Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme through its School of Health and Paramedical Sciences, recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The two-year full-time postgraduate programme covers epidemiology and biostatistics, public health administration, environmental and occupational health, health policy and economics, community medicine, maternal and child health, infectious disease control, health promotion and education, global health, and research methods in public health. Admission is through MDUCET-PG or CUET-PG; graduates in health, medical, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences, or social sciences with a minimum of 50 percent marks are eligible. The total programme fee is INR 1,61,500 for the two-year duration. Graduates are prepared for careers in public health administration, health policy, epidemiology, and community health programmes.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; CUET-PG 2026 was conducted from March 6 to 27, 2026. MDUCET-PG 2026 was held in April to May 2026. Counselling and document verification are scheduled for June to July 2026 at the Selaqui campus.
Key Points
- MDU offers MPH as a two-year full-time postgraduate programme in public health recognised by UGC; the curriculum covers epidemiology, health policy, community medicine, biostatistics, and global health.
- The programme is delivered by the School of Health and Paramedical Sciences, with emphasis on evidence-based public health practice, health systems management, and community-level interventions.
- Total programme fee is INR 1,61,500 for the two-year duration (INR 65,000 per year tuition plus annual other charges and one-time fees); hostel charges are separate.
MDU MPH 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 MPH Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 | March 6 to March 27, 2026 |
| MDUCET-PG 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-PG 2026 | Dec 14, 2025 | Mar 6 to 27, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
| MDUCET-PG 2026 | February 2026 | April to May 2026 | May to June 2026 |
- Admission to MPH at MDU is merit-based through MDUCET-PG or CUET-PG; candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant health, medical, or allied sciences discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- Candidates with a background in nursing, medicine, pharmacy, public health, life sciences, social work, or a related discipline are eligible; the programme welcomes candidates from diverse health and science backgrounds.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus; candidates must carry original graduation mark sheets, degree 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
- Passed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant health, medical, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences, or social sciences discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- Eligible disciplines include MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, BPT, BMLT, B.Sc (Life Sciences), BSW, BA (Sociology/Psychology), and other allied health or social science degrees.
- Entrance examinations: MDUCET-PG or CUET-PG. Admission is merit-based on entrance score combined with graduation aggregate.
- Candidates appearing in their final year of undergraduate studies may apply provisionally; final admission is confirmed on submission of the degree certificate with minimum qualifying marks.
Admission Process
- Register on the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and fill the MPH application form; enter MDUCET-PG or CUET-PG score and graduation details.
- Pay the application processing fee and submit before the April 2026 deadline; upload graduation mark sheets, degree certificate, and entrance scorecard.
- Merit lists based on MDUCET-PG or CUET-PG score and graduation 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 graduation 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 MPH Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| MDU Merit Scholarship | Up to 50% of tuition fee | Based on MDUCET-PG 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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