Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, Rajasthan

An associated institution in Rajasthan is Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati institution (MDSU), located in Ajmer, established on August 1st, 1987, it received NAAC's 'B++' accreditation in 2017. The institution has many impressive structures, including Administrative and Examination Block, a prestigious Central Library, advanced Computer Center, Hi-Tech Science Labs, and much more. There are currently 435 associated colleges with University spread in Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagaur, and Tonk.

In the areas of art, science, commerce, management, law, and education, it provides many UG, graduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs. For admission to courses based on their performance on previous qualifying exams. The University's Admission Eligibility Test (AET) results determine admission to MDSU Ph.D. programs, while the Research Entrance Test (RET) determines admission to M.Phil programs. The MBA program accepts CMAT scores for admission, and MDS University then conducts counseling.

Reputable placements have been a feature of MDSU since it was established. Based on placement data from 2022, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University offers the maximum package at INR 13 LPA. Through its placement cell, the institution provides students with a range of job opportunities. The institution regularly hires from reputable public and commercial businesses. Hero Honda, ICICI Bank, PSL Limited, ITC, and Reliance were among the top recruiters at university Placement 2022.

Highlights of University:

Established in	1987
University Type	Public State University
Accredited by	NAAC
Courses Offered	UG, PG,  Ph.D., Diploma and certificate courses
Application mode	Primarily Online
Official Website	https://mdsuajmer.ac.in/

Courses at University:

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria	Duration
B.Ed.	Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks for general category candidate and at least 45% marks for SC, ST, OBC, SBC, physically challenged, widow	Based on Academic Merit	2 years
BCA	12th	Based on Academic Merit	3 years
B.Sc	12th	Based on Academic Merit	3 years
M.Sc	B.Sc degree with relevant subject	Based on Academic Merit	2 years
MCA	BCA degree	Based on Academic Merit	2 years
M.Com	B.Com degree	Based on Academic Merit	2 years
MA	BA Degree	Based on Academic Merit	2 years
MBA	Graduation with relevant score	Based on CMAT score	2 years
M.Phil	Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks	Based on Admission Eligibility Test (AET) scores	1 year
Ph.D.	Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks	Based on Research entrance test (RET) scores	3-6 years
Diploma	12th	Based on Academic Merit	1 year
Certificate	12th	Based on Academic Merit	1 year

Admissions at University:

In the areas of art, science, commerce, management, law, and education, it provides UG, graduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs. Admission to the courses at university is determined on the results of previous qualifying exams. Research Entrance Test (RET) scores are used to admit students to Ph.D. programs, while MDSU's Admission Eligibility Exam (AET) scores are used to admit students to M.Phil. programs. Additionally, the results of the CMAT exam are used to determine admission to MBA program, after which University conducts counseling.

Application Procedure:

Interested individuals should visit the official website to apply for courses. To apply, take these actions:

• Go to the university's official website and select the link for the online admissions portal.
• First, register by completing all the required fields.
• Use Challan to pay the INR 300 application fee.
• After selecting "Fill Application Form," input your date of birth, transaction number, and Challan number, and then click "Next."
• Print the application form once it has been submitted.

Campus at University:

For its students, the  university campus serves as a center of educational opportunities. Throughout the year, academic events serve as a vehicle for imparting these lessons. In addition to academics, University emphasizes the development of students' whole selves.

Festivals of Culture:

MDSU College festivals are among the first instances in which students from many streams are brought together and expected to manage a significant event. This little taste of real-world experience helps students build various skills and is the perfect tool for experiential learning. On the MDSU campus, the cultural festivals are often held in November or December.

Workshops and seminars:

Workshops and seminars are essential components of student's education. Along with being great locations to network, these are also great places to learn about the latest information, new ideas, and various points of view. Students at university have the opportunity to gain the confidence they need to perform well in interviews by networking with professionals in their industry.

Placements to University:

The institute maintains a placement cell that provides university graduates with career options, support, and coaching. Additionally, they provide skill-building programs that help students land their ideal professions. The average package university offered its students was INR 3 LPA, according to MDSU Placement 2022 records.

Particulars	Statistics
Highest Package	INR 13 LPA
Average Package	INR 3 LPA
Top Recruiters	ITC, Tata Steel, PSL limited, Reliance, ICICI Bank

Alumni of University:

Alumni	Designation
Om Birla	Indian politician, agriculturist and social worker
Deepa Manik	Athlete
Rohit Chauhan	Co-founder and CEO of Codesler
Karmveer Choudhary	Indian actor and motivational speaker
Suresh Singh Rawat	Indian politician and a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly

Scholarships for Students:

The university offers various fellowships and scholarships to deserving but financially precarious students. The following are listed:

Scholarships	Details
University Fellowship	One university fellowship worth INR 6000 will be offered to the research students in each faculty at the university campus.
Departmental Fellowship	One fellowship worth INR5000 will be offered to the research students in each teaching department of the university.
Professional Faculty Fund Fellowship	One scholarship each of INR250 per month for 12 months shall be given to the meritorious students of each course
Need cum Merit Scholarship	It is provided as financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students to enable them to pursue higher education. It is available for all UG and PG courses.
Student Assistantship	The students will be compensated according to earn-while-you-learn model for helping with administrative tasks.
Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/PWD	This scholarship is distributed by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of the Government of Rajasthan to the students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories.

 Affiliated Colleges:

Affiliated Colleges	CD Ratings
Regional Institute of Education, Ajmer	8.2
Aryan College, Ajmer	8.7
Star Infotech College, Ajmer	9.5
Sophia Girls’ College, Ajmer	8.1
Aryabhatta Institute of Technical Education, Ajmer	9.2
Shri Ratanlal Kanwarlal Patni Girls’ College, Ajmer	7