

Adesh University Bathinda is a private university based in Punjab, India. It was founded in 2012 under the Adesh University Act, No. 6 of 2012 and governed by the Adesh Foundation. Admissions are open for the 2026-27 academic session, and eligible candidates can apply for various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programmes offered by the university. The university provides courses in Medicine (AIMSR), Dentistry (AIDSR), Pharmacy (AIPBS), Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied & Healthcare Professions, Management/Hospital Administration, and Library Sciences. For the 2026-27 intake, the online application process for programmes other than MBBS, BDS, MD-MS, and MDS will be conducted by the university through its admission portal. Admissions to MBBS and BDS programmes are conducted through the centralised Punjab state NEET-UG counselling process, while admissions to MD-MS and MDS programmes follow the applicable NEET-PG and NEET-MDS counselling procedures.
Updated on 18 Sept 2026
By Kartikay Sharma, Content Creator
Adesh University provides UG, PG, Diploma and Ph.D. programs in medical sciences and allied sciences, nursing sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, physiotherapy sciences, management and other disciplines. The admission to the 2026-27 session is open. Most of the programs have an online mode of application via the university portal whereas MBBS and BDS have a counseling mode of admission at NEET-UG counseling, Punjab.
| Particular | Details |
| University | Adesh University, Bathinda |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Admission Status | Admissions Open |
| UG Programmes | Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Allied & Healthcare, B.Sc. Medical, MBBS, BDS and other programmes |
| PG Programmes | M.Sc. Medical, M.Sc. Nursing, MPT, MBA (Hospital Administration), MPH and other programmes |
| Doctoral Programmes | Ph.D. programmes |
| Application Mode | Online application through the university admission portal |
| B.Sc. Nursing Admission | University-level entrance examination |
| MBBS/BDS Admission | Separate admission process |
| MD/MS/MDS Admission | Separate postgraduate admission process |
Adesh University eligibility criteria depend upon the program as well as the level of studies. The applicants need to fulfill the necessary academic qualification, subject requirement, and other conditions for the chosen program. The selection process also varies according to the program. NEET qualification is mandatory for MBBS and BDS, while the BSc Nursing for the 2026-27 academic year will be selected through the entrance test of the university.
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| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 10+2 Medical; NEET qualified; age as per NEET prospectus | NEET UG |
| BDS | 10+2 Medical; NEET qualified; age as per NEET prospectus | NEET UG |
| MD Pathology | MBBS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MD Microbiology | MBBS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MD Community Medicine | MBBS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MS General Surgery | MBBS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | MBBS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MD Anatomy | MBBS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MD Physiology | MBBS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MD Biochemistry | MBBS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MD Pharmacology | MBBS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MS ENT | MBBS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | BDS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | BDS and NEET PG qualified | NEET PG |
| B.Sc. Nursing | 10+2 Medical with 45% in PCB for General and 40% for SC/ST; 17 years of age on December 31 of admission year; medically fit | Adesh University B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Examination |
| Post Basic Nursing | 10+2 and GNM; registered as R.N.R.M. with State Nursing Registration Council; medically fit | University admission process |
| GNM | 10+2 in any stream with 40% and English, or 10+2 vocational ANM with 40% and ANM registration; age 17–35 years | University admission process |
| M.Sc. OBG Nursing | B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with 55%; registered Nurse and Midwife; one year work experience | University admission process |
| M.Sc. Psychiatric Nursing | B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with 55%; registered Nurse and Midwife; one year work experience | University admission process |
| M.Sc. Pediatric Nursing | B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with 55%; registered Nurse and Midwife; one year work experience | University admission process |
| M.Sc. Medical Surgical Nursing | B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with 55%; registered Nurse and Midwife; one year work experience | University admission process |
| Pharm.D | 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, or Diploma in Pharmacy; 17 years of age on December 31 of admission year | University admission process |
| Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) | B.Pharm. | University admission process |
| B.Pharm. | 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Biotechnology, or Diploma in Pharmacy; 17 years of age on December 31 of admission year | University admission process |
| B.Pharm. (LEET) | Diploma in Pharmacy | Lateral Entry |
| D.Pharm. | 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Biotechnology | University admission process |
| Bachelor in Physiotherapy | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; PCBE 50% for General and 40% for SC/BC; 17 years of age on December 31 of admission year | University admission process |
| MPT in Sports | Bachelor of Physiotherapy with minimum 50% marks or 5 CGPA out of 10; two references; physical fitness certificate | University admission process |
| MPT in Neurological and Psychosomatic Disorders | Bachelor of Physiotherapy with minimum 50% marks or 5 CGPA out of 10; two references; physical fitness certificate | University admission process |
| MPT in Musculoskeletal and Orthopedics | Bachelor of Physiotherapy with minimum 50% marks or 5 CGPA out of 10; two references; physical fitness certificate | University admission process |
| M.MRIT | Relevant bachelor's degree in Medical Radiology/Imaging Technology or equivalent; NCAHP registration required | University entrance exam |
| M.AOTT | B.AOTT of minimum 3 years from a recognised university; NCAHP registration required | University entrance exam |
| M.MLS | B.MLS from a recognised university; NCAHP registration required | University entrance exam |
| Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons.) | 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 50% marks and English | Merit in Senior Secondary (10+2) |
| B.DTT | 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology | Senior Secondary (10+2) merit; lateral entry available |
| B.AOTT | 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics | Senior Secondary (10+2) merit; lateral entry available |
| B.MLS | 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology | Senior Secondary (10+2) merit; lateral entry available |
| B.MRIT | 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology | Senior Secondary (10+2) merit; lateral entry available |
| B.Optom. | 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics with 50% marks | Senior Secondary (10+2) merit; lateral entry available |
| B.ASLP | 10+2 with 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology/Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics/Electronics/Psychology | University admission process |
| D.AOTT | 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics | University admission process |
| D.DT | 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology | Senior Secondary (10+2) merit |
| Ph.D. Medical Biochemistry | MD/MDS/M.Sc. in Life Sciences with at least 55% | Entrance Test |
| Ph.D. Medical Microbiology | MD/MDS/M.Sc. in Life Sciences with at least 55% | Entrance Test |
| Ph.D. Biotechnology | MD/MDS/M.Sc. in Life Sciences with at least 55% | Entrance Test |
| Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences | MD/M.Sc. in Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sciences/M.Pharm. with 55% | Entrance Test |
| Ph.D. Medical Genetics | MD/MDS/M.Sc. in Genetics/Human Biology/Life Sciences with relevant specialisation | Entrance Test |
| Ph.D. Medical Anatomy | MD/MDS/M.Sc. in Life Sciences with relevant specialisation and at least 55% | Entrance Test |
| Ph.D. in Management | MBA | Entrance Test |
| Ph.D. Allied Health Sciences | MD/MDS/M.Sc. in Life Sciences with relevant specialisation and at least 55% | Entrance Test |
| PG Diploma in Pharmacovigilance | MD/MS/MBBS/BDS/BVSc/M.Pharm/B.Pharm/M.Sc. Pharmacology; 40% for General and 35% for SC | University admission process |
| PG Diploma in Clinical Research | As prescribed by the university | University admission process |
| Master of Library & Information Sciences | Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences | University admission process |
| Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences | Graduation in any stream | University admission process |
| Diploma in Library & Information Sciences | 10+2 in any stream | University admission process |
| MBA in Hospital Administration (Full Time) | Bachelor's degree in any stream; 40% for General and 35% for SC | University admission process |
| MBA in Hospital Administration (Part Time) | Bachelor's degree in any stream; 40% for General and 35% for SC | University admission process |
| PGP in Hospital Administration | Bachelor's degree in any stream; 3 years' work experience as an executive in a government/public/private sector undertaking; 40% for General and 35% for SC | University admission process |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration | Bachelor's degree in any stream; 40% for General and 35% for SC | University admission process |
| Master in Public Health (MPH) | Graduation in Medicine/AYUSH/Dentistry/Veterinary/Allied Health Science/Life Sciences/Statistics/Biostatistics/Demography/Population | University admission process |
| B.Sc. Medical (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry) | 10+2 Medical | University admission process |
Adesh University has released dates of admission for different courses for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates can look at the last dates for the online application form, submission of print forms and documents, payment of late fee, and the starting date of the academic year in the table given below. Entrance test, interview and counseling dates for PhD courses will be communicated separately by the university.
| Programme / Event | Date |
| Last date to submit online application form for UG/PG and Ph.D. programmes | 11 July 2026, up to 4:00 PM |
| Last date to submit printed application form with documents and fee proof | 17 July 2026, up to 4:00 PM |
| Last date to submit application with late fee of ₹1,000 | 20 July 2026 |
| Commencement of academic session for UG/PG programmes | 1 August 2026 |
| Ph.D. entrance test, interview and counselling | To be notified by the university |
| Last date to apply for Fellowship in Assessment of Health Professions (FAHP) | 12 October 2026, up to 4:00 PM |
| Last date for document and fee submission for FAHP | 19 October 2026, up to 4:00 PM |
| Last date to submit FAHP application with late fee of ₹1,000 | 31 October 2026 |
| Commencement of FAHP programme | 1 December 2026 |
Adesh University admission process for the year 2026-27 differs according to the programme. The students wishing to get admission into most of the UG, PG, diploma, and Ph.D. courses can take admission through the admission process followed by the university itself, whereas the admission process for MBBS and BDS follows the admission process based on NEET-UG that is followed in Punjab. Candidates have to undergo the whole process of application, document submission, fee payment, and selection or counselling procedure.
Adesh University conducts admissions for the 2026-27 academic session through different admission routes depending on the programme. The university provides an online admission facility for several programmes, while specific courses such as Nursing, MBBS/BDS and MD/MS/MDS have separate admission or entrance processes. Candidates should follow the admission instructions given for their chosen programme on the official university website. Check below steps-by-step Adesh University application process 2026:
Candidates must submit the documents specified for their chosen programme during the application, counselling, and admission process. The exact documents may vary by course and category. Applicants should keep the original documents and required photocopies ready and check the latest programme-specific prospectus or admission notice before submission.
| Document | Required For |
| Printed and signed application form with recent passport-size photograph | All applicants, wherever applicable |
| Class 10 mark sheet and certificate | All applicants |
| Class 12 (10+2) mark sheet and certificate | UG and diploma applicants |
| Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate | PG applicants |
| Postgraduation mark sheets and degree certificate | Ph.D. applicants, wherever applicable |
| NEET-UG scorecard and admit card | MBBS/BDS applicants |
| Category certificate | Candidates claiming applicable reservation benefits |
| Domicile/Residence certificate | Candidates claiming applicable domicile or residence benefits |
| Ex-Serviceman/Veer Nari/Martyr's Family certificate | Candidates claiming the applicable benefit |
| Nursing registration certificate | Nursing applicants where registration is required |
| Work experience certificate | Candidates applying to programmes that require prior work experience |
| Medical fitness certificate | Programmes where medical fitness is required |
| Transfer Certificate (TC) | Candidates joining the university after completing their previous qualification |
| Migration Certificate | Candidates where migration documentation is required |
| Fee payment proof | Applicants who have paid the fee through the prescribed payment method |
| Recent passport-size photographs | For application and admission formalities, wherever required |
Adesh University provides separate reservation benefits for eligible candidates from Ex-Servicemen and Veer Naris/Martyrs' Families in the applicable programmes. These reservation provisions are separate from the scholarship and fee-waiver benefits offered by the university.
| Category | Reservation |
| Veer Naris / Martyrs' Families | 2% |
| Ex-Servicemen (All Categories) | 3% |
Adesh University offers scholarships and fee waivers for candidates who qualify from Ex-Servicemen and Martyrs’ families for Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Paramedical courses. Moreover, Adesh University also provides information about scholarships that are offered to other deserving candidates. Apart from the scholarship, the prospectus also provides separate reservation advantages for them.
| Category | Scholarship / Fee Waiver |
| Veer Naris / Martyrs' Families | Up to 50% fee waiver |
| Ex-Servicemen (All Categories) | Up to 30% fee waiver |
| Other Deserving Cases | Special scholarships may be considered on a case-by-case basis |
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