FRI Entrance Exam Syllabus 2025: Download Subject-wise Syllabus PDF

FRI Entrance Exam 2025 application form will be released on its official website http://fridu.edu.in/ in the first week of February, 2025, tentatively. The last date of receipt of the completed application form will be notified in the due course of time. Forms received after the last date will not be accepted in any circumstances. The application form must be filled out in offline mode, and then, along with the demand draft of INR 1500, candidates need to send it as a registrar.

It is also advised to send the application form by Registered Post, Speed Post/Courier. Postal delay will not be accepted as a plea to entertain applications after the last date.

The FRI Entrance Exam 2025 examination will be conducted by the examination authority i.e., FRI (Forest Research Institute) in the various FRI Entrance Exam examination centres across the nation and also to short listed foreign countries. The Syllabus for the master's courses for which the examination will be conducted is set by the exam conducting authority, which is FRI here. The subject experts after taking all the probable suggestions from all the admission branches and will set the syllabus for the master's degree programmes on the basis of what students have studied in their under graduate courses.

FRI Entrance Exam 2025 registration process for admissions to the masters degree programme will start in the first week of February, 2025, tentatively. Interested applicants can visit the official website to download the FRI entrance exam application form 2025. The application form must be filled out in offline mode, and then, along with the demand draft of INR 1500, candidates need to send it as a registration.

Candidates are advised to keep checking the FRI website regularly for the latest updates on the FRI Entrance Exam 2025 registration. In the meantime, candidates can start preparing for the exam by reviewing the syllabus and gathering study materials.

Here are some tips for candidates preparing for the FRI Entrance Exam in CBT mode:

• Get familiar with the CBT exam format. Practice taking CBT mock tests to get used to the computer-based interface and the type of questions asked in the exam.
• Make sure you have a good understanding of the computer skills required for the exam. For example, you should be able to use a mouse and keyboard comfortably.
• Choose a test center that is convenient for you. Make sure you visit the test center a few days before the exam to familiarize yourself with the location and the facilities.
• Arrive at the test center early on the day of the exam. This will give you enough time to check in and get settled before the exam starts.

The purpose of defining the FRI Entrance Exam Syllabus by the exam conducting body is to provide clarity and guidance to candidates preparing for the exam.

Here are some key reasons for this:

1. Structure and Scope: The syllabus outlines the topics and subjects covered in the exam, giving candidates a clear understanding of the scope of the examination.
2. Preparation Focus: By knowing the syllabus, candidates can prioritize their studies and focus on the relevant areas.
3. Fair Assessment: A well-defined syllabus ensures that all candidates are evaluated on a consistent and fair basis.
4. Question Design: The syllabus helps the exam conducting body design questions that align with the expected knowledge and skills of the candidates.

FRI has not announced any changes to the FRI entrance exam pattern. Therefore, it is likely that there will be no sectional time limit in FRI exam 2025. This means that candidates will have two hours to complete the entire exam, regardless of the section they are working on.

However, it is important to note that the FRI has the right to change the exam pattern at any time. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the official FRI website regularly for the latest updates.

The FRI Entrance Exam covers a wide range of topics in forestry, environmental science, and natural resource management. The following are some of the types of questions that are typically asked in the exam:

• Multiple choice questions: Multiple choice questions are the most common type of question asked in the FRI Entrance Exam. These questions test the candidate's knowledge of the basic concepts and principles of forestry, environmental science, and natural resource management.

Here are some examples of questions that have been asked in previous FRI Entrance Exams:

1. What are the different types of forests found in India?
2. What are the causes of deforestation?
3. What are the different methods of forest conservation?
4. What are the different types of air pollutants?
5. What are the effects of air pollution on human health and the environment?
6. What are the different methods of water pollution control?

Eligibility for the written test is:

a. Candidate to be called for the written test shall have a minimum qualification prescribed for the purpose for the various courses.

b. There will be a written test for admission to M.Sc. Courses and Post Master Diploma Course on the following subjects:

1. Basic Sciences including Social Scienc
2. Arithmetic and Quantitative abilities, Computational ability, Quantitative reasoning, Interpretation of Tables, Graphs, etc.
3. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
4. English Language, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms, etc.

The total marks of Entrance Examination shall be decided by the Director from time to time and shall be notified in the Information Bulletin to be given to candidates along with the admission forms. A sample of question should be included in the Information Bulletin.

The FRI Entrance Exam is conducted once a year typically in the month of June. The exam is held in various cities across India, and the candidates are required to select their preferred city when filling out the application form.

The FRI Entrance Exam is a competitive exam, and the candidates' scores are used to rank them for admission purposes. The top-ranking candidates are offered admission to the FRI MSc program, based on the availability of seats.

Candidates are advised to start preparing for the FRI Entrance Exam early, as the syllabus is vast and the exam is competitive. There are a number of resources available to help candidates prepare for the exam, including online courses, mock tests, and previous year's question papers.

The minimum qualifying marks for allowing candidate in appearing in the written test shall be 50 percent in aggregate at B.Sc. level/M.Sc. level prescribed for admission to the different courses in respect of general category candidates and 45 percent aggregate in respect of SC/ST candidate.

Candidates selected for written test based on the academic requirement will be informed of the date, time and venue of written test through a letter under certificate of posting duly signed by and bearing the official stamp of the FRI (Deemed) University Office.

Forest Research Institute has divided the seats available for the Masters degree programme under the following criteria:

• SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES: Fifteen percent (15%) of the total available seats shall be reserved for scheduled castes and seven and half percent (7.5%) for scheduled tribe candidates subject to their being otherwise suitable.\
• OTHER BACKWARD CLASSE (OBC): The reservation to OBC is being provided as per the policy of the Govt. of India as
  defined by National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
• PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED: 3% reservation to the persons with Disabilities under the persons with Disabilities
  (Equal opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 Chapter
  No. 39.
• IN-SERVICE CANDIDATES: Five seats shall be reserved in M.Sc. Environment Management course for in-service
  candidates working in Government Departments/Autonomous bodies under the Central/State/Union Territory/ICFRE.
• FOREIGN NATIONALS: Reservation to the extent of 15% of the prescribed seats on supernumerary basis for
  Foreign Nationals shall be made for admission to each M.Sc. course available in the Institute.