Doon University Dehradun BA {Hons.} Media Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Dehradun, UttarakhandState UniversityEstd 2009NAAC Grade A

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18 May, 2026 Doon University Dehradun BA {Hons.} Media Communication Fee structure 2026-27 is out. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.18 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 1.40 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.5 LPA
Published course page range starts here
Cutoff
Not published
Entrance test merit list route
Placement rate
70%
Published course page lower range
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About Doon University BA Media Communication

Doon University offers the four-year, full-time BA Media Communication course through its School of Media and Communication Studies. It is a state university in Dehradun with NAAC A grade. The course has 50 seats and takes eight semesters. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.40 Lakhs, and the full fee with hostel is INR 2.10 Lakhs. You get a seat through the university entrance test and merit list. The published course page lists INR 3.5 LPA as the average pay and 70% as the lower placement range for recent graduates.

Doon University BA Media Communication Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 2.10 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.40 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 80,000. You pay tuition and other fees every semester across eight semesters. The admission fee and degree fee are paid once. The caution money comes back when you leave. Hostel lodging and utility charges are separate.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 80,000INR 10,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Other feesINR 56,000INR 7,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Admission feeINR 2,000One time
Degree feeINR 750One time
Magazine and council feesINR 800INR 200 a year, 4 years
Caution moneyINR 5,000One time, refundable
Hostel lodging and utilitiesINR 70,400INR 8,800 a semester, 8 semesters
Total, no hostelINR 1.40 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 2.10 LakhsFull course

Doon University BA Media Communication Admission Dates 2027

The 2027 form is expected in Apr 2027 and the entrance test is expected in Jun 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. These dates follow the 2026 Doon University calendar. You should check the official site before you pay the fee.

EventDateStatus
Admission noticeApr 2027Tentative
Online application startsApr 2027Tentative
Last date to applyMay 2027Tentative
Admit cardJun 2027Tentative
Entrance testJun 2027Tentative
ResultJun 2027Tentative
Merit listJul 2027Tentative
Counselling and fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

Doon University BA Media Communication Eligibility

You need 50% in Class 12, or 45% if you are an Uttarakhand SC or ST student. Any subject stream is accepted. You also need to sit for the Doon University entrance test. If your Class 12 marks are below the rule, the form will not help.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 marks50% for General and OBC
Relaxed marks45% for Uttarakhand SC and ST
Subject stream10+2 in any subject
Entrance testDoon University all India entrance test

Doon University BA Media Communication Admission Process

Doon University starts with the online form and then holds its entrance test. You download the admit card, write the test and wait for the result. The university makes the merit list from the entrance score. If your name is listed, you attend counselling, pay the fee and finish document check.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the formRegister on the Samarth admission portal
2. Download admit cardUse the portal before the entrance test
3. Write the testAnswer general studies, comprehension, language and reasoning questions
4. Check resultUse the entrance score and merit list
5. Attend counsellingPay the fee and bring documents

Doon University BA Media Communication Cutoff

The published rule is 50% in Class 12, with 45% for Uttarakhand SC and ST students. The entrance test score cutoff for BA Media is not published. The university publishes a merit list after the result. Use the checker below to read the rule for your category.

CategoryPublished score or ruleRound and year
General50% in Class 12Admission rule, 2026
OBC50% in Class 12Admission rule, 2026
Uttarakhand SC45% in Class 12Admission rule, 2026
Uttarakhand ST45% in Class 12Admission rule, 2026
Entrance test cutoffNot publishedMerit list route, 2026

Doon University BA Media Communication Placements

The published course page lists INR 3.5 LPA average pay and 70% placement as the lower range. It also lists INR 4.8 LPA as the highest pay. Media houses, ad agencies, PR firms and production teams hire graduates. The official prospectus says the university placement cell gives placement help.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3.5 LPA, published course page
Highest payINR 4.8 LPA
Batch placed70% lower range
Recruiter typeMedia houses, ad agencies, PR firms and production teams
University supportCareer Counselling Training and Placement Cell

Doon University BA Media Communication Scholarships

The biggest fixed waiver is INR 68,000 for Uttarakhand SC and ST students. DUSAF can cover INR 20,000 tuition for one year. The all rounder scholarship is INR 20,000 over four years. You must apply through the university or the state portal when notices open.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Uttarakhand SC and ST fee waiverUttarakhand SC or ST studentsINR 68,000
Doon University Students Aid FundPoor and meritorious students with good conductINR 20,000
Professor Gajender Singh All rounder ScholarshipBest all rounder boy and girlINR 20,000
Pandit Mahanand Dangwal ScholarshipMerit and means after admissionNot published
Social Welfare Department e ScholarshipSC, ST and OBC students of UttarakhandNot published

Doon University BA Media Communication Ranking

The university has NAAC grade A and is a state university set up in 2009. A public ranking for this exact BA Media course is not published. The NAAC grade tells you the university review result, while the state university tag tells you who fixes the fee.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2024A
University type2026State university
Course rank2026Not published

Doon University BA Media Communication Course Structure

Year 1 starts with communication basics, journalism and language work. The later years add advertising, PR, radio, TV, films and research. The course is taught across eight semesters. You build media skills in the lab and use projects to test your work.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Communication basics, reporting and language
Year 2Advertising, PR, radio and TV basics
Year 3Film, animation, media management and research
Year 4Advanced papers, project work and research path

Doon University BA Media Communication Seats and Intake

The course has 50 seats for the 2026 admission cycle. Admission is through the entrance test and merit list. The small intake helps the school allot lab time. If applications are below seats, the university can use Class 12 marks instead of the entrance test.

ItemDetail
Seats50
Duration4 years
Semesters8
ModeFull time
Admission routeEntrance test and merit list

Doon University BA Media Communication Hostel and Campus

Hostel lodging is INR 52,800 and utilities are INR 17,600 across eight semesters. The mess caution money is INR 2,000 and comes back later. Rooms are allotted by merit and room supply, not for the full course at once. You apply again every academic year.

ItemDetail
LodgingINR 52,800 for 8 semesters
UtilitiesINR 17,600 for 8 semesters
Mess cautionINR 2,000, refundable
AllotmentBy merit and seat availability
CampusDehradun campus

Should you pick Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Media Communication) at Doon University?

This course suits students who want media training at a state university fee.

Pick it if:
You want media work in Dehradun: the course teaches journalism, radio, TV, advertising and PR on one campus.
You need a state university fee: the full course fee is INR 1.40 Lakhs before hostel.
You want a small class: 50 seats mean the media lab and faculty time are easier to share.
You can clear the entrance test: the school uses one all India test and then a merit list.
Skip it if:
You want a Delhi media market: Dehradun has fewer media offices, so you may need internships outside the city.
You need a fixed job number: the official prospectus does not publish course level salary data.
You want hostel for all four years: rooms are given by merit and you must apply each year.
You dislike entrance tests: Doon uses an entrance test for this course unless applications are below seats.
Counsellor's advice
If you want media work at a low fee, keep this high. If you need a metro newsroom, ask about internships first.
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Media Communication) Eligibility▾
Marks: You need 50% in Class 12; Uttarakhand SC and ST students need 45%.
Subjects: Any subject stream is accepted for this BA Media course.
Entrance test: You must write the Doon University entrance test for this programme.
Seat route: The merit list is made after the entrance test result.
Age: The prospectus does not print an upper age limit for this course.
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Media Communication) Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the Samarth admission form from the university link.
Write test: Answer the entrance paper on general studies, comprehension, language and reasoning.
Check result: The university publishes marks and then the merit list.
Attend counselling: Selected students pay the fee during counselling and registration.
Bring papers: Carry Class 12 marks, category papers if used and photo ID for document check.

Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Media Communication) Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission notice
The admission notice is expected in Apr 2027. Check the course list before applying.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Online application starts
The online form is expected in Apr 2027 on the university portal.
Tentative
May 2027
Last date to apply
The last date is expected in May 2027. Late forms may not be taken.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admit card
The admit card is expected before the entrance test. Download it from the portal.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Entrance test
The BA Media entrance test is expected in Jun 2027. Reach the centre early.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Result
The entrance test result is expected in Jun 2027. Use it to track the merit list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list
The BA Media merit list is expected in Jul 2027. Listed students move to counselling.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling and fee payment
Counselling and fee payment are expected in Jul 2027. You lose the seat if you miss payment.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Document check is expected in Jul 2027. Keep original marksheets and category papers ready.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027 for the new UG batch.

Source: Doon University prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Doon University Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Media Communication) Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel lodging and utility cost.

Tuition fees
Per semester × 8, INR 10,000 a semester
INR 80,000
Other fees
Per semester × 8, INR 7,000 a semester
INR 56,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 2,000
Degree fee
One time, in year 1
INR 750
University magazine fee
Per year × 4, INR 100 a year
INR 400
Student council fee
Per year × 4, INR 100 a year
INR 400
Caution money Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel lodging and utilities
Hostel lodging
Per semester × 8, INR 6,600 a semester
INR 52,800
Electricity, water and utilities
Per semester × 8, INR 2,200 a semester
INR 17,600
Mess caution money Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 2,000
Total course fee
INR 1.40 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 2.10 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fees + hostel lodging and utilities
Education loan EMI
INR 2,353
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
251%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,540
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
167%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Doon University prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at Doon University?

Pick your Class 12 mark range. The entrance score cutoff range is not published.

Class 12 marks
50% or above
Yes, you meet the marks rule. Your seat still depends on the entrance test, merit list and counselling.
45% to 49%
Almost there. This range works only for Uttarakhand SC and ST students under the relaxed rule.
Below 45%
Not yet. The published UG rule needs 45% even for the relaxed category.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The merit list is the real seat check. The university does not publish a course cutoff score, so treat the entrance result as the deciding number.

Doon University Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Media Communication) Scholarship Calculator

Pick your category to see likely waivers. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Uttarakhand SC and ST fee waiver
INR 68,000
Doon University
Cuts 50% of tuition and other fees across the full course.
Who qualifies: Uttarakhand SC or ST studentsApply during admission
Not eligible on your answers
Doon University Students Aid Fund
INR 20,000
Doon University
Gives tuition help for two semesters to poor and meritorious students.
Who qualifies: poverty, good conduct and academic recordApply after notice
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.20 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 88,000
Your net course fee: INR 51,550

Doon University Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Media Communication) vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Doon University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 1.40 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 2.2 Lakhs more
INR 2.50 Lakhs
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Average paypublished course page
INR 3.5 LPA
lower range
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more
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Placement ratepublished lower range
70%
course page
75%
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72%
2 points higher
70%
Same placement
Not published
Seatslatest intake
50
this course
60
10 more
60
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60
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40
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Course lengthfull time years
4
8 semesters
3
1 fewer
3
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3
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In short
If you need a lower fee, compare Doon University first. If you want Dehradun and a small public fee, keep Doon University on your list.
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If you need a lower fee, compare Doon University first. If you want Dehradun and a small public fee, keep Doon University on your list.
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If you need a lower fee, compare Doon University first. If you want Dehradun and a small public fee, keep Doon University on your list.
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If you need a lower fee, compare HNB Garhwal first. If you want Dehradun and a small public fee, keep Doon University on your list.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Doon University Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Media Communication)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take BA Media Communication at Doon University?▾
Yes, if you want media training at a low state university fee. The full course fee without hostel is INR 1.40 Lakhs and the course has 50 seats. Take it if you are ready for the entrance test and want a Dehradun campus. Ask the school about internships before you pay.
Is this course worth the fee?▾
Yes, the fee is low for a four-year media course. You pay INR 1.40 Lakhs without hostel and INR 2.10 Lakhs with hostel lodging and utilities. The published course page lists INR 3.5 LPA average pay. If you need a loan, check the EMI tile before deciding.
What job can I get after this course?▾
The usual jobs are in journalism, content writing, PR, advertising, production and corporate communication. The published course page lists INR 3.5 LPA average pay and 70% placement as the lower range. Use the course for skill building, but ask the school which media firms visited recently.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want a metro media market from the first year. Dehradun has fewer large media offices than Delhi or Mumbai. The course teaches journalism, radio, TV, PR and advertising, but you may need internships outside the city. Ask about internship support before you choose.
Should I choose this if my entrance score is near the cutoff?▾
Be careful, because the course cutoff score is not published. The university uses the entrance test result and then a merit list. If your marks are close, keep this course in your choices and watch each merit list. Do not miss counselling if your name appears.
Is Doon University better for media or for higher studies later?▾
It suits both, if you use the four years well. The course has eight semesters and covers journalism, advertising, PR, radio, TV, films and research. If you want higher studies later, keep your project work strong. If you want a job first, build internships early.
Is the hostel worth adding to the fee?▾
It depends on your home city and room allotment. Hostel lodging and utilities add INR 70,400 across eight semesters, while mess is charged separately. Rooms are allotted by merit and availability each academic year. Apply early and keep a backup room outside campus.
Can I get a scholarship in this course?▾
Yes, if you fit the scheme rules. Uttarakhand SC and ST students can get a 50% fee waiver on tuition and other fees, worth about INR 68,000 over the course. DUSAF can cover INR 20,000 tuition for one year. Check notices after admission.
Should I wait a year for a bigger media college?▾
Wait only if you have a clear target and can improve your entrance score or portfolio. Doon gives a low fee, 50 seats and a media lab on campus. A bigger city may give more internship choices. Compare that gain with one year of lost time.
Is the course good for advertising and PR?▾
Yes, it can work for advertising and PR. The school lists advertising, public relations, media management and communication research in the course area. The published pay range starts at INR 3.5 LPA. Build writing samples, campaign work and internships before final year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the main tuition and other fees are semester based. Tuition is INR 10,000 a semester and other fees are INR 7,000 a semester. You also pay one time fees in year 1. Keep the fee deadline from the admission dates block, because missing it can cost the seat.
What should I check before joining?▾
Check three things before you join. First, confirm the 2027 dates and fee on the official site. Second, ask the school about recent internships and recruiters for BA Media students. Third, check hostel availability if you need campus housing from the first year.

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