MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY ONLINE

Accredited with grade A+ by NAAC

Updated on Apr 29, 2025

Kanishk Aggarwal

Maharishi Dayanand University Online is a Haryana state university, established to provide state-of-the-art education and international standards. The Center for Distance and Online Education offers multiple online courses at the Diploma, UG, and PG levels of study across various disciplines to provide the best education to students. The online courses can be attended from anywhere, and students have the flexibility to attend the course at their convenience.

The online courses are particularly designed for non-local students, working professionals, women, and the elderly who wish to attend the degree course.

The MDU is one of the popular state universities in northern India. The university is UGC and AICTE approved, which means that the degrees provided by the university are credible and trustworthy. The university is awarded NAAC A+ with a 3.44 CGPA. The NIRF ranking is #96 in the state university category.

The CDOE offers 21 courses in Distant and Online learning modes to students from diverse backgrounds. The courses are from the Humanities, Commerce, and Science departments, and the university has some of the best faculty to guide and teach students for their respective courses.

MDU Online Highlights Table

Particulars	Details
Top Courses Offered	BA, BCom, MA, MCom, M.Lib.Sc.
Courses Levels	UG, PG
Average Fees (of all top courses) combined in INR	INR 11,550
Recognitions/ UGC Certified	NAAC A+, NIRF 96, UGC Approved

Why Choose MDU Online for Courses?

MDU is one of the top universities in the state of Haryana. The university provides holistic education at simple and affordable fees. Some of the reasons for students to choose MDU online are:

The CDOE provides more than 21 courses in online mode in a variety of disciplines to cater to a wide range of students' needs and aspirations
The faculty at the university is highly renowned and experienced
The course modules are available online 24/7, which ensures that students can learn at their own pace
The students are provided with round-the-clock library access, which has thousands of books and articles.
Career-focused education, where students are taught what is relevant for their careers based on current industry standards.
The students are provided with self learning modules and can learn at their own pace.

Explorer Online Learning Courses In India
Online MA Economics	M.A Online
MDU’s Online M.Sc.	Online BA
Online MA	Online M.A
Online M.Com

Course Wise Updated Fees 2025

Course Name	Fee	Duration
Online MA Economics	₹18,300/-	2 Years
M.A Online	₹18,300/-	2 Years
MDU’s Online M.Sc.	₹8,500/-	2 Years
Online BA	₹1,05,000/-	3 Years
Online MA	₹7,500/-	2 Years
Online M.A	₹74,000/-	2 Years
Online M.Com	₹9,000/-	2 Years

MDU Online Courses

Course Name	Duration	Eligibility	Course Fees in INR	Fees for Reserved category students
BA	3 years	10+2 with at least 33% of the total aggregate	9400	7150
BCom	3 years	10+2 with at least 40% of the total aggregate	10100	7850
MA	2 years	Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% of total marks	10100	7350
M.Lib.Sc.	2 years	Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% of total marks	16800	13550
MCom	2 years	Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% of total marks	11450	8200
MSc	2 years	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	11450	8200

MDU Online Admission Process

The MDU Online has a simple admission process. For most of the courses, the students can apply online at the admissions portal of the university.

The admission process is given below:

Step 1: Register on the University Website

Step 2: Submit the online application on the portal

Step 3: Pay the application fee online

Step 4: Documents will be verified

Step 5: Enroll and attend the classes

Documents required to be submitted along with the application form are:

Matriculation Certificate
Senior Secondary Certificate
Detailed Marks Card of the qualifying examination
Fee Concession Certificate, if any.

MDU Online Exams

The MDU, Center for Distance and Online Education, conducts exam evaluation in online mode. The MDU Online follows a standard evaluation procedure for assessments of students' learning. The entire program is divided into semesters that span equally in a year. The evaluation of the students is done in offline mode, through exams at dedicated exam centers. The evaluation is done through theory and assignment. The weightage for the assignment is 20% while that for theory is 80%.

The university has its own mechanism to prevent cheating and the use of unfair means during the exams, hence students should only focus on their studies and education.

MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY ONLINE Approved By

UGC

NIRF

What is MDU Online accreditation?

The MDU is one of the popular state universities in northern India. The university is UGC and AICTE approved, which means that the degrees provided by the university are credible and trustworthy. The university is NAAC A+ accredited. The NIRF ranking is #96 in the state university category.

Why should I study at the MDU Online?

MDU is among the top-ranked universities in Haryana State. The CDOE provides more than 21 courses in online mode in a variety of disciplines to cater to a wide range of students' needs and aspirations. The faculty at the university is highly renowned and experienced. The course modules are available online 24/7, which ensures that students can learn at their own pace. The students are provided with round-the-clock library access, which has thousands of books and articles.

Can I appear for government exams with an MDU Online degree?

Yes, students can appear for government exams after completing a degree course from MDU. The online degree has the same validation as a full-time regular course. However, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in terms of marks for the required government exam. Mere having a degree certificate from the MDU will not guarantee your eligibility.

What is the eligibility to apply to MDU Online?

To apply to MDU Online, students are not required to be the top students. For bachelor’s programs, students must have passed 10+2 from any recognised board with a minimum 33% for BA and 40% for other programs. For admissions into Master’s programs, the students must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 40% of total aggregate.