

The Dayananda Sagar University provides a wide range of courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels and at the PhD level as well. At the undergraduate level, the university provides courses like BTech, BCA, B.Com, BA, BSc Microbiology, BSc Biotechnology, BBA LL.B, and more. There are various specialisations offered under the various sections mentioned above - AI/ ML, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, Journalism and Mass Communication, and a few more.
At the postgraduate level, MBA, MTech., and MSc in Microbiology are running at the Dayananda Sagar University. The university is also providing LLM and MCA under the postgraduate section. Along with this, the MSc is also running under Medical Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, and Community Health Nursing specializations.
Also, the university is offering courses at the PhD level as well. The students are offered a PhD course under various specializations and branches. The duration of these courses is between 3 years and 5 years, depending on the research time. These courses are designed to uplift the students with a research mindset to innovate, create, and research.
Dayananda Sagar University offers a range of undergraduate courses. The programs include BTech, BCA, BSc, LLB, and more. The duration of these courses varies depending on the specialisation opted for. The range of course duration is between 3 years to 6 years. The annual fees of the courses offered under the undergraduate courses is between the range of INR 92,000 and INR 5,25,000.
The table below highlights all the specialisations offered at the undergraduate level by the Dayananda Sagar University, along with the duration, their eligibility, and the annual fees.
Program | Eligibility | Duration | Annual Total Fee (INR) |
B.Tech – CSE / CSE (DS / Cyber Sec / Med Engg) | 10+2 with Physics + Maths + one relevant subject, ≥45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC) | 4 years | 4,12,000 – 4,92,000 |
B.Tech – CSE (AI & ML / AI & DS / AI) | 4,35,000 – 5,25,000 | ||
B.Tech – ECE / Mechanical / Aerospace | 3,22,000 – 4,12,000 | ||
BCA / BCA (AI & DS) | 10+2 pass ≥45% | 3 years | 2,07,000 |
B.Sc – Data Science / Cyber Security | 10+2 pass ≥45% | 3 years | 1,62,000 |
B.A. LL.B / B.B.A. LL.B | 10+2 ≥50%, accepts CLAT / DSAT | 5 years | 2,52,000* |
LL.B | Graduation ≥50% | 3 years | 1,77,000 |
B.Sc – Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics | 10+2 with science subjects ≥45% | 3 years | 1,82,000 |
BSc Medical Laboratory Technology, Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, Emergency & Trauma Care Technology, Cardiac Care Technology | Students have to complete senior secondary education in the relevant field with good marks | 3 years | 1,42,000 - 2,02,000 |
BSc Nursing | Have to complete 10th and 12th before entering this | 4 Years | 1,82,000 |
PB BSc Nursing | 2 Years | 92,000 | |
B.Pharm | 10+2 with PCM/PCB with a minimum of 40% | 4 years | 2,52,000 – 2,82,000 |
Pharm D | 10+2 with science pass | 6 years | 4,52,000 |
B.Design (Product Design/ Game Design/ User Experience Design/ Animation and VFX) | 10+2 from Science, Commerce, Arts and Humanities with 50% | 4 years | 3,02,000 |
BBA / B.Com (Regular / ACCA / CMA / CA Coaching) | 10+2 ≥45–50% | 3 years | 1,57,000 – 2,12,000 |
Bachelors in Physiotherapy | Any student is eligible to take admission after completing 12th grade with a minimum of 40% marks in subjects like Chemistry, Biology, and Physics | 4 Years | 2,17,000 |
BA Journalism and Mass Communication | Any student is eligible to take admission after completing 12th grade with a minimum of 45% marks | 3 Years | 1,52,000 |
Postgraduate level courses are offered by the Dayananda Sagar University. The major programs provided include MTech, MCA, MSc, LLM, and more. The duration of these courses ranges from 1 year to 2 years, and the annual fees of the courses offered under the postgraduate courses is between the range of INR 1,42,000 to INR 6,02,000.
The table below highlights all the specialisations offered at the postgraduate level, along with the duration, their eligibility criteria, and the annual fees.
Program | Eligibility | Duration | Annual Total Fee (INR) |
M.Tech – CSE / AI / AI & ML / AI & DS / AI & Robotics | B.Tech in relevant branch ≥50% (45% SC/ST & OBC) | 2 years | 2,52,000* |
M.Tech – Embedded / Design Engg | Same but branch-specific | 1,62,000 | |
MCA | UG degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or UG level, ≥50% | 3,42,000 | |
M.Sc – Data Science / Cyber Security | UG degree in a relevant field | 1,52,000 | |
M.Sc – Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology and Genetics | B.Sc relevant | 2 years | 1,92,000 |
MSc Medical Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Community Health Nursing | Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks | 2 Years | 1,42,000 |
LL.M | LL.B ≥50% (40% SC/ST), accepts CLAT/AILET | 1 year | 1,45,000 |
MBA | UG degree ≥50% (45% for SC/ST & OBC) | 2 years | 6,02,000 |
MPH – Master of Public Health | Relevant UG degree ≥50% | 2 years | 1,42,000 |
M Pharma, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs | The candidates should hold a B.Pharma degree with a minimum of 50% | 2 Years | 3,02,000 |
M.P.T Sports & Muscular Skeletal, Cardio Pulmonary, Women’s Health, Neuro, Community-Based Rehabilitation | Candidates should hold a BPT degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate, and the applicant applying should also complete an internship | 2 Years | 2,77,000 |
Dayananda Sagar University also provides a pool of PhD courses. The programs are offered under the branches of Engineering, Commerce and Management, Basic and Applied Sciences, Nursing Sciences, School of Law, Computer Application, Art, Design and Humanities, and more. The specialisations are also offered under the mentioned branches. The duration of these courses is between 3 years to 5 years, with the annual fees ranging between INR 72,000 to INR 62,000 per year.
The table below highlights all the specialisations offered at the PhD level by the Dayananda Sagar University, along with their eligibility requirements.
PhD Programme | Specialisation / Focus Areas | Eligibility (General) |
PhD – Faculty of Engineering | CSE Cluster (CSE-AI & ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, AI & Robotics), ECE, Mechanical, Aerospace, Mathematics, Chemistry & Physics | Master’s degree in a relevant field with ≥55% marks (full-time) OR 4-yr B.E/B.Tech with ≥80% marks (Direct PhD). 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/Differently abled. |
PhD – Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies | Commerce & Management Studies research areas | Same as above (Master’s with ≥55% or 4-yr degree route). |
PhD – Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences | Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, etc.) | Master’s in relevant science discipline ≥55% OR 4-yr tech degree with ≥80%. |
PhD – Faculty of Health Sciences (College of Pharmaceutical Sciences) | Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance | Master’s in relevant Health Sciences / Pharmacy with ≥55% OR 4-yr degree with ≥80%. |
PhD in Physiotherapy | Physiotherapy research track | Master’s in Physiotherapy with ≥55% OR equivalent. |
PhD in Nursing Sciences | Nursing research track | Master’s in Nursing with ≥55% or equivalent. |
PhD – Faculty of the School of Law | Law and legal studies research | Master’s in Law / Legal Studies ≥55% or equivalent. |
PhD – Faculty of the School of Arts, Design & Humanities | Journalism & Mass Communication (incl. English Literature) | Master’s in Arts/Humanities/Journalism ≥55% marks or equivalent. |
PhD – School of Computer Applications | Computer Applications research | Master’s in Computer Applications (or relevant) with ≥55% or equivalent; 4-yr degree route possible with ≥80%. |

