BSc in Forestry

The students can check the quick facts about the BSc Forestry degree course. Some of the major highlights of the BSc Forestry  course are given below. 

BSc Forestry course provides a degree in a specialized field that is in demand in the current scenario. BSc Forestry admission is open to all those students who have successfully completed their intermediate examination from science stream. Though there are many reasons why one should do a BSc Forestry course, some of the prominent reasons are mentioned below. 

• BSc Forestry course provides ample job opportunities immediately after doing the course from a recognized college or university
• There is always scope for pursuing higher education (MSc Forestry) after doing a BSc Forestry course in order to enhance the skills
• The candidates also get knowledge about the protection and conservation of the environment after pursuing BSc Forestry Course

Once the application has been accepted, the college will hold a counselling session followed by a group discussion or personal interview to determine who will receive a seat. The admissions procedure would be finished.

The students can do BSc Forestry course after successfully completing their class XII exam in science stream with a combination of PCB/PCM/PCMB subjects. There are few common entrance examinations conducted for taking admission in BSc Forestry Course. The students can check some of the common entrance examination as mentioned below. 

JCECE- Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination is conducted by JCECEB for taking admission to many regular and vocational courses. It is a state level entrance examination conducted annually. The students willing to pursue BSc Forestry from Jharkhand can fill their application form for JCECE. 

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ICAR AIEEA Exam- Indian Council of Agricultural Research examination is conducted annually by National Testing Agency. The students can take admission in a variety of courses through ICAR entrance examination in both state and central universities. 

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CUET- Central University Entrance Test is a mandatory Common Entrance Test for taking admission to undergraduate courses offered by all 47 central universities. The students need to apply for CUET online which was formerly known as CUCET. It is conducted annually at the university level. 

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OUAT- It is also conducted at the university level for admission to undergraduate program annually. Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology provide admissions in the field of agriculture and technology to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The students must have domicile for appearing in OUAT examination. 

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Important Tips for BSc Forestry Entrance Examination

The candidates must note down that they need to prepare for these entrance examinations.

• The candidates must prepare for these exams with dedication as there are lot of competitions as BSc Forestry Course is available in limited number of colleges and universities
• Most of these entrance examinations ask questions from the following core areas- Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Agriculture
• The questions for most of these examinations are asked both in Hindi and English Language from the subjects mentioned above
• The candidates must dedicate 2-3 hours daily for preparing for the different entrance tests
   

BSc Forestry course is taken by the science stream candidates after completing their class XII exam. There are many reputed colleges and universities that offer BSc Forestry Course to the candidates. The candidates can check the eligibility criteria for individual colleges and universities and apply for the same accordingly according to their preferences. The list of best BSc Forestry colleges is mentioned below for the knowledge of the students. The average BSc Forestry fee structure is also mentioned against the famous BSc Forestry colleges.

There are a wide range of colleges and universities around the world that offer BSc Forestry course. BSc Forestry degree course is usually offered by foreign universities for a duration of 4-5 years. The candidates who pursue BSc Forestry course are trained for forest and resource management. They also learn the nuances of environment conservation, silviculture, tree science, and many other related fields. The candidates can check the list of some of the top colleges abroad that offer BSc Forestry Course. 

• Bangor University
• University of Leon
• The University of Canterbury
• Macquaire University
• Southern Cross University
• Massey University
• University of Cumbria
• University of Alberta
• University of Canberra
• Lakehead University
• Thompson Rivers University
• The University of British Columbia
• University of New Brunswick

BSc Forestry subject lists differ from college to college but there are some major BSc Forestry subject list that are common in most of the BSc Forestry colleges and universities. The students can check the BSc Forestry subject list given below.

BSc Forestry  course has vast topics to cover. . The candidates must know the skills that are required for them to make a BSc Forestry  course and learning effective. The BSc Forestry course requires a lot of extensive academic reading. The candidates apart from reading habits must also possess lots of skills that will support them in doing BSc Forestry course. The skills mentioned below will also help them in enhancing their personality and finding a suitable position in the industry. The candidates should check the required skills that they should have in order to do the BSc Forestry course. 

Graduates after pursuing BSc Forestry can find work both in the public and private sectors. Aspirants can work with the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education and various affiliated Forestry Research Institutes such as the Institute of Social Forestry, Eco-Rehabilitation, Forest Research Institute etc. The popular forestry employment areas are following:

• Forest Departments
• Zoological Parks
• Horticulture Departments
• Wildlife Research Institutes
• Wildlife Department
• National Parks and Sanctuaries
• Wildlife Ranges
• Forest Nurseries
• College & Universities
• Wildlife Ranges 
• Corporates having their own plantations for timbering
• Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education and its affiliated institutes

The entry-level salary of a BSc Forestry graduate is between Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh. This figure may vary as per the organization and according to one’s relevant work experience. Listed below are suitable jobs in the forestry field:

• Assistant Manager
• Farming Manager
• School Teacher
• Agri-Credit Manager
• Nursing Manager
• Professor
   

The candidates can check the list of best recruiters after completing BSc Forestry degree course.

• ITC Bhadrachalam Paper Boards Limited
• Orient Paper Mills
• Ballarpur Industries
• WIMCO Match Industry
• Star Paper Mill
• Century Paper Mill
• K Corps Limited

BSc Forestry has career options in India and abroad. The average pay scale after pursuing BSc Forestry degree course depends upon the sector and company that the students choose. The salary is pretty decent in both the government and private sector. The government sector’s salary is as per the pay scale of the government scheme. The government has its own perks and the private sector also has a lot of benefits. 

• Abroad, the pay scale will be around $ 47,000 per annum
• In India, 5-6 lakhs per annum based on the experience and company

The demand for BSc Forestry Course is increasing day by day as the nation is getting awareness about the conservation of trees and forests and importance of forestry for survival. The candidates opt for this course as it is job ready with opening of so many national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The wildlife department and forest department also look for young minds who can contribute in forming opinion about saving of wildlife and conservation of forests. The candidates of BSc Forestry course helps in taking crucial decisions in the organization where they work. 

The candidates after completing their BSc Forestry degree get good profile jobs in different related organization with a respectable salary structure. The candidates can pursue advanced courses after completing BSc Forestry course.

MSc Forestry- MSc Forestry like other masters is a 2 year postgraduate degree that allows the students to broaden their knowledge in the area of forestry. The colleges that offer admission to MSc Forestry course take admission directly and also on the basis of the merit. The MSc Forestry Fee structure ranges from 16,000 to 1.5 lakhs per annum and the salary structure after pursuing MSc Forestry is 6-7 lakhs per annum. The top profiles after doing MSc Forestry Course includes Field Inspector, Entomologists, Forest Range Officer, etc.