DSMUN has, for the past 18 years, been known for the exchange of ideas, the forging of friendships, and the cultivation of diplomatic acumen among young leaders from diverse backgrounds and cultures. This conference has a profound legacy as a torchbearer of intellectual discourse and diplomatic engagement. For nearly two decades, it has stood as a testament to the power of dialogue, collaboration, and visionary leadership in addressing the most pressing challenges of our world. Moreover, DSMUN’25 will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity and a thrilling experience that will leave you enriched.

DSMUN’26 will be held at The Doon School campus and all delegations attending the conference will do so in-person.

Being a high-school MUN conference, we accept delegates from Grade 9 (Age 14/Batch of 2029) to Grade 12 (Age 18/Batch of 2026). We only accept applications of delegates who meet the age criteria.

In case of a medical emergency, all parties must adhere to the protocols put in place by The Doon School. If the medical emergency is gauged to be contagious, the delegate will be barred from attending committee sessions and they will be provided with the required assistance from the School’s Wellness Centre. For consultation outside the School, the delegate would have to bear the costs

Delegates who miss more than one committee session will not be eligible to claim participation certificates. In case of a delegate breaching the Conference Policy, they can be exempted from claiming an award. Each committee will give out four awards: two Honourable Mentions, a High Commendation and a Best Delegate award.

Delegates are not allowed to access Internet tools or perform any information searches during committee sessions. Usage of the Internet would only be allowed at the discretion of the Chairperson. The Doon School will be providing the delegates with Wi-Fi. Delegates are to use the School Wi-Fi judiciously and responsibly for conference purposes only. Delegates are allowed to use the Internet after the committee sessions.

The deadline for the submission of position papers is on the 6th of August. All requests for extensions of the position paper submission deadline must be made in writing to the respective Chairpersons with a valid justification. Deadline extensions shall only be permitted at the discretion of the Executive Board and/or the Secretariat.

No, individual registrations are not permitted. Only school delegations along with Faculty Advisors are allowed to register and participate.

Registrations for DSMUN 2026 will open on May 1st.

The conference fee for the local school delegations will be 11,000 INR per delegate and an additional 22,500 INR will be charged as a school registration fee. The outstation school delegations will be charged a fee of 22,500 INR per delegate and 22,500 INR shall be charged for school registration. A detailed breakdown of the fee inclusions has been provided in the conference handbook for your reference.

Registrations will be opening on the 1st of May 2026 and closing on the 25th of July 2026.

There are no available provisions for fee waivers. However, in case the school has special circumstances that prevent them from paying the complete registration fee, please do not hesitate to reach out to Secretariat at info.dsmun@doonschool.com, and we will surely be delighted to assist you.

If a school delegate or delegation wishes to withdraw their registration, they will be allowed to do so. To receive a full refund, the school or the Faculty Advisor has to email info.dsmun@doonschool.com and a CC to either/all three Masters-in-Charge ads@doonschool.com, rdg@doonschool.com, mtg@doonschool.com, with a request for the same latest by the 31st of July 2026. We will be able to issue a complete refund only till the 31st of July 2026 with a standard deduction of 18% GST. However, from the 1st of August, only a partial refund will be initiated.