Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak has opened the second round of PhD admissions for academic session 2026-27. Registration opened on 2 November 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is 12 November 2026, as per the PhD Prospectus 2026-27 published on the university’s official website, mdu.ac.in. Candidates can apply online at mduadmission.samarth.edu.in. The second round, which is Schedule B of the prospectus, is for UGC NET Category-1, 2 and 3 applicants, for seats that remained vacant after the first round of counselling.
In the first round, which was open to UGC NET Category-1 applicants only, registration opened on 1 October 2026 and closed on 15 October 2026. Interviews were held on 21 and 22 October 2026, and the first round of counselling took place on 27 October 2026. The status of vacant seats after the first round was published on 4 November 2026. Department-wise vacant seats and detailed eligibility conditions are given in the PhD Prospectus 2026-27 on mdu.ac.in.
Candidates should check the department-wise vacant seats and the detailed eligibility conditions in the PhD Prospectus 2026-27 on mdu.ac.in before applying, so that they apply only for a department where seats are available in the second round. They should also keep the fee receipt safe after submitting the form, as applicants have been advised to preserve it.
The full second-round schedule is as follows: registration opened on 2 November 2026; the last date to submit the application form is 12 November 2026; corrections in the application form can be made on 13 November 2026; interviews will be held on 16 and 17 November 2026; the tentative merit list for counselling will be published on 18 November 2026; the second round of counselling will be held on 19 November 2026, with fee submission up to 20 November 2026; vacant seats will be displayed on 23 November 2026; and the third round of counselling will be held on 25 November 2026, with fee submission up to 26 November 2026. PhD course work classes will commence on 1 December 2026.
There is no entrance test in this second round — selection is interview-based, with interviews on 16 and 17 November 2026. The entrance-test stream (Schedule C: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, Hotel and Tourism Management, Engineering and Technology) held its entrance test on 23 October 2026 as part of the first round and is not part of the second-round schedule.
To apply, candidates should register at mduadmission.samarth.edu.in before 12 November 2026, fill the form for the desired department and keep the fee receipt safe. Before applying, they should check the vacant-seat status and the PhD Prospectus 2026-27 on mdu.ac.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for MDU PhD admission 2026-27 second round?
12 November 2026, on mduadmission.samarth.edu.in.
Who can apply in the MDU PhD second round?
UGC NET Category 1, 2 and 3 applicants, for seats vacant after the first round.
Is there an entrance test for MDU PhD second round?
No; selection is interview-based, with interviews on 16–17 November 2026.
When do PhD classes start at MDU Rohtak?
PhD course work commences on 1 December 2026.
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