Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) programme through its School of Pharmacy, recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The six-year full-time professional pharmacy programme includes five years of academic study covering pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, biopharmaceutics, hospital pharmacy, and community pharmacy, followed by one year of supervised clinical pharmacy internship in affiliated hospitals. Admission is through NEET-UG or MDUCET; candidates with Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a minimum of 50 percent marks are eligible as per PCI norms. The total programme fee is INR 12,11,500 for the six-year duration. Pharm.D graduates are trained clinical pharmacists eligible for hospital clinical pharmacy practice, research, and regulatory affairs.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; NEET-UG 2026 was conducted on June 21, 2026. Counselling and document verification are scheduled for July to August 2026 at the Selaqui campus.
Key Points
- MDU offers Pharm.D as a six-year full-time professional pharmacy programme recognised by PCI and UGC; the programme includes a mandatory one-year clinical pharmacy internship in the final year.
- The programme is offered by the School of Pharmacy, covering pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, hospital pharmacy, and community pharmacy.
- Total programme fee is INR 12,11,500 for the six-year duration (INR 1,85,000 per year tuition plus INR 14,000 per year lab and other charges, and one-time admission charges); hostel charges are separate.
MDU Pharm.D Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 1,85,000 |
| Annual Lab and Other Charges (examination, ERP, library) | INR 14,000 |
| One-Time Registration Fee | INR 1,500 |
| One-Time Admission Fee | INR 16,000 |
| Total Fees (6-Year Programme) | INR 12,11,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 1,85,000 is payable each year for six years; total tuition over the programme is INR 11,10,000.
- Annual lab and other charges of INR 14,000 per year cover examination, ERP, laboratory, and library fees; total over six years is INR 84,000.
- One-time charges of INR 17,500 (INR 1,500 registration and INR 16,000 admission fee) are payable at the time of enrolment.
- The sixth year of the Pharm.D programme is a full-time clinical pharmacy internship conducted in affiliated teaching hospitals; charges are as per the annual fee for that year.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate from academic fees; optional on-campus accommodation is available at the Selaqui campus in Dehradun.
MDU Pharm.D Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 2026 |
| NEET-UG / MDUCET | April to June 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | June to July 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | July to August 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 | February 2026 | June 21, 2026 (re-exam) | June 2026 |
| MDUCET 2026 | April 12, 2026 | April 13, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
- Admission to Pharm.D at MDU is merit-based through NEET-UG or MDUCET; candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as subjects with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks as per Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) norms.
- NEET-UG is the preferred entrance route; candidates with valid NEET scores are ranked on the merit list. MDUCET is accepted as an alternative entrance for Pharm.D admission at MDU.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus; candidates must carry original Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, NEET scorecard (if applicable), and character certificate.
- All schedules including merit lists, counselling dates, and seat availability are published on the official university website (maya.edu.in) and the admission portal (admission.maya.edu.in); PCI and UGC norms govern seat allocation.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 or Higher Secondary examination from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as subjects and a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per PCI norms).
- A valid NEET-UG score is required for merit-based admission; MDUCET is accepted as an alternative entrance examination.
- Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as of 31 December of the year of admission as per PCI guidelines.
- Candidates appearing in Class 12 examinations may apply provisionally; admission is confirmed on submission of the final mark sheet with minimum qualifying marks.
Admission Process
- Register on the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and fill the Pharm.D application form; enter NEET-UG or MDUCET score and Class 12 details.
- Pay the application processing fee and submit before the April 2026 deadline; upload Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, and NEET-UG scorecard.
- Merit lists based on NEET-UG or MDUCET score and Class 12 aggregate are published on maya.edu.in; shortlisted candidates receive offer letters with counselling dates.
- Attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in July to August 2026; carry original Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, NEET 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 Pharm.D Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| 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 (External) | As per government norms | Children or dependents of serving or retired defence/paramilitary personnel; state government scheme |
| Uttarakhand State Scholarship | Variable | Uttarakhand domicile students; based on category and financial need; apply via state scholarship portal |
- Standard MDU institutional merit scholarships are not applicable to Pharm.D programmes as per the official MDU fee schedule.
- Eligible students may apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) typically from August to November each year.
- Uttarakhand domicile students may explore state government scholarship schemes via the Uttarakhand Scholarship Portal; eligibility and quantum vary by category and financial need.
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