B.A. (Hons) in French 

at Doon University, Dehradun

The candidate should have passed Class 12 in any stream with a minimum of 50% (45% for reserved categories from Uttarakhand). Those candidates who have the aforesaid aggregate in their Class 12 marksheet can appear for the entrance test conducted by Doon University for admission in any of the BA domains. Candidates whose names will appear in the selected candidate's list published on the official website of the university can register for the counselling process, where they can fill in their branch preferences. The final step to complete the counselling and admission process is to get the document verified and tuition fees paid.

Yes, Doon University indeed reserves a certain amount of seats for students who are residents of Uttarakhand. However, this reservation can only be availed by those who belong to the reserved categories. The university reserves 50% of the total seats for the reserved categories. Find below category-wise seat break-up below:

Vertical Reservation	Percentage	Horizontal Reservation	Percentage
OBC	14%	Children of Martyred or disabled defence personnel	05%
SC	19%	Children of freedom fighters	02%
ST	04%	PWD having a disability of 40% or above	04%
EWS	10%	Female candidates	30%

Note: This information is taken from the official source/ sanctioning body, and is subjective.

At Doon University, students are offered various specialisations for the BA programme. The university offers BA (Hons) and BA research course. The eligibility and selection criteria is same across all of the BA courses. The university provides the course through its School of Languages. Eligible students can pursue the following BA specialisations at Doon University:

• BA (Hons) in Psychology
• BA (Hons) in French
• BA (Hons) in English
• BA (Hons) in Japanese
• BA (Hons) in German
• BA (Hons) in Spanish
• BA (Hons) in Chinsese

 

Yes, Doon University conducts its own entrance exam based on which it selects candidates in various disciplines of the BA programme. Candidates seeking admission to BA courses offered at Doon University must take the aforesaid exam.

Based on their Doon University entrance exam performance, candidates will get selected and become eligible for the counselling round followed by document verification and fee payment, which will finalise their BA admission process at Doon University.

According to the information given in the Doon University admission prospectus:

• Students are required to maintain a minimum of 75% attendance for appearing in the end-semester examinations. The Vice-Chancellor may allow the shortage of attendance to the extent of 5% based on the recommendation of the HoD concerned under conditions prescribed by the Academic Council.
• Students whose total attendance is less than 75% will not be allowed to appear in the end semester examination and will be declared fail for that semester and year accordingly.

No, there is no such provision for getting direct admission in any courses at Doon University. Aspiring candidates must take the Doon University Entrance test to get eligible for the admission process for programmes offered at Doon University. Selected candidates can register further for the counselling process after submitting the counselling fees; during this round, candidates will be required to report to the admission cell at Doon University for document verification and other admission formalities along with fee payment.

Candidates seeking admission in courses offered at Doon University will first have to appear in the entrance exam conducted by Doon University, as the university inducts students in the majority of its courses through its own entrance test. Candidates, based on their performance in Doon University Entrance Test, will be selected for that particular programme opted by the candidate. Selected candidates will have to report to the admission cell at Doon University to complete the remaining admission formalities, including document verification and fee payment. 

Candidates planning to be admitted to courses offered at Doon University will first have to appear in the entrance exam conducted by Doon University, as Doon University inducts students in the majority of its courses through its own entrance test. Candidates, based on their performance in Doon University Entrance Test, will be selected for that particular programme opted by the candidate. Selected candidates will have to register for the counselling process, followed by document verification and fee payment.

Doon University usually conducts the application process for various programmes and specialisations between May and June. Aspiring candidates are advised to apply for the Doon University Entrance test as it is the first step in getting admission at courses offered at Doon University. Candidates, based on their performance in that entrance test, will be selected for that particular programme. The name of selected candidates will be made available on the official website of Doon University, which the applicant can check by logging into their registered accounts. Selected candidates must report to the university’s admission cell for document verification and submission of tuition fees to finalise the admission process.

{Source: M.A. students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and feedback from current students and alumni, here's a summary of the key points:

Infrastructure and Facilities

* Good environment and well-maintained campus
* Clean and spacious classrooms, library, and laboratories
* Decent hostel facilities, although food quality may vary
* Limited Wi-Fi issues reported

Faculty and Teaching Quality

* Knowledgeable and helpful professors
* Teachers guide students well and prepare them for industry requirements
* Some students mentioned that the course curriculum is relevant and prepares them for future jobs

Placement and Career Opportunities

* Placement opportunities exist, but may not be consistent across batches
* Companies like Amazon visit the campus for recruitment
* Alumni have secured jobs with salaries ranging from INR4.8 Lacs to INR5.12 Lacs per annum

Course Relevance and Industry Readiness

* The course structure and curriculum seem to be well-designed, covering both theoretical and practical aspects
* Faculty support helps students develop skills necessary for industry readiness

Challenges and Improvement Areas

* Limited availability of certain resources, such as books in the library
* Need for more company visits and better preparation for interviews
* Infrastructure improvements needed, especially projector maintenance and addition of another auditorium

Overall, while there may be some areas for improvement, the majority of students and alumni agree that M.A. at Doon University is a worthwhile investment due to its strong academic reputation, supportive faculty, and decent placement opportunities.