Maharshi Dayanand University (M.D. University) is a university in Rohtak, Haryana, India. Established in 1976 and named after the saint Dayananda Saraswati.
History
A former satellite campus, the Indira Gandhi Post Graduate Regional Center in Rewari, was awarded university status on its own (as Indira Gandhi University) in April 2013.[1]
Academics
MDU offers an undergraduate arts and engineering programs that awards a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree. The university also offers postgraduate programs that lead to Master of Technology (M.Tech), Master of Science (MSc) by research, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and doctorate (Ph.D). The MSc and PhD are research degrees while the rest are taught degrees.[2]
Accreditation
The university was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in 2019 with a grade of A+ at CGPA 3.44 out of overall 4.00.[3]
Ranking
Template:Infobox India university ranking Maharshi Dayanand University is being ranked 76 in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework overall ranking in 2020.
Notable alumni
- Arvind Kumar Sharma, Member of Parliament (Rohtak Constituency)
- Sakshi Malik, Olympic Bronze Medalist
- Jaideep Ahlawat, Bollywood Actor
- Geeta Phogat, Freestyle Wrestler
- Pawan Kumar, Freestyle Wrestler
See also
References
- ↑ University Status Awarded to Indira Gandhi Regional Center in Rewari. Hindustan Times(25 April 2013).
- ↑ http://mdurohtak.ac.in/info/acad_Department.html
- ↑ 37th Meeting of the Standing Committee (28th March 2019) List of Institutions Recommended For Accreditation by NAAC. National Assessment and Accreditation Council(28 March 2019). Retrieved 8 November 2019.