Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Mettupalayam

3.7 /5

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A++ NAAC accredited
Public/Government Institute
Estd. 1976

Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam
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Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Highlights 2024
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam Popular programs
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam Admission process
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Application Process
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam Placements 2025
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam College comparison
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam Student Reviews
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam Courses and Fees 2025
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam Scholarships 2025
Forest College and Research Institute Infrastructure
Forest College and Research Institute Faculty Details
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Specializations
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam FAQs

Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Highlights 2024

Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, located in Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu was established in 1985. The institute offers various UG, PG and Doctorate programs, offered in Full Time mode. The faculty at the Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is well-experienced with years of experience. The institute provides courses in Science. Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University provides students with an opportunity to learn from skilled and experienced faculty members. The courses at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University are approved by the ICAR. In total, the institute provides 258 seats for the students. The infrastructure at the institute is well-built with modern facilities.

Particulars	Statistics
Campus Location	Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
Courses Offered	UG, PG and Doctorate
No. of Seats	258
Median Salary	INR 4,36,800
Fees Range	INR 19,800-36,000

Year of establishment	1976
Ownership	Public/Government
UGC Approved	no
AIU MemberShip	no
Institute of national importance	no
NAAC accreditation	Grade 'A++'
Website	Go to Website
Also Known As	FCRI
Accepted Exams	ICAR AIEEA

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Q: How many seats are available for various courses offered at Forest College and Research Institute?

The seats availability for offered courses at Forest College and Research Institute goes up to 84. Courses offerred by Forest College and Research Institute are approved by eminent Government bodies such as ICAR.

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Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam
Popular programs

B.Sc.

3 Courses

3.74 years

Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Total Tuition Fees

₹36 K

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Median Salary

₹3.7 LPA

M.Sc.

2 Courses2 years

Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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Median Salary

₹5.5 LPA

Ph.D.

1 Course4 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

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Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam
Admission process

B.Sc. Admissions 2025

3 Courses4 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: ICAR AIEEA

Important dates

Dates	Events
6 Jan '25 - 10 Jan '25	ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Counselling: Online Registration, Fee,
15 Jan '25 - 16 Jan '25	ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Counselling 1st Round: Seat Allotment, Document Upload
17 Jan '25	ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Counselling 1st Round: Online Document Verification

M.Sc. Admissions 2025

2 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: ICAR AIEEA

Important dates

Dates	Events
6 Jan '25 - 10 Jan '25	ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Counselling: Online Registration, Fee,
15 Jan '25 - 16 Jan '25	ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Counselling 1st Round: Seat Allotment, Document Upload
17 Jan '25	ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Counselling 1st Round: Online Document Verification

Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Application Process

Courses

Eligibility

B.Sc.

Candidate who have obtained any diploma or vocational course after matriculation will not be eligible. The medium of instruction in the admitting University will be English. The minimum age limit should be 16 years of age as on 31.08.2023.

M.Sc.

Candidates having Bachelor€™s degree with 3 years duration will not be considered for admission through ICAR AIEEA (PG)-2023 in AU under ICAR-AU system except in few courses at two ICAR-Deemed to be Universities (DUs), viz. IARI and NDRI for which the eligibility criteria of the concerned ICAR-DU, including admission of graduates having passed with 3 years€™ degree are eligible for admission. Candidate should not below 19 years of age as on 31.08.2023.

Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam
Placements 2025

Course	Median Salary
B.Sc.	₹3.7 LPA
M.Sc.	₹5.5 LPA

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Q: Is Forest College and Research Institute, known for its strong placement facility?

Forest College and Research Institute has been rated 2.5 on Placements on the basis of 2 reviews given by the students.

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Q: What's the median placement salary that the Institute offers?

The Institute takes pride in offering its students a median placement salary of INR 3.57 LPA, that underscores its dedication to preparing graduates for prosperous careers by providing them with a noteworthy and competitive compensation package.

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Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam
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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam	₹ 3.7 LPA	₹ 36 K	-/-
TNAU Compare	₹ 3.7 LPA	₹ 36 K - 1.65 L	-/-
PGP College of Agricultural Science - PGPCAS Compare	-/-	₹ 2 L	-/-
VIA Coimbatore Compare	-/-	₹ 2 L	-/-
KRISAT Compare	-/-	₹ 2 L	-/-
Amrita School of Agricultural Sciences Compare	₹ 7.24 LPA	₹ 9 L	-/-

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Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

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3-4
3

Placements2.7

Infrastructure3.7

Faculty & Course3.7

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money4

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Sericulture - Batch of 2025

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Our campus is very good.

Placements: It is a government college, so we do not expect companies to visit our campus for recruitment. This institution provides a lot of knowledge to get jobs through competitive examinations.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure and hostel facilities are good. Separate hostels are available for both boys and girls. Hostels are divided into year-wise separations. Each department has its laboratory facility.

Faculty: Faculty members, course curriculum, and exams are good in our college. The teaching quality is good. They also explain topics in powerpoint presentations. Exams are divided into mid-semester, theory exams, and practical exams.

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(DISCONTINUED JULY 2023)B.Sc. in Forestry - Batch of 2020

3.6

1Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

If you are interested in forestry, then I suggest choosing this college.

Placements: There are no placements in this college. Still, you can prepare for government examinations such as civil services or state public services. For this exam, professors here motivate you all the time. If you want any jobs, then you should go out and search.

Infrastructure: Hostel and mess facilities are good here. Infrastructure such as labs and smart classrooms are now in development. You can access Wi-Fi with some interruption, and labs here are moderate. Separate medical facilities are available with a doctor. Mess food is ultimate.

Faculty: Faculty members here are good for certain subjects. The course curriculum here is excellent. You can gain practical knowledge. It is a very good college for students who like animals and forests. If you are not interested in forestry or agriculture, you should not opt for this college.

Other: Events and fests conducted here are on the next level, and you can have ultimate fun and entertainment. If you are interested in sports, you can develop your skills. Our class timings are more 7:30 to 5 pm, and there are more field related works.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2021Read More

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(DISCONTINUED JULY 2023)B.Sc. in Forestry - Batch of 2022

3.4

3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Highly experienced and qualified teachers are available in the college.

Placements: This college gives placement opportunities to its students. In our college, almost 45% of the students get placements in our course. The highest package offered was 8 LPA. The lowest package offered at the college was 3 LPA. The average package offered at our college was between 3-6 LPA. Various local and national companies visit our college for placements.

Infrastructure: Our college was giving good-quality facilities to the students. The infrastructure at this college was good. Wi-Fi, labs, libraries, canteens, big classrooms, etc. facilities were available in the college. The canteen of the college was offering good-quality food to the students.

Faculty: The faculty of the college was helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. The teaching quality offered here was good to eat. This course curriculum we followed here at our college was relevant. It was making the students industry-ready. Semester exams at the college were difficult to pass.

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024Read More

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Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam
Courses and Fees 2025

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Sc.(3 courses)	36 K	10+2 : 50 % Exams : ICAR AIEEA
M.Sc.(2 courses)	19.8 K	Graduation : 60-70 % Exams : ICAR AIEEA

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Which courses does Forest College and Research Institute offer?

Forest College and Research Institute provides programmes including Ph.D, B.Sc, M.Sc. in streams such as Science, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Forestry, Sericulture, Agriculture.

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Q: Which specializations can I find in the programs offered at Forest College and Research Institute?

Forest College and Research Institute offers various courses like Ph.D, B.Sc, M.Sc. in Science stream. Forest College and Research Institute has specializations such as Forestry, Sericulture, Agriculture.

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Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam
Scholarships 2025

Scholarship 1

Undergraduate scholarship

Higher Education Special
CM Award

Periyar endowment

ICAR NTS Fellowship

strong>ICAR-Ready RAWE

Scholarship 2

Postgraduate Scholarship

Higher Education Special

Inspire fellowship

Karnataka state fellowship

SC/ST Students Application fee

FOR MORE INFOMATION VISIT:-https://tnau.ac.in/site/college-fcri-mettupalayam/scholarship-details-2/

BC/MBC Scholarship

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Forest College and Research Institute Infrastructure

The college is supported in its pedagogy through an excellent faculty as well as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

Library

Hostel

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What are the facilities available for students at Forest College and Research Institute?

Forest College and Research Institute has a well-supported campus with facilities like The Institute has 1 well-equipped library with 9680 numbers of books and 21 numbers of Journals. Additionally, it has been rated 4 for infrastructure by the verified students on Shiksha platform.

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Forest College and Research Institute Faculty Details

Faculty Details
Director	1
Principal/Principal In-Charge	-
Professor & Equivalent	5
Lecturer	-
Assistant Professor	18
Associate Professor	3
Other Faculty Members	-

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is the faculty at Forest College and Research Institute, well-qualified and experienced?

Forest College and Research Institute have rating of 3.5 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

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Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Specializations

Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University offers Specializations in fields of study such as;

Courses	Total Seats	Specializations
B.Sc.	50-124	Agriculture, Sericulture, Forestry
M.Sc.	20	Agriculture, Forestry
Ph.D.	-	Forestry

Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam
FAQs

Q: What is the median salary of B.Sc. course that is offered by Forest College and Research Institute?

Median salary of B.Sc. course at Forest College and Research Institute is INR 3.62 LPA. Also Forest College and Research Institute has earned a remarkable review rating of 3.8 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Furthermore, it has received a rating of 2.5 for Placements.

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Q: How much in-campus salary is offered at Forest College and Research Institute to M.Sc. students?

Forest College and Research Institute offers in-campus placement salaries in the range of INR 5.32 LPA to M.Sc. students.

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Q: Is Forest College and Research Institute worth considering?

Forest College and Research Institute is a prestigious institution that offers Ph.D, B.Sc, M.Sc. programs. Students have the option to enroll in these courses to start their careers in the Science field. The institute is renowned for its dedicated and experienced faculty members who are committed to delivering these programs. Forest College and Research Institute has earned a remarkable review rating of 3.8 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Furthermore, it has received ratings of 4.5 for Campus Life, 2.5 for Placements, 3.5 for Faculty, and 4 for Infrastructure.

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