Prof. Rajbir Singh Vice-Chancellor

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Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak has made rapid strides in all fields and emerged as a leading educational institution of the Country. Enjoying excellent track record in academics, research, literary and cultural activities, sports and social outreach, the university draws students from far and wide. During its four decades of existence, MDU has consistently set new benchmarks in higher education eco- system. The university was awarded 'A+' grade by NAAC in March, 2019 with an institutional score of 3.44. It has been placed at 90th rank among Indian universities by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, under the NIRF Survey 2019. I take pride in stating that its Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences has been placed at 32nd rank among the pharmaceutical sciences institutions of India, and 1st in Haryana. Besides, the university has topped in SWACHH CAMPUS Ranking 2018 conducted by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, among the state-run Universities, and has been declared the Cleanest University of the Country. The university has 38 Post-Graduate Departments (UTDs), 11 faculties and one off-campus centre-M.D.U. - Centre for Professional & Allied Studiesin Gurugram. Its Directorate of Distance Education is providing quality education to the students with various under-graduate and post- graduate courses. The University has established several Honorary Chairs to conduct research on the lives and contributions of eminent and illustrious Indians in their respective spheres. Besides excellent standards of teaching and research, well-qualified faculty members, effective administrative and responsive set-up, congenial academic environment, pulsating campus life and key national and international linkages, the university enjoys reputation for timely holding of examinations and time-bound declaration of results, andoffers ample avenues for holistic development of the personality of students. Its community-service approach, special emphasis on providing opportunities for students coming from rural background, girl students, and students from marginalized sections of the society,and e-linked delivery-centric administrative set-up make the University stand out and be counted. Having sprawling verdant campus and state-of-art department buildings, the university provides excellent infrastructural facilities and student support services. A Modern Tagore Auditorium, spacious IT- enabled Vivekanand Library, engaging Students' Activity Centre, Yajnashaala, Faculty Club andRadhakrishnan Auditorium mark the campus which has become a big draw. A modern Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL) is all set to enrich the infrastructure in the new session. Modern hostel facilities for are available for boys and girl students of the university on the campus. Having an enviable track record in games and sports, the university ranks among the leading varsities of the country in hosting sports events. In 2018-2019, its sports persons/teams won 87 inter- university positions. Hundreds of university students have represented India both at national and international level, including the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games. University sportspersons have been honoured with Arjuna Award, Bhim Award, Dronacharya Award, etc. Given its overall excellence, global outlook and deep commitment towards social and community causes, MDU is set to emerge as a hub of higher education drawing students from all over the country and the world. My best wishes to all students seeking admission in this premier institute of higher education. May you all not only achieve your career goals but also excel in life!

########## PROF. RAJBIR SINGH