Doon Business School (DBS): Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Rankings, Scholarships

MBA is the flagship course of Doon Business School. Wheather it is placement, recognition or curriculum, DBS MBA course is all in one. In 2022, Doon Business School was ranked among Top 15 B-School in North India and Top 75 B-School in India in 'The Week' 2022 rankings.

As per the latest report, the highest and average package offered during placements 2023 stood at INR 24 LPA and INR 6.69 LPA, respectively.  The top recruiters of Doon Business School placements in 2023 included Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, Propertypistal, Decathlon, TCS, HCL, Berger Paints, etc. Talking about curriculum, both PGDM and MBA students get to work on summer training projects. Internship is also a part of the curriculum. 

The Doon Business School MBA fee has various factors, including the tuition fee, university exam fee, the development cell and alumni portal charges, etc. Additionally, a one-time fee of INR 50,000 has to be paid by candidates at the time of admission. The total MBA tuition fee at DBS ranges between INR 5.8 Lakh and 11.3 Lakh. The exact amount of fee varies across the MBA specialisations offered at DBS. The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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.

A candidate can seeking to withdraw from BBA is eligible for fee refund at Doon Business School. The candidate and their parent, are required to apply for the withdrawal. Refund of fees/charges shall be considered as per the following policies:

• For a student seeking a refund before the last date*, the entire fees paid will be refunded. However, INR 1000 will be deducted as the processing charges
• For a student seeking a refund after the last date*, only the security amount will be refunded, after deducting INR 1000 as the processing charges

*The last date to apply for the refund is notified as per the directions of AICTE/UGC.

As per the latest research on external sources, it is found that Doon Business School alumni are placed in top national and multinational companies such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, EY, KPMG, etc. They are working in various sectors such as Education, Operations, Business Development, Marketing, Sales and more. Of all the sectors, 24% of alumni work in the Sales sector. Additionally, 23% and 21% of alumni work in the Business Development and Human Resources sectors, respectively. The detailed sector-wise alumni placement record is shown below:

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 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

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.

Doon Business School takes in MBA students based on a selection criterion. Students interested have to first make sure they qualify for the eligibility criteria for MBA programme at this college. The selection criteria state that a candidate should have passed their bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate, and then register themselves on the online portal on the university's official website for admission.

 Seats are offered to shortlisted candidates based on their performance in Class 10, Class 12, Graduation, entrance exam, and the online interview. Selected candidates must submit the applicable fees for seat confirmation.

Doon Business School admission to BBA is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. The B-School also gives admission to students who are waiting for Class 12 results. Students get selected on the basis of their academic performance in Classes 10 and 11. Shortlisted candidates are further called for a personal interview round for final selection. 

Doon Business School offers a three-year UG level degree course of BBA. In order to apply for BBA course at Doon Business School, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. 

To get admission to the BBA course at Doon Business School, students can find the details of the eligibility criteria and the selection process in the following section:

Eligibility: Class 12

Selection: Merit of Academic records and Online Interview/CUET (UG)

Doon Business School offers various UG and PG level courses. Before finalising the institute for admission to a course, aspirants may want to compare it with other institutes/universities offering similar courses. Such a comparison must be based on the factors that they find important as per their preferences and priorities. Some factors that can be used while comparing Doon Business School with other institutes are listed below:

• Courses & Specialisations
• Fees, Placements, ROI
• Location & Infrastructure
• Course structure and Curriculum
• Eligibility & Selection Criteria
• Rankings and Accreditations
• Student reviews on all the aforementioned factors

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.

To get admission at Doon Business School for BBA, aspirants can apply online on the official website of the institute. The steps to apply for Doon Business School BBA admission are given below:

1. Go to the official website of Doon Business School and find the 'Admission Tab' on home page
2. Select 'Apply Online' and register with the basic details to fill the application form.
3. Log in with creditionals and fill out the application form
4. Upload the documents and pay the application fee.

The applicants who fulfil the BBA eligibiltiy criteria are called for online interview. The seats the allotted to the applicants on the basis of their performance in Class 12 and the online interview.

Below is the percentage criteria for top courses of Doon Business School:

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria
MBA	Graduation in any discipline with at least 45%-50% aggregate
BBA, BCA and BA (Hons)	50% aggregate in Class 12

Yes, Applicants with a minimum of 60 percent in their Class 12 examination may start applying for the BBA course at Doon Business School by the first week of August 2025. The admission process includes filling out an application form from the college's official website and paying the application fee, if any, to submit their application. 

 

Some of the eminent recruiters who participated during Doon Business School placements 2024 are presented in the table below:

Doon Business School Top Recruiters
Regalo Kitchen	Zara	IDBI Bank
American Express	Asian Paints	Dabur
Deloitte	Infoedge India	ICICI Bank
EY	DBS	WNS

Doon Business School is yet to release the official report on BCom placements. As per the overall placement report, the average salary package offered at DBS ranges from INR 8.15 LPA to INR 11.60 LPA. Based on the DBS reviews available on Shiksha.com, the placement rate recorded for BCom courses at Doon Business School is up to 100%. The recruiting companies include Axis Bank, Deloitte, IDBI Bank, HCL, HAFELE, Asian Paints, and Zara. The average and the highest packages offered during BCom placements are INR 5.7 LPA and INR 13 LPA, respectively.