B. Sc Forestry is a 4 years undergraduate course which deals with forestry and wild life
| Course Name | B. Sc (Forestry) |
| Full Form | Bachelor of Science in Forestry |
| Type | Under Graduate – Degree |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or any equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry and biology as compulsory subjects, |
| National level Exam | AIEEA (All India Entrance Exam for Agriculture) |
| State Level Exam | KCET, KEAM etc.., |
Details :
- B Sc. (Forestry) stands for Bachelor of Science in Forestry. It is a 4 years course after 10+2 and other equivalent qualification with Biology, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
- The main aim of this course is to preserve the forests, wildlife by teaching the art and science of managing forests, Providing knowledge about the natural resources and plantation of trees.
- Forests are the source for many natural resources such as wood, plats, flowers, minerals, livestock etc..,.
Duration :
- B Sc. (Forestry) is a 4 years course which is semester wise pattern so there are 8 semesters.
Eligibility :
- Age Limit : The minimum age to pursue B.Sc (Forestryis 17 years. Student has to be 17 years old, or should be attending 17 years by December 31st during the year of admission.
- Qualification : Must have complete 10+2 or equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects, and must obtain combined minimum 50% in these subjects. (40% for SC/ST).
Entrance Exam :
- National Level Exam : National Level Exam for B Sc. Horticulture is AIEEA UG. There is 15 % seats in Agriculture universities are reserved for AIEEA Merit.
- State Level Exam :
- BCECE (Bihar)
- JCECE (Jharkhand)
- KEAM (Kerala)
- KCET (Karnataka)
- TS FCRI (Telangana)
- MP PAT (Madhya Pradesh)
Career opportunities :
- The graduates can find job opportunities n various industries which deal with forest resources.
- Central Government Jobs : There are various Central Government Forest Departments, where in Forestry graduates can apply for various posts
* ICFRE (Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education), Dehradun
* Institute of Social Forestry and Eco rehabilitation, Allahabad
* Forest officer
- Forestry graduates can also work in
* Zoological Parks
* Wildlife Sanctuaries
* Gardens and Nurseries
* Forest Department
* Teaching in colleges / universities
Further Studies :
- M. Sc (Forestry) : Duration 2 Years
Post which they can pursue Ph. D (Forestry)