Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Master of Hotel Management (MHM) through its School of Hotel Management. The two-year full-time postgraduate programme covers advanced hospitality operations, hotel finance and revenue management, food and beverage strategy, rooms division management, strategic marketing for hospitality, event and convention management, human resource management in hospitality, and research methodology. Admission is through NCHM M.Sc. JEE, CUET-PG, or MDUCET; candidates with a bachelor’s degree in hotel management or a related discipline with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks are eligible. The total programme fee is INR 2,01,500 for the two-year duration. Graduates are prepared for management and leadership careers across luxury hotels, international hospitality chains, resorts, and the broader tourism industry.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; NCHM M.Sc. JEE 2026 is scheduled on June 1, 2026, with results on June 8, 2026. Counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus are scheduled for June to July 2026.
Key Points
- MDU offers MHM as a two-year full-time postgraduate hospitality management programme recognised by UGC; it builds advanced operational and strategic management skills for the hospitality industry.
- The programme is delivered by the School of Hotel Management, covering hotel revenue management, food and beverage strategy, rooms division, event management, and hospitality marketing.
- Total programme fee is INR 2,01,500 for the two-year duration (INR 85,000 per year tuition plus annual charges and one-time fees); hostel charges are separate.
MDU MHM Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 85,000 |
| 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 2,01,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 85,000 is payable each year for two years; total tuition over the programme is INR 1,70,000.
- 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 MHM Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NCHM M.Sc. JEE 2026 (Registration Opens) | March 17, 2026 |
| NCHM M.Sc. JEE 2026 (Registration Closes) | May 22, 2026 |
| NCHM M.Sc. JEE 2026 (Exam) | June 1, 2026 |
| NCHM M.Sc. JEE 2026 (Result) | June 8, 2026 |
| MDU Application Deadline | May 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NCHM M.Sc. JEE 2026 | May 22, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 | Mar 6 to 27, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
- Admission to MHM at MDU is merit-based through NCHM M.Sc. JEE, CUET-PG, or MDUCET; candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in hotel management, hospitality, catering, or a related discipline with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- Candidates holding BHM, BHMCT, B.Sc Hotel Management, or an equivalent degree from a recognised institution are eligible; candidates from hospitality, food technology, or tourism management backgrounds are also considered.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus; candidates must carry original degree certificates, mark sheets, migration certificate, entrance scorecard, 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 hotel management, hospitality management, catering technology, or a related field such as food technology or tourism management.
- Candidates with BHM, BHMCT, B.Sc Hotel Management, or B.Sc in hospitality or catering from a recognised institution are directly eligible; those with related bachelor’s degrees may apply subject to university norms.
- Entrance examinations accepted: NCHM M.Sc. JEE 2026 (June 1, 2026), 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; final admission is confirmed on submission of the degree certificate and mark sheets meeting the minimum eligibility.
Admission Process
- Visit the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and register for MHM; fill the postgraduate application form with UG degree details and hospitality background.
- Appear for NCHM M.Sc. JEE 2026 (scheduled June 1, 2026) or submit CUET-PG or MDUCET score card; pay the application processing fee and submit before the May 2026 deadline.
- Merit lists are published on maya.edu.in after NCHM M.Sc. JEE result declaration (June 8, 2026); shortlisted candidates receive offer letters with the document verification schedule.
- Attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in June to July 2026; carry original degree mark sheets, pass certificate, migration 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 MHM 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 |
| NCHM M.Sc. JEE Merit Scholarship | 30 to 50% of tuition fee | Candidates admitted on the basis of NCHM M.Sc. JEE 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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