Bachelor of Science in Forestry is a four-year undergraduate program divided into 8 semesters. BSc Forestry is available in specializations like Dendrology, Forest ecology, General forest microbiology, and Forest Management. BSc Forestry trains students in the management of plantations, various cash crops, sanctuaries, botanical gardens and forests.

BSc Forestry eligibility criteria requires a candidate to have a class 12th or equivalent diploma from a recognised board and a minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying examination.

BSc Forestry Admissions 2023 is done on the basis of Merit as well as Entrance exams such as JCECE, ICAR Exam and OUAT. BSc Forestry Colleges in Karnataka are University Of Agricultural And Horticultural Sciences, University Of Agricultural Sciences, RV University. BSc Forestry Colleges in TamilNadu are Forest College And Research Institute and Vel Tech University. The average fee stands around INR 35,000 per year. See Also: BSc Forestry Colleges in India

The BSc Forestry graduates can work as an Assistant Manager, Nursery Manager, Farming Manager,Agri-Credit Manager, Farming Manager or teacher by joining a public or private institute. The average salary of the BSc Forestry ranges between INR 3 lakh to 7 lakhs per annum.

BSc Forestry Entrance Exam

The candidates can apply for the bachelor’s course in forestry post completing 10+2 examination with PCB/PCM/PCMB group. There are a few common entrance exams offering admissions to this course. Few of them are discussed below:

BSc Forestry Entrance Exam Syllabus

One of the most important steps that all the candidates planning to do this course needs to understand is that they must study dedicatedly as per the latest exam pattern and syllabus. Mainly, there are five sections in almost all the entrance exams, which are:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Agriculture
• Mathematics

The students must devote at least 2-3 hours each day to prepare for the exam in a dedicated way. ICAR Exam is conducted to grant UG and PG course admissions to the students. The ICAR exam comprises questions in both Hindi and English language and the questions in the test are asked from subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, and Mathematics.

BSc Forestry Colleges in Karnataka

BSc Forestry Colleges in TamilNadu

BSc Forestry Jobs

BSc Forestry graduates can easily get employed within various organizations post completing their studies, some of the popular BSc Forestry scope for the graduates in the leading organization include:

Zoological parks	Wildlife ranges
Wildlife research institutes	Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and its affiliated institutes
Corporates having their own plantations for timbering	National parks & sanctuaries
Forest nurseries	Wildlife department
Forest departments	-

Besides the above-mentioned sectors, there are many other sectors that hunt for qualified graduates who have completed BSc Forestry. BSc Forestry course is best for those who want to enhance their awareness regarding the latest technology used in the field of Forestry. After completing the course, the graduates can work as an Assistant Manager, Nursery Manager, Farming Manager, or can also become a teacher by joining a public or private institute as well.

The table below describes some of the few job positions that can be considered by the BSc Forestry graduates along with the Average Salary Scale:

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Salary
Assistant Manager	The main duty of a manager is to organize and monitor inventory levels to maximize efficiency. They need to showcase amazing skills like contract negotiation and organizational planning.	INR 5.81 Lakhs
Nursery Manager	Nursery Managers look for ways to optimize growing conditions for each plant. They decide which plants are needed to grow and the number of plants that are important for business operations.	INR 4 Lakhs
Agri-Credit Manager	Agricultural Managers look at the development of crops, protect animals, and other items that can be sold to businesses or private consumers.	INR 5.35 Lakhs
Farming Manager	Farm Managers take the responsibilities related to supervising a farm. They can perform any necessary manual labor as well.	INR 7 Lakhs
Teacher	Those who are interested in Social Studies but don’t want to teach can find a career as an Instructional Coordinator a good fit. They can be made responsible to develop subject-specific curricula in the schools and colleges.	INR 3 Lakhs

Source: Payscale

BSc Forestry Scope

The demand for BSc Forestry is increasing day by day and getting gainful employment across different fields is not difficult for graduates. The wildlife department, forest departments, and national parks & sanctuaries look for graduates in this field who can help in making crucial decisions regarding preserving the environment and are interested in the environment, wildlife, conservation, etc.

Pursuing a course in BSc Forestry will help the graduates to get lucrative job opportunities that pay them a decent salary as well. Moreover, they can also go for a master’s degree like MSc in Forestry.

MSc Forestry: MSc Forestry is a 2-year post-graduation degree that enables you to broaden your knowledge in the area of forestry and its use. Colleges offering this course offer admissions in this course on the basis of entrance exams. An average fee charged to pursue this course ranges from INR 16,000- INR1.5 lakhs. After pursuing your masters, you can earn an average package of INR 6 Lakhs per annum. Top profiles for MSc Forestry graduates are Field Inspector, Forest Range Officer, entomologist, and many more prospects.

Source: College and Universities Official Website