Forestry

As a basic criterion of eligibility, to pursue this course the candidate needs to have attained a basic qualification of graduation in agriculture or allied fields, from a recognised institute of higher learning. The next step in the procedure is to qualify any of CAT, MAT, XAT and similar MBA entrance exams. Candidates with interest in agriculture as an academic field. Interested in exploring and resolving agriculture and farmer- related grievances in the Indian farm landscape may opt for this specialisation. The course is ideally suited for candidates driven to causing positive changes through research and practical application in the agricultural scene of the country. Top colleges for this course are -
1. School of Business, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun
2. Balaji Institute of Modern Management, Pune
3. IBS Business School, Hyderabad
4. IRMA, Anand
5. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
6. Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Pauri Garhwal
7. Rai University, Ahmedabad
8. SIIB, Pune
9. National Institute of Agriculture Extension Management, Hyderabad
10. Institute of Agri-Business Management, Bikaner

M.Sc in Forestry is a 2-year full-time postgraduate course, the minimum eligibility for admission to which is the successful completion of graduation in any of:
B.Sc (Forestry)
B.Sc (Agriculture)
B.Sc (Horticulture)
B.Tech (Horticulture)
B.Tech (Agricultural Biotechnology).
The programme is spread over 4 semesters, with the final year being based on the candidates chosen stream of study. Such postgraduates can seek gainful career opportunities such as:
Forester in Forest Department of Indian Government. Forest Department Officer in State Governments Forest Department. Plantation and Resort Manager
Forest Product Marketing
Forest Products Purchasing Manager
Environmental Expert
Quality Control Manager
Research and Development Officer, etc. Such foresters are recruited in areas such as:
Laboratories
Wood-based Industries
Outdoors, depending on the field of specialisation
Wood Workshop and Saw Mills, Wood Seasoning and Preservation Treatment Plants
Pulp and Paper Industries
Katha Making Industry
Rosin and Turpentine Industry
Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Units
Carpentry and bamboo crafts
Wood Products Industries etc. Popular organizations that hire such postgraduates include:
Century Paper Mill
Star Paper Mills
ITC Bhadrachalam Paper Boards
Ballarpur Industries Limited
Orient Paper Mills
WIMCO Match Industry
Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills, etc.