DOON UNIVERSITY DEHRADUN

SSR PART-I
DOON UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
The University has, since its inception sought to ensure that students obtain an
insight into and are afforded maximum exposure to the work place by
mandating students to take internships with R&D labs, NGOs, Companies and
Government Departments.
Publication of student magazines: A monthly newspaper named “Campus
Byte” is published by the students.
5.1.11 Does the university provide guidance and/or conduct coaching
classes for students appearing for Civil Services, Defense Services,
NET/SET and any other competitive examinations? If yes, what is the
outcome?
No. However, individual faculties encourage and mentor the students to
compete for NET/SLET and other
exams and help them with resource materials and necessary guidance.
5.1.12 Mention the policies of the University for enhancing student
participation in sports and extracurricular activities through strategies /
schemes such as
University has developed sports facilities, for out-door sports like football,
cricket, volleyball, basket ball, lawn tennis, badminton, and indoor gyms,
games like table tennis, chess, etc. For indoor games an indoor stadium has
been developed. For other cultural activities, the university has an auditorium
hall of 200 seating capacity. One separate room has been allocated to the
cultural committee office. Every semester inter school competitions for
different games are organized, in order to select university team. These
selected teams are financially supported for their participation in AIU level
sports events in North zone, as well as state level sports events.
Incentives in terms of attendance advantage are given to the students for
participation in sports and extracurricular activities to participate in these
events. But no additional academic flexibility in examinations is given to these
students.
Sports items are provided to the students. The University teams are supported
to the extent of 50% of the cost of the uniform.
5.1.13 Does the university have an institutionalized mechanism for
students’ placement? What are the services provided to help students
identify job opportunities, prepare themselves for interview, and develop
entrepreneurship skills?
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