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

Dehradun, UttarakhandState UniversityEstd 2009NAAC Grade A

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

Total fees
INR 71,150
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 6.24 LPA
NIRF PG two year median
Selection
Merit PI
cutoff score not published
Placement rate
88%
NIRF PG two year placed

About Doon University MA Theatre

Doon University offers Master of Arts [MA] Theatre as a two year, full-time course across four semesters. The course is taught by the Department of Theatre and Folk Performing Arts in Dehradun. Doon is a state government university with NAAC A grade and UGC 2(f) and 12(B) status. The full fee without hostel is INR 71,150. Admission is through merit and PI. The course has 20 seats. NIRF PG two year data shows INR 6.24 LPA median pay and 88% students placed, but this is not Theatre-only pay.

Doon University MA Theatre Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 1.06 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 71,150. The tuition fee is INR 68,000. You pay tuition once every semester for four semesters. The university charges admission fee once. The caution money comes back when you leave. Hostel lodging and utilities are separate.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 68,000INR 17,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission feeINR 2,000One time
Degree feeINR 750One time
Magazine and council feesINR 400INR 200 a year, 2 years
Hostel lodging and utilitiesINR 35,200INR 8,800 a semester, 4 semesters
Total, no hostelINR 71,150Full course
Total with hostelINR 1.06 LakhsFull course

Doon University MA Theatre Admission Dates

The 2027 application is expected in Apr 2027 and the last date is expected in May 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. The official calendar is not out yet, so every row is tentative. Watch the university website for the merit list and counselling notice.

EventDateStatus
Admission notificationApr 2027Tentative
Application form, last date to applyApr 2027 to May 2027Tentative
PI round and selection checkJun 2027Tentative
Merit resultJun 2027Tentative
Merit list and seat allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Counselling and fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

Doon University MA Theatre Eligibility

You need graduation with 50% marks, while SC and ST students from Uttarakhand need 45%. The table also says a graduate from Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences or Humanities can apply. If your marks are lower, the admission form will not help you.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeGraduation in any stream
Marks50% for most students
Relaxed marks45% for SC and ST students from Uttarakhand
SelectionMerit and PI

Doon University MA Theatre Admission Process

You apply online, then Doon checks the form and calls eligible students for merit and PI. The university publishes the merit list before counselling. You pay the admission and semester fee during counselling. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the formRegister online and pay the form fee
2. Attend PIFollow the schedule on the university website
3. Check merit listSee your name and category list
4. Pay feePay admission and semester fee at counselling
5. ReportBring original documents for checking

Doon University MA Theatre Cutoff

The programme has 20 seats, and Doon has not published a final score cutoff for MA Theatre. The 2026 selection used merit and PI. Use this as a guide, not as a fixed score. The official merit list decides the seat.

ItemValueRound and year
Seats202026 admission
Published cutoff scoreNot published2026 merit list
Selection routeMerit and PI2026 admission

Doon University MA Theatre Placements

NIRF PG two year data shows INR 6.24 LPA median pay and 88% students placed. It also shows 36 placed out of 41 graduating students, with 5 students moving to higher studies. These figures are for PG two year courses, not Theatre alone.

MetricValue
Median payINR 6.24 LPA
Students placed36 out of 41
Placement rate88%
Higher studies5 students
Scope noteNIRF PG two year data, not Theatre-only

Doon University MA Theatre Scholarships

The calculator can show up to INR 55,000 total waiver, and the largest single scheme shown is INR 30,000. State and central schemes use category, income and merit. You must keep income and category papers ready before you apply.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric supportSC or ST with income proofINR 30,000
Central Sector SchemeMerit student with income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 25,000
CM Higher Education ScholarshipUttarakhand student with income proofINR 15,000
OBC post-matric supportOBC-NCL with income proofINR 15,000

Doon University MA Theatre Ranking

NAAC grade is A, and the UGC entries are 2(f) and 12(B). Doon is a state government university in Dehradun. The rank bodies do not publish a separate MA Theatre rank for this course, so the grade and approval matter more here.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2026 prospectusA
UGC2026 prospectus2(f)
UGC2026 prospectus12(B)

Doon University MA Theatre Course Structure

Semester 1 teaches Indian classical drama, modern Indian drama, scenic work and acting basics. The course has 4 semesters in all. Later semesters build performance, direction and research work. You study theatre through practice and classroom reading.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Indian classical drama and modern Indian drama
Semester 1Scenic mask and prop construction
Semester 1Fundamentals of acting techniques
Semester 2 to 4Performance, direction, research and practical work

Doon University MA Theatre Hostel and Campus

Hostel lodging and utilities add INR 35,200 over two years before mess food. The mess caution money is INR 2,000 and comes back when you leave. Mess food is charged as per tender rates, so the final living cost can change.

ItemDetail
LodgingINR 26,400 over 4 semesters
Electricity, water and utilitiesINR 8,800 over 4 semesters
Mess caution moneyINR 2,000, refundable
CampusDehradun, Uttarakhand

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

This course suits students who want theatre practice, local culture work and a low state university fee.

Pick it if:
You need a small PG batch: Doon lists 20 seats, so the PI can matter more than a large entrance score.
You want Himalayan folk theatre: the department sits in the Himalayan research centre and teaches theatre with local culture.
Your family needs a low fee: INR 71,150 without hostel is low for a two year full-time PG course.
You may need a campus job later: NIRF PG data shows INR 6.24 LPA median pay, not Theatre-only pay.
Skip it if:
You need a published score cutoff: Doon has not published a final MA Theatre cutoff score, so use the checker only as a guide.
You want big city theatre offices: Dehradun has fewer production houses, so you will look beyond campus for auditions.
You need a sure hostel meal cost: Doon publishes lodging and utilities, but mess food is charged on tender rates.
You cannot attend PI: the 2026 notice used counselling, PI and fee payment before the seat was final.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want theatre study at a low state university fee. If you need a published cutoff, wait before paying.
Master of Arts [MA] (Theatre) Eligibility▾
Degree needed: You need graduation in any stream from a recognised university.
Marks needed: You need 50% marks in graduation for the regular category.
Relaxed marks: SC and ST students from Uttarakhand need 45% marks.
Selection route: Doon uses merit and PI for this course.
Master of Arts [MA] (Theatre) Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the admission form and pay the form fee on the university site.
Attend PI: Follow the merit and PI schedule published by Doon University.
Check list: The university publishes the merit list and calls selected students for counselling.
Pay fee: Pay the admission and semester fee within the given counselling dates.
Report: Bring original documents for checking before the seat is final.

Master of Arts [MA] (Theatre) 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.

Apr 2027
Admission notification
The notice is expected to name the form dates and course seats.
Tentative
Apr 2027 to May 2027
Application form, last date to apply
Submit the form before the last date; late forms may not be taken.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PI round and selection check
Keep your graduation marks and theatre documents ready.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit result
The result is expected before the merit list is published.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list and seat allotment
Check your category list and keep fee payment ready.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling and fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers and the fee receipt for checking.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Orientation and classes are expected after admission reporting.
Tentative

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

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

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

Tuition 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 council fees
Per year × 2, INR 200 a year
INR 400
Caution money Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel + utilities
Hostel lodging
Per semester × 4, INR 6,600 a semester
INR 26,400
Electricity, water and utilities
Per semester × 4, INR 2,200 a semester
INR 8,800
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 utilities
Education loan EMI
INR 1,200
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
877%
median PG pay INR 6.24 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,793
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
587%
median PG pay INR 6.24 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your score get you MA Theatre at Doon University?

Pick your category and state status. Doon has not published a final cutoff score, so these cutoff ranges are only a guide.

Category
State status
General, Uttarakhand
75 and above: strong chance if your PI is steady.
60 to 74: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the merit list.
Below 60: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
General, Other State
80 and above: strong chance if your PI is steady.
65 to 79: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the merit list.
Below 65: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
OBC-NCL, Uttarakhand
72 and above: strong chance if your PI is steady.
58 to 71: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the merit list.
Below 58: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
OBC-NCL, Other State
77 and above: strong chance if your PI is steady.
63 to 76: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the merit list.
Below 63: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
SC, Uttarakhand
68 and above: strong chance if your PI is steady.
52 to 67: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the merit list.
Below 52: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
SC, Other State
73 and above: strong chance if your PI is steady.
57 to 72: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the merit list.
Below 57: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
ST, Uttarakhand
65 and above: strong chance if your PI is steady.
50 to 64: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the merit list.
Below 50: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
ST, Other State
70 and above: strong chance if your PI is steady.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the merit list.
Below 55: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
EWS, Uttarakhand
70 and above: strong chance if your PI is steady.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the merit list.
Below 55: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
EWS, Other State
75 and above: strong chance if your PI is steady.
60 to 74: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the merit list.
Below 60: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Doon has not published a final MA Theatre cutoff score. Treat the numbers above as a guide from the 20-seat intake and the merit plus PI route. The official merit list decides the seat.

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

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm 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 support
INR 30,000
Uttarakhand Social Welfare Department
This support helps category students reduce the tuition fee.
Who qualifies: SC/ST with income proofApply by college notice
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 25,000
National Scholarship Portal
This scheme supports merit students from low income families.
Who qualifies: income up to INR 8 LakhsApply by NSP schedule
Not eligible on your answers
CM Higher Education Scholarship
INR 15,000
Government of Uttarakhand
This scheme supports Uttarakhand students after college checks papers.
Who qualifies: Uttarakhand studentApply by state notice
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric support
INR 15,000
State scholarship portal
This support helps OBC-NCL students with course fees.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL with income proofApply by state 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 25,000
Your net course fee: INR 46,150
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 71,150
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 31,150
Estimated total waiver
INR 55,000
Your net course fee: INR 16,150
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 31,150

Doon University Master of Arts [MA] (Theatre) 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 fees2 years, no hostel
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Median payNIRF PG two year
INR 6.24 LPA
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Placement rateNIRF PG two year
88%
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SeatsMA Theatre intake
20
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In short
If HNB Garhwal University publishes MA Theatre numbers, compare them with Doon before you choose. If you need the listed fee and 20 seats, Doon is clearer today.
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If Kumaun University publishes MA Theatre numbers, compare them with Doon before you choose. If you need the listed fee and 20 seats, Doon is clearer today.
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If Punjabi University publishes MA Theatre numbers, compare them with Doon before you choose. If you need the listed fee and 20 seats, Doon is clearer today.
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If University of Rajasthan publishes MA Theatre numbers, compare them with Doon before you choose. If you need the listed fee and 20 seats, Doon is clearer today.
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If Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University publishes MA Theatre numbers, compare them with Doon before you choose. If you need the listed fee and 20 seats, Doon is clearer today.

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

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

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Theatre at Doon University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low fee state university course. The full fee without hostel is INR 71,150, and the hostel toggle makes it INR 1.06 Lakhs. Check the fee block first, then decide if the Dehradun campus and theatre focus fit your plan.
Should I take this course if I want stage work?▾
Yes, if you want structured theatre study with practice and classroom work. The course has 20 seats, so the batch is small. Use the course structure above to see whether Indian drama, acting basics and production work match the kind of stage work you want.
Is this course good for jobs after theatre?▾
It can help, but read the pay figure carefully. The page uses INR 6.24 LPA NIRF PG two year median pay and 88% placement rate, not Theatre-only placement. If you need a sure theatre job, ask the department for course-specific alumni and internship details.
Who should skip MA Theatre at Doon University?▾
Skip it if you need a published cutoff score or a metro theatre market. Doon has not published a final MA Theatre score cutoff, and Dehradun has fewer production houses than big cities. Use the checker only as a guide before you pay.
Is the small 20-seat batch better for me?▾
Yes, if you learn better in a small class. A 20-seat intake can give more attention in PI, practice and feedback. It also means fewer seats, so missing the counselling fee date can cost you the chance. Keep documents ready before the merit list.
Should I join if I need a hostel?▾
Join only after you add the hostel cost. Hostel lodging and utilities add INR 35,200 over two years, and mess food is charged at tender rates. Turn on the fee toggle above and ask the hostel office about room allotment before you plan living cost.
Is it right for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, if you want theatre, folk performance or cultural research later. The course sits in the Department of Theatre and Folk Performing Arts, and the structure includes drama study with practice. If your goal is only acting auditions, also build a portfolio outside class.
Should I wait for a published cutoff score?▾
Wait if the score number matters to your decision. Doon has not published a final score cutoff for MA Theatre, so the checker uses safe guide ranges. If you are unsure, call the Admission Cell and ask how merit and PI were used.
How do I get admission to MA Theatre at Doon University?▾
You fill the online form, meet the graduation marks rule and attend the merit plus PI process. The merit list comes before counselling. If your name appears, you pay the admission and semester fee and bring original documents for checking.
Can scholarships reduce the fee?▾
Yes, but the amount depends on your category, income and papers. The calculator shows up to INR 55,000 total waiver on the base fee of INR 71,150. Treat it as an estimate and confirm the exact scheme on the scholarship portal.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the tuition fee is charged semester by semester. For this course, tuition is INR 17,000 a semester for 4 semesters. You still pay some one-time heads during admission, so keep money ready before counselling starts.
What documents do I need at reporting?▾
Bring graduation mark sheets, category paper if used, identity proof, photos, fee receipt and the admission form. The notice asks selected students to report with original documents. Keep one set of copies ready, because the seat is final only after checking.

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