What are the alumni achievements of The Doon School?
By Truemaths, Last Updated 27 Jun, 2026 < 1 min read
The Doon School alumni, known as Doscos, form one of the most influential networks in Indian public life. The school does not need to advertise this fact. Its alumni record speaks for itself.
Rajiv Gandhi served as Prime Minister of India. His brother Sanjay Gandhi also studied at Doon. Other prominent Doscos in public life include Jyotiraditya Scindia, Mani Shankar Aiyar, and Kamal Nath.
In sport, Abhinav Bindra achieved a landmark moment in Indian history when he won the country’s first individual Olympic gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in the 10-metre air rifle event.
The school’s influence extends well beyond politics and sport. In literature, Amitav Ghosh is among India’s most celebrated contemporary writers. In film, Ali Fazal has built an international acting career. In business, Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh helped build Ranbaxy Laboratories and Fortis Healthcare into two of India’s most recognised enterprises.
What connects this remarkable list is not a shared profession or background. It is a shared set of qualities: leadership, responsibility, resilience, and the confidence to make an impact. For nearly ninety years, The Doon School has sought to develop those qualities in the young men who pass through its gates.
