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1. Registration: Register your son for the admission test by 10th July 2026 by filling the Registration Form. The Doon School admits boys into Class VII and Class VIII only, ensuring a close-knit community that thrives academically and beyond. The process can be completed online by filling the Registration Form or offline by downloading the form, paying the fee, and submitting required documents. Registration does not guarantee admission.
2. Payment of Registration Fee: The registration fee is non-refundable and follows a sliding scale; early registration saves. Overseas registrations are charged by age, and Indian resident registration has its own scale. Payments can be made online using the provided link; offline payment options are also described. Registration does not guarantee admission.
3. Submit Required Documents: You will be asked to upload your son's Birth Certificate and Registration Fee Payment Receipt. For offline registration, submit the Completed Registration Form, Birth Certificate, and Fee Payment Receipt via the Admissions Office. The Doon School reviews the complete application and informs you of further instructions by email.
4. Admission Test: The admission test will be held on 9 August 2026 at various centres across India and abroad. The exam is conducted at multiple centres, including Dehradun and other cities, and details are shared prior to the exam. Shortlisted candidates proceed to the interview stage.
5. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview, which may be conducted at the school or at regional centres. Interviews evaluate fit alongside academic and extracurricular indicators. The school reviews the complete application and communicates next steps by email.
The Doon School offers scholarships based on merit and financial need. The Doon School Scholarship Examination (DSSE) provides merit-based scholarships with partial or full financial aid, determined by the Scholarship Committee based on documents submitted by parents. Eligible candidates are boys aged 11–12 years on 30 September of the exam year for Class VII and 12–13 years for Class VIII. Date of examination: Sunday, 19th April 2026; the exam is online with MCQ format in English, Mathematics, and Science, with 45 minutes per subject. Registration for DSSE involves visiting the DSSE site, completing the online registration form, and paying the registration fee.
The Doon School is a longstanding all-boys boarding school in India for students aged 11 to 18. It offers a multi-board curriculum with a bespoke framework: ICSE/ISC, Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in the final two years. In Middle School (VII–VIII) students build foundations in language arts, global languages, STEM, humanities, arts and well-being, with emphasis on independence, self-awareness, leadership and personal development. The school is affiliated to CISCE, IGCSE and IB, reflecting cross-board offerings. The Chandbagh campus blends heritage with modern facilities, including Kilachand Library, the BML Munjal Auditorium and the Rose Bowl open-air theatre; a Sports Complex includes a heated pool, gym and floodlit courts. Centres of Excellence for Drama, Creative Writing and Critical Thinking, plus a Music School and an Art and Media Centre, support creative and intellectual development. Community service through Round Square and extensive outdoor expeditions further enrich learning.
