Doon University Dehradun MA Spanish: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Dehradun, UttarakhandState UniversityEstd 2009NAAC Grade A

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18 May, 2026 Doon University Dehradun MA Spanish Fee structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.14 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 71,150
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.2 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
56
Doon entrance merit rank, Final list 2025
Placement rate
75%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About Doon University MA Spanish

Doon University offers a two-year, full-time Master of Arts [MA] (Spanish) with 10 seats through the Doon entrance test and interview. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with language labs from the first semester. The university is a state government university with NAAC A grade. It stands #12 in Collegedunia's MA ranking 2026 and NAAC A in the state university list 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 71,150, paid per semester, and INR 1.06 Lakhs with hostel lodging. You get a seat through Doon University counselling. The General General seat closed at rank 56 in final list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.2 LPA and 75% of the batch was placed.

Doon University MA Spanish Fees

The full course costs INR 71,150 without hostel and INR 1.06 Lakhs with hostel. The academic fee is INR 68,000 of that. You pay the academic fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel lodging adds INR 35,200 over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Academic feeINR 68,000INR 17,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Common admission feeINR 3,150One time
Caution depositINR 5,000One time, refundable
Hostel lodgingINR 35,200INR 17,600 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 71,150Full course
Total with hostelINR 1.06 LakhsFull course

Doon University MA Spanish Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Doon entrance registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
Doon entrance registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
Doon entrance session 1 examJan 2027Tentative
Doon entrance result and rankFeb 2027Tentative
Doon University choice fillingJun 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Document reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

Doon University MA Spanish Eligibility

The course needs 50% for General and 45% for SC and ST from Uttarakhand. You also need a graduation degree with Spanish study or a diploma in Spanish. The entrance test and interview decide the seat.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsa graduation degree and Spanish study
Class 12 marks50% for General, 45% for SC and ST from Uttarakhand
ExamDoon entrance rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit published

Doon University MA Spanish Admission Process

Doon University allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write Doon entranceSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on Doon UniversityList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

Doon University MA Spanish Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 56 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Doon University final list closing ranks for General seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank, GeneralRound and year
General56Final list, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300Final list, 2025
SC2,100Final list, 2025
ST1,000Final list, 2025
EWS1,900Final list, 2025

Doon University MA Spanish Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 75% of its batch at an average of INR 4.2 LPA. The median is INR 4 LPA and the highest offer was INR 8 LPA. Schools, embassies, travel firms and translation teams hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 4.2 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 4 LPA
Highest offerINR 8 LPA
Batch placed75%
RecruitersSchools, embassies, travel firms and translation teams, on campus

Doon University MA Spanish Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 40,000 over the course. The Central Sector Scheme gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 20,000 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 15,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 10,000 over the course

Doon University MA Spanish Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's MA ranking and NAAC A grade. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia MA ranking2026#12
NAAC2025A
NAAC2024A+

Doon University MA Spanish Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with language labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

YearWhat you study
Year 1General language, Spanish basics and culture
Year 2Spanish grammar, translation and literature
Year 3Translation, interpretation and Latin American culture
Year 4Electives, dissertation work and advanced Spanish

Doon University MA Spanish Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick MA Spanish at Doon University?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.

Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General, so a rank that misses the Other State list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait till July: the interview list fills fast, so keep your papers ready.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General rank. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
MA Spanish Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in a graduation degree and Spanish study. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Doon entrance rank. merit rank (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
MA Spanish Admission Process▾
Write Doon entrance: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Doon University: Doon University (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

MA Spanish 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
Jan 2027
Doon entrance registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Doon entrance session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Doon entrance result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Doon University choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: Doon University 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Doon University MA Spanish Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel lodging.

Academic fee
Per semester × 4, INR 17,000 a semester
INR 68,000
Common admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 3,150
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel lodging
Per year × 2, INR 17,600 a year
INR 35,200
Total course fee
INR 71,150
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.06 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel lodging
Education loan EMI
INR 1,200
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
590%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,793
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
395%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Spanish at Doon University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Doon University closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · General
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 56: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 56: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
28 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
29 to 39: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 39: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Final list close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Doon University MA Spanish 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.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 20,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
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 Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 15,000
Doon University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 10,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 31,150
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 71,150
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,000
Your net course fee: INR 21,150
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 11,150
Estimated total waiver
INR 55,000
Your net course fee: INR 16,150

Doon University MA Spanish 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
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University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad
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English and Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad
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Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi
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Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi
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Central University of Gujarat
Gandhinagar
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 71,150
tuition + admission
INR 17,600
INR 53,550 less
INR 19,200
INR 51,950 less
INR 71,150
Same fee
INR 12,400
INR 58,750 less
INR 22,800
INR 48,350 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.2 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 4.4 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
75%
Class of 2025
70%
5 points lower
68%
7 points lower
72%
3 points lower, Class of 2024
65%
10 points lower
60%
15 points lower
Closing rankDoon entrance merit rank, General
56
Final list, 2025
42
14 places tougher
64
8 places easier
80
24 places easier
58
2 places easier
90
34 places easier
Seatsthis course
10
Doon entrance
20
10 more
25
15 more
15
5 more
20
10 more
30
20 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
590%
on INR 4.2 LPA
2730%
2140 points higher
2083%
1493 points higher
619%
29 points higher
3065%
2475 points higher
1579%
989 points higher
In short
Hyderabad costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Hyderabad; if it clears only Doon University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Hyderabad places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Doon University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
JNU charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Doon University gives you a seat in any round, take it; JNU belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Varanasi costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Doon University in the early rounds, list Varanasi right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
CUG is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Doon University allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep CUG only as your backup.

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

FAQs on Doon University MA Spanish

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Spanish at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 71,150 and the last batch averaged INR 4.2 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at rank 56 in final list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get Spanish language jobs with schools, embassies, travel firms and translation teams that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.2 LPA, the median was INR 4 LPA and 75% of the batch was placed. If you want a translation or teaching job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's merit rank, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 75% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.2 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than French at this college for me?▾
Pick Spanish if you want a Spanish language job and French if you want a translation or teaching job. Spanish places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get French now and want Spanish, the course change after year 1 needs a top marks, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Doon entrance exam and fill this college in your Doon University choice list. A seat comes in the list your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Doon University gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 71,150 without hostel. With hostel lodging it comes to INR 1.06 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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