Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Diploma in Food Production through its School of Hotel Management and Tourism. The two-year full-time diploma programme covers culinary arts and food preparation techniques, kitchen operations and management, bakery and confectionery, Indian and international cuisines, food safety and hygiene, nutrition and dietetics, menu planning and costing, and hospitality industry operations. Admission is through MDUCET or CUET-UG; candidates with Class 12 from any stream and a minimum of 50 percent aggregate are eligible. The total programme fee is INR 1,31,500 for the two-year duration. Graduates are prepared for careers as commis chef across hospitality, hotel industry, catering, food production, and restaurant management.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; MDUCET and CUET-UG 2026 were conducted in April to May 2026. Counselling and document verification are scheduled for June to July 2026 at the Selaqui campus.
Key Points
- MDU offers Diploma in Food Production as a two-year full-time programme under the School of Hotel Management and Tourism, recognised by UGC and affiliated with the university.
- The curriculum covers culinary arts and food preparation techniques, kitchen operations and management, and bakery and confectionery, with hands-on kitchen and hospitality training.
- Graduates are prepared for careers as commis chef, line cook, and sous chef in the hospitality industry.
- Scholarships available include MDU merit scholarships (up to 50% of tuition) and Uttarakhand domicile scholarship (25%); SC/ST students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
MDU Diploma in Food Production Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 50,000 |
| 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 (2-Year Programme) | INR 1,31,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 50,000 is payable each year for two years; total tuition over the programme is INR 1,00,000.
- Other annual charges of INR 7,000 per year cover examination, ERP, and library fees; total over two years is INR 14,000.
- 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 Selaqui campus in Dehradun.
MDU Diploma in Food Production Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 2026 |
| MDUCET / CUET-UG 2026 | April to May 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 |
|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 | February 2026 | May 11 to 31, 2026 | June 2026 |
- Admission to Diploma in Hotel Management programmes 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.
- Candidates from any Class 12 stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, or Vocational) are eligible for the Diploma in Food Production; no stream-specific subject requirement applies.
- 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 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks; candidates from any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, or Vocational) are eligible.
- No specific subject requirement at Class 12 for Diploma in Food Production at MDU; students with a background in Home Science or Vocational Hospitality have a foundational advantage.
- Entrance examinations: MDUCET or CUET-UG. Admission is merit-based on entrance score combined with Class 12 aggregate.
- Candidates currently appearing in Class 12 examinations may apply provisionally; final admission is confirmed on submission of the pass certificate with the minimum qualifying marks.
Admission Process
- Register on the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and fill the Diploma in Food Production application form; enter MDUCET or CUET-UG score and Class 12 details.
- Pay the application processing fee and submit before the specified deadline; upload Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, and entrance scorecard.
- Merit lists based on MDUCET or CUET-UG score and Class 12 aggregate are published on maya.edu.in; shortlisted candidates receive offer letters.
- Attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in June to July 2026; carry original Class 12 certificates, entrance scorecard, 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 Diploma in Food Production 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 the time of admission.
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