At the Doon School of Modern Agriculture & Forestry, it is believed that the future of food, forests, and farming belongs to those who can think like scientists, lead like entrepreneurs, and act like stewards of the earth. Nestled in Dehradun — the education capital and forest science hub of India — the school serves as a living laboratory where ICAR-aligned academic rigour meets real farmland, cutting-edge technology, and a spirit of fearless innovation.
While most agricultural programmes teach students to understand farming, this institution trains them to transform it. Here, a student does not merely read about precision agriculture — they pilot drones over dedicated farmland, interpret AI-driven crop diagnostics with tools like Farmonaut and Plantix, and build business models for the agribusiness of tomorrow. Tradition and technology are not opposing forces at the school; they are collaborators. The result is a graduate who is simultaneously rooted in the science of the soil and fluent in the language of the future.
What truly sets the institution apart is the combination of where it is, who it is, and how it teaches. Surrounded by the Himalayas and within India's most dynamic education ecosystem, the school offers an immersive environment that no campus in a metropolitan city can replicate.
Curricula benchmarked with ICAR standards, ensuring nationally recognised credentials and pathways to ICAR-JRF, CAUs, SAU’s and other competitive national opportunities.
Farmland, poly-houses, forest nurseries, protected cultivation units, and biodiversity parks enable experiential learning through dendrology walks, silviculture demonstrations, and real crop experiments.
Drone mapping, NDVI satellite imagery, IoT sensors, and AI platforms like Farmonaut, Plantix, Global Forest Watch, and GIS-based tools are embedded as core skills.
Collaborations with FRI, ZSI, IMD, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, and GBPUAT Pantnagar provide access to premier laboratories and extended ecosystems.
Shared campus with B.Tech, BBA, MBA, and Law students fosters cross-disciplinary exchange, complemented by 350+ recruiters, students from 23 states and 5 countries, and partnerships across 20+ nations.
Participation in various fests such as Pantnagar Kisan Mela, Agri Expo Noida, Tehri Lake Festival, Vanstotsav (Spring Festival), Visit to Manali etc along with 22+ student-led clubs ensures graduates are confident, articulate, and industry-ready
The university boasts of a robust and efficient career services department. Its partnership with industries ensures that the students have adequate exposure and quickly get absorbed into professional roles on completion of their studies. DGU focuses on developing a world-class pool of young and talented professionals who are equipped to hit the ground running in their respective fields.
350+ companies recruit from campus every year