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 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.

The renowned companies that visited the University campus over the past few years are mentioned below:

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. 

During 2023 placements, 17% of UG (3-year), 36% of UG (4-year), and 26% of PG (2-year) students were placed. Take a look at the table below illustrating the course-wise Doon University placement rate trends for the past three years:

NOTE: The above percentage is calculated from the details given in the NIRF report 2024.

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.

The 2023 placement session concluded with 71 UG (3-year), 4 UG (4-year) and 80 PG (2-year) students placed. The median package offered to PG (2-year) students was the highest, which stood at INR 6.50 PA. Check the complete insights of Doon University placements 2023 from the table below:

NOTE: The aforementioned details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

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

The faculty at Doon University are experienced and well-qualified professionals. Doon University faculty motivates students to work on their knowledge and skills. 

The Doon University highest package details are yet to be released. However, the median package has been released. The highest median package offered during 2023 placements was INR 6.50 LPA and was made to PG (2-year) students. Tabulated below are the course-wise Doon University packages for 2023:

NOTE: The above salary data is collated from the NIRF report 2024.