Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) programme through its School of Hotel Management. The three-year full-time undergraduate hospitality management programme covers food and beverage management, front office operations, housekeeping management, accommodation management, event management, food production (culinary arts), hospitality marketing, and hotel finance and accounting. Admission is through NCHM JEE, 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 2,78,500 for the three-year duration. Graduates are prepared for careers in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and the broader hospitality industry.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; NCHM JEE 2026 was held on April 25, 2026, with results on May 22, 2026. Counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus are scheduled for June to July 2026.
Key Points
- MDU offers BHM as a three-year full-time undergraduate hospitality management programme recognised by UGC; the curriculum integrates academic learning with practical kitchen and front-office training.
- The programme is offered by the School of Hotel Management, with specialised labs for food production, food and beverage service, housekeeping, and front office operations.
- Total programme fee is INR 2,78,500 for the three-year duration (INR 80,000 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; NCHM JEE, MDUCET, or CUET-UG score is accepted.
- Graduates can pursue careers as hotel manager, food and beverage manager, front office manager, restaurant manager, event coordinator, resort executive, or airline ground staff.
- Merit-based scholarships and a 25 percent Uttarakhand domicile tuition scholarship are available; government scholarships benefit SC/ST and eligible categories.
MDU BHM Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 80,000 |
| 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 2,78,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 80,000 is payable each year for three years; total tuition over the programme is INR 2,40,000.
- 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 campus in Selaqui, Dehradun.
MDU BHM Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 2026 |
| NCHM JEE 2026 / MDUCET | April 25, 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | May to June 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NCHM JEE 2026 | Dec 26, 2025 | Apr 25, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 | February 26, 2026 | May 11 to 31, 2026 | June 14, 2026 |
- Admission to BHM at MDU is merit-based through NCHM JEE, MDUCET, or CUET-UG; candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- BHM is open to candidates from any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) at the Class 12 level; basic knowledge of English and communication skills is beneficial for the programme.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus in Dehradun; 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.
- English as a subject at the Class 12 level is preferred but not mandatory; communication skills are developed within the programme from the first semester.
- Entrance examinations accepted: NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination), MDUCET (university-level test), and CUET-UG. Merit selection combines entrance score and Class 12 aggregate.
- 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 BHM application form with Class 12 details and preferred programme.
- Pay the application processing fee and submit before the April 2026 deadline; upload copies of Class 12 mark sheets and entrance examination scorecard (NCHM JEE/MDUCET/CUET-UG).
- Merit lists based on entrance score and Class 12 aggregate are published on maya.edu.in; shortlisted candidates receive offer letters with admission instructions.
- Attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in June to July 2026; carry original Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, entrance score card, 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 BHM 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 semester 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 directly at admission.
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