Doon University B.Sc Economics is a four-year, full-time honours with research course in Dehradun. The university has NAAC A grade and UGC approval. The full course fee without hostel is INR 1.16 Lakhs. Admission is through the Doon entrance test and university counselling. The course has 50 seats. The last UG 4-year batch had a median pay of INR 4 LPA and 53% of the batch was placed. The department suits students who want economics with maths, data, policy and field work.
Doon University B.Sc Economics Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 1.86 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.16 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.12 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee every semester across eight semesters. The university fixes the common fee heads. Hostel cost is separate and depends on room allotment.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 1.12 Lakhs
Per semester × 8, INR 14,000 a semester
Admission fee
INR 2,000
One time, in year 1
Common university fees
INR 2,000
Full course, as published
Caution deposit
INR 5,000
One time, returned when you leave
Total, no hostel
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Full course, refundable deposit not added
Total with hostel
INR 1.86 Lakhs
Hostel lodging and utilities added
Doon University B.Sc Economics Admission Dates
The 2027 form is expected in Apr 2027 and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. The 2026 cycle had the entrance test on 28 Jun 2026 and the merit list on 10 Jul 2026. Watch the admission notice first, then the test result, then counselling.
Event
Date
Status
Application form opens
Apr 2027
Tentative
Last date to apply
May 2027
Tentative
Entrance test
Jun 2027
Tentative
Entrance test result
Jun 2027
Tentative
Merit list
Jul 2027
Tentative
Counselling and fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
Doon University B.Sc Economics Eligibility
The main mark rule is 50% in Class 12 and 45% for SC and ST students from Uttarakhand. The course accepts Class 12 in any subject. You still need to write the university entrance test and then report with your marksheet.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 marks
50% in any subject
Relaxed marks
45% for SC and ST students from Uttarakhand
Entrance route
Doon University entrance test
Documents
Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, category paper if used
Doon University B.Sc Economics Admission Process
Doon University opens the online form first and then holds its entrance test. You fill the form, write the test, check the merit list and report for counselling. If you miss counselling or fee payment, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
Online form
Register on the university admission portal
Entrance test
Write the test at the allotted centre
Result and merit list
Check the university website
Counselling
Report with papers and pay the admission fee
Classes start
Join orientation and attend classes
Doon University B.Sc Economics Cutoff
The safer General score range starts at 75 and the almost-there range starts at 60. These are guide ranges for the Doon entrance test because the course merit list is score based. Use your category and home state while checking the range.
Category
Closing rank or score
Round and year
General
60 score range
Entrance test 2026
OBC-NCL
50 score range
Entrance test 2026
SC
35 score range
Entrance test 2026
ST
35 score range
Entrance test 2026
Doon University B.Sc Economics Placements
The last UG 4-year batch placed 53% of students and had a median pay of INR 4 LPA. The department names public policy, analytics, RBI, NABARD, banks and research firms as career paths. Higher studies is also common for this course.
Metric
Value
Median pay
INR 4 LPA
Batch placed
53%
Higher studies
7 students
Career areas
Policy, analytics, banking, research
Doon University B.Sc Economics Scholarships
The biggest listed waiver here is INR 56,000 from the Uttarakhand SC and ST tuition waiver. Central Sector Scheme adds INR 40,000 for eligible students. State and central schemes need income papers and renewal after you pass each year.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Uttarakhand SC and ST fee waiver
SC or ST students from Uttarakhand
INR 56,000
Central Sector Scheme
Top 20 percentile and income limit
INR 40,000
Doon fee support
EWS or need based support
INR 20,000
OBC post-matric scholarship
OBC-NCL and income limit
INR 25,000
Doon University B.Sc Economics Ranking
Doon University has NAAC A grade and UGC approval. The NAAC CGPA is 3.10. The rank table here uses accreditation because a clean Collegedunia rank for this exact course is not published.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2024 to 2029
A grade
NAAC CGPA
2024 to 2029
3.10
UGC
current
2(f) and 12(B) approval
Doon University B.Sc Economics Course Structure
The course takes eight semesters and the fourth year is for honours with research. The first years build microeconomics, macroeconomics, maths and statistics. Later semesters add research methods, software work, policy papers and a project.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Basic economics, maths and statistics
Year 2
Indian economy, econometrics and data work
Year 3
Policy, finance and applied papers
Year 4
Research project and advanced electives
Doon University B.Sc Economics Seats and Intake
The course has 50 seats in the School of Social Sciences. These seats are filled through the university entrance test and counselling. Keep your papers ready before counselling because the seat is confirmed only after fee payment.
Quota
Seats
All categories together
50
Admission route
Doon University entrance test
Doon University B.Sc Economics Hostel and Campus
Hostel lodging and utilities add INR 70,400 over four years. Hostel rooms depend on availability and mess is charged as per tender. The campus is in Dehradun, which helps field work on Uttarakhand and Himalayan development topics.
Item
Detail
Hostel lodging and utilities
INR 70,400
Mess
Charged as per tender
Campus city
Dehradun
Field work
Uttarakhand and Himalayan development topics
Should you pick B.Sc Economics at Doon University?
This course suits students who want economics with maths, data, policy and field work.
Pick it if:
You want economics with maths: the department teaches quantitative methods and software, so data work starts inside the course.
You want policy or analytics: RBI, NABARD and state bodies are named career routes on the department page.
Your family needs a lower fee: the full fee is INR 1.16 Lakhs, so the ROI tile is strong.
Skip it if:
You want a private firm pipeline: only 53% of the last UG 4-year batch was placed, so keep higher studies ready.
You dislike field work: the department uses surveys and Uttarakhand development projects, so this course is not only classroom study.
You need a sure hostel seat: the prospectus says hostel rooms depend on availability, so ask before paying.
Counsellor's advice
If you want economics with data and public policy, take this seat. If you want only campus jobs, keep a job-focused backup.
B.Sc Economics Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% in any subject from a recognised board.
Relaxed marks: 45% for SC and ST students from Uttarakhand.
Exam needed: You write the Doon University entrance test for this course.
Documents: Bring Class 10, Class 12 and category papers during counselling.
B.Sc Economics Admission Process▾
Fill the form: Register on the university portal and pay the form fee.
Write the test: The university entrance test decides the merit list for this course.
Check merit list: The university posts results and the merit list on its website.
Attend counselling: Report with originals and pay the admission fee, or you lose the seat.
Join classes: Finish document check before orientation and classes start.
B.Sc Economics Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Application form opens
Expected in the same month as the last admission cycle.
Tentative
May 2027
Last date to apply
Expected near the end of the form window; late forms may not be taken.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Entrance test
Expected in the same month as the last test.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Entrance test result
Expected after the test and before the merit list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list
The university is expected to publish course-wise merit lists.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling and fee payment
You lose the seat if you miss counselling or fee payment.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring originals and copies for document check.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Classes are expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Doon University admission announcement. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Doon University B.Sc Economics Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 14,000 a semester
INR 1.12 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 2,000
Common university fees
Full course, as published
INR 2,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel lodging and utilities
Per semester × 8, INR 8,800 a semester
INR 70,400
Total course fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.86 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 1,956
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
345%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,143
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
215%
average first-year pay INR 4 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 category and state. The cutoff ranges are guide score ranges for this course.
Category
State
General · Uttarakhand
75 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 74: almost there. Wait for the later merit list movement.
Below 60: not this year. Ask the admission desk before you pay another fee.
General · Other State
85 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
70 to 84: almost there. Wait for the later merit list movement.
Below 70: not this year. Ask the admission desk before you pay another fee.
OBC-NCL · Uttarakhand
65 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 64: almost there. Wait for the later merit list movement.
Below 50: not this year. Ask the admission desk before you pay another fee.
OBC-NCL · Other State
75 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 74: almost there. Wait for the later merit list movement.
Below 60: not this year. Ask the admission desk before you pay another fee.
SC · Uttarakhand
45 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
35 to 44: almost there. Wait for the later merit list movement.
Below 35: not this year. Ask the admission desk before you pay another fee.
SC · Other State
55 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 54: almost there. Wait for the later merit list movement.
Below 45: not this year. Ask the admission desk before you pay another fee.
ST · Uttarakhand
45 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
35 to 44: almost there. Wait for the later merit list movement.
Below 35: not this year. Ask the admission desk before you pay another fee.
ST · Other State
55 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 54: almost there. Wait for the later merit list movement.
Below 45: not this year. Ask the admission desk before you pay another fee.
EWS · Uttarakhand
65 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 64: almost there. Wait for the later merit list movement.
Below 50: not this year. Ask the admission desk before you pay another fee.
EWS · Other State
75 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 74: almost there. Wait for the later merit list movement.
Below 60: not this year. Ask the admission desk before you pay another fee.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use this as a counselling guide, not a guarantee. A higher score is safer because the merit list can move when students skip their allotted seat.
Doon University B.Sc Economics Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
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 56,000
Doon University
Cuts the tuition fee for eligible Uttarakhand students across the course.
Who qualifies: SC or ST from Uttarakhand, as per university rulesApply during counselling
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Doon fee support
INR 20,000
Doon University
Need based help is checked by the university before award.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply during counselling
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 25,000
State social welfare department
Paid after state checks your income and category papers.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on the state portal
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 76,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.16 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 65,000
Your net course fee: INR 51,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 96,000
Your net course fee: INR 20,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 56,000
Doon University B.Sc Economics 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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Doon University
Dehradun
Compared with
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Srinagar
Compared with
Kumaun University
Nainital
Compared with
Soban Singh Jeena University
Almora
Compared with
Uttarakhand Open University
Haldwani
Compared with
DAV PG College
Dehradun
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 1.16 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 80,000
INR 36,000 less
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 34,000 more
INR 95,000
INR 21,000 less
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 4,000 more
Not published
Average paylatest batch
INR 4 LPA
UG 4-year batch
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
Not published
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
53%
UG 4-year batch
45%
8 points lower
55%
2 points higher
40%
13 points lower
50%
3 points lower
Not published
Closing rankentrance score, General
60
entrance test
55
5 places tougher
70
10 places easier
50
10 places tougher
65
5 places easier
Not published
Seatsthis course
50
entrance test
40
10 fewer
60
10 more
45
5 fewer
80
30 more
Not published
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
345%
on INR 4 LPA
438%
93 points higher
280%
65 points lower
337%
8 points lower
317%
28 points lower
Not published
In short
HNBGU costs less, but Doon has the city link and a higher pay figure. If you want Dehradun and can clear both lists, keep Doon above it.
In short
Kumaun has a slightly higher pay figure, but it costs more and needs a higher score. If both are open, choose by city and hostel need.
In short
SSJU costs less, but the pay and placement figures are lower in this table. If Doon allots you a seat, take it before moving down your list.
In short
UOU has more seats, but its pay figure is lower and the course style is different. If you want campus study, keep Doon above it.
In short
DAV PG has many unpublished numbers, so compare the official fee and placement page before deciding. If Doon gives a confirmed seat, do not wait without a written reason.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Doon University B.Sc Economics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Sc Economics at Doon University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-fee economics course with data and policy work. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.16 Lakhs and the median pay figure is INR 4 LPA, so the fee is modest. Check the hostel line if you need a campus room.
Should I take this seat if my entrance score is near 60?▾
It depends on your category and state. The General guide range starts at 60 for the almost-there zone and 75 for the safer zone. Use the checker above first, then attend counselling with all papers ready.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You can aim for analytics, public policy, banking and research roles. The department names RBI, NABARD, banks and research firms as career paths, and the UG 4-year median pay is INR 4 LPA. Keep higher studies ready too, because economics students often use this degree for masters work.
Who should pick this course at Doon University?▾
Pick it if you like economics with maths, statistics and policy. The course has 50 seats and field work linked to Uttarakhand development topics. It suits students who want a public policy or analytics path, not only a quick campus job.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want a course built only around private company placements. The last UG 4-year batch had 53% placed, so the campus job path is not the whole story. If you need a job-first course, compare the placement rate before you pay.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, it is a strong fit for that goal. The fourth year is an honours with research path, and the department works on quantitative methods, field surveys and development topics. If you want a masters later, keep your research project and grades strong from year 2.
Is the hostel sure for first-year students?▾
No, treat hostel as subject to availability. The prospectus lists hostel lodging and utilities at INR 70,400 over the course, but room allotment depends on supply. Ask the hostel office before you count this cost into your family plan.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the main tuition fee is paid semester-wise. The fee block shows INR 14,000 a semester for eight semesters, plus common university fees. Keep the first counselling payment ready, because missing fee payment can cost you the seat.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Check the category-linked scheme first if you are SC, ST, OBC-NCL or EWS. The calculator above shows INR 56,000 for the Uttarakhand SC and ST tuition waiver and INR 40,000 for the Central Sector Scheme. Keep income and category papers ready.
Should I wait a year for a better economics college?▾
Wait only if you have a clear target and a plan to raise your score. Doon has a low full fee of INR 1.16 Lakhs and 50 seats, so the risk is small if it fits your goal. If you want a stronger job brand, compare it before joining.
Is Dehradun a good city for this course?▾
Yes, if you want policy, field work and government-linked projects. The department works on Uttarakhand and Himalayan development issues, and Dehradun keeps those bodies close. If you want a large private finance market, compare the city fit first.
What should I do after my name is on the merit list?▾
Report for counselling with originals, copies and the admission fee. The university merit list does not finish admission by itself. You confirm the seat only after document check and payment, so keep the dates in Block 9 on your list.
The course is delivered by a mix of permanent and guest faculty, with some excelling in teaching, such as Dr. Ankit Nagar, while others are less effective. PhD students also help with teaching. The well-structured curriculum includes three compulsory 4-credit subjects, a 2-credit Skill Enhancement subject, a 4-credit Generic Elective, a 2-credit Ability Enhancement course focusing on languages, and a 2-credit Value Added Course, totaling 22 credits per semester. Assessments comprise mid-semester exams (30 marks) and end-semester exams (50 marks), except for VAC and AEC, which have 80 marks exams, while internal evaluations include group discussions and assignments.
Despite the challenging curriculum, some students face difficulties due to the lack of back exams. Placement opportunities are available, notably for Language students, with companies like Maruti Suzuki and Amazon, and entrepreneurship is encouraged through collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute. Though no official internships are offered, faculty members provide internship links from organizations such as NITI Aayog. The BSc Hons Economics course fees are Rs 13,000 per semester or Rs 26,000 annually, broken down into Rs 7,000 for tuition and Rs 6,000 for other fees.
Occasionally, a Rs 200 student council fee is waived by court order. Fees are paid online, and a caution fee is refunded upon leaving. Fees are stable due to the university's government status, with possible variations after the first year or three years. Scholarships are available based on income, income and merit, or merit, with criteria including income and CGPA.
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