Maharshi Dayanand University (also called M.D. University or simply MDU; formerly University of Rohtak) is an Indian public university in Rohtak, Haryana. Established in 1976, the university is named after the noted Indian social reformer Dayananda Saraswati. Maharshi Dayanand University , ab initio established as Rohtak University , Rohtak, came into existence by an Act No. 25 of 1975 of the Haryana Legislative Assembly in 1976 with the objective to promote inter-disciplinary higher education and research in the fields of environmental, ecological and life sciences. Maharshi Dayanand University , ab initio established as Rohtak University , Rohtak, came into existence by an Act No. 25 of 1975 of the Haryana Legislative Assembly in 1976 with the objective to promote inter-disciplinary higher education and research in the fields of environmental, ecological and life sciences. It was rechristened as Maharshi Dayanand University in 1977 after the name of a great visionary and social reformer, Maharshi Dayanand . It had a unitary and residential character in ... Maharshi Dayanand University , Rohtak offers 1603 Courses across 18 Streams. Read 6307 Student Reviews, 620 comments. Also Download Brochures & details on Cutoff, Placements, Fees & Admissions for various courses at MDU Rohtak.