Admission 2026
Admissions primarily to Class VII and VIII; boys only. Selection includes registration, written assessment and interview.
The Doon School
Boys boarding school; commonly admits at Class VII and Class VIII.
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About The Doon School
Founded in 1935, The Doon School is an all-boys residential school in Dehradun. Its campus spans about 70 acres in the Himalayan foothills. The school emphasizes academics, character, sports, service and co-curricular learning.
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School Admission & Fees Guide
School-specific information is shown where verified. Figures may change; confirm with the school's official admissions office.
School Fees
Official AY 2026–27 annual Indian-resident school fees: ₹14,54,000 for DSC/ISC; ₹16,54,000 for IB. NRI amounts and one-time fees differ.
Process and Fee Structure
Indian residents: admission fee ₹5,00,000 (one-time non-refundable); refundable security deposit ₹7,00,000; annual imprest advance ₹50,000. Verify applicability with the school.
Important Dates
Published 2026–27 registration deadline: 10 July 2026; entrance examination: 9 August 2026. These dates have passed.
Entrance Exam
Written assessment in English, Mathematics, Scientific Approach, and Reasoning/Case Study Response; shortlisted students attend an interview.
Application Process
Register through the school admissions portal, submit certified birth certificate and pay the age-dependent registration fee. Registration does not guarantee admission.
Eligibility Criteria
Boys applying for Class VII: above 11 and below 12 years; Class VIII: above 12 and below 13 years as of September in entrance exam year.
Exam Syllabus
English, Mathematics, Scientific Approach, Reasoning and Case Study Response. The school supplies candidate guidelines and sample materials.
Documents Required
Certified birth certificate, registration form, proof of registration payment; request the full current checklist from the school.
Selection Process
Written entrance test followed by interview and merit-based offer; subject to available places.
Facilities
Full residential campus, academic and sports programmes, robotics and coding activities.
FAQs
Does registration guarantee admission? No.\nIs the school co-ed? No, boys only.\nAre scholarships available? Merit-based and need-based financial support is described by the school.
Reference: School guide / published source ↗