Doon Business School (DBS): Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements, Rankings, Scholarships

Doon Business School cutoff are released on the basis of CAT scores. Further, Doon Business School will be releasing the admissions schedule after the CAT results are out. As of now, candidates can check Doon Business School CAT important dates 2023 from the table below:

Dates	Upcoming Events
26 Nov '23	CAT 2023 exam

The admission process at Doon Business School for Postgraduate Management programs, including PGDM/MBA/MBA-IB are on the basis of merit of MAT/ CAT /CMAT/ XAT/ GMAT marks, Class 10 and Class 12 marks and graduation marks and finally followed by the Interview of the shortlisted candidates. The basis of weightage for each criteria to determine Doon Business School cutoff is mentioned below:

Criteria	Weightage (In Percentage)
Class 12 and Graduation marks	30
MAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ GMAT (Normalised internally)	40
Online Interview	30

 

MBA is one of the well-known and popular courses of Doon Business School, Dehradun. When it comes to placements, the institute offers decent placements annually. The key highlights of Doon Business School MBA placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 24 LPA
Top 20% average package	INR 11.60 LPA
Top 80% average package	INR 8.15 LPA
Total recruiters	250+
Top recruiters	Axis Bank, Deloitte, EY, American Express

NOTE: The placement data year is not mentioned on the official website. Hence, the placement details are assumed for the year 2024.

A total of 438 seats are available in MBA/ PGDM. Below is specialisation-wise intake for Doon Business School:

Courses	Seats
PGDM	120
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	240
MBA in International Business	78

Doon Business School (DBS) is a well-known B-school in Dehradun, India, that is highly regarded for its BBA programme. The programme is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in business principles and practices, covering a range of subjects such as economics, accounting, marketing, human resource management, and entrepreneurship. The BBA programme at DBS is designed to develop essential skills such as critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. Students have access to a range of academic resources and support services such as well-equipped classrooms, computer labs, library facilities, and experienced faculty members. The institute also provides various extracurricular activities and events, such as guest lectures, seminars, and workshops to enhance practical knowledge and skills. DBS has a team of experienced and qualified faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. They employ innovative teaching methods and techniques to make the learning experience more engaging and practical for students. Additionally, the institute provides regular industry interaction and exposure to help students develop a better understanding of the business world. DBS has a strong network of alumni who are placed in top companies and organizations across various sectors of the business industry. The institute also has tie-ups with reputed companies for internship and placement opportunities, providing students with the necessary exposure and practical experience. Graduates of the BBA programme at DBS are well-placed to secure employment in various sectors of the business industry. Overall, DBS is a well-regarded institution that provides students with a strong academic foundation and practical exposure to prepare them for a successful career in the business industry.

Yes, a one-time fee of INR 50,000 is payable at the time of admission to MBA at Doon Business School. Additionally, applicants must also pay a registration fee of INR 750. Other components of Doon Business School MBA fee include tuition fee, university exam fee, the development cell and alumni portal charges, etc. The total MBA fee for two years ranges between INR 5.8 Lakh and 11.3 Lakh. The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November every year so the CAT 2024 exam is expected to be conducted on Nov 24, 2024. Official announcement of the CAT 2024 exam date will be made by the convening IIM on Jul 30, 2024. The announcement will be made at the iimcat.ac.in website as well as in all the national dailies across India. We at Shiksha also notify the aspirants through our communication channels. Registrations cum application process for CAT 2024 will begin from the first week of August and end in the third week of September 2024.

Check below CAT exam dates for last five years:

• CAT 2023: November 26
• CAT 2022: November 27
• CAT 2021: November 28
• CAT 2020: November 29 
• CAT 2019: November 24

Students who want to study BCom (Hons) from Doon Business School can apply online by visiting to the college’s official website. The college has an online portal for the admission of respective courses, student just need to fill all the required details and complete the registration process by making the payment of INR 750 as the application fee.

Entrance exam is accepted only for MBA admission at Doon Business School. Candidates applying for MBA have to qualify CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT. For all UG and other PG courses, the admission is entirely based on merit in the last qualifying exam followed by a personal interview round. The final cumulative score is based on academic/ entrance exam score and performance in the interview round.

The placement details for the batch passed out in 2023 are yet to be released. Earlier, the the highest and average package offered during Doon Business School placements 2022 was INR 23.50 LPA and INR 8.75LPA, respectively. Further, the participating recruiters placed over 300 students of the MBA/PGDM batch 2022 in various sectors with new-age job roles. The top recruiters of Doon Business School placements in 2022 included Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, Propertypistal, Decathlon, TCS, HCL, Berger Paints, etc. Students can check detail Doon Business School placement stats here.

Doon Business School admission 2024 is based on both merit and entrance exam scores. For some UG and PG courses, admission is merit-based. The institute also accepts valid scores of entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, GMAT, etc. for admission to specific courses. The following table mentions the eligibility and selection for some of the popular UG and PG courses:

Course Name	Common Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA	Graduation with a 50% aggregate	MAT/CAT /CMAT/ XAT/ATMA/GMAT
MA	Graduation with a 50% aggregate	Merit-based
BBA	Class 12 with 75% aggregate	Merit of Academic records and Online Interview/CUET (UG)
BCA	Class 12 with 60% aggregate (Physics, English, Chemistry / Computer Science as mandatory subjects)	National Level Entrance Examination + Online Interview + Writing Test (Merit-based on cumulative Score based on Class 10 and 12 + Online Interview + Writing Test)
BCom	Class 12 with 60% aggregate	National Level Entrance Examination + Online Interview + Writing Test (Merit-based on cumulative Score based on Class 10 and 12 + Online Interview + Writing Test)
BA	Class 12 with 50% aggregate in any stream (45% for SC/ST/OBC)	Merit-based

Doon Business School offers merit and need-based scholarships. Some of them are:

• All the females and the candidates of Uttarakhand get 10% scholarship in PGDM tuition fee.
• Applicants with a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT (with a minimum 60% aggregate in graduation) can apply for Merit Scholarship.

 

Yes, Doon Business School Dehradun is ranked among the top management schools in India by various ranking bodies. The school's rankings reflect its credibility and the level of education it provides to its students. Some of the important Doon Business School rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category	Ranks
Business Today Ranking 2023	B-Schools	145
Business Today Ranking 2022	B-Schools	151
The Week 2022	B-School in Uttarakhand	1

Candidates need to pass a minimum of graduation to apply for MBA or PGDM course at Doon Business School. Below is the detailed eligibility:

Course	Eligibility
MBA	Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (minimum requirement as laid down by university) Students with work experience will get an advantage in interviews Final year students awaiting result may also apply
MBA-IB	Graduation in any discipline with at least 45% aggregate  Final year students awaiting result may also apply
PGDM	Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate  Final year students awaiting result may also apply, subject to minimum 50% aggregate in graduation

No, candidates wishing to apply for Doon Business School MBA need to qualify one of the accepted Management entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT. Entrance exam holds maximum weightage of 40%. Apart from the entrance exam, Doon Business School also evaluates the performance of the candidates in personal interview and previous academic qualifications. Class 12 and graduation score are also considered for final admission. 

Doon Business School offers a three-year UG level degree course of BBA. This course is in affiliation with HNB Garhwal University. The curriculum of this course revolves around the concepts of Business and Management. The college also provides a four-year integrated course of BBA+MBA. Candidates who have completed Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate can apply for the BBA course at Doon Business School (DBS).

MBA and PGDM both are the popular courses of Doon Business School. Below is the comparison between th two for the judgement of the students:

Parameter	MBA/ MBA-IB	PGDM
Curriculum	2 year MBA Programme approved by AICTE and affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University(UTU)	PGDM programmes are 2-year full time course and are fully approved by AICTE, Government of India
Summer Project	Students can take summer projects	Students can take summer projects
Specialisations	Offered in 2 major specialisation-General and International Business Students can choose a specialisation in MBA from the 5 available	Students can choose a specialisation out of seven available at the end of first trimester
Certification	Value-added certifications offered along with the course	SAP and other certifications offered
Duration of Completion/ Courses	It has 48 courses spread over 2 years, whereas MBA will have 32 courses	PGDM is a trimester program, and each course is completed in 3 months’ time, which takes 4 months to complete in MBA

The mode of application is online for all courses. Candidates are required to pay an application fee of INR 750. Check below the steps to apply for Doon Business School admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the B-School.

Step 2: Select 'Apply Online' from the drop-down available under 'Admission tab'.

Step 3: Register with the basic details.

Step 4: Login to fill out the application form.

Step 5: Upload documents and pay the application fee.

Step 6: Submit the application form.

Documents required at the time of application

• Scanned photograph & signature (max upload limit: 200 KB)
• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet (max upload limit: 1 MB)
• Photocopy of the aptitude test scorecard (max upload limit: 1 MB)
• Graduation marksheet (max upload limit: 1 MB)