Doon Business School (DBS)

Doon Business School (DBS) structures its academic portfolio around distinct pathways, ranging from standard management foundations to focused tracks like Business Analytics, SAP/SAS integration, and Global Immersion. For applicants, choosing a program requires evaluating academic fit, eligibility, and the total cost of attendance, which varies significantly depending on the chosen track and compulsory additional charges.

Program Fit and Eligibility Matrix

DBS Global University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and integrated programs. Eligibility is determined through a combination of academic history, national-level entrance scores, and an internal assessment process comprising an online interview and a writing test.

Postgraduate Management (MBA)

The MBA is a two-year program designed for graduates seeking either a broad managerial foundation or a specific track in fields like Analytics, Digital Transformation, HR, and Finance.

• Eligibility: Candidates require a minimum of 60% in their graduation, supported by a valid score in a national-level management entrance exam (such as CAT, MAT, or CMAT). Admission is finalised based on a cumulative score that factors in Class 10, Class 12, graduation performance, the online interview, and the writing test.
• Pathways:
  • Core MBA: Suited for broad functional roles.
  • MBA with SAP & SAS: Integrates enterprise systems and analytics; intended for tech-driven management roles.
  • Global MBA (2026-28): Incorporates an international academic immersion (such as in Singapore, Dubai, or Europe) for those targeting cross-border opportunities.

Undergraduate Management (BBA & B.Com)

The BBA and B.Com programs are three-year (or four-year Honours) courses designed to build early domain identity.

• Eligibility: A minimum of 65% in Class 12 is required, along with an entrance examination, an online interview, and a writing test.
• Pathways:
  • BBA General: Focuses on core business foundations.
  • BBA with Super Specialization: Adds tracks like FinTech, Capital Markets, or Business Analytics to the core degree.
  • BBA Global: Includes visits to two foreign universities, offering credit transfers and international exposure.

Integrated Programme in Management (BBA + MBA)

The five-year IPM provides a continuous progression from undergraduate to postgraduate management studies without the need to reappear for entrance exams after three years.

• Eligibility: Follows standard undergraduate requirements, demanding strong Class 12 academics and success in the internal selection process.

Detailed Fee Structure and Cost Considerations

The listed fees at Doon Business School are paid on a per-semester basis and vary widely based on program intensity, technological integrations (like SAP/SAS), and international components. All fee structures are subject to periodic revision by the university.

Tuition and Admission Fees (2026 Academic Cycle)

• MBA (Standard Specializations): The one-time admission fee is Rs 50,000. Tuition is structured at Rs 2,35,000 per semester for the first year and Rs 2,55,000 per semester for the second year. Programs involving SAP/SAS or international tours carry higher overall costs.
• Integrated Programme in Management (IPM): The admission fee is Rs 35,000. Tuition scales progressively, starting at Rs 1,35,000 per semester in the first year and reaching Rs 1,75,000 per semester by the final year.
• BBA General: The admission fee is Rs 15,000. Tuition is Rs 1,02,500 per semester for the first year, scaling to Rs 1,17,500 per semester by the third year.
• BBA with Specialization: For tracks like Analytics or FinTech, tuition starts at Rs 1,25,000 per semester in the first year and reaches Rs 1,45,000 per semester in the third year.

Mandatory Additional Charges

When calculating the true cost of attendance, applicants must account for several mandatory fees that are not bundled into the base tuition. The schedule does not establish individual mess or standard hostel rates, which are charged separately.

• University Examination Fee: Rs 5,500 per semester across most programs.
• Day Boarding Charge: For students not opting for the on-campus hostel, a mandatory day boarding fee of approximately Rs 25,000 per year applies, as BBA and MBA are intensive day programs.
• Incidental Fees: Students must also pay a refundable security deposit of Rs 10,000, a uniform charge of Rs 9,500, a book bank fee of Rs 4,500, an online ERP fee of Rs 1,000 per semester, and a Career Development Cell membership fee of Rs 7,500 (usually billed in later semesters).

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarships are calculated based on the general tuition fee component and are largely merit-based, factoring in Class 12 or CUET scores for undergraduates, and entrance exam percentiles for postgraduates. Domicile waivers (up to 25% for Uttarakhand residents) and specific concessions for wards of defence personnel or single mothers are also available. No scholarship is valid without formal documentation from the university registrar.