Overview


Maya Devi University is a private university in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, established under the Uttarakhand Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2024 and listed by the University Grants Commission. Evolving from the Maya Group of Colleges legacy that began in 2010, the university has repositioned itself as a multidisciplinary institution focused on employability, applied learning and industry exposure. Its main campus is located at Selaqui/Pharma City on the Chakrata Road side of Dehradun, and no separate additional campus is widely verified.
The university’s academic profile spans engineering and computer applications, management and commerce, pharmacy, nursing and allied health, agriculture and food technology, hotel management and tourism, law, education, arts and humanities, media, design, vocational studies and research. Popular options include B.Tech, B.Tech with IBM-associated CSE specialisations, BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA, B.Com, M.Com, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, B.Sc Nursing, GNM, BPT, BMLT/BMRIT/OTT, B.Sc Agriculture, BHM/BHMCT, MHM, BA/MA, MSW, LLB, BA LLB/BBA LLB, LLM and Ph.D programmes. Annual tuition in the recent fee card broadly ranges from about ₹45,000 to ₹1,85,000, while total tuition depends on duration and specialisation.
MDU highlights include smart classrooms, laboratories, library and digital resources, hostels, transport, sports and wellness facilities, project-led learning, internships, entrance/merit scholarships and a dedicated placement cell. University-reported placement snapshots have mentioned offers, recruiter tie-ups and high packages, but students should treat placement figures as reported data and verify current disclosures. Before admission, applicants should confirm programme-level approvals, fee for the exact session, scholarship continuation rules, hostel charges and the latest UGC/public self-disclosure status directly from the university.
Rankings
- Establishment: Created as a private university under the Uttarakhand Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2024; institutional legacy traces to Maya Group of Colleges, started in 2010.
- Recognition: Listed by the University Grants Commission; UGC entry shows the university with 16 March 2024 gazette/establishment date.
- Programme approvals: The university site displays recognition/approval documents for bodies such as PCI, NCTE and BCI; course-specific AICTE/INC/state approvals should be checked for the exact programme and year.
- Rankings caution: No NIRF/QS rank or NAAC/NBA accreditation was independently verified on official ranking/accreditation portals in the latest check; third-party claims should be treated cautiously.
- Compliance note: A 2025 UGC public-notice list named MDU among state private universities that had not submitted Section 13 information and/or public self-disclosure details. This is a transparency/compliance flag, not by itself proof that degrees are invalid; re-verify current status before applying.
Courses & Fees
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE with IBM associated specialisations | ≈ ₹6.60 L | 10+2 PCM; JEE Main/MDU test preferred |
| B.Tech CSE / AI-ML / Data Science / Cyber Security | ≈ ₹4.40–5.00 L | 10+2 PCM; entrance/merit based |
| B.Tech Mechanical / Civil / ECE / Aerospace | ≈ ₹4.00 L | 10+2 PCM |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry | ≈ ₹2.40 L | Relevant diploma in engineering |
| M.Tech CSE / Mechanical / Structural and related | ≈ ₹1.70 L | Relevant B.E./B.Tech.; GATE/MDU test |
| Diploma in Pharmacy | ≈ ₹1.70 L | 10+2 PCB/PCM |
| B.Pharm / B.Pharm Lateral Entry | ≈ ₹4.00 L / ₹3.00 L | 10+2 PCB/PCM; D.Pharm for LE |
| M.Pharm | ≈ ₹2.50 L | B.Pharm with PCI norms |
| Pharm.D | ≈ ₹11.10 L | 10+2 PCB/PCM; PCI rules |
| B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture | ≈ ₹3.20 L | 10+2 PCB/PCM/Agri.; usually 45%+ |
| B.Sc / B.Sc (Hons) Food Technology | ≈ ₹1.80–2.40 L | 10+2 science |
| M.Sc Agronomy / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Horticulture / Food Tech | ≈ ₹1.40–1.60 L | Relevant bachelor’s degree |
| B.Sc Nursing | ≈ ₹7.20 L | 10+2 PCB; medical/nursing norms |
| GNM / Nursing Assistant | ≈ ₹3.00 L / ₹0.98 L | 10+2 PCB for GNM; 10+2 for assistant |
| BPT | ≈ ₹3.83 L | 10+2 PCB; internship as per norms |
| BMLT / BMRIT / B.Sc OTT | ≈ ₹2.63 L | 10+2 PCB/PCM as applicable |
| Diploma Dialysis / BHA / BPH | ≈ ₹1.20 L / ₹1.80 L / ₹1.95 L | 10+2 science or any stream by course |
| MHA / MPH | ≈ ₹1.30 L | Relevant graduation |
| BBA specialisations | ≈ ₹2.01 L | 10+2 any stream, usually 50% |
| B.Com / B.Com (Hons) | ≈ ₹1.80 L | 10+2, preferably commerce |
| MBA specialisations | ≈ ₹2.80 L | Graduation 50–60%; CAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT considered |
| M.Com | ≈ ₹1.20 L | B.Com or relevant degree |
| BCA / B.Sc IT / B.Sc Computer Science | ≈ ₹1.65–1.95 L | 10+2 with maths/CS where applicable |
| MCA | ≈ ₹1.40 L | Relevant graduation |
| CHM / ACHM / DHM / BHM / BHMCT / MHM | ≈ ₹0.50–3.20 L by course | 10+2 any stream for most HM courses |
| BA / MA / MSW | ≈ ₹0.90–1.35 L | 10+2 for BA; graduation for MA/MSW |
| BJMC / MJMC | ≈ ₹1.80 L / ₹1.30 L | 10+2 for UG; graduation for PG |
| B.Design / BFA / B.Sc Fashion | ≈ ₹1.95–3.20 L | 10+2 any stream; portfolio/aptitude may apply |
| B.Voc | ≈ ₹1.50 L | 10+2 |
| LLB / BA LLB / BBA LLB / LLM | ≈ ₹1.00–3.75 L | 10+2 for integrated law; graduation for LLB/LLM |
| B.Ed | ≈ ₹1.60 L | Graduation; NCTE norms |
| Ph.D relevant streams | ≈ ₹4.05 L+ for minimum 3 years | Master’s 55%; NRET/NET/GATE/CEED |
Placements
- Placement training: MDU describes a structured cell covering skill assessment, aptitude and interview preparation, mock interviews, internships, live projects and campus recruitment.
- Reported snapshots: Public pages have shown figures such as 800 offers, ₹48 LPA highest and ₹5.5 LPA average; the admission microsite has separately displayed 1200+ students placed, 500+ recruiters, ₹12 LPA average and ₹48 LPA highest. Treat these as university-reported and cohort-specific.
- Recruiters listed on official school pages include: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, L&T, BHEL, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, Bosch, ABB, Siemens, Power Grid, NTPC, Vedanta, Adani Group, ONGC and GE.
- Aggregator-reported recruiters across programmes include: hospitality chains such as Oberoi/Taj/Hilton-type recruiters, banks and financial services, IT services, pharma companies and logistics/aviation-linked employers; verify company-wise visit records before relying on them.
- Student advice: Ask for the latest audited placement report, branch-wise median package, recruiter list with offer counts, internship conversion rate and placement percentage denominator before comparing with other universities.


