Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), is an autonomous institution affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) and which comes under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. This institute promotes Planning, Training, Promotion, and Coordination of Yoga Education, Training, Therapy, and Research in all its aspects. 

With the motto of "Health, Harmony, and Happiness for all through Yoga", this institute offers UG, Diploma, Foundation, and Certification courses in the various domains in the Art of Yoga. 

MDNIY Highlights

Year of Establishment 1988
Affiliation Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
Institute Type Autonomous
Courses Offered B.Sc, Diploma, Foundation, and Training Courses
Admission Mode Online Mode
Major Facilities Academic Area, Library, Canteen, etc.
Official Website www.yogamdniy.nic.in/

MDNIY Important Dates

Events Dates
IPU CET 2023 Exam Date May 31 – June 17, 2023
IPU CET 2023 Result June 8 – June 21, 2023
Enrolment and Payment of Participation Fee for IPU Counselling 2023 (UG & PG) June 27 – July 3, 2023
Online Document Verification of Reserved Category Candidates by GGSIPU June 28 – July 06, 2023

MDNIY Courses 

This institute offers B.Sc, Diploma, Foundation, and Certification courses. Students who have cleared the 10+2 exam can apply for B.Sc and Certification courses, graduates can apply for the Diploma course while students who have cleared the 10th exams can apply for the Foundation course. Selection to the programs are based on merit on the qualifying exam.

Name of Course Course Details
B.Sc Duration: 3 years Specializations: Yoga Science
Eligibility Criteria: Clearance of 10+2 exam with PCB subjects along with at least 50% aggregate score.
Selection Criteria: Merit Based.
Diploma Duration: 1 year
Specializations: Yoga Science
Eligibility Criteria: Graduates with at least 50% aggregate score and within 30 years of age can apply.
Selection Criteria: Merit Based.
Certification Duration: 3 months
Specializations: Yoga Science for Special Interest Groups, Yogasana for Health Promotion, Pranayama, and Meditation for Health Promotion.
Eligibility Criteria: Students who have cleared 10th exams can apply.
Selection Criteria: Merit Based.
Foundation Course Duration: 1 month
Specializations: Yoga Science for Wellness
Eligibility Criteria: Based on the rules specified by the Government.
Selection Criteria: Merit Based.

Read More: MDNIY Courses and Fees.

MDNIY Admissions

Since this institute is affiliated to GGSIPU, the students must register and apply for the required courses through its official website only.

How to Apply?

  • Before applying, the students are advised to go through the eligibility and instructions on the official website.
  • A registration and counseling fee of INR 1000/- must be paid through challan, Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
  • The students can then register themselves with all the necessary details, a login ID and password will be generated which will be used for login purposes.
  • After registration, the student has to fill choices for allotment based on the order of his/her preference.
  • After the allotment of seats, based on merit score and preference, the students can either freeze or slide the allotted college based on their interest. 
  • In order to freeze, the students must take a print out of the Provisional Allotment Letter and will have to pay the part Academic Fee of INR 40,000/- through Challan, Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
  • After the payment of fees, the students can report to the institute with Admission Slip, the Provisional Allotment Letter, the Academic Fee Receipt, and the necessary record for verification of documents at the and pay the balance amount of fees (if any), as per the schedule notified on the website, failing which the admission shall be automatically canceled.
  • If any seats are left after the above-mentioned process, the students will be summoned for spot counseling.

Documents Required:

  • Date of birth (Matriculation Certificate Stating Date of birth)
  • Qualification Certificates
  • Marks sheets of qualifying examinations
  • Caste Certificate, in case of reserved category
  • A Character Certificate preferably issued by the Institute previously studied.
  • 4 passport size photographs

MDNIY Scholarships

A scholarship of INR 3,000/- per month will be awarded to thirteen Indian meritorious students based on their performance in the 1st-semester examination of the course. The number is divided as follows:

  • General Merit - 7
  • OBC - 3
  • SC - 2
  • ST- 1

A fellowship of INR 8,000/- per month will be awarded to 2 students from Andaman & Nicobar Islands and 2 students from the North-East States.

MDNIY Facilities

This institute offers facilities that make the learning process more easier and fun.

  • Amphitheater: It has a seating capacity of around 500. It is being used for National Yoga Week, Yoga demonstrations, and other socio-cultural activities.
  • Academic Block: It has the aesthetically designed, ultra-modern, well-furnished, and fully illuminated classrooms with the latest digital acoustics where theory and practical classes of different educational courses and training are conducted. 
  • Kriya Block:  Regular Yoga practical classes of Shatkarma (cleansing) practices are conducted here.
  • Canteen facility: This is available at the Institute premises wherein natural healthy food items are being served at nominal rates.
  • Library:  The Institute has a centrally air-conditioned library, having more than 13,000 volumes on Yoga and allied subjects.
  • Learning Resource Centre (LRC): It is a literature predominance resource that is useful for academic and research purposes.
  • Computer Laboratory: Computers with internet facilities are available for students free of cost.

MDNIY Faculty

Under the able guidance of Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, the Director of MDINY, and along with the leadership of the Head of Departments, the college is running smoothly with 7 departments.

  • Number of Assistant professors: 9
  • Number of program officers: 1

All the professors are well qualified and hold a Master's degree in the respective field of teaching.

MDNIY FAQs

Ques. Does this institute provide a Hostel facility?

Ans. At present, the Institute doesn't have its own hostel facility. However, the Institute provides a stipend of Rs. 3,000/- per month for the students who hail from outside Delhi & NCR.

Ques. Where is this institute located? How do I contact them?

Ans. Institute Address: 68, Ashok Road, Near Gole Dak Khana, New Delhi - 110 001

Phone: 011-23730417, 23730418, 23351099, 23721472,

Telefax: 011-23711657

E-mail: mdniy@yahoo.co.in

Ques. Does this institute have Yoga Centers?

Ans. Yes, they manage 4 Yoga centers:

  • Yoga Therapy Centre, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi – 110 007
  • Rajan Babu Institute of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, Dhaka Colony, Kingsway Camp, Delhi – 110 009
  • LRS Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Mehrauli, New Delhi – 110 030.
  • Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences, Jhilmil, Dilshad Garden, Delhi – 110 095

Ques. Does this institute promote research activities?

Ans. Yes. This institute conducts research activities in various aspects of Yoga:

Scientific Research: The Institute is involved in conducting the fundamental as well as the Clinical research related to Yoga. The Institute is having a basic infrastructure facility in terms of equipment and staff for the research on Yoga. A Sleep Laboratory has been set up by the Institute for advanced studies. 

Philosophical-Literary Research: The Institute is also conducting Philosophico-Literary research work related to Yoga.

Collaborative Research: The Institute intends to conduct collaborative research projects in collaboration with Premier Medical Institution/Hospitals with a view of promoting the research in Yoga with reference to specialized fields

Ques. I do not have any knowledge regarding Yoga or similar fields. Can I apply for the courses offered by this institute?

Ans. Yes. The minimum eligibility is clearance of 10th, 10+2, or Graduation based on the course you're willing to join. No prerequisite knowledge required. Interested students can apply for the courses.