About DBS PG College, Dehradun
DBS PG College is a Dehradun college founded in 1961 and affiliated to HNB Garhwal University, best known for its B.Sc and M.Sc science programmes alongside BA and MA.
DBS PG College in Dehradun has taught students since 1961 and is affiliated to Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University. Its strength is science: B.Sc combinations include chemistry, botany and zoology, physics, chemistry and mathematics, and options with geology or defence studies. Graduates can go on to M.Sc in botany, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics or zoology, or self-financed M.Sc courses in biotechnology and microbiology. Arts students can take BA and MA in English, Economics or Geography, and there is a library science course. Admission is on merit followed by counselling, and the campus has separate boys’ and girls’ hostels.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | 3 yrs | 270 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit
Admission is on merit. The college draws up merit lists from marks in Class 12 for UG courses and in the relevant bachelor's degree for PG courses. Shortlisted students attend counselling for seat allocation, pay fees within the set time and complete document verification.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Hostel (boys)
- Hostel (girls)
- Library
- Labs
- Sports
- Medical
Where these courses lead
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Other colleges in Dehradun
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
Maya Devi University
Ras Bihari Bose Subharti University
Himalayiya University
Sardar Bhagwan Singh University
Government Doon Medical College
Frequently asked questions
Which university is DBS PG College affiliated to?
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University.
Which M.Sc courses does DBS PG College offer?
Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology, plus self-financed Biotechnology and Microbiology.
How are students admitted?
On merit from qualifying-exam marks, followed by counselling.
Sources
This page is being re-verified. Please confirm details on the official website.
Information verified on 12 Oct 2026
- DBS PG College Dehradun - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 12 Oct 2026
- D.B.S. (P.G.) College Dehradun - Home · Official site, accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Government Aided Colleges - Higher Education Uttarakhand · Government portal, accessed 13 Oct 2026
- List of Colleges - H.N.B. Garhwal University · Official site, accessed 13 Oct 2026
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