Forestry

After the completion of your 12th standard, you can do B.Sc in Forestry- a four-year undergraduate programme specifically aimed towards the management and conservation of forests and natural resources. You are eligible if you have passed 12 with PCB as subjects with minimum aggregate marks of 50%. Mostly, entrance tests like CUET, ICAR AIEEA, or Merit-Based Tests will provide admission.The course will consist of topics like forest ecology, wildlife management, and the practices of sustainability. With the help of this course, a candidate can work as Forest Officer, Conservationist, and even as a Researcher, with average pay falling between INR 3-10 Lacs annually. Some of the best colleges for this course include JNU, Amity University, and Pant Nagar University.

The latest cutoff information for the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Forestry at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) indicates that for the general category, the opening cutoff is approximately 67.893, while the closing cutoff is around 65.083. This reflects the competitive nature of admissions for this program. Additionally, candidates from SC/ST categories typically have lower cutoffs, with expected passing marks being around 45% of the total score for these groups. The official cutoff marks for 2024 will be released by OUAT around October 2024, so it's advisable to keep an eye on their official website for the most accurate and updated information regarding admissions and cutoffs.

The MSc Forestry programme at NEHU Tura seeks to train and produce highly skilled forestry experts who will manage the country's forests scientifically. The emphasis is on research and extension in the scientific utilization of various forest resources, their protection and that of wildlife and encouraging integrated development of these resources.   Such major subjects include:   - Ecosystem Analysis (4 credits) - Silviculture and Forest Management (5 credits) - Forest Ecology and Biodiversity (4 credits) - Forest Economics and Policy (3 credits) - Research Methodology and Statistics (4 credits) - Dissertation/Project Work (12 credits)   Duration of the course shall be:   – 2 years (4 semesters) Total credits - 80

There are some personal skills and interests required in this field of Forestry to study and do well in this course. Here are some points required to get success in this field as follows:People who are interested in this field need to be adventurous as they have to stay and work inside a forest for most of the time.They should be fit physically and mentally, and they must be aware of conserving the natural resources and to protect it.In the professional fields of Forestry, a person has to work with conserving forests, maintaining forest resources, and continuing supplies of products from the forest, applying new technologies in the forest to maintain the overall growth and development of the forest.