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B.SC Forestry is
a programme of 4 year. This course focuses on management of plantations,
various cash crops, sanctuaries, botanical gardens and forests. The course average fee is between 3 lakh to 5
lakh per annum. This course is for those students who want to make career as Assistant
Manager, Nursery Manager, and Farming Manager or can also become a teacher. The
annual average salary of the course is between 4 lakh to 6 lakh per annum.
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Level |
Undergraduate |
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Full Form |
Bachelor of
Science in Forestry |
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Duration |
4 years |
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Admission Process |
Entrance Exam or
Merit Based |
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Entrance Exams |
The popular
entrance exams are IISER IAT, OUAT, GSAT, CG PAT, BHU UET, and NEST, etc. |
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Eligibility |
The student
should have 10+2 in science stream from recognized board with minimum 50%
marks. |
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Course Average Fees |
INR 3 lakh
-INR 5 lakh per annum |
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Annual Average salary |
INR 4 lakh to
6 lakh per annum |
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Job Profiles |
Assistant
Manager, Nursery Manager, Farming Manager or can also become a teacher. |
|
Areas of recruitment |
wildlife
research institutes, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Zoological parks, wildlife ranges, wildlife
department, forest nurseries, etc. |
The candidate
who wants to pursue this course should have 10+2 in science stream with minimum
50% marks from recognized board. The candidate should have Physics, Chemistry,
and Biology subjects. It has no age limit for admission. The candidates who are
waitng for their 10+2 result can apply for this course.
The candidate
has to go through entrance exams for the admission in different courses. The
candidates are shortlisted on the basis of score of entrance exams. The
students who are qualified invited for counseling. The students have to submit
their educational certificates, Identity proof, and passport sized photographs
during the admission process. They have to fill admission form correctly. They
should pay fee by available methods. The candidate should take payment receipt
for future reference.
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Semester I |
Semester II |
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Fundamentals of Soil Science |
Principles and Practices of Silviculture |
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Agrometeorology |
Principles of Hydrology, Soil and Water Conservation |
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Introductory Economics |
Plantation Forestry |
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Cytology and Genetics |
Chemistry, Fertility of Forest Soils |
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Tribology and Anthropology |
Dendrology |
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Fundamentals of Horticulture |
Environmental Science |
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Spoken English and Grammar |
Biodiversity and Ecology |
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Introductory Crop Physiology |
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Semester III |
Semester IV |
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Soil survey, Remote Sensing & Wasteland Development |
Wood Science & Technology |
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Tree Seed Technology |
Nursery Management |
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Forest Engineering |
Wood Products and Utilization |
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Forest Mensuration |
World Forestry Systems |
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Wood Anatomy |
Livestock Management |
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Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology |
Forest Pathology |
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Utilization of Non-Timber Forest Products |
Silviculture of Indian Trees |
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Logging and Ergonomics |
Fundamentals of Wildlife |
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Semester V |
Semester VI |
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Forest Economics Principles and Project Planning |
Forest Management, Policy, and Legislation |
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Extension Education Fundamentals |
Forest Entomology & Nematology |
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Forest Business Management |
Tree Improvement Principles and Methods |
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Wildlife Management |
Communication Skills and Entrepreneurship Development |
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Computer Application and Statistics |
Agroforestry Systems and Management |
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Tree Physiology |
Marketing and Trade of Forest Produce |
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Ethno botany |
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants |
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Silvicultural Systems |
- |
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Semester VII |
Semester VIII |
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Forestry Work Experience |
Experiential Learning Work
Experience |
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Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya |
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Mewar University |
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Institute of Media Management, Technology,
and Agrosciences |
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Vasantrao Nair Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth |
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Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and
Technology |
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Himalayan Institute of Technology |
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Orissa University of Agriculture and
Technology |
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North Eastern Regional Institute of Science &
Technology |
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Dolphin PG Institute of Biomedical &
Natural Sciences |
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Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya |
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Job Profiles |
Annual Salary |
|
Nursery Manager |
INR 4 Lakhs |
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Farming Manager |
INR 7 Lakhs |
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Assistant Manager |
INR 5.81 Lakhs |
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Agri-Credit Manager |
INR 5.35 Lakhs |
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Teacher |
INR 3 Lakhs |
The students can
work as Assistant Manager, Nursery Manager, and Farming Manager or can also
become a teacher. They can pursue higher studies MSc & PhD
programs in the relevant field and can take up teaching as a career.
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Ques. What is
eligibility required for B.SC Forestry? |
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Ans. The candidate who wants to pursue B.SC Forestry
should have 10+2 in science stream with minimum 50% from
recognized university. |
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Ques. What is
duration of B.SC Forestry? |
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Ans. It has duration of 4 years. |
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Ques. What
is the cut-off for B.SC Forestry? |
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Ans. The
candidate with higher marks preferred for admission in B.SC Forestry course. |
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Ques. Is it worth doing B.SC Forestry? |
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Ans. Yes,
there are lots of opportunities after completion of B.SC Forestry course. |
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Ques. What is average Salary after B.SC Forestry? |
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Ans. The average
salary is between INR 4 lakh to 6 lakh per annum. |
