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About Master of Public Health [MPH]
The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Sai Group of Institutions, Dehradun, is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme that equips health professionals and science graduates with skills in epidemiology, health policy, biostatistics, environmental health, healthcare management, and community health promotion. Offered through the Sai Institute of Paramedical and Allied Sciences (SIPAS), the programme is affiliated to HNB Garhwal Central University (HNBGU), Dehradun. The curriculum integrates theory with field-based learning, including community health surveys, healthcare facility assessments, and public health programme design. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in government health departments, non-governmental organisations, international health agencies, hospital administration, and academic public health. Admission is merit-based on the aggregate marks of the qualifying bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences.
Admissions for the 2026-27 MPH session at Sai Group of Institutions are open. Selection is merit-based on qualifying degree aggregate. Apply at sipas.edu.in or visit the campus in Dehradun.
Key Points
- Two-year MPH programme affiliated to HNB Garhwal Central University (HNBGU), Dehradun.
- Annual tuition fee of ₹75,000; total tuition ₹1,50,000 for two years.
- Merit-based admission on qualifying bachelor’s degree aggregate; no national entrance exam required.
- Curriculum covers epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and healthcare management.
- Field-based learning through community health surveys and public health programme design projects.
- Graduates pursue roles in government health departments, NGOs, WHO-affiliated agencies, and hospital administration.
- Scholarships available for meritorious candidates and economically weaker students.
Sai Group MPH Fees
MPH Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | ₹75,000 |
| Total Fees (2 years) | ₹1,50,000 |
- Annual tuition fee of ₹75,000 is payable per year for the two-year MPH programme.
- A one-time non-refundable admission fee of ₹10,000 and an annual miscellaneous fee of ₹4,600 are payable in addition to the tuition fee above.
- Hostel charges of ₹9,000 per month are payable separately and are not included in the tuition total.
- Fees are subject to revision by the college at the start of each academic session.
Sai Group MPH Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window Opens | May/June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | July 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | August 2026 |
| Document Verification and Fee Deposit | August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August/September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit-Based (Bachelor’s degree aggregate) | N/A | No entrance exam | August 2026 |
- Admission to MPH at Sai Group of Institutions is merit-based on the aggregate marks of the qualifying bachelor’s degree in health sciences or a related field.
- The programme is affiliated with HNB Garhwal Central University (HNBGU), Dehradun.
- Candidates apply at sipas.edu.in or visit the Sai Group campus at 26A, Rajpur Road, Dehradun.
- All original degree certificates and marksheets must be presented at document verification.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or a related field from a recognised university.
- A minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks in the qualifying degree is required; reserved category candidates receive applicable relaxation.
- There is no mandatory national entrance examination; selection is merit-based on qualifying degree aggregate.
Admission Process
- Apply at sipas.edu.in or collect the application form from the Sai Group campus at 26A, Rajpur Road, Dehradun.
- Attach self-attested copies of bachelor’s degree certificate, consolidated marksheet, transfer certificate, and identity proof.
- Submit the completed application before the closing date along with the prescribed fee.
- Check the merit list published by the college and report on the date notified for document verification.
- Pay the first-year tuition and admission fees to confirm enrolment.
Sai Group MPH Scholarships 2026
MPH Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SGI Merit Scholarship | Tuition fee waiver (partial) | Students scoring 70 percent or above in the qualifying examination |
| Need-Based Financial Assistance | Partial fee concession | Students from families with annual income below ₹2,00,000; verified by income certificate |
| NSP Post Matric Scholarship | Variable; up to full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS candidates registered on the National Scholarship Portal |
| PM-YASASVI Scholarship | Up to ₹1,25,000 per year | OBC/EBC/DNT students who qualify the PM-YASASVI entrance test and meet income norms |
- Scholarship eligibility and amounts are subject to the prevailing norms of the respective scheme at the time of disbursement.
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP) scholarships require annual renewal; candidates must maintain the minimum academic performance criteria of the awarding body.
- Candidates are encouraged to apply for scholarship schemes early; applications open at the start of the academic session.
Sai Group MPH FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for MPH at Sai Group Dehradun?
Ans. The total tuition fee for the two-year MPH programme is ₹1,50,000, charged at ₹75,000 per year. A one-time admission fee of ₹10,000 and an annual miscellaneous fee of ₹4,600 are payable separately. Hostel charges of ₹9,000 per month are optional.
Ques. What is the eligibility for MPH at Sai Group of Institutions?
Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or a related field from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50 percent. Reserved category candidates receive applicable relaxation.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for MPH admission at Sai Group?
Ans. No national entrance exam is required. Admission is merit-based on the aggregate marks of the qualifying bachelor’s degree. Candidates can apply directly through sipas.edu.in.
Ques. Which university is MPH at Sai Group affiliated to?
Ans. The MPH programme is affiliated to HNB Garhwal Central University (HNBGU), Dehradun, a central university established by an Act of Parliament.
Ques. What career options are available after MPH?
Ans. MPH graduates can work in government health departments, district health offices, national health programmes, non-governmental organisations, international agencies, healthcare administration, and public health research. Teaching and academic positions in public health institutions are also available.
Ques. How do I apply for MPH at Sai Group Dehradun?
Ans. Candidates can apply at sipas.edu.in or visit the campus at 26A, Rajpur Road, Dehradun. Required documents include the qualifying degree certificate, consolidated marksheet, transfer certificate, and identity proof.