MDSU Ajmer Admission 2026

Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University

Ajmer, Rajasthan · MDSU Ajmer · Estd. 1987

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

MDSU 2026-27 admissions: UG through Rajasthan CAP (June-July 2026); PG through MDSU PG entrance. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDSU), established in 1987 by an Act of the Rajasthan state legislature, is a state university located at Pushkar Bypass, Ajmer. The university is named after Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati — the 19th-century social reformer and founder of the Arya Samaj movement. MDSU was created by carving out the Ajmer region from the University of Rajasthan and serves Ajmer, Bhilwara, Tonk and Nagaur districts.

MDSU has 17 PG teaching departments organised into faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Education and Management. It affiliates over 250 UG and PG colleges across the Ajmer division. NAAC A grade accredited.

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Rajasthan Centralised Admission Process on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through MDSU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through MDSU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Rajasthan CAP / MDSU PG Entrance

Conducted by Govt of Rajasthan / MDSU Ajmer

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Rajasthan CAP on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through MDSU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through MDSU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor 50% (45% SC/ST). PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Rajasthan CAP UG 2026 Registration	01 Jun 2026	—	Rajasthan CAP	Upcoming
MDSU PG Entrance 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	mdsuajmer.ac.in	Upcoming
MDSU PhD Entrance 2026	10 Sept 2026	—	mdsuajmer.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Rajasthan state Mukhyamantri Uchcha Shiksha Chhatravriti, Devnarayan, Ambedkar SC/ST Scholarship, Central Sector Scholarship, MDSU merit scholarships.

Reservations

Rajasthan state policy: SC 16%, ST 12%, OBC 21%, MBC 5%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%, Women 30% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University?

Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University admits students primarily through Rajasthan CAP / MDSU PG Entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University accept Rajasthan CAP / MDSU PG Entrance scores?

Rajasthan CAP / MDSU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.