Doon University UG, PG, Certificate, Advanced Masters Courses 2025

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.

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. 

The eligibility criteria for admission to the MSc programme at Doon University are mentioned below:

• The candidate should have BSc in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories from Uttrakhand).
• The candidate should appear for the Doon University entrance exam by applying for it through the university’s official website.
• Those who qualify for the entrance exam conducted by Doon University can register further for the counselling process, followed by document verification and fee payment.

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.

The proposed course structure for the BDes programme to be by the School of Design is given below. As per the course structure, the programme at Doon University comprises eight semesters. Students can check below for more information:

Course	Statistics
Programme name	BDes
Credit requirement	176
Total semeters	8

 

 

Yes, Doon University offers a two-year full-time executive MBA. Candidates willing to take admission in executive MBA should have a UG degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories from Uttarakhand). Besides the UG degree, the candidate should also have three years of work experience.

Candidates will be selected based on their academic qualifications, work experience and personal interview (PI). Selected candidates will have to report to the admission cell at Doon University for document verification and fee payment to finalise the admission process for the executive MBA.

Out of 425 UG (3-year) graduates 71 were placed in the 2023 drive. Additionally, 4 out of 11 UG (4-year) and 80 out of 308 PG (2-year) students were placed during 2023 placements. Take a look at the table below depicting the Doon University placement trends for UG and PG courses:

Course	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
UG (3-year)	- Total students: 402 - Students placed: 52	- Total students: 374 - Students placed: 69	- Total students: 425 - Students placed: 71
UG (4-year)	- Total students: 8 - Students placed: 1	- Total students: 16 - Students placed: 8	- Total students: 11 - Students placed: 4
PG (2-year)	- Total students: 220 - Students placed: 24	- Total students: 296 - Students placed: 51	- Total students: 308 - Students placed: 80

NOTE: The above statistics are fetched from 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.

Doon University offers a four-year BSc Hons in Physics course. The course is aimed at developing student’s knowledge about different facets of Physics. During the coursework, students study subjects such as Thermal Physics, Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Theory, Nuclear Physics, and more.

Moreover, a Physics degree offers a diverse range of career opportunities in India. Physics course graduates with strong analytical skills, research capabilities, and adaptability can find multiple job opportunities in various industries such as Research and Development, Healthcare, IT, and more. Tabulated below are some of the job roles for Physics graduates to pursue after completion of BSc:

Job Profiles
Meteorologist	Research Associate
Web Developer	Technical writer
Data Analyst	Software Engineer

Note: The above-mentioned are common job roles. Actual roles can differ for students based on varying skills and knowledge.

{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.

No, there is no such provision to get direct admission to the MBA programme at Doon University. Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme at Doon University should fulfil the following requirements:

• Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in any domain with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories from Uttrakhand).
• Candidates must have a valid CAT or MAT score card as admission.
• Candidates who will get shortlisted based on their CAT or MAT score will have to qualify for the group discussion (GD) round and personal interview round (PI).
• Candidates who will qualify for the GD and PI rounds will have to report to the university’s admission cell for document verification and fee payment.

The application to Doon University is online. The candidate needs to apply for the course by paying an application fee. Students can check the steps below to know the step-wise application process:

Step one: Visit the official website of Doon University.

Step two: Go to the admission tab.

Step three: Click on “Apply for Admission”.

Step four: Register with basic details to get application credentials.

Step five: Login to fill out and complete the application form.

Step six: Pay the application fee and complete the form.

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).

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:

Course	Median Package (2023)
UG (3-year)	INR 6 LPA
UG (4-year)	INR 5 LPA
PG (2-year)	INR 6.50 LPA

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

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

 

As per the available placement information,  a total of 75 UG students were placed during the Doon University placement drive held in 2023. Moreover, the median package offered to UG (3-year) and UG (4-year) students stood at INR 6 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively. Some of the top recruiters that participated in the placements included Mercer, HCL Technologies, Accenture, and Reliance Industries Limited.

Doon University accepts admission in its MSc programme based on the candidate’s performance in the Doon University entrance exam. The application process for the entrance exam conducted by the univeristy is usually concluded between July and August. Candidates seeking admission to MSc courses offered at Doon University must take the Doon University entrance exam and qualify for the said exam to become eligible for the counselling round. The last step of the counselling and admission process for the MSc programme is to get the document verified and tuition fees paid.

The university has released the seats reserved for BDes at Doon University. A total of 120 seats are available for BDes at the university. For more clarity, students can check the table presented below:

Institutes	Seats
Doon University BDes Seats	120

Candidates seeking admission in the BBA programme at Doon University must fulfil the following requirements:

• Candidate must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories from Uttarakhand).
• Candidate should appear in the Doon University Entrance test.
• Selected candidates will have to register for the counselling process, followed by document verification and fee payment.

Candidates willing to be admitted in the MBA programme at Doon University must follow the guidelines given below:

• Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories from Uttarakhand).
• Candidate must have a valid MAT percentile/ score to become eligible for further admission rounds held by Doon University.
• Candidates with valid MAT scores must register for the Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round.
• Finally, if the candidate successfully fulfils all the conditions will now have to get the documents verified and pay the tuition fees.