FRI Dehradun PG Courses 2026

For information about Postgraduate (PG) courses at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, for the 2025 academic year, here are the key details you should consider:

1. Offered PG Courses (M.Sc. Programs)

FRI Dehradun, in collaboration with HNB Garhwal University, offers the following 2-year M.Sc. programs:

• M.Sc. Forestry

• M.Sc. Wood Science & Technology

• M.Sc. Environment Management

2. Eligibility Criteria

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in a relevant field (e.g., Forestry, Agriculture, Botany, Environmental Science, or related disciplines).

• Minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in the qualifying examination.

• Some courses may require specific subject backgrounds (e.g., Forestry for M.Sc. Forestry).

3. Admission Process (2025 Expected)

• Entrance Exam: FRI conducts its own All India Entrance Examination (likely in May/June 2025).

• Interview/Counseling: Shortlisted candidates may face further selection rounds.

• Application: Online applications will open on the official FRI website (www.fri.res.in).

4. Important Dates (Tentative for 2025)

• Notification Release: March-April 2025

• Last Date to Apply: May 2025

• Entrance Exam: June 2025

• Results & Counseling: July-August 2025

5. Fee Structure (Approximate)

• Tuition Fees: ?20,000 - ?30,000 per semester (varies by course).

• Hostel & Other Charges: Additional (if applicable).

6. Career Prospects

• Forest Services (IFS/State Forest Departments)

• Research & Academia (ICFRE, NGOs, Universities)

• Environmental Consultancies & Industries

How to Stay Updated?

• Regularly check FRI’s official website (www.fri.res.in) for the 2025 admission notice.

• Follow updates from HNB Garhwal University (affiliating body).