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FRI Dehradun Admission 2024: PhD Admission(Open), Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Selection Process, Form
Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun was established in 1878. It offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses in different specializations. The application form can be filled online or offline on payment of application fee through cash or DD. FRI Dehradun offers reservation to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/ PWD and OBC-NCL categories.
FRI Dehradun conducts its own Entrance Test to offer admission in the M.Sc course. Final admission is granted on the basis of institute-based counselling. PhD admission is based on candidates’ performance in Written Test conducted by FRI followed by an Interview round. Candidates have to score at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/ PWD/ OBC-NCL) marks in the entrance test to become eligible for further admission rounds.
GATE/ CSIR NET/ UGC NET qualified candidates are also eligible to apply for PhD. Such candidates are exempted from Institute-based Written Test but liable for the Interview round. The Merit List for PhD Interview has been released by FRI Dehradun on the website and the Interview is scheduled from Sept 27 to Oct 1.
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FRI Dehradun PhD Admission 2024 Details
| Event | Dates |
| Last Date to Apply | December 10, 2023 |
| Exam Date | January 07, 2024 |
| Application Fee | INR 1500 |
FRI Dehradun M.Sc. Admission 2024
Forest Research Institute Dehradun offers M.Sc. program in various disciplines. The minimum eligibility criteria is master’s degree in the relevant field with at least 55% marks in aggregate. Admission is based on the merit in entrance conducted by FRI.
Admission committee will shortlist the candidates for further counselling rounds on the basis of entrance score. Candidates have to score a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) marks in the Entrance Test in order to be eligible for final admission. Check FRI M.Sc. Entrance Exam
| Course Name | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | Foreign Nationals | ||||
| M.Sc | Forestry | 38 | 2 | Bachelor’s degree in any of Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology. OR Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Forestry with minimum 50% marks | On the basis of an Entrance Test conducted by FRI followed by counselling |
| Wood Science & Technology | 38 | 2 | Graduation with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics. OR B.Sc. forestry with minimum 50% marks | ||
| Environment Management | 38 | 2 | Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Basic or Applied Sciences OR Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Agriculture or B.E in Environment Science with minimum 50% marks | ||
| Cellulose and Paper Technology | 20 | – | B.Sc with 50% marks in aggregate with Chemistry as one of the main subjects. OR BE/ B. Tech. (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 50% aggregate) | ||
Key Point: 5 seats in M.Sc (Environment Management) are reserved for in-service candidates working in Government. Autonomous Bodies under Central/ State/ Union Territory or ICFRE.
FRI Dehradun M.Sc Admission Test Details:
There will be an Objective Type Entrance Test for the duration of three hours under the following sections:
| Section | Topic | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I | Basic Sciences with Social Sciences | 100 |
| II | Arithmetic & Quantitative Ability | 40 |
| Computational Ability | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Interpretation of Tables | ||
| Graphs | ||
| III | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 |
| IV | English Language: Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms | 30 |
Note: There will be negative marking of ¼ marks for every incorrect answer.
FRI Dehradun M.Sc Entrance Test Centres: M.Sc Admission Test will be conducted at different centers located all over India.
| Bangalore | Chandigarh | Coimbatore | Dehradun |
| Delhi | Jabalpur | Jodhpur | Jorhat |
| Liuchow | Ranchi | Shimla | Kolkata |
Documents required at the time of Counselling:
- Transfer and Migration certificate
- X and XII mark sheet
- Qualifying degree mark sheet
- Admission Test Admit Card
- Caste, PWD Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
FRI Dehradun Ph.D. Admission 2024
FRI Dehradun also offers admission to Ph.D. program on the basis of Ph.D. Entrance Test followed by an Interview. Final admission is based entrance score, performance in the interview round, work experience and research proposal. Application form can be filled online or offline followed by submission at the institute’s address.
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Silviculture | Master degree in Forestry/Agriculture/Botany with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) | On the basis of merit in Entrance Test conducted by FRI. UGC NET/ GATE/ CSIR NET qualified candidates are also eligible to apply |
| Forest Seed Technology | |||
| Forest Genetics | Master degree in Forestry/Agriculture/Botany with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) with specialization in Genetics | ||
| Forest Botany | Master’s in Botany with specialization in Systematic Botany/Plant Physiology/Wood Anatomy/Biodiversity Conservation/Ethno Botany. OR Master degree in Agriculture with specialization in Plant Physiology OR Master degree in Forestry with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Forest Pathology | Master’s in Botany/Forestry/Wood Science & Technology/Agriculture, with specialization in Plant Pathology/ Microbiology. OR Project work/dissertation in Forest Pathology/Plant Pathology. OR Master’s in Microbiology with specialization or Project work/ dissertation in Forest Pathology/Plant Pathology. OR PG in Plant Pathology/Mycology/Plant Pathology with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Forest Entomology | Master’s in Forestry or P.G. Degree in Zoology with specialization in Entomology. OR PG Degree in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Soil Science | PG degree in Chemistry, Microbiology Geology, Soil Science or Agriculture (with specialization in Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science) with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Forest Ecology & Environment | Master’s in Biological Science/ Life Science/Environmental Science/Forestry/ Marine Biology/ Environmental Engineering /Aquatic Biology. Candidates must have studied ecology as one of the main subjects during the coursework with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Forest Management | Master’s in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Application/ Forestry/Agriculture Forestry with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Wood Science & Technology | PG in Physics/Chemistry/Engineering or Botany with specialization in Wood Anatomy. OR PG Degree in Wood Science & Technology with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Chemistry of Forest Products | PG in Organic Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Agricultural Chemistry, MD in Pharmacology or equivalent. OR Degree in Pharmacology/Industrial Chemistry | ||
| Pulp & Paper Technology | Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Paper Technology with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Forestry Extension | Post-graduate degree in Agriculture Extension/Forestry with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFP) | Post Graduate degree in Botany/Forestry, Organic Chemistry, Agriculture with specialization in cultivation of medicinal plants, MD in Pharmacology or equivalent with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Forest Biotechnology | Master’s in Biotechnology or Postgraduate degree in life sciences with specialization in Biotechnology OR PG degree in Biochemistry/Molecular biology/ Microbiology with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Forest Bioinformatics | Master’s in Bioinformatics or PG in Forestry/Botany with PG Diploma in Bioinformatics (One-year duration). OR PG in Computer Science or Information Technology. OR PG in Maths/Physics/Statistics with PG Diploma in Computer Science with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Environment Management | Master’s in Environment Management/ Environmental Science or M.Tech in Environmental Engineering or PG in Chemistry with specialization in Environmental Chemistry with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Wildlife Science | Master’s degree in Forestry/Wildlife Science/Zoology/Botany/Environmental Management. OR Postgraduate degree in any science subjects with PG Diploma in Wildlife Management with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Forest Geo-informatics | M. Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS OR Post Graduate Degree in any science subject with PG Diploma in Remote Sensing/GIS from IIRS, Dehra Dun or Master’s degree in Geo-informatics with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Forest Hydrology | ME/ M.Tech in Hydrology/Water Resource Engineering/Civil Engineering. OR PG in Forestry, and Environment Management/Sciences with specialization in GIS/Remote Sensing/Watershed Management with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Plant Physiology | Master’s in Plant Physiology, Post Graduate Degree in Botany with specialization in Plant Physiology with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Application of Information Technology in Forestry | PG in Forestry with at least one-year of PG Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) | ||
| Climate Change & Forest Influence | Master’s in Physical Sciences/ Biological Science /Life Science/ Environment Science /Environment Management/Forestry/ Botany/Physics/ Chemistry/Agriculture/Climate Change/Natural Resource Management/Marine Biology OR M.Tech. in Remote Sensing & GIS or Environmental Engineering with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) |
FRI Ph.D. Admission Criteria: The entrance exam will be of 200 marks for the duration of three hours. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview where they will be required to propose their area of interest. The test will consist of 50% marks each from Research Methodology and Subject-Specific Knowledge.
| Section | Topic | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | Research Methodology | 100 |
| Section B | General Forestry | 50 |
| Subject Specific | 50 |
Note: Students with at least 30% marks in Section B will be considered as qualified in the Entrance Test. Overall qualifying marks for General are 50% while 45% for SC/ST/ PWD and OBC-NCL.
FRI Dehradun Application Process 2023
Application form can be filled online or offline followed by submission at the institute address. Students are advised to follow the below-listed steps:
- Visit the official website of FRI Dehradun and download the application form.
OR
Obtain the application form from Registrar, Forest Research Institute Deemed to be University, Dehradun on payment of INR 1200 through cash.
OR
Candidates can also obtain the application form through post on payment of INR 1200 in the form of DD drawn in favour of ‘Registrar, Forest Research Institute Deemed to be University payable at Dehradun’
- Fill the application form in your own handwriting with Blue or Black pen.
- Send the duly filled form through Registered or Speed post along with the application fee to:
The Registrar, Forest Research Institute
Deemed to be University,
PO: IPE, Kaulagarh Road, Dehradun – 248195
FRI Dehradun Reservation Criteria 2023
FRI provides reservation as per the rules prescribed by Government of India. Check the category-wise reservation here:
| Category | Reservation (%) |
|---|---|
| SC | 15 |
| ST | 7.5 |
| OBC | 27 |
| PWD | 3 |
