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

Dehradun, UttarakhandState UniversityEstd 2009NAAC Grade A

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

Total fees

INR 71,150

Full course, no hostel

Median pay

INR 5.22 LPA

PG 2-year, NIRF data

Cutoff

Merit based

Graduation marks route

Placement rate

100%

PG 2-year NIRF data

In This Page▾

01AboutCourse facts, fee, dates and outcomes in one place 02Should you pick itWhat suits this course and what does not 03EligibilityMarks, degree and papers you need 04Admission ProcessSteps from form to joining 05Admission DatesThe full cycle from form to classes 06FeesCourse fee with hostel toggle 07Will your rank get you inCheck marks and category fit 08ScholarshipsFee help based on your answers 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Doon University MA Hindu Studies

Doon University MA Hindu Studies is a two-year, full-time postgraduate course in Dehradun with 20 seats. Doon University is a state government university with NAAC A grade and UGC 2(f) and 12(B) status. The full course fee without hostel is INR 71,150. Admission for 2026 moved to direct merit on graduation marks, and the university can use an entrance test when applications are high. The course accepts graduates from any discipline with 50% marks, or 45% for Uttarakhand SC or ST students. The university PG two-year median pay is INR 5.22 LPA, but course-wise Hindu Studies pay is not published.

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 1.06 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 71,150. The tuition and course fee is INR 68,000. You pay it over four semesters. The university adds one-time admission and degree fees. Hostel lodging and utilities are separate, and mess food is charged on actual use.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Course tuition and other fee	INR 68,000	Per semester × 4, INR 17,000 a semester
Admission fee	INR 2,000	One time, in year 1
Degree fee	INR 750	One time, in year 2
Magazine and student council fee	INR 400	Per year × 2, INR 200 a year
Caution money	INR 5,000	One time, returned when you leave
Hostel lodging and utilities	INR 35,200	Per semester × 4, INR 8,800 a semester
Total, no hostel	INR 71,150	Full course, as published
Total with hostel	INR 1.06 Lakhs	Full course, hostel food extra

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in Apr 2027 and classes are expected in Aug 2027. All rows are Tentative because the 2027 calendar is not out yet. The 2026 cycle closed on 31 Jul 2026 and classes started on 3 Aug 2026. Watch the Samarth portal first.

Event	Date	Status
Admission notification	Apr 2027	Tentative
Application form opens	Apr 2027	Tentative
Last date to apply	May 2027	Tentative
Entrance test or merit screening	Jun 2027	Tentative
Result and merit list	Jun 2027	Tentative
Counselling, PI and seat registration	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Eligibility

The mark rule is 50% in graduation and 45% for Uttarakhand SC or ST students. The degree can be in any discipline. You need a degree from a UGC approved university. Keep your category and domicile papers ready if you use the relaxation.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Graduation in any discipline
Minimum marks	50% in graduation
Relaxed marks	45% for Uttarakhand SC or ST students
University type	UGC approved university
Mode	Full-time MA course

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Admission Process

The process starts with the Samarth form and then the university checks marks and documents. You apply online, choose the course and upload papers. The Centre checks eligibility. You then pay the admission and semester fee. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
Fill the form	Apply on the Samarth admission portal
Course choice	Choose MA Hindu Studies
Merit check	The Centre checks graduation marks
Document check	Bring original marksheets and category papers
Fee payment	Pay admission and semester fee before joining

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Cutoff

The published mark rule is 50% in graduation and 45% for Uttarakhand SC or ST students. There is no course closing rank for this MA in the direct admission notice. The university can use an entrance test when applications are higher than seats.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
General	50% graduation marks	Admission rule 2026
Uttarakhand SC or ST	45% graduation marks	Admission rule 2026
All eligible students	Merit based direct admission	Extension notice 2026

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Placements

The university PG two-year NIRF table shows INR 5.22 LPA median pay and 100% of the listed batch placed. Course-wise Hindu Studies pay is not published. Use the PG figure as a university signal, not a promise for this course.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 5.22 LPA
Batch placed	100%
Course-wise average pay	Not published
Course recruiter list	Not published

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Scholarships

The biggest printed waiver on this page is INR 37,150 from the central scholarship route. The university also lists fee relaxation for Uttarakhand SC or ST students. You need income and category papers where the scheme asks for them.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship	Merit students with income papers	INR 37,150
Doon fee concession	Uttarakhand SC or ST students	INR 34,000
Uttarakhand post-matric support	State category students	INR 17,000
NSP linked help	Eligible low-income students	INR 5,000

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Ranking

Doon University has NAAC A grade and UGC 2(f) and 12(B) status. No Collegedunia rank for this exact course was found. The grade tells you the university has been assessed, while UGC status matters for recognition.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	Latest published grade	A
UGC	Recognition status	2(f) and 12(B)
Collegedunia	Course rank	Not published

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Course Structure

This is a two-year course with four semesters. The Centre teaches Hindu texts, ideas and value-based knowledge. You study the base papers first and then move to higher papers, seminars or projects as the department sets them.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Core papers in Hindu Studies
Year 2	Advanced papers, seminars and project work
Total length	2 years and 4 semesters

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Hostel and Campus

Hostel lodging is INR 6,600 a semester and utilities are INR 2,200 a semester. The food charge is actual use. A room is not part of the course fee. You apply after admission and follow the allotment list from the university.

Item	Detail
Hostel lodging	INR 6,600 a semester
Hostel utilities	INR 2,200 a semester
Mess charge	Actual use
Room allotment	After admission, as per university list

Should you pick Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) at Doon University?

This course suits students who want Hindu Studies, research or teaching work more than a campus job.

Pick it if:

You want admission without an entrance score: the 2026 notice moved this course to direct merit on graduation marks.

You want Hindu Studies in a state university: the Centre focuses on values, heritage and Hindu texts.

Your budget is tight: the course fee is INR 71,150 without hostel, and you pay it over four semesters.

You want a small class: the intake is 20 seats, so department contact matters after you apply.

Skip it if:

You want campus placement figures: Doon University has not published course-wise pay or placement rate for this MA.

You missed 31 Jul 2026: the direct admission notice named that as the last date for this round.

You need a job during study: Doon rules do not allow a job while you take a full-time course.

You need hostel cost fixed with food: lodging and utilities are listed, but mess charges are actual.

Counsellor's advice

If you want research or teaching, apply when the Samarth form opens. If you need a campus job figure, ask the Centre before paying.

Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) Eligibility▾

Degree: You need graduation in any discipline from a UGC approved university.

Marks: You need 50% in graduation. Uttarakhand SC or ST students need 45%.

Admission route: The 2026 direct admission notice used merit based admission for this course.

Papers: Keep graduation marksheets, identity proof and category papers ready if you claim relaxation.

Study mode: You cannot take a job while studying this full-time course.

Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) Admission Process▾

Form: Apply on the Samarth admission portal when Doon University opens the PG form.

Course choice: Choose MA Hindu Studies and upload marksheets and identity papers.

Merit check: The Centre checks graduation marks and category relaxation where it applies.

Fee payment: Pay the admission and semester fee before the last date or you lose the seat.

Joining: Report for document check and attend classes when the university schedule starts.

Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) 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 notification

Check the PG notice before filling the form.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Application form opens

The Samarth portal is expected to take the form.

Tentative

May 2027

Last date to apply

Submit the form before this month ends.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Entrance test or merit screening

The university may test or use graduation marks.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Result and merit list

Check the list before fee payment starts.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Counselling, PI and seat registration

Keep original papers ready for the Centre.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original marksheets and category papers.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Attend orientation and first classes this month.

Source: Doon University Admission Announcement 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Doon University Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows use the 2026 fee until the 2027 fee is out.

Course tuition and other fee

Per semester × 4, INR 17,000 a semester

INR 68,000

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 2,000

Degree fee

One time, in year 2

INR 750

Magazine and student council fee

Per year × 2, INR 200 a year

INR 400

Caution money Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 5,000

Add hostel room charges

Hostel lodging and utilities

Per semester × 4, INR 8,800 a semester

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 room charges

Education loan EMI

INR 1,200

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

734%

median first-year pay INR 5.22 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 1,793

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

491%

median first-year pay INR 5.22 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Doon University fee and admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your graduation marks get you a seat at Doon University?

Pick your category. These cards use the published 2026 admission rule for this course.

Doon University Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Doon University Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) 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

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Central University of Haryana

Mahendergarh

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University of Delhi

Delhi

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Central Sanskrit University

Delhi

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Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi

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Nalanda University

Rajgir

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 71,150

tuition + admission

Not published

INR 14,260

INR 56,890 less, older fee

Not published

SeatsMA Hindu Studies intake

Published intake

Same seats

Not published

Median payPG 2-year NIRF data

INR 5.22 LPA

University PG data

Not published

Eligibility marksGeneral category

50%

Graduation marks

50%

Same marks

50%

Same marks

Not published

Hostel chargeFull course, food extra

INR 35,200

lodging + utilities

Not published

In short

If you want the same intake with a central university tag, compare CUH first. If you want the lower published fee, Doon still needs a direct fee check.

In short

If fee is your only reason, University of Delhi looks lighter on the older published fee. If you want a smaller 20-seat Centre, keep Doon in the list.

In short

If you want Sanskrit-led study, check Central Sanskrit University closely. If you want a state university in Uttarakhand, Doon is the direct fit.

In short

If you want a larger old university setting, check BHU carefully. If you want the named Hindu Studies Centre, Doon is simpler to track.

In short

If you want Buddhist Studies more than Hindu Studies, check Nalanda carefully. If the course name matters most, Doon is closer to your goal.

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

FAQs on Doon University Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Hindu Studies at Doon University worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want Hindu Studies for research, teaching or public work. The full course fee without hostel is INR 71,150, so the money risk is lower than many private PG courses. Check the course papers and ask the Centre about internships before you pay.

Should I take this course if I want a campus job?▾

Take it only after a careful check. Doon University publishes PG two-year median pay of INR 5.22 LPA, but it does not publish course-wise Hindu Studies pay. If a campus job is your main aim, ask the Centre for recent student outcomes before paying the fee.

Who should pick MA Hindu Studies at Doon University?▾

Pick it if you want a full-time, two-year MA with a small 20-seat intake. It suits students who like texts, culture, values and research work. Keep it higher on your list if you want a state university in Dehradun and can study without a job.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you need a course with published company lists and course-wise placement pay. The page has the university PG median, not a Hindu Studies average. You should also skip it if you cannot attend a full-time course because Doon rules do not allow a job during study.

Is the fee safe if I am not sure about joining?▾

Be careful before paying. The course fee without hostel is INR 71,150, but the caution money alone is marked refundable. Admission, degree, magazine and student council fees are listed as fee heads. Ask the university about the refund rule in writing before you pay.

Should I wait for the 2027 admission calendar?▾

Yes, if you are applying for the next intake. The 2027 calendar is not out yet, so the dates above are estimates based on the 2026 cycle. Watch the Samarth portal around Apr 2027 and keep marksheets ready before the form opens.

Can I get in without an entrance test?▾

For 2026, yes, the later Doon notice listed MA Hindu Studies under direct admission by eligibility and merit. The main rule was 50% graduation marks, or 45% for Uttarakhand SC or ST students. Check the 2027 notice because the university can bring back a test.

Is it right for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, this is the better reason to take it. The course is a two-year MA with four semesters, so it fits students who want research, teaching or further study later. Check the syllabus and meet the Centre before joining, because job outcomes are not course-wise published.

Will hostel make the course much costlier?▾

Hostel room charges add INR 35,200 over four semesters, while mess food is charged on actual use. That takes the printed total to INR 1.06 Lakhs before food. If hostel matters to your budget, ask about room allotment before you count it as fixed.

Can scholarships reduce the fee?▾

Yes, but the amount depends on your category, income papers and portal rules. The calculator shows up to INR 40,000 from the central route and a Doon fee concession for Uttarakhand SC or ST students. Apply early and keep income, category and domicile papers ready.

Is the small 20-seat intake good or risky?▾

It can be good if you want more department contact. A 20-seat intake means the Centre can know students closely, but it also means fewer public outcome numbers. Before you join, ask how many students from the last batch went into research, teaching or other work.

What should I check before paying the first fee?▾

Check three things before paying: the 2027 admission notice, the refund rule and the course-wise outcome list. The page shows INR 71,150 without hostel and 20 seats, but it cannot replace the university desk. Pay only after the Centre confirms your eligibility in writing.

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Doon University MA Hindu Studies Admission Dates

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Eligibility

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Admission Process

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Cutoff

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Placements

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Scholarships

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Ranking

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Course Structure

Doon University MA Hindu Studies Hostel and Campus

Should you pick Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) at Doon University?

Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) Admission Dates 2027

Doon University Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) Fees 2027

Will your graduation marks get you a seat at Doon University?

Doon University Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) Scholarship Calculator

Doon University Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies) vs similar colleges

FAQs on Doon University Master of Arts [MA] (Hindu Studies)

Doon University Dehradun: 1 Answered Question

Which is better for a BSc course - Graphic Era University or Doon University?

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