Institute of Environment Education and Research Admission Process 2021: Dates, Eligibility, Courses, Fees, Application

Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment and Research, also known as BVIEER is a constituent unit of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University. The institute was established in 1994 in Pune, Maharashtra. The institute runs various student exchange and international internship programmes in collaboration with several international universities. The college has a total of 20 faculty members for all the courses.

The college offers MSc and PhD programme under various fields such as Geoinformatics, Environment Science and Technology, Wildlife Conservation and more. All Indians as well as international students can apply for the admission process.

BVIEER Admission Process 2021: Fast Facts

BVIEER admissions are conducted online through the official website of the institute. At the PG level, the institute offers MSc in three different specialisations whereas, PhD is offered in two different specialisations.

PG Course

• Admission to MSc programme is based on MEVST/ MGI exam
• Candidates, who have completed BSc/ BE in the relevant stream, can apply for the same

PhD Course

• BVDU conducts a PhD Entrance Exam for admission to PhD programme
• Candidates, who have completed master’s degree in the relevant stream, can apply for PhD programme

BVIEER MSc Admission 2021

MSc is a full-time two-year programme offered at the PG level. The programme is spread across four semesters, each year consisting of two semesters. MSc is offered in three different specialisations with a total seat intake of 70 students. Admission to MSc (Wildlife Conservation) is done on merit basis whereas, admission to other specialisations is based on a common entrance test conducted by BVDU, namely MEVST/ MGI. Candidates, who have completed graduation in the relevant stream, can apply for MSc programme. However, the final selection of students will be based on the scores obtained in the entrance and qualifying exam.  Given below is the name of the specialisations along with the seat intake and eligibility criteria:

MSc
Specialisation	Seat Intake	Eligibility Criteria
Environment Science and Technology	30	Qualifying exam: MEVST/ MGI BSc/ BE in the relevant stream from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ ST category candidates)
Geoinformatics	20 each
Wildlife Conservation Action		BSc/ BE in the relevant stream from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ ST category candidates)

BVIEER PhD Admission 2021

At the doctorate level, the institute offers a PhD programme in two different specialisations. PhD is offered with a minimum course duration of three years and a maximum of six. Admission to PhD programme is based on a PhD Entrance Exam conducted by BVDU. Candidates, who have completed master’s degree from a recognised university, can apply for the same. The final selection of students will be based on the entrance exam scores and the performance in thesis presentation and Personal Interview (PI). Eligibility criteria for the same is as follows:

PhD
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Geoinformatics	Qualifying exam: PhD Entrance Exam Master’s degree in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 55%
Environment Science and Technology

BVIEER Application Process 2021

Candidates seeking admission to MSc ad PhD programme need to apply online through the official website of the institute.

Application process for MSc programme:

Students applying for MSc programme need to pay an application fee of Rs 1,200 for MEVST/ MGI exam. Interested candidates need to register and fill an application form in order to apply for the admission process. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete application process:

1. Register for the MEVST/ MGI exam
2. Login using your login credential
3. Upload an image of passport-size photograph and scanned signature
4. Submit the application form along with he required documents
5. Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking

Application process for PhD programme:

Candidates applying for PhD programme need to apply online through the official website of the institute. Below-mentioned is the step-wise BVIEER application process:

1. Visit the official website of the institute, https://ieer.bharatividyapeeth.edu/
2. Register yourself by clicking on register button
3. Login using your email id and password
4. Fill the application form by entering necessary details
5. Submit the application form along with online fee payment via debit/ credit cards or net banking

Documents required at the time of admission:

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
• Class 10 and Class 12 certificate
• Graduation marksheet and degree
• Postgraduation marksheet and degree
• Character certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Caste certificate (if required)
• Recent passport-size photographs

BVIEER Scholarships 2021

The institute offers a merit-based scholarship for MSc (Wildlife Conservation), namely Ashok Kumar Memorial Scholarship. Candidates, who have secured well in academic exams, are eligible for this scholarship. Eligible students need to apply online and fill an application form to apply for this scholarship. The application process for this scholarship opens between April and June every year.

Apart from this, the institute also offers Wildlife Protection and Conservation Scholarship for MSc Wildlife students. The selected candidate will get Rs 1 lakh in the first year as scholarship and another Rs 1 lakh in the second year, provided that he/ she successfully clear all exams of the first year.

Important FAQs regarding BVIEER Admission

Q. What all courses are offered by the institute?

A. The college offers MSc and PhD programme under various fields such as Geoinformatics, Environment Science and Technology, Wildlife Conservation and more. At the PG level, the institute offers MSc in three different specialisations whereas, PhD is offered in two different specialisations.

Q. How can I apply for BVIEER?

A. BVIEER admissions are conducted online through the official website of the institute. Candidates need to register and fill an application form in order to apply for the admission process.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility criteria for MSc programme?

A. The minimum eligibility criteria for MSc programme is graduation in the relevant stream. Candidates, who have completed BSc/ BE from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50%, can apply for the same.

Q. What is the application fee for MEVST/ MGI?

A. The application fee for MEVST/ MGI is Rs 1,200. Candidates can pay the application fee via debit/ credit cards or net banking.

Q. How can I take admission to PhD programme?

A. Admission to PhD programme is based on a PhD Entrance Exam conducted by BVDU. Candidates, who have completed master’s degree from a recognised university, can apply for the same. The final selection of students will be based on the entrance exam scores and the performance in thesis presentation and Personal Interview (PI).

Q. What all specialisations are offered under MSc programme?

A. MSc is offered in three different specialisations, namely Environment Science and Technology, Geoinformatics and Wildlife Conservation Action.

Q. What is the selection criteria for MSc programme?

A. Admission to MSc (Wildlife Conservation) is done on merit basis whereas, admission other specialisations is based on a common entrance test conducted by BVDU, namely MEVST/ MGI. However, the final selection of students will be based on the scores obtained in the entrance and qualifying exam.

Q. What all documents are required at the time of admission?

Q. Are there any scholarships offered by the institute?

A. The institute offers a merit-based scholarship for MSc (Wildlife Conservation), namely Ashok Kumar Memorial Scholarship. Candidates, who have secured well in the academic performance are eligible for this scholarship. Apart from this, the institute also offers Wildlife Protection and Conservation Scholarship for MSc Wildlife students.

Q. What is the seat intake for MSc programme?

A. The total seat intake of MSc programme is 70 students. Out of which, MSc (Environment Science and Technology) is 30 students whereas, other specialisations have a seat intake of 20 students each.

Q. Can I apply offline for the admission process?

A. No, candidates need to apply online through the official website of the institute. Candidates need to register and fill an application form for the complete application process.

Q. What is the total fees for MSc (Environment Science and Technology) programme?

A. The total fees for MSc (Environment Science and Technology) programme is Rs 2 lakh.