M.A. in Media and Communication Studies 

at Doon University, Dehradun

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.

Yes, the university does have a placement cell. Before the placement drive, the placement cell conducts training and activities such pre-placement talks, Industry Academia Workshops, Career Counseling Sessions, and others. In addition, placement cell members assist students in receiving the appropriate training in advance of the placement drive

Admissions to Doon University BSc courses are made based on scores in the University Entrance Test. However, to apply, students must fulfill the below-tabulated eligibility criteria:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BSc (Hons/with Research) Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computer Science	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology (Minimum 50% marks) from a recognised Board of Secondary Education (45% for SC/ST from Uttarakhand)
BSc Geography (Hons/with Research)	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology. (Minimum 50% marks) from a recognised Board. (45% for SC/ST from Uttarakhand).
BSc (Hons/with Research) Biological Sciences	Class 12 Science with Biology (Minimum 50% marks) from a recognised Board of Secondary Education. (45% for SC/ST from Uttarakhand).

Yes, Doon University does provide placement support to its students. The university has a dedicated placement cell called Career Counselling Training & Placement Cell (CCTP). It supports students in honing their vital skills and matching themselves with the expectations of the industry. The cell conducts various activities such as:

• CV preparation
• Mock interviews
• Industry Academia Interface

Doon University accepts admission for most of its UG, PG, certificate and doctoral level courses under various specialisations based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance test conducted by Doon University.

The Doon University entrance test application generally gets concluded in May and June. Aspiring candidates must apply and appear for the university’s entrance test to get eligible for the counselling process, followed by document verification and fee payment.

Students can check the list below to knwo the documents required at the time of admissions:

• Class 10 mark-sheet
• Class 12 mark-sheet
• UG mark sheet (if applicable)
• PG mark sheet (if applicable)
• Transfer Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Passport size photographs