MDU M.Sc Bioinformatics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Bioinformatics at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, is INR 9,965. Year 1 fee is INR 7,855 and Year 2 fee is INR 2,110. Hostel and transport charges are not included and are payable separately. Confirm the current fee at mdu.ac.in, as fees may be revised for the 2026-27 academic session.

Ans. Admission to M.Sc Bioinformatics at Maharshi Dayanand University is through MDUCEE, the Maharshi Dayanand University Common Entrance Examination, conducted by MDU. Candidates register on mdu.ac.in, appear for MDUCEE, and are admitted through counselling based on their score. Visit mdu.ac.in for the MDUCEE schedule, application process, and syllabus.

Ans. Candidates must hold B.Sc in Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or a related discipline with at least 50% marks. They must also qualify MDUCEE for admission. Candidates from related disciplines as mentioned in the MDU admission notification may also be considered. Haryana domicile candidates may receive priority for reserved seats as per state reservation norms. Check mdu.ac.in for current eligibility.

Ans. Graduates of M.Sc Bioinformatics from Maharshi Dayanand University can pursue careers as bioinformatician, computational biologist, genomics analyst, data scientist in pharma or biotech, researcher, lecturer. The degree from a NAAC A+ state university also qualifies graduates to appear for UGC NET for lectureship and research fellowship positions at degree colleges and universities. Graduates may further pursue PhD for advanced research and academic careers.

Ans. Yes. Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, is a UGC-recognised state university with NAAC A+ accreditation established in 1976. The M.Sc programme is offered under the university’s academic framework and recognised for further studies including PhD, NET, and state-level SET examinations. Graduates are eligible to apply for research and academic positions in universities and research institutions across India.

Ans. MDU Rohtak’s Department of Bioinformatics provides M.Sc students with access to departmental research labs, project-based learning, and dissertation work in their area of specialisation. Students may collaborate with faculty on funded research projects. After completing the M.Sc, graduates can register for PhD at MDU or apply to other universities and research institutions such as CSIR, ICMR, and DBT-funded labs across India for advanced research training.