########## ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY Introduction

Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak is a State University established under Haryana Act No. 25 of 1975 with the objective to promote inter-disciplinary higher education and research with special emphasis on studies of environmental, ecological and life sciences. The University offers 159 Programs through 11 faculties inhabiting 38 University Teaching Departments/Centers/Institutes and a satellite campus at MDUCPAS, Gurugram. The University is fast marching ahead with determined efforts to achieve academic excellence of reckoning. Well-qualified experienced faculty and superior academic credentials, hardworking members of the staff, congenial academic and administrative environment, transparent, dynamic, responsive, and responsible administrative set-up, strategic academic and research linkages at national and international level, Wi-Fi CAMPUS, state-of-the-art library services, a time-tested tradition of timely holding examinations and time bound result declaration, pulsating campus life, ample career growth opportunities for students, and harmonious relationship among all stakeholders are its essential hallmarks. It is truly growing to be a Centre of Academic Excellence, cherishing a will to deliver quality education, with decisive focus on upliftment of women and rural students, and a sense of commitment to contribute its mite to social, community, and national cause. The University has a rich past, excellent present, and immensely promising future, which combines the best of traditional and modern educational endeavors, and is indeed all set to empower the students in their desire and drive to be the best and the most relevant ahead of times. Backed by visionary leadership, University is committed for fulfillment of its vision and mission.

########## Awards and Recognitions

- • University is awarded Grade A+ by NAAC during its assessment and evaluation • University is awarded Grade A+ by NAAC during its assessment and evaluation in March 2019.
- • The University is placed among top 100 Universities (ranked 90 ) among Indian • The University is placed among top 100 Universities (ranked 90 ) among Indian Universities awarded by MHRD during NIRF survey 2019.
- • Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University ranked 32 among • Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University ranked 32 among Pharmacy Institutes of India by MHRD during NIRF survey 2019.
- • The University is awarded 1 Rank in All India Swachhta Ranking among • The University is awarded 1 Rank in All India Swachhta Ranking among Government Universities by MHRD in 2018.

########## Curricular Aspects

Effective curriculum delivery is attained through well planned and documented process. Academic Council Board of Studies and other academic committees work in coordination to strengthen curricular, co-and extracurricular activities. Activities are planned in advance to accomplish vision and mission of the University. University offers as many as 159 academic programmes through its departments. Introduction of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in academic programmes of the University offered more academic flexibility to enhance employability skills of the students by integrating discipline specific, interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary electives in curricula to meet student's interests and aspirations. Courses relevant to Gender Sensitivity, Professional Ethics, Human Values and Community Outreach are also integrated in relevant programmes. Environmental issues and its sustainability is an integral part of most of the UG/PG programmes. Value-added certificate programs inculcate research aptitude, soft skills, personality development, transferable and life skills to keep students conversant with current global scenario. While value-addition courses like Communication Skills, Foreign Languages and training in music facilitate holistic development of students.