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◆ Proposed Private Digital Open University · Application under review with Punjab Higher Education Department◆ Pre-Registration Open · Express interest for the proposed July 2026 inaugural batch (subject to approval)◆ Submission aligned with Punjab Private Digital Open Universities Policy, 2026 — approval pending◆ Programme delivery proposed via Online Learning and ODL modes — pending UGC/UGC-DEB recognition◆ DPR submitted to Punjab Higher Education Department · Application under statutory review◆ Proposed Private Digital Open University · Application under review with Punjab Higher Education Department◆ Pre-Registration Open · Express interest for the proposed July 2026 inaugural batch (subject to approval)◆ Submission aligned with Punjab Private Digital Open Universities Policy, 2026 — approval pending◆ Programme delivery proposed via Online Learning and ODL modes — pending UGC/UGC-DEB recognition◆ DPR submitted to Punjab Higher Education Department · Application under statutory review
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MS Digital University

Eligibility Criteria

Proposed eligibility framework for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Certificate programmes at MS Digital University — transparent, inclusive criteria aligned with UGC ODL regulations, pending statutory approval.

10+2
Minimum UG
45% aggregate (relaxed for reserved)
Bachelor's
Minimum PG
50% aggregate (relaxed for reserved)
None
Age Limit
As per UGC ODL regulations
English
Medium
Select programmes in Hindi

Who Can Apply

MS Digital University is proposed to welcome learners from every background — school-leavers, working professionals, homemakers, defence personnel, and international students (including the Indian diaspora). The eligibility framework is designed to follow UGC regulations and the Punjab Private Digital Open Universities Policy, 2026, with clearly published relaxations for reserved categories and persons with disabilities (PwD). Admissions will commence once statutory approvals are granted.

Eligibility by Programme Level

Undergraduate (UG)

Minimum Qualification
10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognised board
Minimum Marks
Minimum 45% aggregate — 40% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwD per UGC norms
Notes
Subject requirements vary by programme. Diploma holders may be eligible for lateral entry to some programmes. See individual programme pages.

Postgraduate (PG)

Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university in the relevant discipline
Minimum Marks
Minimum 50% aggregate — 45% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwD per UGC norms
Notes
Some PG programmes require the Bachelor's degree in a specific discipline (e.g. MCA → BCA/B.Sc. CS/Maths). An aptitude test may apply for select programmes.

Diploma

Minimum Qualification
10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board
Minimum Marks
Minimum 40%–45% depending on the programme
Notes
Working professionals with relevant experience may be considered for select diploma programmes without formal qualification cut-offs.

Certificate

Minimum Qualification
10+2 or equivalent; some programmes are open to 10th-pass learners
Minimum Marks
No minimum marks for most certificate programmes
Notes
Rolling admissions throughout the year. Certificate programmes are ideal for skill upgradation and professional development.

General Rules & Exceptions

  • All qualifications must be from a board/university recognised by UGC, AICTE, or the relevant statutory body
  • Foreign qualifications require an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
  • Candidates in the final year of qualifying exam may apply provisionally; admission is confirmed on submission of final marksheet before enrolment close
  • Medium of instruction at MSDU is English; Hindi-medium study material is available for select programmes
  • No upper age limit — MSDU follows UGC's Open & Distance Learning regulations, 2020
  • Candidates with backlog or supplementary results must regularise by the last date of admission for that semester

Important Notice

Eligibility mentioned here is indicative. Programme-specific eligibility (including subject requirements, entrance/aptitude tests, and lateral-entry rules) is published on each programme detail page. In case of any discrepancy, the programme page and the Admission Prospectus shall prevail.

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