Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Bachelor in Hospital Administration (BHA) programme through its School of Health and Paramedical Sciences. The three-year full-time undergraduate programme covers hospital organisation and management, healthcare finance, medical records management, human resources in healthcare, patient care administration, public health, healthcare marketing, hospital information systems, and healthcare laws and ethics. Admission is through MDUCET or CUET-UG; candidates from any stream with Class 12 and a minimum of 50 percent marks are eligible. The total programme fee is INR 2,18,500 for the three-year duration. Graduates are prepared for administrative and management roles across hospitals, clinics, and public health institutions.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; MDUCET 2026 was conducted in April 2026. Counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus are scheduled for June to July 2026.
Key Points
- MDU offers BHA as a three-year full-time undergraduate healthcare administration programme recognised by UGC; the curriculum builds skills in hospital operations, management, and healthcare delivery.
- The programme is offered by the School of Health and Paramedical Sciences, with training in hospital organisation, patient administration, healthcare finance, and medical records management.
- Total programme fee is INR 2,18,500 for the three-year duration (INR 60,000 per year tuition plus other charges and one-time fees); hostel charges are separate.
- Admission is open to candidates from all streams (Science, Commerce, Arts) with Class 12 and a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks; no specific science subject prerequisite applies.
- Graduates can pursue careers as hospital administrator, healthcare manager, medical records officer, patient care coordinator, health services officer, or public health administrator.
- Merit-based scholarships and a 25 percent Uttarakhand domicile tuition scholarship are available; government scholarships benefit SC/ST and eligible categories.
MDU BHA Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 60,000 |
| Annual Other Charges (examination, ERP, library) | INR 7,000 |
| One-Time Registration Fee | INR 1,500 |
| One-Time Admission Fee | INR 16,000 |
| Total Fees (3-Year Programme) | INR 2,18,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 60,000 is payable each year for three years; total tuition over the programme is INR 1,80,000.
- Other annual charges of INR 7,000 per year cover examination, ERP, and library fees; total over three years is INR 21,000.
- One-time charges of INR 17,500 (INR 1,500 registration and INR 16,000 admission fee) are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate from academic fees; optional on-campus accommodation is available at the university in Selaqui, Dehradun.
MDU BHA Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Opens | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 2026 |
| MDUCET / CUET-UG | April 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | May 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
| MDUCET 2026 | April 12, 2026 | April 13, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 | February 26, 2026 | May 11 to 31, 2026 | June 14, 2026 |
- Admission to BHA at MDU is merit-based through MDUCET or CUET-UG; candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- BHA is open to candidates from any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) at the Class 12 level; a background in Biology or Life Sciences is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus; candidates must carry original Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, transfer certificate, and character certificate.
- All schedules including merit lists, counselling dates, and seat matrix are published on the official university website (maya.edu.in) and the admission portal (admission.maya.edu.in).
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 or Higher Secondary examination from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. Candidates from Science, Commerce, and Arts streams are all eligible.
- No specific Class 12 subject prerequisite applies for BHA admission; a background in Biology or Life Sciences is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Entrance examinations accepted: MDUCET (Maya Devi University Common Entrance Test) and CUET-UG. Merit-based selection considers entrance score and Class 12 aggregate marks.
- Candidates currently appearing in Class 12 examinations may apply provisionally; admission is confirmed only on submission of the final mark sheet meeting the minimum eligibility.
Admission Process
- Visit the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and register online; fill the BHA application form with Class 12 details.
- Pay the application processing fee online and submit before the April 2026 deadline; retain the confirmation receipt for future correspondence.
- Appear for MDUCET at the Selaqui campus or submit a valid CUET-UG scorecard; MDUCET 2026 was conducted in April 2026.
- Merit lists based on entrance score and Class 12 aggregate are published on the official website; shortlisted candidates receive offer letters.
- Attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in June to July 2026; bring original Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, school leaving certificate, and character certificate.
- Complete fee payment at the accounts section or through the online payment gateway to confirm enrolment. Classes for the 2026-27 academic year commence in August 2026.
MDU BHA Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| MDU Merit Scholarship | Up to 50% of tuition fee | Based on MDUCET score; candidates scoring 95 percentile and above receive maximum scholarship |
| Girl Child Scholarship | 10% of tuition fee | All female students at MDU; automatically applied at the time of admission |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition and maintenance support | SC/ST candidates; family income below INR 2,50,000; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| Defence Personnel Scholarship | 10% of tuition fee | Children or dependents of serving or retired defence/paramilitary personnel |
| Uttarakhand Domicile Scholarship | 25% of tuition fee | Students who are domicile of Uttarakhand under Uttarakhand Private Universities Act |
- Merit scholarships are contingent on maintaining a minimum of 80 percent attendance per semester and clearing all examinations without backlogs on the first attempt.
- Government scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) typically from August to November each year.
- Uttarakhand domicile students receive a 25 percent tuition scholarship under the Uttarakhand Private Universities Act; this is applied at the time of admission.
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