Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Master in Hospital Administration (MHA) through its School of Health and Paramedical Sciences. The two-year full-time postgraduate programme covers healthcare organisation management, hospital planning and operations, health economics, medical records management, patient safety, quality accreditation, health insurance and billing, public health administration, and healthcare leadership. Admission is through CUET-PG or MDUCET; candidates with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences or a related discipline with at least 50 percent aggregate marks are eligible. The total programme fee is INR 1,61,500 for the two-year duration. Graduates are prepared for administrative and management careers across hospitals, public health organisations, health insurance companies, and healthcare consultancies.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; CUET-PG 2026 was conducted from March 6 to 27, 2026, with results on April 24, 2026. Counselling and document verification are scheduled for May to June 2026 at the Selaqui campus.
Key Points
- MDU offers MHA as a two-year full-time postgraduate programme recognised by UGC; it trains students for leadership and administrative roles in hospitals and healthcare organisations.
- The programme is offered by the School of Health and Paramedical Sciences, with a curriculum spanning hospital operations, health economics, public health administration, and quality management.
- Total programme fee is INR 1,61,500 for the two-year duration (INR 65,000 per year tuition plus annual charges and one-time fees); hostel charges are separate.
- Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 percent aggregate in health sciences, hospital administration, or a related field; CUET-PG or MDUCET score is accepted.
MDU MHA Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 65,000 |
| 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 1,61,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 65,000 is payable each year for two years; total tuition over the programme is INR 1,30,000.
- 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 MHA Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens | December 2025 |
| Application Deadline | January 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 / MDUCET | January to April 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | May 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | May to June 2026 |
| Classes Begin | July to August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 | Mar 6 to 27, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
- Admission to MHA at MDU is merit-based through CUET-PG or MDUCET; candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in hospital administration, health sciences, life sciences, or a related discipline with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- Candidates with a BHA, BMLT, BMRIT, BPT, or B.Sc Nursing degree from a recognised university are eligible; graduates of general science, pharmacy, or management with relevant healthcare exposure may also apply subject to university norms.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus; candidates must carry original degree certificates, mark sheets, migration 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
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks in hospital administration, health sciences, nursing, physiotherapy, paramedical sciences, pharmacy, or a related discipline.
- Candidates with a BHA, BMLT, BMRIT, BPT, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, or B.Sc in life sciences are directly eligible; graduates in other streams with documented healthcare management exposure may apply subject to university norms.
- Entrance examinations accepted: CUET-PG and MDUCET (postgraduate stream). Admission is merit-based on entrance score and qualifying degree percentage.
- Candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree may apply provisionally; admission is confirmed on submission of the final degree mark sheet meeting the minimum eligibility.
Admission Process
- Visit the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and register for MHA; fill the postgraduate application form with UG degree details and upload transcripts.
- Pay the application processing fee and submit before the January 2026 deadline; upload degree certificates and CUET-PG or MDUCET score card.
- Merit lists are published on maya.edu.in after result declaration; shortlisted candidates receive offer letters specifying the admission and document verification schedule.
- Attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in May to June 2026; carry original degree mark sheets, pass certificate, migration 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 July to August 2026.
MDU MHA Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| MDU Merit Scholarship | Up to 50% of tuition fee | Based on MDUCET PG entrance score; candidates scoring 95 percentile and above receive maximum scholarship |
| CUET-PG Merit Scholarship | 30 to 50% of tuition fee | Candidates admitted on the basis of CUET-PG scores |
| 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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