Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) was established in 1938 and constituted in 1987. The institute provides an M.Phil. in Environmental Technology as a full-time degree course. It also offers IFS and Forest Services Training. Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy offers much special skill training to its students with on-the-job training and special tours/excursions. The admission to the institute is done based on merit. The application process is online.

IGNFA Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1938 | Public
Courses Offered M.Phil
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports
Official Website https://www.ignfa.gov.in/index.php

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IGNFA Courses

The institute offers research courses in Environmental Technology.

Course Details
M.Phil. Duration: 1 year
Specializations: Environmental Technology
Eligibility: A post-graduation in a relevant field with at least 60% aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
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IGNFA Admission 2024

The admission is based on merit. Candidates have to apply online. 

How to Apply?

  • Go to the official Academy website.
  • Fill out the application form with all the necessary details like academic and personal details.
  • Make the application fees through debit card/credit card, demand draft, or net banking.
  • If the candidate has been selected, they will be asked to report to the academy.

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IGNFA Facilities

Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy has state-of-the-art facilities to provide for its students. 

    • Campus: The Academy is located in the beautiful New Forest campus which is about 5 kilometres west of the city centre of Dehradun. The campus settles renowned Forest Research Institute and is of 1100 acres bounded by the river Tons in the north and Chakrata road in the south. The campus is situated at an altitude of 670 m. above mean sea level and the large parts of the campus are still covered with natural forest and dense experimental plantations due to which it receives over 200 cm of rainfall annually. It can be best approached from Dehradun city through Chakrata road.
    • Hostel: The academy campus also provides Hostels, Guesthouse, Auditorium and playgrounds, whereas the housing colony for the faculty and staff is located on Chakrata road opposite the New Forest campus.
    • Library: The institute has a fully equipped library available on campus for the students. The academy has an IGNFA Newsletter – The Jungle Book was an initiative brought up in 2012, is an exhibition of the literary and creative talents of officer trainees.
    • Infrastructure: They have well-equipped lecture rooms that have all the necessary amenities. 
    • Training Room: The academy also has training rooms where probationers learn to deal with problems that might arise in the forests. They also have gun training rooms where they practice using weapons.
  • Clubs: Students are provided with many activities they can join. There are clubs like The Nature Club, Cultural Club, Movie Club, Literary Club, Computer Club, and Sports Club. Students 

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IGNFA Faculty

IGNFA is placed directly under the administrative control of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF), Government of India (GOI) and has a total of 12 faculty members headed by the Director who is aided by a team of Additional Director, Professors, Additional Professors, Associate Professors, P.T. & Sports Officer and others. Out of these 2 of the faculty members are PhD holders. 

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IGNFA FAQs

Ques. How are the placements at IGNFA?

Ans. IGNFA has a placement cell that sets up students with job opportunities. Students are given pre-placement services like mock interviews, workshops, and seminars to prepare them for their careers.

Ques. Where is IGNFA located?

Ans. IGNFA is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The address to the college is Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Post Office New Forest, Dehradun - 248006, (Uttarakhand), India. The contact number is +91-135-2757316

Ques. What are the required documents for admission at IGNFA?

Ans. Required documents for admission at the institute are as follows:

  • Attested photocopies of the qualifying examination, along with the original documents.
  • Admission fees for admission to the course
  • Photocopy of the demand draft to maintain records.

Ques. What is the fee for the M.Phil program at IGNFA?

Ans. The fee for the M.Phil program is INR 185,000 per year. The mentioned fees are the course fees, the college may incur other fees for admission, excursion, and exams.

Ques. Is there any test that an officer has to go through at IGNFA?

Ans. The officers will have an internal assessment based on their personality development and general discipline from the academy. Every probationer during the period of training at the Academy must appear for a final examination which consists of:

  • a written and practical examination
  • exercise, tours and excursions; and
  • qualifying tests.

Each discipline like the written and practical exam, exercise tours, and such will have set maximum marks that will be available to the students. The probationers must have a minimum total to qualify as an IFS officer.