Maharshi Dayanand University Fees Structure for Haryana Students

The Maharshi Dayanand University Fees Structure for distance and online programmes varies considerably according to the learning mode and selected course. MDU offers these programmes through its Centre for Distance and Online Education, commonly known as CDOE.

Students from Haryana should not compare CDOE fees with the charges applicable to regular programmes offered through university teaching departments or affiliated colleges. MDU publishes separate annual fees for Open and Distance Learning programmes and fully online programmes.

Overview of MDU Distance and Online Programme Fees

MDU requires students to take admission or re-register in the applicable odd semester and pay the annual programme fee. Separate fees are generally not charged for the following even semester under this annual payment structure.

MDU Distance Education Courses and Annual Fees

The following Maharshi Dayanand University fees apply to newly enrolled Indian students in the programmes offered through Open and Distance Learning mode.

These figures include tuition and student-support charges, self-learning material charges, other university charges and a ₹500 alumni membership fee where applicable.

Lowest-Fee MDU Distance Programmes

The Certificate Course in Food Truck Operations has the lowest listed fee at ₹3,000. Among degree programmes, the BA has an annual fee of ₹10,350, followed by BCom and most MA programmes at ₹11,100.

The Master of Library and Information Science has the highest annual fee among the listed ODL programmes at ₹18,150. This is partly due to higher tuition, learning-material and other institutional charges.

MDU Online Courses and Annual Fees

Online programmes have a different fee schedule from ODL courses. The following annual charges apply to newly enrolled Indian students.

The online BA is offered for three years, while the listed online MA, MCom and MSc programmes have a two-year duration. The two online certificate programmes have a duration of six months.

Distance vs Online MDU Fee Comparison

Students should understand that distance and online programmes are separate modes and do not carry identical fees.

The ODL option is substantially more affordable across comparable programmes. Online programmes carry higher charges because their delivery model relies more extensively on a digital learning platform, online academic support and technology-enabled instruction.

Students should select the mode according to their learning requirements rather than treating an ODL programme and an online programme as interchangeable.

MDU Distance Fee Concessions for Haryana Students

The Maharshi Dayanand University Fees Structure provides reduced annual fees for specific categories in ODL programmes.

The concession applies to:

• SC and ST students belonging to Haryana
• Working defence personnel up to the level of Junior Commissioned Officer who do not receive financial assistance
• MDU employees, their spouses and eligible wards

For example, the regular annual BA fee is ₹10,350. It is reduced to ₹8,100 for eligible Haryana SC/ST and defence candidates and to ₹7,350 for eligible MDU employees, spouses or wards.

Students claiming a fee concession must provide the applicable certificate or supporting document during admission. The university may reject the concession where the prescribed evidence is not submitted.

Fees for Second-Year and Continuing Distance Students

The fee charged to already-enrolled students may be lower because the alumni membership amount is not repeated and some other charges differ by year.

Continuing students must follow the fee applicable to their admission batch and year rather than using the first-year fee table.

Fees for Continuing Online Students

The continuing-student fee is slightly lower because the ₹500 alumni membership charge included in the first-year fee is not repeated.

Additional MDU CDOE Charges

Programme fees do not cover every administrative request a student may make after admission.

These charges become relevant only when a student requests the corresponding service or does not complete a required formality on time.

How MDU CDOE Fees Are Paid

Admission and annual fees must be paid through the designated online university or CDOE admission portal. MDU does not require students to submit the programme fee to an outside agent, private study centre or unauthorized institution.

Applicants should:

1. Select the correct ODL or online programme.
2. Confirm the fee displayed on the admission portal.
3. Apply the relevant category concession, where eligible.
4. Pay through the available online payment facility.
5. Download the transaction receipt.
6. Preserve the receipt for admission and study-material purposes.

A submitted application remains subject to eligibility verification. Payment of the fee alone does not guarantee final admission.

Conclusion

The Maharshi Dayanand University Fees Structure for CDOE programmes clearly separates distance and online education. ODL fees begin at ₹3,000 for a certificate course, while undergraduate and postgraduate ODL degrees generally cost between ₹10,350 and ₹18,150 annually. Online degree programmes cost between ₹22,500 and ₹27,120 annually for newly enrolled Indian students.

For Haryana learners seeking a lower-cost option, MDU’s ODL programmes are generally more economical, and eligible SC/ST, defence and university-related categories can receive further concessions. Before paying, students should confirm the programme mode, current annual charge, applicable concession and fee displayed on the official admission portal.