musical Instruments, Painting and Drawing, Performing Arts, Singing, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Physical Sciences | Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Economics, Geography, History, Library Science, Military Science, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Institute : Law and Management Studies | International Business, Law |
General information
| Alternative names | MDU महर्षि दयानंद विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| Accreditation | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
| Motto | Vidya Vindate Amritam Knowledge is Immortal |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rohtak, Haryana, 124001 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 374,000 |