FRI MSC TEST
The Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun announces admission for M.Sc courses for 2016 session.
COURSES
The courses that are on offer include M.Sc Forestry, M.Sc Wood Science and Technology, M.Sc Environment Management, and M.Sc Cellulose & Paper technology.
ElIGIBIlITY
MSc Forestry: Three years bachelor’s degree in science with at least one of the subjects namely Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Forestry
MSc Wood Science and Technology: Three years bachelor’s degree with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or B.Sc. degree in Forestry
MSc Environment Management: Three years bachelor’s degree in any branch of basic or applied Sciences or bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Agriculture or BE/B.Tech in Environment Science
MSc Cellulose & Paper Technology: Three years bachelors degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects or BE/B Tech (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering); the 2nd year of this course is likely to be conducted at Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute (CPPRI), Saharanpur.
Percentage of marks that is required is 50 per cent or above marks in general category and 45 per cent marks for scheduled castes/scheduled tribes may apply. The minimum age limit for admission to MSc courses shall be 19 and 21 years respectively.
IMPORTANT DATES
The last date for the issue of application forms is March 31 from the institute or bank counter. The deadline for receiving the application forms is April 4, 2016. The admission test will be held on May 8, 2016 at 12 centres in the country.
For more information, log on to http://fri.icfre.gov.in.